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CADesign · 09-06-2008, 06:31 PM

I just tried logging on to that forum and doing a search for my posts there.
Message says "Invalid Username" and won't let me log on any more, yet my posts are still there. I'm not on their Member List any more.
Strange, very strange indeed.
Seems like extreme paranoia or a total lack of common sense to me.

Perhaps I should feel honored ... lol
... at any rate, I'm very glad to be doing business here in the real world.

Dave

p.s. dot com spy

cbscreative · 09-06-2008, 07:22 PM

Even if you were a spy, Dave, we've got nothing to hide.

In fact, they did seem to learn a few lessons from us bailing on them, so that's good. They're paying closer attention now, and that's good too. The sad part is, that didn't happen until we bailed. But everything is now for the better. If they succeed, that's great. The Internet's a big place and there's room for both of us.

The really funny thing is that prior to the site going down for over a week in late July, neither vangogh nor I were planning on having our own forum. We put this together as a response to their neglect (and the fact that all of vangogh's inquiries and offers to help went unanswered). We had to act fast, so we went from having no plans or even thoughts of starting our own forum, to going live with this site in approx 10 days.

We had both been there long enough to know that the members wanted a well run forum. There was no question about the need for it. Since they were not filling that need, we knew if we didn't do this, the community would fall apart.

If you never read the Thanks to the Admins thread, it's quite interesting. Vangogh and I were already actively planning this forum by the time the site came back online, but we were not revealing our plans. For one, we didn't know IF the forum would come back, nor if the database would be in tact if it did. Their database still has some noticeable issues.

Anyway, if you read that thread, you would see that members began asking about a new forum we could all go to. When that happened, we felt that if we didn't reveal our plans, the members might scatter before we had this ready, so we made the announcement, and the response was very enthusiastic.

BTW, today makes exactly one month since we opened the doors here, which was done accidently a little over a day before we planned on.

vangogh · 09-06-2008, 11:11 PM

I'm surprised they banned you. Their answer isn't to ban everyone who posts here, but I guess it's their forum to run their way.

Steve I'm not really sure all that much has changed over there. The did manage to get the forum integrated back into Business Leader and there is a new moderator there, but otherwise I suspect things are mostly the same as they were before. If they do great, but either way it really has nothing to do with us at this point.

cbscreative · 09-06-2008, 11:31 PM

I tend to agree, vangogh. What goes on over there is not something I think much about. I only hope that everyone who doesn't like what happened will find us here, and that we'll keep attracting the best through all the other channels like we have been doing.

CADesign · 09-07-2008, 01:37 AM

I for one think it's great that you were able to recapture the true spirit in developing the new site. I see a lot of positive vibes as I read posts here and that, IMO, is an essential ingredient in running a successful small business.

Being chief cook and bottle washer of a relatively new business means that I have a lot to gain from listening and sharing with those who are going through or have been through similar experiences.

So, Great job! I have no doubt that many others will soon find this site and be glad they did.

Dave

vangogh · 09-07-2008, 06:46 PM

Thanks Dave. One of the things I like about our community is we have such diverse backgrounds and experiences that you can learn something from most anyone here.

None of us knows everything, but together we do know a lot.

cbscreative · 09-07-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vangogh

None of us knows everything

There you go underestimating me again.

Paul Elliott · 09-08-2008, 04:45 AM

Welcome, Dave. I think you'll love it here. There's a lot of help and support.

Paul

CADesign · 09-10-2008, 04:57 AM

Thanks Paul,

I can tell that this is a wonderful site. The straight answers, helpful attitudes and can-do spirit along with dash of common sense and mutual respect makes it a pleasure to visit and participate here.

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Dave

09-06-2008, 06:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
CADesign Member Wearing Out Keyboard Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbia River Gorge - Washington State Posts: 54 Reputation: 10	Funny ... I just tried logging on to that forum and doing a search for my posts there. Message says "Invalid Username" and won't let me log on any more, yet my posts are still there. I'm not on their Member List any more. Strange, very strange indeed. Seems like extreme paranoia or a total lack of common sense to me. Perhaps I should feel honored ... lol ... at any rate, I'm very glad to be doing business here in the real world. Dave p.s. dot com spy __________________ Cascade Advanced Design Drafting - Design - Consulting

09-06-2008, 07:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
cbscreative Wields great power here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: At the computer Posts: 912 Reputation: 30	Even if you were a spy, Dave, we've got nothing to hide. In fact, they did seem to learn a few lessons from us bailing on them, so that's good. They're paying closer attention now, and that's good too. The sad part is, that didn't happen until we bailed. But everything is now for the better. If they succeed, that's great. The Internet's a big place and there's room for both of us. The really funny thing is that prior to the site going down for over a week in late July, neither vangogh nor I were planning on having our own forum. We put this together as a response to their neglect (and the fact that all of vangogh's inquiries and offers to help went unanswered). We had to act fast, so we went from having no plans or even thoughts of starting our own forum, to going live with this site in approx 10 days. We had both been there long enough to know that the members wanted a well run forum. There was no question about the need for it. Since they were not filling that need, we knew if we didn't do this, the community would fall apart. If you never read the Thanks to the Admins thread, it's quite interesting. Vangogh and I were already actively planning this forum by the time the site came back online, but we were not revealing our plans. For one, we didn't know IF the forum would come back, nor if the database would be in tact if it did. Their database still has some noticeable issues. Anyway, if you read that thread, you would see that members began asking about a new forum we could all go to. When that happened, we felt that if we didn't reveal our plans, the members might scatter before we had this ready, so we made the announcement, and the response was very enthusiastic. BTW, today makes exactly one month since we opened the doors here, which was done accidently a little over a day before we planned on. __________________ Steve Chittenden Graphic design, web design, professional writing, and marketing. "Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." -- Theodore Roosevelt

09-06-2008, 11:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
vangogh Post Impressionist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 2,139 Reputation: 32	I'm surprised they banned you. Their answer isn't to ban everyone who posts here, but I guess it's their forum to run their way. Steve I'm not really sure all that much has changed over there. The did manage to get the forum integrated back into Business Leader and there is a new moderator there, but otherwise I suspect things are mostly the same as they were before. If they do great, but either way it really has nothing to do with us at this point. __________________ l Search Engine Friendly Web Design \| Van SEO Design l Tips On Marketing, SEO, Design, and Development \| TheVanBlog l Custom WordPress Themes

09-06-2008, 11:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
cbscreative Wields great power here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: At the computer Posts: 912 Reputation: 30	I tend to agree, vangogh. What goes on over there is not something I think much about. I only hope that everyone who doesn't like what happened will find us here, and that we'll keep attracting the best through all the other channels like we have been doing. __________________ Steve Chittenden Graphic design, web design, professional writing, and marketing. "Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." -- Theodore Roosevelt

09-07-2008, 01:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
CADesign Member Wearing Out Keyboard Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbia River Gorge - Washington State Posts: 54 Reputation: 10	Back on track ... I for one think it's great that you were able to recapture the true spirit in developing the new site. I see a lot of positive vibes as I read posts here and that, IMO, is an essential ingredient in running a successful small business. Being chief cook and bottle washer of a relatively new business means that I have a lot to gain from listening and sharing with those who are going through or have been through similar experiences. So, Great job! I have no doubt that many others will soon find this site and be glad they did. Dave __________________ Cascade Advanced Design Drafting - Design - Consulting

09-07-2008, 06:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
vangogh Post Impressionist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 2,139 Reputation: 32	Thanks Dave. One of the things I like about our community is we have such diverse backgrounds and experiences that you can learn something from most anyone here. None of us knows everything, but together we do know a lot. __________________ l Search Engine Friendly Web Design \| Van SEO Design l Tips On Marketing, SEO, Design, and Development \| TheVanBlog l Custom WordPress Themes

09-08-2008, 04:45 AM	#18 (permalink)
Paul Elliott Member Needs New Keyboard Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Louisiana, USA Posts: 295 Reputation: 17	Welcome, Dave. I think you'll love it here. There's a lot of help and support. Paul __________________ Get 2 Free e-Courses--> 1) The 88 Marketing Tips That Will Change Your Life!; 2) 7 Ways To Stimulate Word-Of-Mouth Advertising at http://www.marketingsuccessblueprint.com/blog/ *Marketing Consulting and Coaching with Unbelievable* Guarantees!**

09-10-2008, 04:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
CADesign Member Wearing Out Keyboard Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbia River Gorge - Washington State Posts: 54 Reputation: 10	Thanks Paul, I can tell that this is a wonderful site. The straight answers, helpful attitudes and can-do spirit along with dash of common sense and mutual respect makes it a pleasure to visit and participate here. Thanks for the warm welcome! Dave __________________ Cascade Advanced Design Drafting - Design - Consulting