Changes at F150Forum.com
11-11-2011, 07:11 PM
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Changes at F150Forum.com
F150Forum Members,
Nathan and I wanted to let all of you know that we have decided to sell F150Forum.com. Certainly this was not an easy decision for us, as we have loved providing a place for enthusiasts to talk about their trucks and watching this community grow and flourish. This place is full of great people who have made this site a wealth of knowledge and camaraderie for its members.
However, when my family experienced a sudden death this past summer my job situation immediately changed and I was unable to devote any time and energy to the site. In addition, Nathan has a full-time job and was unable to spend any additional time focusing on the site. We began to feel that we would be doing an injustice to the community by not providing the time and attention it deserved. We have seen sites fade over time when there is not enough attention paid to them. So, when discussions with Internet Brands (the purchaser) became serious, we were able to strike a deal.
What can you expect to happen?
In discussing the potential changes that Internet Brands may make, it became apparent that not much is going to change. They realize the intrinsic value of the site, the way it is, and have no desire to change it. The moderator group that is in place will remain and their roles will not change. The site will still be sending out free stickers and doing the same things we did as owners of the site. Internet Brands has a ton of experience managing forum sites and understand what is needed to keep a community growing and strong. I think you will find them capable owners who want the same exact thing you do… a healthy, growing community for people to come and talk about their F150s.
Nathan and I will still be around, especially as we try to transfer things over smoothly. If you have any questions, please feel free to post in this thread or PM me.
Nathan and I would like to thank you all for being a part of this site. Without you, F150Forum.com would not be what it is today.
Thanks and talk soon!
jon
Nathan and I wanted to let all of you know that we have decided to sell F150Forum.com. Certainly this was not an easy decision for us, as we have loved providing a place for enthusiasts to talk about their trucks and watching this community grow and flourish. This place is full of great people who have made this site a wealth of knowledge and camaraderie for its members.
However, when my family experienced a sudden death this past summer my job situation immediately changed and I was unable to devote any time and energy to the site. In addition, Nathan has a full-time job and was unable to spend any additional time focusing on the site. We began to feel that we would be doing an injustice to the community by not providing the time and attention it deserved. We have seen sites fade over time when there is not enough attention paid to them. So, when discussions with Internet Brands (the purchaser) became serious, we were able to strike a deal.
What can you expect to happen?
In discussing the potential changes that Internet Brands may make, it became apparent that not much is going to change. They realize the intrinsic value of the site, the way it is, and have no desire to change it. The moderator group that is in place will remain and their roles will not change. The site will still be sending out free stickers and doing the same things we did as owners of the site. Internet Brands has a ton of experience managing forum sites and understand what is needed to keep a community growing and strong. I think you will find them capable owners who want the same exact thing you do… a healthy, growing community for people to come and talk about their F150s.
Nathan and I will still be around, especially as we try to transfer things over smoothly. If you have any questions, please feel free to post in this thread or PM me.
Nathan and I would like to thank you all for being a part of this site. Without you, F150Forum.com would not be what it is today.
Thanks and talk soon!
jon
11-11-2011, 07:15 PM
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Thank-you Jon and Nathan for this incredible resource to F150 owners everywhere. I'm sure all the members here will join me in wishing you both well in the future.
11-11-2011, 07:17 PM
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation.
I'm also sorry to hear you sold to IB. F150online was sold by Steve Whatever to IB years ago - it went to hell shortly thereafter. I hope they dont run this place into the ground too
. I came here because of what happened w/IB @ F150ol.
I'm also sorry to hear you sold to IB. F150online was sold by Steve Whatever to IB years ago - it went to hell shortly thereafter. I hope they dont run this place into the ground too
. I came here because of what happened w/IB @ F150ol.
11-11-2011, 07:37 PM
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i am new here,but this community is absolutely outstanding as far as help, comedic relief, and comradary. I too hope everything stays runs smooth, and i wish you guys the best, but its good to see that your priorities are in order. best of luck 
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11-11-2011, 07:58 PM
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George
This forum is awsome!!! It sucks to hear that the site was sold, yall have done a really great job with it. There's a bunch of good, funny, and helpful people on here. I really hope the site doesn't go down. Yall should think about making a forum store or tell the new owners.
