Boris Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Windows Forum (in its current incarnation) celebrates it's 8th birthday today.From memory it had 2 other (brief) existences before it evolved into what you see now.Only Craig and myself survive as current members from those who registered on the first day. However doug, rong, Gandalph, andsome and jimv7 also joined later in December and artist on January 1st.I never thought that I would still be here eight years later when I initially signed up.Many people have come (and gone) over the years, but it is nice to see that the initial spirit still lives on.May I wish Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to all our members. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makcalable Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Sounds like a Congratulations is in order then to doug/rong/Gandalph/andsome/jimv7/artist and your good self! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Happy Birthday Windows Forum!And thank you all for your tolerance.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Congratulations (and thank you for the history lesson, Boris)!Happy anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 I didn't need reminding. Every time I got to see my doctor he says that I've had too many birthdays. Merry Christmas all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artist Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Haqppy Birthday Windows forums!Will it be the last, I wonder.We are just a shadow of what we were. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rong Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Haqppy Birthday Windows forums!Will it be the last, I wonder.We are just a shadow of what we were. :(Doom and Gloom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 We are just a shadow of what we were. :(We are just shadows....Yet we blend....And as one we are darkness..........................................................................:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 A belated Happy Birthday to Windows Forum from me.I couldn't believe it has been eight years since I joined up. Ah well, here's to the next eight. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 ... Ah well, here's to the next eight. :DI hope to be around until 2012.I don't know what I'll be doing after that.Here's to putin' up with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarthy © ® ™ Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Belated Birthday Wishes to the forum from moi!Yes I'm still alive and well(ish) - Life doesn't get any easier!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edbanger Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 The Forums still going, but it's only a shadow of what it was like when there was all the political banter between some of the members.Will it last much longer???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 The Forums still going, but it's only a shadow of what it was like when there was all the political banter between some of the members.Will it last much longer????You will only get out of the forum what you put in. There are too many members who just sit on the sidelines and whinge that the forum is dying - but are not prepared to do something about it by posting more regularly.The forum will last for as long as Craig wishes and can afford to keep it running - aided and abetted by subscriptions from members who care enough to put their hands in their pockets. The loss of the forum for several days a month or two ago - without any explanation or apology to subscribers from admin - will surely discourage subscribers from making their financial and regular posting contributions. I contribute to other forums who all have their technical problems from time to time. The difference with them is that Admin seem to care about their membership and when problems occur, send an Email to all members (especially contributors) to let them know what is happening - a simple and easily done gesture that has been sadly lacking here. Craig has been conspicuous by his absence and such lack of involvement and care from the top will surely have a corrosive effect on the future of the forum.For almost 8 years I have done my bit by regular postings - including my "Thought for Today" - every day - with very few exceptions. Until about a year ago each thread would attract numerous comments and banter from quite a number of members - but more recently my daily thread gets response from only 3 or 4 regulars at most. This is but one indication that the forum is stagnating.So my message is - if you care about this forum and want to see it get back to its former vibrant, thought provoking, amusing, informative and allergic self - THEN GET POSTING.And by posting I mean type a few words - not just insert a lame smiley or three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 The Forums still going, but it's only a shadow of what it was like when there was all the political banter between some of the members.Will it last much longer????You will only get out of the forum what you put in. There are too many members who just sit on the sidelines and whinge that the forum is dying - but are not prepared to do something about it by posting more regularly.The forum will last for as long as Craig wishes and can afford to keep it running - aided and abetted by subscriptions from members who care enough to put their hands in their pockets. The loss of the forum for several days a month or two ago - without any explanation or apology to subscribers from admin - will surely discourage subscribers from making their financial and regular posting contributions. I contribute to other forums who all have their technical problems from time to time. The difference with them is that Admin seem to care about their membership and when problems occur, send an Email to all members (especially contributors) to let them know what is happening - a simple and easily done gesture that has been sadly lacking here. Craig has been conspicuous by his absence and such lack of involvement and care from the top will surely have a corrosive effect on the future of the forum.For almost 8 years I have done my bit by regular postings - including my "Thought for Today" - every day - with very few exceptions. Until about a year ago each thread would attract numerous comments and banter from quite a number of members - but more recently my daily thread gets response from only 3 or 4 regulars at most. This is but one indication that the forum is stagnating.So my message is - if you care about this forum and want to see it get back to its former vibrant, thought provoking, amusing, informative and allergic self - THEN GET POSTING.And by posting I mean type a few words - not just insert a lame smiley or three.I see no-one has yet to take up the above suggestion - what can you conclude from that?................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANEMAN Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Apathy Alan......... Apathy !It is the very foundation on which the British people now build the future Britain.It does rather sound as though "edbanger" is going to start the ball rolling again with some political banter though. Good on ya mate. Get the posts rollin' in.Let's also have some more of you posting on the subject, dont just leave it all up to Ed.John. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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