Andy Collins Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 I've run the forum for a long time but now feel it's time to pass it on to someone new. The forum needs someone with more enthusiasum for CP's than I have these days. If you feel you have the time and experience to take it on please get in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannahraptor Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) That's sad to hear. I hope you find someone suitable or maybe a group of people. Edited July 31, 2016 by Multimammat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) I notice you have been selling a lot of plants this year are u also giving up CP's Edited July 31, 2016 by Deltatango301 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Collins Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 I notice you have been selling a lot of plants this year are also giving up CP's Not giving up all together just down sizing. I think the forum would benefit with new owners but would have to be the right ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHoff Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Really sad to read Andy, I hope the right person/s come forward and continue driving CPUK forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatter Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 sorry to hear the news Andy hope someone comes forward with necessary credentials regards Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Sorry to hear that Andy but must say you've done a great job over the years and I've always enjoyed my time spent on the forum. The help I've received from other members has been invaluable and, as others have said, I hope you can find someone who can fill in. Thanks for everything you've done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Krelbourn Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Thanks for running the site with such enthusiasm, I've found the wealth of knowledge here amazing. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manders Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 I can only repeat what others have said and we all owe you a great debt of gratitude for creating the site and helping foster so much discussion about CP's and other things. Im sure we all hope you don't dissapear completely after handing the site over to whoever takes over the running. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 What Manders said. This site helped me so much when I started growing, and many more times along the way. Thanks so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mujinamo Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 This forum helped me find my first CPs in the wild. I haven't been around for that long but I really appreciate having this resource. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 I go along with all the comments here, you've done a great job, and we'll all miss your leadership. Glad to hear you're keeping up the hobby. Hopefully you'll stick around and keep sharing your experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith shoesmith Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Good Luck Andy you have done a smashing job of the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dode Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Yes, appreciate it, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loakesy Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Sad news Andy. The end of an era. Thanks for all your input and help over the years!! I hope you find someone suitable to take over from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisB Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hi the UK Carnivorous Plant Society are in discussions with Andy about taking the forum over. Quite a lot of people assume it belongs to us anyway. Our aim would be run it exactly as Andy does now. It would be editorially independent and people would be able to criticise us if they feel the need. We would hope the existing moderators would stay on and that those who make donations towards the cost of running the forum would continue to do so. Andy and the Society will keep you updated on progress over the next few weeks. cheers Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 That seems to be a good fit, good luck with your discussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxman Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hi the UK Carnivorous Plant Society are in discussions with Andy about taking the forum over. Quite a lot of people assume it belongs to us anyway. Our aim would be run it exactly as Andy does now. It would be editorially independent and people would be able to criticise us if they feel the need. We would hope the existing moderators would stay on and that those who make donations towards the cost of running the forum would continue to do so. Andy and the Society will keep you updated on progress over the next few weeks. cheers Dennis Sorry to see Andy go, but this seems a good solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHoff Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Really good solution, I hope you guys get it together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 It does sound a good solution for everyone. I do hope it doesn't change and people can air their views as they feel without the fear of being expelled just because some one from the cps doesn't agree with what they say. If it happens time will tell. ada 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North West Neps Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hi the UK Carnivorous Plant Society are in discussions with Andy about taking the forum over. Quite a lot of people assume it belongs to us anyway. Our aim would be run it exactly as Andy does now. It would be editorially independent and people would be able to criticise us if they feel the need. We would hope the existing moderators would stay on and that those who make donations towards the cost of running the forum would continue to do so. Andy and the Society will keep you updated on progress over the next few weeks. cheers Dennis Makes sense to me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisB Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hi Ada we have already said that it will be editorially independent and that people can criticise us if they have a grievance. We will have a right of reply of course. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Sounds the best way to go. The idea of having it kept as it is run seems the best way too. Just new management behind the scenes. Sent from my VF695 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hi Ada we have already said that it will be editorially independent and that people can criticise us if they have a grievance. We will have a right of reply of course. Dennis Hello Dennis, I do understand what you are saying,but i don't want it to have" too many chiefs" wanting their imput with their new toy if you get my drift. ada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Anderson Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) Hi Dennis, great to hear it's been announced now. I'm sure that cps will do a great job with this forum. Great to meet you at the ICPS conference in Kew! Mark Edited August 13, 2016 by carni grower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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