What is happening to 1Addicts?

Dodo · 02-04-2009, 06:35 PM

Just felt I had to say something, so here goes.

I have been a member of this forum since early last year and was lurking before joining.

This has been a good community, generally helpful and usually civilized and mature. Obviously there were disagreements and not everyone was enamored of the proactive approach the moderators took, but I was glad to have a well structured place to come visit.

After the merger there seemed to be a few technical glitches, which is to be expected, but the tone seemed to stay somewhat similar, unless you ventured into the OT areas, where it was quite different.

I was sure that the moderators I had come to rely on would keep things in check, but now it seems they are all gone: larryn, atr_hugo, ChrisK, mikeo, Surname are all no longer listed as mods, and appear to have left voluntarily due to "Differences".

What does this mean for the forum I have come to know and love? I am not sure, but I will miss those guys and their (sometimes very funny) input. As for myself, I will stick around a while longer (provided this post dosn't get me an infraction or just banned outright) and hope for the best.

Any new moderators will have big shoes to fill.

guardianangel3290 · 02-04-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dodo

I was sure that the moderators I had come to rely would keep things in check, but now it seems they are all gone: larryn, atr_hugo, ChrisK, mikeo, Surname are all no longer listed as mods, and appear to have left voluntarily due to "Differences".

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since when?!

Daveop · 02-04-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dodo

Just felt I had to say something, so here goes.

I have been a member of this forum since early last year and was lurking before joining.

This has been a good community, generally helpful and usually civilized and mature. Obviously there were disagreements and not everyone was enamored of the proactive approach the moderators took, but I was glad to have a well structured place to come visit.

After the merger there seemed to be a few technical glitches, which is to be expected, but the tone seemed to stay somewhat similar, unless you ventured into the OT areas, where it was quite different.

I was sure that the moderators I had come to rely would keep things in check, but now it seems they are all gone: larryn, atr_hugo, ChrisK, mikeo, Surname are all no longer listed as mods, and appear to have left voluntarily due to "Differences".

What does this mean for the forum I have come to know and love? I am not sure, but I will miss those guys and their (sometimes very funny) input. As for myself, I will stick around a while longer (provided this post dosn't get me an infraction or just banned outright) and hope for the best.

Any new moderators will have big shoes to fill.

Oh god not this nonsense again. I was so happy for the last few days because I didn't have to see new threads about how the world was going to end. Everything has seemed the same around here and I'm generally very happy with the site and so no real differences around here. The only new thing I see are posts by 'disgruntled' members who can't actually say why they are disgruntled except that it 'seems' different but no its not different. Sounds like some old guys who are afraid of change??

I think these posts projecting doom and gloom or what could go wrong are a waste of time. Stop wasting time hoping for bad things to happen and go out and drive!

I will be the first one to step up and complain when I see something wrong, but the forum is the exact same and I still enjoy reading the "New Posts" everyday. With that said, I do think this thread should be closed or atleast moved. I wonder if i'm the only one tired of all the whining about nothing.

xbook · 02-04-2009, 06:51 PM

I woke up this morning, and my dog was sleeping in my bed. IN THE BED, can you believe that? She is a freakin' mutt, what is she doing where the humans sleep?

I blame this on the merger with bimmerposts.com.

Dodo · 02-04-2009, 07:01 PM

Well, sorry that I annoyed you with my post, but to me pretty much ALL the old mods quitting is kind of a big deal.

And, as stated above I will be sticking around.

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 02-04-2009, 07:03 PM

Ill miss Larryn, he's a riot

Citizen Z · 02-04-2009, 07:05 PM

I'm still confused why the forum bosses even decided the merger was a good idea. I don't give a damn about the "garage" feature; its certainly no reason to merge with Bimmerpost. I guess its like Time Warner merging with AOL. It sure seemed like a good idea at the time...

guardianangel3290 · 02-04-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dodo

Well, sorry that I annoyed you with my post, but to me pretty much ALL the old mods quitting is kind of a big deal.

And, as stated above I will be sticking around.

does anyone know why they all left?

Citizen Z · 02-04-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by guardianangel3290

does anyone know why they all left?

I'd say its normal with any merger/takeover. The larger organization forces out the upper management of the smaller org and replaces them with their middle managers. It usually ruins the working environment in the smaller organization but the negative trickle down effects usually aren't felt immediately. As time goes on the smaller org adapts to become something new, leaving a nostalgic, wistful feeling for the remaining members of the smaller organization.

guardianangel3290 · 02-04-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Citizen Z

I'd say its normal with any merger/takeover. The larger organization forces out the upper management of the smaller org and replaces them with their middle managers. It usually ruins the working environment in the smaller organization but the negative trickle down effect usually isn't immediately felt.

i believe an uprising is in order, anyone else down for mutiny?

lol

Daveop · 02-04-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dodo

Well, sorry that I annoyed you with my post, but to me pretty much ALL the old mods quitting is kind of a big deal.

And, as stated above I will be sticking around.

Well not so much that it annoyed me but I've been on this site since it was called 2Addicts and Cult1 and i've seen the mods change a few times and seen the board go through many changes and nothing bad has happened yet. Do you remeber the complaints about changing the site to 1addicts??? In retrospect those complainers didn't know anything because the site only got better and better. As long as the admins stay on board and site improves then I'm happy. I don't waste my time complaining about problems that don't exist yet. I think I have enough problems outside this forum...

Citizen Z · 02-04-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by guardianangel3290

i believe an uprising is in order, anyone else down for mutiny?

lol

Lol, what are you going to do, leave? Start your own forum? Its hardly worth it since the technical and commerical forums are still rolling strong, its the the social aspects which have changed. At the end of the day I just remind myself its about the cars and the driving.

Dodo · 02-04-2009, 07:14 PM

Calm down guys, it isn't as bad as all that. I would hate for this thread to degenerate into Bimmerpost bashing.

Let's do our old mods proud and keep a level head about this.

Here is an interesting link:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=8

135Eye · 02-04-2009, 07:19 PM

I was apprehensive of the merger but so far it has been smooth sailing and appreciate the added life -- I am even planning a professional photo shoot (studio) of my sedona!

imported_mega · 02-04-2009, 07:21 PM

aside from loosing my username it's not been too bad, and one glitch in the offtopic areas

where did the old mods move to?

fmxomar · 02-04-2009, 07:23 PM

so am i allowed to call people douche's without getting infractions now

Dodo · 02-04-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveO

Well not so much that it annoyed me but I've been on this site since it was called 2Addicts and Cult1 and i've seen the mods change a few times and seen the board go through many changes and nothing bad has happened yet. Do you remeber the complaints about changing the site to 1addicts??? In retrospect those complainers didn't know anything because the site only got better and better. As long as the admins stay on board and site improves then I'm happy. I don't waste my time complaining about problems that don't exist yet. I think I have enough problems outside this forum...

Thanks for the clarification DaveO! Those changes were before my time, so all I have known was 1Addicts. I agree with you that as long as things keep getting better there is no problem.
But I will miss some of the old mod gang and hope they will still stay on as contributors.

bigb135i · 02-04-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dodo

Calm down guys, it isn't as bad as all that. I would hate for this thread to degenerate into Bimmerpost bashing.

Let's do our old mods proud and keep a level head about this.

Here is an interesting link:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=8

I agree!

I waited a year to get my damn 135 so im glad to be here and so far no glitches so far. heres to hoping it gets better

imported_mega · 02-04-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fmxomar

so am i allowed to call people douche's without getting infractions now

edit clarification

I hope you would get infractions/banned, this is one of the forums I can read at work

Motorsports_3 · 02-04-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Citizen Z

I'm still confused why the forum bosses even decided the merger was a good idea. I don't give a damn about the "garage" feature; its certainly no reason to merge with Bimmerpost. I guess its like Time Warner merging with AOL. It sure seemed like a good idea at the time...

I would think it got bought out?

AW09M3 · 02-04-2009, 07:59 PM

<sarcasm> This place has alot more posting, people and loads alot faster now. You are right this sucks!! </sarcasm>

Dodo · 02-04-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nvius

<sarcasm> This place has alot more posting, people and loads alot faster now. You are right this sucks!! </sarcasm>

Where exactly did I say it sucks?

02-04-2009, 06:35 PM	#1
Dodo Extinct 11 Rep 81 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	What is happening to 1Addicts? Just felt I had to say something, so here goes. I have been a member of this forum since early last year and was lurking before joining. This has been a good community, generally helpful and usually civilized and mature. Obviously there were disagreements and not everyone was enamored of the proactive approach the moderators took, but I was glad to have a well structured place to come visit. After the merger there seemed to be a few technical glitches, which is to be expected, but the tone seemed to stay somewhat similar, unless you ventured into the OT areas, where it was quite different. I was sure that the moderators I had come to rely on would keep things in check, but now it seems they are all gone: larryn, atr_hugo, ChrisK, mikeo, Surname are all no longer listed as mods, and appear to have left voluntarily due to "Differences". What does this mean for the forum I have come to know and love? I am not sure, but I will miss those guys and their (sometimes very funny) input. As for myself, I will stick around a while longer (provided this post dosn't get me an infraction or just banned outright) and hope for the best. Any new moderators will have big shoes to fill.
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Dodo Extinct 11 Rep 81 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Well, sorry that I annoyed you with my post, but to me pretty much ALL the old mods quitting is kind of a big deal. And, as stated above I will be sticking around.
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Citizen Z Alpine Master 115 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	I'm still confused why the forum bosses even decided the merger was a good idea. I don't give a damn about the "garage" feature; its certainly no reason to merge with Bimmerpost. I guess its like Time Warner merging with AOL. It sure seemed like a good idea at the time... __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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02-04-2009, 07:14 PM	#13
Dodo Extinct 11 Rep 81 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Calm down guys, it isn't as bad as all that. I would hate for this thread to degenerate into Bimmerpost bashing. Let's do our old mods proud and keep a level head about this. Here is an interesting link: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=8
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02-04-2009, 07:19 PM	#14
135Eye Accountants have fun 2!!! 3 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 135i Silber Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	I was apprehensive of the merger but so far it has been smooth sailing and appreciate the added life -- I am even planning a professional photo shoot (studio) of my sedona!
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imported_mega Colonel 124 Rep 2,205 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	aside from loosing my username it's not been too bad, and one glitch in the offtopic areas where did the old mods move to? __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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fmxomar Major 96 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (15)	so am i allowed to call people douche's without getting infractions now
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02-04-2009, 07:59 PM	#21
AW09M3 1addict, and proud 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	<sarcasm> This place has alot more posting, people and loads alot faster now. You are right this sucks!! </sarcasm>
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