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Re: What about the discussion board?
Author: Anonymous User
Date: 07-01-2010 - 03:14
Mongo Wrote:
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> 1) David has been directly asked about the status
> of this board. He has consistently remained
> silent. This is his right, as he can do whatever
> he darn well pleases. However, I just felt the
> need to note that the question has been raised
> many times, and it has fallen upon deaf ears, for
> whatever reason.
Earlier this year I refrained from commenting because I wasn't sure what to say. I had no answers to provide anybody. At the time, I was discussing the timetable business with potential buyers, but that has since ended. Nevertheless, on March 25th, I replied to your post directly. And since you replied back, I know for a fact you saw it. http://www.altamontpress.com/discussion/read.php?1,41501,41625
I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, maybe you forgot about this. But contrary to what you said, I haven't ignored you or remained silent on this topic.
> 2) The idea of a "tip jar" was also brought up
> several months ago. Many of us, myself included,
> said that we would love to donate to keep things
> running. It was mentioned again and again and
> again. And just to note, this idea also fell upon
> deaf ears. David did not respond AT ALL to the
> suggestions of people donating to help out.
You are correct. I know the idea has been suggested here, and if I replied, I don't remember doing so. Chances are I wrote out what I wanted to say mentally, but those thoughts never made it to the keyboard. I'm sorry.
The finances to keep the discussion board operating are not even remotely a problem. While appreciated, I don't need any donations to help with the expenses. I don't make a lot of money publishing the timetables, but the website costs are minimal. The way I look at it, you guys have paid in full by purchasing timetables over the years. I am happy to offer the discussion board free of charge.
> Because of the two items mentioned above, David
> either has some type of "master secret plan" on
> keeping the board going, or, he's just plain old
> burnt-out, tired, and wants nothing to do with it.
> He may have a plan----after all, "new rules" came
> out, what, a week or two ago? Why post new rules
> for something that is going to die anyway? You can
> read into this whatever you choose.
I doubt you'll like my answer, but here it is anyway. The new rules exist because of you, specifically the Trainorders bashing thread you started a few weeks ago. What upset me the most is you've done this before, plus you know better. I don't think you're a bad guy, but you went too far. The rules are now a necessary evil.
Thanks for reading,
David Curlee
Altamont Press
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> 1) David has been directly asked about the status
> of this board. He has consistently remained
> silent. This is his right, as he can do whatever
> he darn well pleases. However, I just felt the
> need to note that the question has been raised
> many times, and it has fallen upon deaf ears, for
> whatever reason.
Earlier this year I refrained from commenting because I wasn't sure what to say. I had no answers to provide anybody. At the time, I was discussing the timetable business with potential buyers, but that has since ended. Nevertheless, on March 25th, I replied to your post directly. And since you replied back, I know for a fact you saw it. http://www.altamontpress.com/discussion/read.php?1,41501,41625
I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, maybe you forgot about this. But contrary to what you said, I haven't ignored you or remained silent on this topic.
> 2) The idea of a "tip jar" was also brought up
> several months ago. Many of us, myself included,
> said that we would love to donate to keep things
> running. It was mentioned again and again and
> again. And just to note, this idea also fell upon
> deaf ears. David did not respond AT ALL to the
> suggestions of people donating to help out.
You are correct. I know the idea has been suggested here, and if I replied, I don't remember doing so. Chances are I wrote out what I wanted to say mentally, but those thoughts never made it to the keyboard. I'm sorry.
The finances to keep the discussion board operating are not even remotely a problem. While appreciated, I don't need any donations to help with the expenses. I don't make a lot of money publishing the timetables, but the website costs are minimal. The way I look at it, you guys have paid in full by purchasing timetables over the years. I am happy to offer the discussion board free of charge.
> Because of the two items mentioned above, David
> either has some type of "master secret plan" on
> keeping the board going, or, he's just plain old
> burnt-out, tired, and wants nothing to do with it.
> He may have a plan----after all, "new rules" came
> out, what, a week or two ago? Why post new rules
> for something that is going to die anyway? You can
> read into this whatever you choose.
I doubt you'll like my answer, but here it is anyway. The new rules exist because of you, specifically the Trainorders bashing thread you started a few weeks ago. What upset me the most is you've done this before, plus you know better. I don't think you're a bad guy, but you went too far. The rules are now a necessary evil.
Thanks for reading,
David Curlee
Altamont Press
