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Time for me to move on...

Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2024 1:19 pm
by insitu_az
I have decided that it is time for me to give up the Desert Datsuns site. I have paid the hosting up to May of 2025, and will allow the site to close at that time.

I have enjoyed hosting the forum, but it sees less and less traffic over the last couple year. I guess it is time to let it end. This site has no relation to the Facebook group, so there will still be an online meeting point for group members.

Regards,
Guy

Re: Time for me to move on...

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2024 7:47 am
by Randalla
Guy, you have done a wonderful job "running" this site. So much appreciate all your time and investment in keeping this going. Like you, I'm a bit disappointed that the Forum itself became a ghost town. It's nice to have the Facebook page but I miss the longer format. Thank you again for all you've done over the years. Hope that work on your 510 is still progressing. All the best!!! I'm still taking good care of your 350Z :D

Re: Time for me to move on...

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2024 5:38 am
by L320-Dale
Guy, first of all a huge thank you for all the time and effort you put into this site. We all appreciate you.
With that said, I understand. Seems like the times have changed for many forums like this one. I'm on several and many have seen declines like this.

Dale

Re: Time for me to move on...

Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2024 6:41 pm
by AZhitman
Guy, I'd be happy to keep it up and running. Feel free to message me, hate to see it go away (even if it's not very busy).

Re: Time for me to move on...

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 1:11 pm
by AZ 2 NV
Greg.

Thanks for standing up and offering to take over. I was going to ask what is the cost to continue and if funds are needed.
I have always felt that forums have value , especially concerning the “history “ factor.
Greg, you are obviously more of an expert.

Thanks

Re: Time for me to move on...

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2024 7:53 pm
by AZhitman
Glad to help if I can.

Re: Time for me to move on...

Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2024 8:44 pm
by Randalla
Dale, with you and I as the sole moderators (without Guy) we need to put our heads together to decide if we want this to continue forward. The cost is actually minimal and I tend to agree with Gregg on the value of maintaining the archive. Pretty sure we could solicit donations more actively to keep this site up. Thoughts?

Re: Time for me to move on...

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2024 9:19 pm
by AZhitman
Shouldn't be any cost. I have plenty of server space, as well as a perpetual phpBB license and a great web guy.

I've spoken with Guy (briefly). I'd just need the keys and PWs and I can transition it to a permanent home.

Love to keep Randy and Dale as Mods, if they'd be willing.

Re: Time for me to move on...

Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2024 1:17 pm
by insitu_az
Greg,
I sent you an email to get this started.
-Guy