Welcome Ryan Porter..... to Scoobynet, it's not a forum... some of us actually live here :D

Simon, congratulations. Its always good to see someone with a decent exit strategy which is something I'd want for myself if I wasn't so lazy sucking at the corporate teet. Good to see true entrepreneurs being rewarded.

:thumb:

Well done Simon and every one at Scoobynet. :luxhello:

What plans do you have for the future then Simon???


And welcome Ryan :thumb:

I here dave middletons just sold a ferrari 360 but he didnt say to whom... :)

nah only joking, simon wouldnt fit in a 360 :lol1:

Hey guys,

Thanks for the welcoming comments and if you guys have any specific questions for me, don't hesitate to PM me.

Ohhh DCI did somebody lock the door again :lol1:

Welcome Ryan :)

Claire

Nothing meant by it mate.

My thanks to Simon and Shaun for administrating a great site and a Scoobynet welcome to Ryan (minus infractions of course).


Nik

Quite. It was on the cards and has been handled well.

Well done, Simon. Enjoy your winnings! :)

Not that i'm a tight git! (I am planning to upgrade in the new year!) but what will happen to the non subscribers (I.E - The free users)

They will be punished severely.

:wonder: :lol1:

Thanks again guys :)

RMA.. there are NO changes planned.

:Suspiciou

:D

what kind of changes?

i thought you said no changes in the foreseeable future?

How many posts do you have Pete when all your accounts are added together :wonder: You must be chained to the keyboard!

TX.

I thought you were Pete :Suspiciou

LOL

sorry guys, I missed the word "no" out.

LOL!!

:Suspiciou :Suspiciou :Suspiciou :Suspiciou :Suspiciou :Suspiciou
:D :D :D :D :D :D

:D

What about:

A) the unplanned changes
B) when's the next meeting to plan the changes

:D

LOL

DCI, I reckon you should read "Who Moved My Cheese?". All change is bad, all change is negative, all change is scary!! :D

I flipping well agree 110%, unless said changes involves more babes, bikinis and beer :D

*Disclaimer: DCI Retains the right to change his mind like the wind changes direction*

Well done Simon.

I have been here for many years now (and even further back under a different username) and have seen this site change a lot.

I remember when I used to recognise the vast majority of the usernames, the kick off Scoobysport back boxes, Salsa King making stickers for everyone, and the general buzz there was around this new exciting AWD turbo car.

Its still good, just very different now, which is natural due to the massive size!

I'm sure you dont remember who everyone is, but good luck from me!

My first time at Rally GB, and what did I find out from a stage marshall during shakedown on Friday? "Did you hear Simon sold Scoobynet?"

IB has been buying up sites left and right, and the only big enthusiast forum segment they didn't have was a Subaru site. I didn't read this whole thread, but if I recall, Ryan from IB owns an STI, so it should be a good fit.

Best of luck, Simon.

Ryan Douthit
Subiesport Magazine

Whilst I am seldon happy when my cheese is moved, I hope that this will be a change for the better.

Thanks again guys :)

I've been genuinely touched by all your comments. Having put so much of your time and energy into something which has taken so much of your life away for such a long time, its great to know that it was appreciated, and aside from any business side to it, that I've been supporting the community I always thought it was.

Often its easy to focus on the tiny minority who like to moan and whinge, as they're the ones I end up having to talk to a lot of the time. It really is great to hear from you all! :D

In fact.. I'm planning to write an ebook on the inside story of buying, running and selling scoobynet, worts and all. The legals, the commercials, the finances, the personalities, the lies, the wonderful moments, the world record, the scoobynews CD and what really happened, etc, etc, etc :D

Well I've got to do SOMETHING with the spare time! :D

Scooby Shootout DVD if you're stuck for something to do Simon. :thumb: