What has happened to all the Mods?

likearock00 · 08-01-2008, 08:10 AM

When GMI was sold, there seemed to be a TON of Mods. As time has passed, the Mods from other forums have seemed to thin out of here considerably. Did they just go back to their sites after an initial surge here? Where did GMCSonoma and Shadams go? I'm really not complaining about the Mods that came from other sites, because I personally did not like them in here. The original guys have been missed though.

**nsap** · 08-01-2008, 09:42 AM

There were no additional staff members ever added to assist in daily operation when AutoForums acquired GMI. Our staff level stayed the same.

There are a couple more members wearing the "Admin" title, but that is so they can access the Administration of the website forum software to perform the technical aspects of the site. Their purpose was never to do the type of work that I or any of the original staff members do.

As we made clear when the acquisition occurred; there was never an intention by AutoForums to change the daily operation of the site in any way. As you can see, no such changes have happened. I'm very happy that AutoForums has the site as the sale has, so far, done nothing but helped the site.

As for Shadams and other staff members, I cannot answer that (only they can). We don't require our staff members to be on the site all the time, so if their personal lives do not allow it, so be it.

jfnz24 · 08-01-2008, 01:12 PM

Yea, I miss GMCSonoma's helpful advice, and Shadams tech experience.

mbukukanyau · 08-01-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsap

There were no additional staff members ever added to assist in daily operation when AutoForums acquired GMI. Our staff level stayed the same.

There are a couple more members wearing the "Admin" title, but that is so they can access the Administration of the website forum software to perform the technical aspects of the site. Their purpose was never to do the type of work that I or any of the original staff members do.

As we made clear when the acquisition occurred; there was never an intention by AutoForums to change the daily operation of the site in any way. As you can see, no such changes have happened. I'm very happy that AutoForums has the site as the sale has, so far, done nothing but helped the site.

As for Shadams and other staff members, I cannot answer that (only they can). We don't require our staff members to be on the site all the time, so if their personal lives do not allow it, so be it.

thank you for that, coz I would have thought the new cat is eating more mice.

darndot · 08-01-2008, 01:19 PM

There is a big hole missing in the GMI tech department. I miss both of them.

**nsap** · 08-01-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

thank you for that, coz I would have thought the new cat is eating more mice.

Not at all. AutoForums has nothing to do with the daily operation of GMI; it is all up to the staff and me. They are here to help with technical things (server issues, site redesigns, etc.).

**Ming** · 08-01-2008, 11:11 PM

Just to let you guys know, I haven't felt an impact at all with what I do here since the changeover. Not one bit upfront, or behind the scenes.

Like NSAP wrote, sometimes mods just get too busy and leave - sometimes temporarily, other times permanently. Then others will join and add a new twist, like JoeT and his perspective from Down Under.

I remember names that go way back, like GeMiNi THRaSHeR.

LAMRONH · 08-31-2008, 12:59 PM

Don't forget Mrs. Shadams. She always provided a good perspective.

TuffG929 · 08-31-2008, 01:36 PM

GMCSonoma helped out in this thread yesterday.Not sure what happened to shadams though.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-31-2008, 01:40 PM

shadams is still here. My super awesome GMI stalking skills says that he was actually online on Friday, the 22nd.

**paul8488** · 08-31-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TuffG929

Not sure what happened to shadams though.

If I had a MRSshadams at home I wouldn't be on GMi either!

plane · 08-31-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by paul8488

If I had a MRSshadams at home I wouldn't be on GMi either!

I don't want to proffer any stereotypes, but........

If you lived in Omaha, you could work at the meat packing plant and bring home a fine buxom wench.

As it is, you're stuck with a population of soft-spoken, statuesque, wafer-thin, gorgeous in lingerie, twice-a-week showers with abundant underarm hair French women.

We all make choices.

marinerbc · 08-31-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by plane

I don't want to proffer any stereotypes, but........

If you lived in Omaha, you could work at the meat packing plant and bring home a fine buxom wench.

As it is, you're stuck with a population of soft-spoken, statuesque, wafer-thin, gorgeous in lingerie, twice-a-week showers with abundant underarm hair French women.

We all make choices.

All there are here are tree huggin', dope smokin,' protest sign carryin', America haters that don't bathe very often.

No wonder the coneheads came from France.

Excuse me, gotta clean the treehouse.

08-01-2008, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
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08-01-2008, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
nsap Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 2009 Ford Focus SEL Posts: 15,046	Re: What has happened to all the Mods? There were no additional staff members ever added to assist in daily operation when AutoForums acquired GMI. Our staff level stayed the same. There are a couple more members wearing the "Admin" title, but that is so they can access the Administration of the website forum software to perform the technical aspects of the site. Their purpose was never to do the type of work that I or any of the original staff members do. As we made clear when the acquisition occurred; there was never an intention by AutoForums to change the daily operation of the site in any way. As you can see, no such changes have happened. I'm very happy that AutoForums has the site as the sale has, so far, done nothing but helped the site. As for Shadams and other staff members, I cannot answer that (only they can). We don't require our staff members to be on the site all the time, so if their personal lives do not allow it, so be it. __________________ E-Mail Me Engine Guide Updated!! -- Revised layout, more info., up-to-date

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08-01-2008, 11:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SE Texas Posts: 13,430	Re: What has happened to all the Mods? Just to let you guys know, I haven't felt an impact at all with what I do here since the changeover. Not one bit upfront, or behind the scenes. Like NSAP wrote, sometimes mods just get too busy and leave - sometimes temporarily, other times permanently. Then others will join and add a new twist, like JoeT and his perspective from Down Under. I remember names that go way back, like GeMiNi THRaSHeR. __________________ The Latest: Step by Step - How to Play Commodore 64 Games on a PC

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08-31-2008, 12:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
LAMRONH 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Caveville, Neanderthallande Drives: 2007 black KIA Spectra EX. Have club, will travel. Posts: 8,947	Re: What has happened to all the Mods? Don't forget Mrs. Shadams. She always provided a good perspective. __________________ The national budget must be balanced. The public debt must be reduced; the arrogance of the authorities must be moderated and controlled. Payments to foreign governments must be reduced, if the nation doesn't want to go bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance. Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC), 55 BC

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TuffG929 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,473	Re: What has happened to all the Mods? GMCSonoma helped out in this thread yesterday.Not sure what happened to shadams though.

08-31-2008, 01:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: What has happened to all the Mods? shadams is still here. My super awesome GMI stalking skills says that he was actually online on Friday, the 22nd. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

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