It's been a good run

[haz]

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]

Oh god, not another one. What is it with this board and regulars leaving ? :lol:

Have a good one haz.

 

[haz]

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]

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..

 

[swek]

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

 

[haz]

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..

Thx for that farewell buddy

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

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]

so long, happy Beetle-ing

 

[Buba]

Byebye Haz...!
Sad to see you got, rock that bug hard

 

[jeffy777]

Man, it seems that our beetle lovers are slipping away

 

[Mischief007]

I'm coming after you haz. I'll chain you to that computer of yours .

Too bad.

Another Beetle gone.

 

[mgkdk]

Hope to se you soon.

 

[mmap]

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

 

[toma_alimosh]

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

 

[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.

 

[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 ... I was hoping I could meet all the regulars sometime in real life

 

[bartboy9891]

you'll be back before long....

 

[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!

 

[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?

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!

 

[haz]

so long, happy Beetle-ing

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/reportasjer/volksfest2003/index.htm

Byebye Haz...!
Sad to see you got, rock that bug hard

Will do Buba!

Man, it seems that our beetle lovers are slipping away

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

I'm coming after you haz. I'll chain you to that computer of yours .

Too bad.

Another Beetle gone.

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

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

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

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

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

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 .. :?

I would also like to meet some of these ppl in real life, that'd be awsome

you'll be back before long....

I know ...

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 ...

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!

No, you didn't tease me nearly enough buddy

c ya round -

- zzartam eht -

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

 

[bone]

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

i agree, there seriously need to be cut down on the political stuff, and the threads just to have threads (guess this, guess that, what's that line, what movie, stig introductin....)
and those stupid comics, and new computerstuff. we're carnuts, and it's know they don't like pcs that much
and so much more that doesn't belong here

caus you press the "view posts since last visit" and the list is endless, and you realy have to search for a thread that has some real content

anyways, haz, have a good time in the real world