BEARCATTALK.COM MAY SHUT DOWN

[Thegreatone]

I just want to give all of our members a heads up. We are currently planned to shut down the website 1 week from today. I know many have been asking about SWG and where he has been and I don't have all the answers for that. I know that his absence is directly correlated with the shut down. "Bearcat" runs the site now and is leaving the moderators a chance to purchase the license.

We are currently collaborating to see if we have the interest and if we are willing to put cash into the site. I will keep everyone updated and answer any questions. If we do purchase the site you may see some new things.

 

[Not Guilty]

That's too bad. This site has a low volume of participation, but it is definitely my favorite Bearcat message board to read.

 

[CDS86]

How much does it cost to run for a year? Why not ask for donations from the members here?

I won't pay $100/year for Rivals/Scout/BCL, but would be willing to chip in a few bucks to cover the hosting/forum license fees.

 

[Thegreatone]

I like our small group of guys we have. It is a positive atmosphere and we dont run a really tight ship. We arent looking to be moderating and policing our members.

We will do all we can to keep everything running but if we are unable I dont want people to not know what happened.

 

[Thegreatone]

How much does it cost to run for a year? Why not ask for donations from the members here?

I won't pay $100/year for Rivals/Scout/BCL, but would be willing to chip in a few bucks to cover the hosting/forum license fees.

We are considering that as an option. I am not looking to hide anything here. The license fee is roughly $250 dollars total. Moderators are looking into some options (we are considering a group purchase). If we can't get that done than we may go to members and see if people want to be contributing members or owners.

 

[westsidecat]

That would suck. Hope you guys can find a way to keep it up and running.

 

[psax889906]

I'd be willing to chip in a little. Hit me up with a pm if you'd like Greatone.

 

[cincinnati insanity]

This is what i look forward into doing everyday. I will definately help out to keep this going. Im willing to chip in as much as i can. We have to keep this site going....

 

[Kingsley Court]

Only 250? I feel like if we all chipped in it really wouldn't be that much for everyone. This place is really a great site so I would hope you/we can keep it running.

 

[Thegreatone]

I appreciate that guys. I really enjoy the site and with basketball about to start I think we will see more traffic.

 

[bearcat jeff]

I'm in. Let me know when you want to get together.

 

[JasonS]

I'm in too. I think we can keep this thing rolling.

 

[DontMissHim]

Did SWG get sick or something? I thought he was having a good time bieng the man here and out of no where he stopped posting, now the site is in serios danger of being shut down. Just seems odd for him to drop everything-- Hope he is alright and things are going well for him. Count me in as someone who will chip in-ill double it if great1 never posts again..

 

[JasonS]

Did SWG get sick or something? I thought he was having a good time bieng the man here and out of no where he stopped posting, now the site is in serios danger of being shut down. Just seems odd for him to drop everything-- Hope he is alright and things are going well for him. Count me in as someone who will chip in-ill double it if great1 never posts again..

No one knows exactly what is going on but I can tell you swg has been going through some rough times. I don't know any more than that. I know we all wish him the best and hope he is alright.

 

[DontMissHim]

Im sorry to hear that Jason--prayers go out to him. I am sure he would want the site to continue running without him so lets find a way to make it happen. We should all get together for an away game at a BW's or something and while we are there everyone pitch in a little bit of money. It would be a good way for everyone to meet eachother and also help save the site.

 

[david aka the TYZ]

I will help contribute as well. Let me know what I can do. I will PM you for info.

 

[anbuc88]

Count me in also. This site has beeen a refreshing change after the negativeity that had blanketed BCN. As the basketball season begins in earnest, this site will only get busier. Lets keep it going.

 

[adrock]

There appears to be too much support to let this site die. The other mods and I are trying out how to get this thing to work. A get together at BW's where we all pitch in some bucks sounds like a decent plan to me though!

 

[cincinnati insanity]

This site is not going to die, None of us will let it. Just like The UC bearcats we are going to stare adversity in the eye and defeat whatever is put in front of us. I dont care if i have to get the money myself i will do whatever it takes to make this site work. As weird as it is and as much as i love arguing with you guys, I feel a brother hood amongst us UC fans. Hell we are like a dying breed( until UC starts winning again). At work i love to post and at home to get away from my wife and life i love to post. Heres to keeping the site and having a winning Cincinnati bearcats team... GO UC!!!

 

[Kingsley Court]

There appears to be too much support to let this site die. The other mods and I are trying out how to get this thing to work. A get together at BW's where we all pitch in some bucks sounds like a decent plan to me though!

Lets get this going. It would be nice to get together with some people here, and it would also be solid to raise some money for the site as well. When do we need the money by?