#120847 - 07/24/03 05:28 AM
'GAMEBOOMERS' changed ownership ??
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Addicted Boomer
Registered: 08/20/00
Posts: 1657
Loc: Haifa; ISRAEL
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(From today's JA+ "Eye on Adventure") .... I’m BAAGING It Baby The grand ole gal Gameboomers has received a front page makeover and is looking pretty nifty. A new look, new owners and new attitude all add up to the best adventure forum on the internet (well, next to the most wonderfulest forum in the world of course!) I don't know if this is the right place to query the above? Is this true? What's happened to Bob & Karen? I hope everything's all right with them (I know Bob had a LOT of very serious back trouble). Please let us know the situation! {{Later}} Altered subject title. Maybe I missed something some time ago ... although as an old time 'Boomer I visit GB at least twice a day! 
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#120850 - 07/24/03 06:59 AM
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Registered: 08/20/00
Posts: 1657
Loc: Haifa; ISRAEL
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Burpee :- If it is true, I'd like to wish them the very best and thank both for starting such a wonderful place to hang out Seconded ... most sincerely! Also very many thanks for providing us with so much interest, info, and enjoyment for so many years ... free, and AFAIK voluntarily (with no cash benefit for themselves).
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#120852 - 07/24/03 08:47 AM
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Registered: 03/27/01
Posts: 2387
Loc: Cambridge, England
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A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make Game Boomers what is.
My heartfelt thanks to those who have done this work, to those who are doing it, and to those who will do it.
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#120853 - 07/24/03 09:16 AM
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BAAG Specialist
Registered: 01/18/01
Posts: 7858
Loc: North Florida
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Feel like you're in a new "game" called "Guess the Owners Now!". Since we were not notified, assuming there ARE new owners, then what happens to all our real names and EMail addresses? With 5,000 + registered I hate to think how valuable that info might be to someone who wants to spam us with new "offers".
There is a link at the bottom of the pages called "Contact Us". Perhaps we should do just that and ask the question directly if it doesn't show up here soon. And how can the Moderators, etc., not know if the ownership has changed? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="confused.gif" />
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#120854 - 07/24/03 09:31 AM
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Registered: 11/12/99
Posts: 12306
Loc: Body in California/Heart in Ha...
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Good morning everyone As to Randy's article about us - yes, it's true. GameBoomers has been "under new management" so to speak since May of this year. Bob's medical problems have made it impossible for him to continue running the board so he turned it over to [drum roll please] Marita aka Mags Marita didn't want a big deal made out of it which is why nothing was said formally on the board and we respected her wishes. I will tell you all - that she is a wonder and Peter is correct - there is so much more to running this site than simply hitting the reply button. BillyBob calm down - your email address and everyone elses is safe - they have not left the building  Yes, the moderators knew about it when it happened. You're the new kid on the block Louis and I just didn't think to mention it. I apologize for that. Syd
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#120855 - 07/24/03 09:48 AM
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Registered: 06/06/99
Posts: 14887
Loc: Battle Creek, Michigan
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Marita (MaG) has done an outstanding job. Nothing is really changed here at GB, unless you want to count the Game Store Page, the Free Game Page and the Homepage. GameBoomers is still in the family.  Marita wanted the transition to be smooth as possible for the members. Bob had no choice because of his health problems. It was very difficult for him. Bob is still in the background kibitzing  We all want to thank him for creating such a wonderful board and wish him the very best. If it wasn't for Marita, there would not be a GameBoomers. Kudos to you Marita!  :kiss: ~Dee 
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#120856 - 07/24/03 10:11 AM
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Adept Boomer
Registered: 11/01/99
Posts: 10303
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Yawnnn what's going on - oh you have revealed Mags secret identity She is a wonder woman - you know. Like Dee said.... :kiss: If it wasn't for Marita, there would not be a GameBoomers. Laura
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#120858 - 07/24/03 10:41 AM
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Registered: 02/10/00
Posts: 4987
Loc: New Orleans, LA. USA
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Thanks for filling us in. Best of luck to Bob & Karen, and thanks Marita for a great job. Syd, no need to appologise, just don't let it happen again! Louis P.S. I'm still waiting for my official Moderator's manuals.. opps..wait I think I see a fleet of trucks comming down my street !!
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#120859 - 07/24/03 10:59 AM
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Registered: 08/11/00
Posts: 2565
Loc: Colden,N.Y.
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First, Best Wishes to Bob and Karen. The Best Adventure site with the best of people. Second, Best of Wishes to Marita(Mag). Third, Does this explain the April forbbiden stuff? (heavy traffic) Fourth, To everyone, BAAG ON !!!!!!!!!!!
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#120860 - 07/24/03 11:00 AM
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Graduate Boomer
Registered: 04/02/01
Posts: 15679
Loc: England
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Ohh so long as we have our great site, with the usual Moderators.. it will still be the best place to be!! Thanks Mag for all your hard work. Thank you Bob and Karen for giving us a safe haven!! Bob, hope you can overcome your health probs and come back to us whole and hearty. Hugs Tig 
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#120861 - 07/24/03 11:03 AM
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Registered: 10/13/00
Posts: 2446
Loc: the desert foothills
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wow......interesting!! And we all know what a wonder MaG is.......!!! She's phenomenal! Good luck to all....i know you'll keep up the good work....it's obviously been a really smooth transition if we all didn't even know about it!! 
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