It's been a good run

haz · January 12th, 2006, 10:38 AM

I've decided not to post at this forum for some time, how long I dunno ...

It's been really really good, I've made friends and had good laughs.

Maybe I'll stop by and check some threads now and then, so until later - have a good one guys.

Something to remember me by:

http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=hSyoryN8904

haz - the matraz -

swek · January 12th, 2006, 10:46 AM

Oh god, not another one. What is it with this board and regulars leaving ? images/smilies/lol.gif

Have a good one haz.

haz · January 12th, 2006, 11:35 AM

Well, there are several reasons actually.

Time is one factor, I have a fulltime job and I'm in meetings from 9 to 5, and when I get home I'm doing things with my GF and the web doesn't get prioritized.

Another is that my oppinion about the direction this forum has taken doesn't interest me so much any longer. I think there is too much OT about unintersting stuff. When I joined two years ago - there was more focus on automotive. and now that TG/FG are off season, the forum takes a huge leap away from what interests me.

Don't get me wrong guys, I have been very dedicated to this forum from day one and most of the regulars have become good friends of mine which I share many good things with. The mass of new and younger members are another, but smaller factor. It was better say a year ago.

When other regulars have left finalgear before I haven't had a clue why they have left. Over x-mas and the new year I have been away and busy doing non-Internet things and that way have had an "outside look" on the forum. When I got online again - this forum didn't atract me as much any longer. But by God, I whish it had ...

haz

SL65 · January 12th, 2006, 11:58 AM

Very very sorry to see you leave here mate images/smilies/sad.gif

Its funny though because I see where your coming from when you say the direction of this forum is changing, what with all the OT stuff, however for me, it is all that "extra" stuff here that makes me like where the forum is going.

I know I havn't been here not nearly as long as you have but when I read some of my old posts (and occationally do), I realise what a different feel it had even a year ago. It doesn't nessesarily mean it was "better" back then but it was nicer in its own weird way.

I'll miss you heaps along with HEAPS of other members. Keep well, stay safe and do check in on us if you ever feel like it.

Cyaz Haz,
SL65AMG

BTW: One question before you leave - Will you continue to download TG? I assume you will yeah??

Thats 2-Bobles down..

swek · January 12th, 2006, 12:13 PM

I can understand where you coming from. I still have two years left to study so time is not a problem here. If I would work I could picture better things than browsing the bords in my spare time aswell.

And you're not the only one who noticed the change. Not so long ago the forum had less members and a few sections less. It had more of a familiar feel to it. Not that it's a bad thing but the atmosphere is slightly different.

Let's end it here before I'm getting nostalgic. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

swek

haz · January 12th, 2006, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~604BHP!!!!!!!

Very very sorry to see you leave here mate images/smilies/sad.gif

Its funny though because I see where your coming from when you say the direction of this forum is changing, what with all the OT stuff, however for me, it is all that "extra" stuff here that makes me like where the forum is going.

I know I havn't been here not nearly as long as you have but when I read some of my old posts (and occationally do), I realise what a different feel it had even a year ago. It doesn't nessesarily mean it was "better" back then but it was nicer in its own weird way.

I'll miss you heaps along with HEAPS of other members. Keep well, stay safe and do check in on us if you ever feel like it.

Cyaz Haz,
SL65AMG

BTW: One question before you leave - Will you continue to download TG? I assume you will yeah??

Thats 2-Bobles down..

Thx for that farewell buddy images/smilies/cry.gif

Will definately dl TG and FG when they start airing again, and will lmost likely post now and then around those seasons.

Quote:

Originally Posted by swek

And you're not the only one who noticed the change. Not so long ago the forum had less members and a few sections less. It had more of a familiar feel to it. Not that it's a bad thing but the atmosphere is slightly different.

That's one of my points, finalgear isn't finalgear as much for me anymore, not as it was and used to be .... it's way too mainstream and has lost "the thing" it had going .. if you know what I mean ..

Now it's more of a "place to chat about whatever", and that doesn't attract me as much ..

haz

jensked · January 12th, 2006, 04:47 PM

so long, happy Beetle-ing images/smilies/cheers.gif

Buba · January 12th, 2006, 04:53 PM

Byebye Haz...!
Sad to see you got, rock that bug hard images/smilies/wink.gif

jeffy777 · January 12th, 2006, 05:45 PM

Man, it seems that our beetle lovers are slipping away images/smilies/sad.gif

Mischief007 · January 12th, 2006, 05:55 PM

I'm coming after you haz. I'll chain you to that computer of yours images/smilies/wink.gif

.

Too bad.

Another Beetle gone.

mgkdk · January 12th, 2006, 06:10 PM

Hope to se you soon.

mmap · January 12th, 2006, 06:54 PM

Well, now... Have a nice time whatever you do!

toma_alimosh · January 12th, 2006, 08:03 PM

we'll be waiting until you come back to visit.
cheers and enjoy your time away from here. 8)

Viper007Bond · January 12th, 2006, 11:36 PM

Cya man.

And yeah, I understand the lack of time. I only skim through and read like 1 outta 15-20 threads as it is.

andyhui01 · January 13th, 2006, 02:37 AM

All the beetles are taking away the soul of FInalgear!

anyways... Haz, I understand what you mean, I think the forum has changed alot as well... I honestly liked it best when it was a much smaller community.... now its full of OT I don't check it as much anymore... plus all the regulars are leaving which makes it worst images/smilies/sad.gif

... I was hoping I could meet all the regulars sometime in real life images/smilies/sad.gif

bartboy9891 · January 13th, 2006, 02:49 AM

you'll be back before long....

Renesis · January 13th, 2006, 02:59 AM

Ah well, times change..

I remember when I left AF.com, I had like.. 9700 posts on there and decided to leave..

lack of time...

plus it was mostly junk, but it was fun..

I prefer quality forums now.

Anyway, hope to see you back sometimes haz, you've been a good member!

monkeymax · January 13th, 2006, 09:05 AM

Sorry to see you leaving too Haz. Hope you'll be back 'round again soon (even if you aren't around as much) - you were a great person to chat with up here.

Yeah, first thing I thought when reading this was all the 'Boble-People' are leaving - what are we doing, scaring them off?! Do we tease them that much? images/smilies/wink.gif

I'm not as great a poster as some of the regulars but I was a reader for a while before I joined up and I know what you mean. This place has changed. And granted, while there are some threads (and even sections) on this place I don't read anymore (or never did) there are some non car related ones which I go to more often now than the Top Gear/Fifth Gear discussion sections. While I agree that perhaps the forum is getting a little big now with lots of people coming in just to ask silly questions, it certainly is still one of the best forums around IMO.

But still, you've chosen the outside world to the 'net, so good for you. I too should probably start opening the curtains in my room from time to time to look out during the day rather than relying on my web browser for weather info and webcams! images/smilies/smile.gif

Anyway, hopefully, see you soon Haz!

haz · January 13th, 2006, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jensked

so long, happy Beetle-ing images/smilies/cheers.gif

Thank you very much jensked! And my Beetle is doing great, my GF has named her "Molly". I can't wait 'til spring when I can put on the new chrome fender, new rims and a re-paint.

I can tell you guys so much - that I have become an even more Beetle-freak since before. I am now responsible for the event "Volksfest" in Oslo this summer, it'll be awsome!

This is from 2003: http://www.vwacm.no/bilder/reportasj...2003/index.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buba

Byebye Haz...!
Sad to see you got, rock that bug hard images/smilies/wink.gif

Will do Buba!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffy777

Man, it seems that our beetle lovers are slipping away images/smilies/sad.gif

That is just a coincidence I assume, but who other than Jos and I who own Beetles have left the forum?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mischief007

I'm coming after you haz. I'll chain you to that computer of yours images/smilies/wink.gif

.

Too bad.

Another Beetle gone.

I can imagine .... hehe ....

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladmitu

we'll be waiting until you come back to visit.
cheers and enjoy your time away from here. 8)

That's always nice to know images/smilies/smile.gif

I will come back I assume ... just have to prio things right now ...

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Cya man.

And yeah, I understand the lack of time. I only skim through and read like 1 outta 15-20 threads as it is.

So will you be more strict on ppl not posting so much OT? So that you can keep a "neat and tidy" forum that involve automotive/TG/FG related discussions more for the future?

I would say that's the best way of keeping the forum in its original form, and that way securing regulars to keep posting and hanging around ...

thx for the good times Viper, it's been a blast images/smilies/cry.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyhui01

All the beetles are taking away the soul of FInalgear!

anyways... Haz, I understand what you mean, I think the forum has changed alot as well... I honestly liked it best when it was a much smaller community.... now its full of OT I don't check it as much anymore... plus all the regulars are leaving which makes it worst images/smilies/sad.gif

... I was hoping I could meet all the regulars sometime in real life images/smilies/sad.gif

Well, since most of us in this thread agree on the OT, forum taking a leap away from its form, regulars leaving - why not do something about it? Make sure ppl discuss on topic and not making this a place just to bla bla bla like a bunch of women? You all know women talk alot ... damn they like to talk alot .. images/smilies/wacko.gif

I would also like to meet some of these ppl in real life, that'd be awsome images/smilies/smile.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartboy9891

you'll be back before long....

I know ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis

Ah well, times change..

I remember when I left AF.com, I had like.. 9700 posts on there and decided to leave..

lack of time...

plus it was mostly junk, but it was fun..

I prefer quality forums now.

Anyway, hope to see you back sometimes haz, you've been a good member!

Hope to see you again too buddy, thx for that. Try and keep the forum on topic and you won't see regulars taking off .. in my case it has alot to do with not having the time though ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeymax

Sorry to see you leaving too Haz. Hope you'll be back 'round again soon (even if you aren't around as much) - you were a great person to chat with up here.

Yeah, first thing I thought when reading this was all the 'Boble-People' are leaving - what are we doing, scaring them off?! Do we tease them that much? images/smilies/wink.gif

I'm not as great a poster as some of the regulars but I was a reader for a while before I joined up and I know what you mean. This place has changed. And granted, while there are some threads (and even sections) on this place I don't read anymore (or never did) there are some non car related ones which I go to more often now than the Top Gear/Fifth Gear discussion sections. While I agree that perhaps the forum is getting a little big now with lots of people coming in just to ask silly questions, it certainly is still one of the best forums around IMO.

But still, you've chosen the outside world to the 'net, so good for you. I too should probably start opening the curtains in my room from time to time to look out during the day rather than relying on my web browser for weather info and webcams! images/smilies/smile.gif

Anyway, hopefully, see you soon Haz!

No, you didn't tease me nearly enough buddy images/smilies/wink.gif

c ya round -

- zzartam eht -

(I change my sig with something to remember me by)

January 12th, 2006, 10:38 AM	#1
haz I AM OT! Joined: May 28th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 28 Posts: 3,526 Car: '70 VW, '86 Golf II (sold), '99 Golf IV High Line Rep Power: 23	It's been a good run I've decided not to post at this forum for some time, how long I dunno ... It's been really really good, I've made friends and had good laughs. Maybe I'll stop by and check some threads now and then, so until later - have a good one guys. Something to remember me by: http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=hSyoryN8904 haz - the matraz - __________________

January 12th, 2006, 10:46 AM	#2
swek Global Moderator Joined: May 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hamburg, Germany Age: 26 Posts: 4,335 Car: Does a bicycle count? Rep Power: 45	Oh god, not another one. What is it with this board and regulars leaving ? Have a good one haz.

January 12th, 2006, 11:35 AM	#3
haz I AM OT! Joined: May 28th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 28 Posts: 3,526 Car: '70 VW, '86 Golf II (sold), '99 Golf IV High Line Rep Power: 23	Well, there are several reasons actually. Time is one factor, I have a fulltime job and I'm in meetings from 9 to 5, and when I get home I'm doing things with my GF and the web doesn't get prioritized. Another is that my oppinion about the direction this forum has taken doesn't interest me so much any longer. I think there is too much OT about unintersting stuff. When I joined two years ago - there was more focus on automotive. and now that TG/FG are off season, the forum takes a huge leap away from what interests me. Don't get me wrong guys, I have been very dedicated to this forum from day one and most of the regulars have become good friends of mine which I share many good things with. The mass of new and younger members are another, but smaller factor. It was better say a year ago. When other regulars have left finalgear before I haven't had a clue why they have left. Over x-mas and the new year I have been away and busy doing non-Internet things and that way have had an "outside look" on the forum. When I got online again - this forum didn't atract me as much any longer. But by God, I whish it had ... haz __________________

January 12th, 2006, 11:58 AM	#4
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,123 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 39	Very very sorry to see you leave here mate Its funny though because I see where your coming from when you say the direction of this forum is changing, what with all the OT stuff, however for me, it is all that "extra" stuff here that makes me like where the forum is going. I know I havn't been here not nearly as long as you have but when I read some of my old posts (and occationally do), I realise what a different feel it had even a year ago. It doesn't nessesarily mean it was "better" back then but it was nicer in its own weird way. I'll miss you heaps along with HEAPS of other members. Keep well, stay safe and do check in on us if you ever feel like it. Cyaz Haz, SL65AMG BTW: One question before you leave - Will you continue to download TG? I assume you will yeah?? Thats 2-Bobles down.. __________________

January 12th, 2006, 12:13 PM	#5
swek Global Moderator Joined: May 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hamburg, Germany Age: 26 Posts: 4,335 Car: Does a bicycle count? Rep Power: 45	I can understand where you coming from. I still have two years left to study so time is not a problem here. If I would work I could picture better things than browsing the bords in my spare time aswell. And you're not the only one who noticed the change. Not so long ago the forum had less members and a few sections less. It had more of a familiar feel to it. Not that it's a bad thing but the atmosphere is slightly different. Let's end it here before I'm getting nostalgic. swek

January 12th, 2006, 04:47 PM	#7
jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 3,991 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 40	so long, happy Beetle-ing __________________

January 12th, 2006, 04:53 PM	#8
Buba Wants Rick Astley's Babies Joined: Nov 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Regensburg, Bavaria Age: 27 Posts: 5,999 Car: Golf LFS Status: Rep Power: 38	Byebye Haz...! Sad to see you got, rock that bug hard __________________ [18:11] MXM: it means buba is better than you now [18:12] sam-l: In what way? [18:12] Slycer: longer penis

January 12th, 2006, 05:45 PM	#9
jeffy777 Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: 02:21 AM Location: US Age: 27 Posts: 5,633 Car: '04 Toyota Sienna, crippled people like vans.... Rep Power: 51	Man, it seems that our beetle lovers are slipping away __________________ A man named Jeffy once said, "If laziness is craziness, then I've lost my marbles...and I don't feel like trying to find them."

January 12th, 2006, 05:55 PM	#10
Mischief007 Joined: Dec 3rd, 2004 Last Online: 12:59 AM Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 4,378 Car: 2004 GP GTP CompG LFS Status: Rep Power: 24	I'm coming after you haz. I'll chain you to that computer of yours . Too bad. Another Beetle gone. __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG 66,750 km - 41,477 miles

January 12th, 2006, 06:10 PM	#11
mgkdk .dk beauty Joined: Mar 19th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Denmark Age: 28 Posts: 4,182 Car: Volvo V40 LFS Status: Rep Power: 49	Hope to se you soon. __________________ "Danish is cool" - Jeremy Clarkson

January 12th, 2006, 06:54 PM	#12
mmap Joined: Sep 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Age: 29 Posts: 1,230 Car: Opel Astra / Suzuki VX800 Rep Power: 19	Well, now... Have a nice time whatever you do!

January 12th, 2006, 08:03 PM	#13
toma_alimosh Joined: Mar 14th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: "Meeting Place" Age: 21 Posts: 2,612 Car: none as of yet Rep Power: 47	we'll be waiting until you come back to visit. cheers and enjoy your time away from here. 8)

January 12th, 2006, 11:36 PM	#14
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: December 2nd, 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,988 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 234	Cya man. And yeah, I understand the lack of time. I only skim through and read like 1 outta 15-20 threads as it is. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

January 13th, 2006, 02:37 AM	#15
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: November 27th, 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,511 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	All the beetles are taking away the soul of FInalgear! anyways... Haz, I understand what you mean, I think the forum has changed alot as well... I honestly liked it best when it was a much smaller community.... now its full of OT I don't check it as much anymore... plus all the regulars are leaving which makes it worst ... I was hoping I could meet all the regulars sometime in real life __________________

January 13th, 2006, 02:49 AM	#16
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 03:29 AM Location: University of Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 7,620 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 41	you'll be back before long.... __________________

January 13th, 2006, 02:59 AM	#17
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	Ah well, times change.. I remember when I left AF.com, I had like.. 9700 posts on there and decided to leave.. lack of time... plus it was mostly junk, but it was fun.. I prefer quality forums now. Anyway, hope to see you back sometimes haz, you've been a good member!

January 13th, 2006, 09:05 AM	#18
monkeymax Joined: Dec 7th, 2004 Last Online: November 25th, 2008 Location: England Age: 25 Posts: 1,023 Car: Toyota MR2 Mk1, Toyota MR2 Mk1 SC, Peugeot 309 Rep Power: 19	Sorry to see you leaving too Haz. Hope you'll be back 'round again soon (even if you aren't around as much) - you were a great person to chat with up here. Yeah, first thing I thought when reading this was all the 'Boble-People' are leaving - what are we doing, scaring them off?! Do we tease them that much? I'm not as great a poster as some of the regulars but I was a reader for a while before I joined up and I know what you mean. This place has changed. And granted, while there are some threads (and even sections) on this place I don't read anymore (or never did) there are some non car related ones which I go to more often now than the Top Gear/Fifth Gear discussion sections. While I agree that perhaps the forum is getting a little big now with lots of people coming in just to ask silly questions, it certainly is still one of the best forums around IMO. But still, you've chosen the outside world to the 'net, so good for you. I too should probably start opening the curtains in my room from time to time to look out during the day rather than relying on my web browser for weather info and webcams! Anyway, hopefully, see you soon Haz! __________________ Yup, two too many cars, but I love 'em: 1991 Peugeot 309 - owned it for four years, currently the only runner and the daily driver... but great fun to drive! French though, so gotta treat her rough to keep her happy. 1989 Toyota MR2 Mk1 - owned it for two years. Love it loads. Currently undergoing a suspension upgrade... 1987 Toyota MR2 Mk1 SC - A project car that had Headgasket issues when I bought it. I've never driven it... yet...