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Old 03-15-2004, 09:31 AM
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HAPPY 3rd ANNIVERSARY FORUMS!!

It was three years ago, today that we had our GRAND OPENING of the SVX World Network Forums.

It's fitting that this past weekend marked a big move with many many improvements -- stay tuned for the full story.

"Props" go to Chris Townsend for his tireless efforts and his continued out-of-pocket funding of this site and to his honoring his commitment from three years ago, even when he could've (and probably, at times, realistically, should've) given up.

For those of you who are unaware of how these forums came about, here is a brief history. Enjoy!

It all started on the Yahoo board, on January 26th, 2001. Several of us had been complaining, ad nauseum, about the "Message 40 Bug." That nasty little Yahoo glitch that would send you back to the first 40 posts when you were trying to read current posts. We had also been toying with the idea of creating a "True SVX Club" -- I had tried to hype it up on a couple of occasions, and the idea would just die on the vine. I had also been rallying for a unified "clubhouse" for all SVXers. Due to the "40 Bug," some had split off onto the i-club forum, where they were generous enough to give us a little corner of their club. Of course, there were constant threats of dumping us if we didn't get more members, so, that was a bust. Finally, on the aforementioned date, one of our members, "Thumper" made this post on Yahoo:

http://www.subaru-svx.net/archive/ar...?message=48445

After a "spirited" exchange with one member who had a very strong opinion of what a "Club" should have, the spirit began to wane, then, Chris (Vidar_SVX as he was known on the Yahoo club) posted this, on February 4th, 2001:

http://www.subaru-svx.net/archive/ar...?message=49389

I quickly responded with this post:

http://www.subaru-svx.net/archive/ar...?message=49485

Others jumped on the bandwagon and all the donations were finally made, monies were sent to Chris and he purchased the Software. On February 6th, the "Network" went on line:

http://www.subaru-svx.net/archive/ar...?message=49629

After a few tweaks and some graphics, I decided to make the "Network" my home and began to encourage others to do the same.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/archive/ar...?message=52099

Finally, after some of us had been chatting back and forth in the "New Clubhouse," we made the decision to announce the "Grand Opening" of "The SVX Owner's Network."

http://www.subaru-svx.net/archive/ar...?message=52928

Having been in the advertising business, I was elected "spokesman." I posted several reminders before the Grand Opening. I got a lot of flack from many of the old Yahoo members, saying I was trying to tear the club apart, etc. Chris even got some rather ugly mail, anonomously from some people, but, we were determined to make this thing work.

So, on March 15, 2001, (although some of us had been on "The Network" for some time), the doors were opened to the general public for an initial look-see. Some of the old Yahooers didn't like the format (actually they didn't want to take the time to learn something new) and decided to put up with "the bug" instead of unifying. Others were very pleased, some were neutral.

Basically, Chris has been the hands and brains, and I've been the cheerleader. He supplied the knowhow and hardware and I supplied the hype.

Along the way, we might experience equipment failures, or need software upgrades. Chris would let me know, and I'd solicit funds from those who had put their hats in the ring to buy the first software (Not wanting the general membership to get turned off by constant soliciting). Or, in some cases, I'd put out a General SOS to the small membership, to donate hardware -- things like power supplies, fans, hard drives . . . whatever. Things that a lot of folks had lying around their houses. Chris was always too shy to ask for things.

Chris eventually pulled a "backroom" team together who donated bandwidth, equipment and various other sundries, free of charge. As of today, we're operating on a dedicated T1 line with equipment that has cost Chris and the backroom team (who have no interest in SVXes, nonetheless support Chris in his efforts) lots o' dollars.


Eventually, it has become what you see today: A site made by SVXers, for SVXers.

It has been a great and rewarding ride. I certainly hope we will now become a unified home for SVXers and be able to keep things running and improving. I am no longer shy about asking members for donations. Soon, there will be an account specifically for support of the forums. When that occurs, we'll post the address and you will be asked for donations. Notice, it says "donations" not "you will be charged." When that time comes, I ask that you donate generously. Please, however, wait for that official account (which Chris Townsend will be setting up) to donate. Although any monies donated to the subaru-svx.net address will be secure, it'd be best to wait for the new account in order to avoid any confusion.

Thank you all for your interest and your support past, present and future.

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Old 03-15-2004, 09:45 AM
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this is the meet thread for today!!!! YAY!!! The first online meet!!!! Lets break the record for most users online today!!! Comon guys!!!
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Old 03-15-2004, 11:13 AM
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Still very much a new guy in these parts, but I'd like to say that I really enjoy dropping by from time to time, and I thank those who've made (and make) the forum possible, as well as all who contribute.


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Old 03-15-2004, 11:22 AM
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Happy Anniversary! I know one thing - I spend way too much time here. But there really is not better place to be. This is a great site. Well, it is more than that. I have also gained a family.
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Old 03-15-2004, 12:24 PM
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this is the meet thread for today!!!! YAY!!! The first online meet!!!! Lets break the record for most users online today!!! Comon guys!!!
I plan to park my a$$ here all day.

This is a great site, congrats on the 3rd Anniversary!
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Old 03-15-2004, 12:51 PM
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Damn, it has already been three years?

Yeah, I'm one of those guys Randy talked about who tried to resist coming here because I was intimidated by what I thought at the time was "complicated".

But I kept checking back here after catching up on the Yahoo club for the day, and eventually found myself checking in here first and then Yahoo......

Finally decided to register here and haven't looked back since.

Thanks to Chris and Randy and to all who have made this place what it is - that pretty much includes everybody because without the members and all our "conversations" this would just be an empty shell.

And when the time comes for donations, remember how much money you have saved over the years because of things you have learned here or at a meet you attended because you found out about it here.
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Old 03-15-2004, 12:57 PM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one and all.

We all may be 3 years older but this site is keeping us young.
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this site is keeping us young.

Chris may disagree with you. I'm sure it's given him a few grey hairs.

For those who don't know, Larry III was also one of the original donors. Even though he insists on being "bi-postual."
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I plan to park my a$$ here all day.

This is a great site, congrats on the 3rd Anniversary!
hehehhe, Yea, I have some company ... There's 56 people online as of 3:40pm ET... We need about 35 more people to break the record... Lets go!!! I'll leave momentarily this evening for dinner then I'll be back till about 9:00pm ET.. Laters!!!
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Chris may disagree with you. I'm sure it's given him a few grey hairs.

For those who don't know, Larry III was also one of the original donors. Even though he insists on being "bi-postual."
Ya mean me Randy?? I can say that the SVX network has been a major part of my life here in the Marines over the past year and a half... I hope that I can be here again for another 1.5 years.. .... I will continue to brose the forums when I go back to Australia and am outta my SVX owning days
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FORUM & to all those who made it possible.


Now I have something to go home & drink to.


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Cool! I'd just like to say thanks to all those that keep this place running, and those that welcome the rookies warmly. Here's to another happy, trouble free 3yrs!
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Yeah, this place is great. Great people, great chat, all about a great car. If it wern't for this place I'd probly spend all my spare time looking at porn.


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Now I have something to go home & drink to.


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Yep, but not that you wouldn't drink even if you didn't have "something" to drink to. "rolleyes"
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Thinking back on the time I've wasted here with a Guinness in my hand thinking of my SVX-owning friend Joe in Ireland. Makes me smile

I came here to get when I was at my wits end with our SVX and just about got rid of it (tranny #5, now in Nick's car). I'd spent too much time on Yahoo and was frustrated with the format and the navigation. I don't go back and don't intend to.

Here I've met great people from all walks of life and all corners of the earth, in-person and online, young and old, single and married and have enjoyed all the time I've spent with them and their families. I look forward to many more meets in the future. (For those reading this who have not yet attended a meet I strongly urge you to )

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