Nes Freak | 584 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 so i only recently found out about this site but im trying to figure out why this site was made? i know people wernt happy about NA being bought out by go collect. according to jim the new site will migrate the old site topics and users over? so what was the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 This thread highlights most of the reasons behind the move: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,104 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I guess the simple answer is that there was a lot of disconnect between the new owners and the mods/admins that were volunteering their free time and basically being unable to make needed improvements to the site. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alder | 243 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I read something about GVN also being acquired, is that true? It would explain why my feedback hasn't been addressed lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,776 Administrator · Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Alder said: I read something about GVN also being acquired, is that true? It would explain why my feedback hasn't been addressed lately. GoCollect bought GVN yes. To my knowledge nobody is checking the emails that are sent to GVN Support. You'd be better off sending emails to GoCollect asking about it. That said, like NA, they have no plans to my knowledge to update GVN (it'd make no sense to do so - they have their own offering which they've shown off at PRGE). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A. | 1,139 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 To be honest, the site lacking needed updates and those keeping it going having their hands tied goes back well before the sale to GoCollect. It just became abundantly clear that nothing was going to change and the community was a complete afterthought. It was time to create a place by and for the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,649 Administrator · Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, B.A. said: To be honest, the site lacking needed updates and those keeping it going having their hands tied goes back well before the sale to GoCollect. It just became abundantly clear that nothing was going to change and the community was a complete afterthought. It was time to create a place by and for the community. "Vintage the way it used to be!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeewithmrsaturn | 100 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I just hope they don't buy auctionalert too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,104 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, captmorgandrinker said: "Vintage the way it used to be!" For the people, by the people! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,096 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 10 hours ago, Bearcat-Doug said: I guess the simple answer is that there was a lot of disconnect between the new owners and the mods/admins that were volunteering their free time and basically being unable to make needed improvements to the site. Lol for there to have been a disconnect new management would have least needed to answer the phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,104 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 59 minutes ago, a3quit4s said: Lol for there to have been a disconnect new management would have least needed to answer the phone! Maybe they forgot to pay the phone bill and it got shut off lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuNKeY | 241 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Everything will be ok. Edited October 30, 2019 by MuNKeY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickross | 15 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Just tried to check out NA and got this. Edited October 30, 2019 by thenickross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,012 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 19 minutes ago, thenickross said: Just tried to check out NA and got this. Damn am I glad the lads made this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonebone | 1,307 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 It got Gocollected. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foochie776 | 1,051 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Tried to just sign on.. and yeah. It’s no more it appears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono1874 | 144 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) I just checked and its up again. Short and sweet answer is a corporate entity with zero passion for video games purchased the site from Dain with intent to sap it of its resources. All for monetary gain of course. It appears that now it is being taken out back to be old yeller'd. Edit: Details added Edited October 31, 2019 by Jono1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeewithmrsaturn | 100 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I don't want to be overly dramatic, but it is unsettling and sad seeing the url changed when I go to NA Here's hoping everything is preserved in a way that is publicly accessible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfreakofkorn | 282 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I am just glad of over read a thread that they had from GC ( aka, not going to say, to early to get banned ) regarding this site. Good to see some familiar members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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