Discuss new ownership of ABXzone.com - Page 14

Centurion · 07-05-2007, 12:31 PM

I guess my take on this is that:

1. ABX has been in a state of decay for awhile now, and I am hoping that will now change. I think noone can deny this.

2. This was/is CJ's baby, and he put a lot of time and effort into this place. I don't think he would sell it to someone who would squander all that and wasn't capable of taking this place to the next level.

3. Sanjay paid quite a bit for this site, and stated his desire to put the time and energy into making it THE tech forum on the internet.

4. We all know that it is the users/members whose contributions will make or break a forum. I think we all love this place for its uniqueness, and some are upset because they think it will become like other forums. I don't think sanjay would be so unwise to allow that to happen.

5. I think we all want the same thing, to see ABX grow to its full potential. Perhaps sanjay has the most to lose if this does not come to pass? I just hope we can all come together and work as a team, support computers and building friendships.

3 of 7 · 07-05-2007, 12:46 PM

Well. I've been sitting back taking all this in..

I can't help but think I've seen the whole scenario before.

Like many others here, I work for a company that has been taken over by another one (3 times in 4 years for me).

To be truthful it hasn't been a good experience at all.

I'm hoping that this will be different..

I like it here and would hate to see it go away or change in such a manner that people migrate elsewhere.

Having said that, welcome to the site Sanjay and Matty.

*polonyc2* · 07-05-2007, 01:28 PM

to the people that have deleted their "personal" info from their profile:

I'm not getting exactly what personal info is in these profiles...credit card numbers?...social security numbers?...only thing I have in my profile is my avatar, location and some hardware specs...the current owners along with any future owners can do whatever they want with my profile...when setting up my user name, profile etc I never put any really personal info in it which can be used to identify me and nor should anybody else(last name, etc)...when I first started joing internet forums I also created a "phony" Yahoo e-mail address just for this purpose...nobody can do anything with my user information because nobody knows any "real" personal info

only time I put my real personal info is when I'm forced to on sites such as Amazon or banking sites...

so don't worry about what any owner may or may not do with your user name...be diligent enough to not let them have the power to do anything even if they had the ability

***sanjay*** · 07-05-2007, 01:51 PM

LOL I love the drama and 'hostile takeover' scenarios. Anyone in Los Angeles want me to buy them a beer/ovaltine so they can see me at my evil best?

3 of 7 · 07-05-2007, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjay

LOL I love the drama and 'hostile takeover' scenarios. Anyone in Los Angeles want me to buy them a beer/ovaltine so they can see me at my evil best?

It isn't so much drama as the lives that a lot of us lead... This site has been for the most part a good escape from the "real world" of hostile takeovers, mergers and change....

I think it's natural for people to be wary of change.
I'm sure things will calm down once the dust settles. If nothing else it has given everyone something to talk/gripe about..

SpeedDMN · 07-05-2007, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3 of 7

If nothing else it has given everyone something to talk/gripe about..

Very true

this has been the most interesting thread in a while

I do hope some of the people that left reconsider though. Until I see penises for avatars and "gay love" threads I'm not going anywhere.

***sanjay*** · 07-05-2007, 02:22 PM

Talking is good. Clearing the air is good.

*SRTDodge05* · 07-05-2007, 02:27 PM

Theres always going to be casualties no matter if your in a war or new owner of a forum. Lot of people cant handle change and start acking like babes and leave.

*polonyc2* · 07-05-2007, 02:28 PM

I'll pay you $16,001 for ABX sanjay...will you sell it to me?

***sanjay*** · 07-05-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polonyc2

I'll pay you $16,001 for ABX sanjay...will you sell it to me?

LOL- no. I kinda like this place and I have merged all my users into one big pot. makes it difficult. Also, I am Indian and making a profit is part of my genetic make-up.

If I were making a deal we would start negotiation at $26,000. If this number is good for you...I may consider it.

*polonyc2* · 07-05-2007, 02:58 PM

pigs are now flying...

kONGO's name is actually in the "Currently Online" list...he has actually "unhidden" himself...I congratulate you sanjay for achieving something nobody was able to do in the history of ABX...

***sanjay*** · 07-05-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polonyc2

pigs are now flying...

kONGO's name is actually in the "Currently Online" list...he has actually "unhidden" himself...I congratulate you sanjay for achieving something nobody was able to do in the history of ABX...

I do not know enough about him or you guys to know what that means, but it doesn't sound like an insult- so thanks!

(I edited his name for him so maybe I screwed something up in that process?)

Cogar · 07-05-2007, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjay

I do not know enough about him or you guys to know what that means, but it doesn't sound like an insult- so thanks!

(I edited his name for him so maybe I screwed something up in that process?)

You used to be able to choose whether you could be viewed as being online or not or unreported. I also used that privilege, since although I may be logged in, I might be elsewhere and not likely to respond for quite a while and I did not want to give someone the impression that I was blowing them off. This is probably more of an issue if someone sends a PM, thinks you are online, and expects you to reply soon.

*Kage* · 07-05-2007, 03:06 PM

During the updates everyone that was "invisible" was made visible.

*polonyc2* · 07-05-2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjay

(I edited his name for him so maybe I screwed something up in that process?)

that explains it...I'm sure kONGO will immediately hide himself again once he finds out...but I have recorded this moment in time for prosperity

07-05-2007, 12:31 PM	#196
Centurion NorthWest PA Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northwestern PA Posts: 1,200	I guess my take on this is that: 1. ABX has been in a state of decay for awhile now, and I am hoping that will now change. I think noone can deny this. 2. This was/is CJ's baby, and he put a lot of time and effort into this place. I don't think he would sell it to someone who would squander all that and wasn't capable of taking this place to the next level. 3. Sanjay paid quite a bit for this site, and stated his desire to put the time and energy into making it THE tech forum on the internet. 4. We all know that it is the users/members whose contributions will make or break a forum. I think we all love this place for its uniqueness, and some are upset because they think it will become like other forums. I don't think sanjay would be so unwise to allow that to happen. 5. I think we all want the same thing, to see ABX grow to its full potential. Perhaps sanjay has the most to lose if this does not come to pass? I just hope we can all come together and work as a team, support computers and building friendships. __________________ ASUS P4P800-D \| P4 2.4C @ 3.0 GHz (2-3-2-5) \| Mushkin PC3500 L2 (2X512MB) BFG 7800 GS OC \| LITE-ON CDRW/DVD COMBO (LTC48161H) \| LITE-ON SOHW-812S DVD WD 320GB & 120GB EIDE's \| ZALMAN CNPS7000A-CU \| WIN XP PRO SP2 \| DELL 2407WFP
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07-05-2007, 12:46 PM	#197
3 of 7 You can run..... Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,661	Well. I've been sitting back taking all this in.. I can't help but think I've seen the whole scenario before. Like many others here, I work for a company that has been taken over by another one (3 times in 4 years for me). To be truthful it hasn't been a good experience at all. I'm hoping that this will be different.. I like it here and would hate to see it go away or change in such a manner that people migrate elsewhere. Having said that, welcome to the site Sanjay and Matty. __________________
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07-05-2007, 01:28 PM	#198
polonyc2 Helter Skelter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 7,504	to the people that have deleted their "personal" info from their profile: I'm not getting exactly what personal info is in these profiles...credit card numbers?...social security numbers?...only thing I have in my profile is my avatar, location and some hardware specs...the current owners along with any future owners can do whatever they want with my profile...when setting up my user name, profile etc I never put any really personal info in it which can be used to identify me and nor should anybody else(last name, etc)...when I first started joing internet forums I also created a "phony" Yahoo e-mail address just for this purpose...nobody can do anything with my user information because nobody knows any "real" personal info only time I put my real personal info is when I'm forced to on sites such as Amazon or banking sites... so don't worry about what any owner may or may not do with your user name...be diligent enough to not let them have the power to do anything even if they had the ability __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** EVGA 8800GT Superclocked 512MB Intel E8400 * Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital RE2 500 GB WD5001ABYS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX620 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Lite-On DVD-RW w/LightScribe LH-20A1L-06 * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP1 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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07-05-2007, 01:51 PM	#199
*sanjay* Administrator Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 240	LOL I love the drama and 'hostile takeover' scenarios. Anyone in Los Angeles want me to buy them a beer/ovaltine so they can see me at my evil best?
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07-05-2007, 02:22 PM	#202
*sanjay* Administrator Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 240	Talking is good. Clearing the air is good.
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07-05-2007, 02:27 PM	#203
SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,831	Theres always going to be casualties no matter if your in a war or new owner of a forum. Lot of people cant handle change and start acking like babes and leave.
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07-05-2007, 02:28 PM	#204
polonyc2 Helter Skelter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 7,504	I'll pay you $16,001 for ABX sanjay...will you sell it to me? __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** EVGA 8800GT Superclocked 512MB Intel E8400 * Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital RE2 500 GB WD5001ABYS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX620 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Lite-On DVD-RW w/LightScribe LH-20A1L-06 * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP1 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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07-05-2007, 02:58 PM	#206
polonyc2 Helter Skelter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 7,504	pigs are now flying... kONGO's name is actually in the "Currently Online" list...he has actually "unhidden" himself...I congratulate you sanjay for achieving something nobody was able to do in the history of ABX... __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** EVGA 8800GT Superclocked 512MB Intel E8400 * Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital RE2 500 GB WD5001ABYS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX620 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Lite-On DVD-RW w/LightScribe LH-20A1L-06 * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP1 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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07-05-2007, 03:06 PM	#209
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