59 days and a few hours remaining.

Is the Soh worth the trouble? worth the time, energy and frustration? (public votes)

  • Nope...turn the switch to OFF. (explain?)

    Votes: 2 1.2%

  • YES SIR! Keep the damn thing running. (ARGUMENTS why the server Boss should keep wasting his time?)

    Votes: 162 95.9%

  • i dont care, do what ever the funk you want.

    Votes: 5 3.0%
  • Total voters
    169
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What's going on here, why would some one want to kill this site?
Is someone feeling that there efforts are not appreciated? so they are going to take there marbles and go home? could someone explain what led to this thread? This site is inportent to our comminty of valtchen bastids! who post there games and use it to keep the group to gether.

KEEP IT GOING!!

DON"T LET FEAR STOP YOU!
 
Anyway we can have SOH members pay dues so the staff could get some compensation? Some of the staff members don't even use a flight sim. Man that's dedication. I love fight sim. I don't even need a VT to entertain myself with. I would pay ??? $30.00USD a year or even $10.00 monthly to have this forum! "big gb smile" This place has been a fountain of information, tips,and tricks for "My" hobby....

David
 
How many times can I vote, how 'bout early and often? I don't know why Ickie should stay on. I don't fully understand the situation. I do know that if you put your heart and soul into building something worthwhile and all you get in return is abuse... Well that can be downright discourageing. I confess, I never gave much of a thought to how they felt, it just didn't enter my mind. For that, I am truely sorry and give my belated apologies. If any body puts this much work and effort into building something like SOH, he is not an ordinary man and perhaps can rise above it. Ickie, no matter what has been said to you remember the world is full of assholes. Forget it, forgive them, throw the switch and ban 'em. It's part of being a man to be courteous to others. Rest assured and realize the vast majority does recognize and appreciate the work that you have done. I understand "burn out" perhaps you need a rest and can find someone who will share the burden with you. Whatever your decision, thank you for the tremendous gift you have given this community.
 
And why charge people to use SOH? Sure some maybe able to afford to pay the fees, but what about those who can't afford to pay? I want to know what bought this on all of a sudden?
 
naravac said:
And why charge people to use SOH? Sure some maybe able to afford to pay the fees, but what about those who can't afford to pay? I want to know what bought this on all of a sudden?
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That will never happen
we appreciate all
H
 
Henry said:
he is easy to tease isnt he :)
he is a good guy
ive always said he reminds me of myself
that may or may not be a good thing :)
LOL
H
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You from Luxemburg too? :) LOL

Glad we have you as a moderator, Henry

You are always a guarantee for a refreshing point of view and a good laugh
 
I vote for a annual fee(something all could agree on), If you can pitch in more-great. Rules are needed - Who ever is in control has complete authority
to do what is needed(Say: three strikes your out??) No questions - You don't need to make everybody happy all the time... Have a squawk only forum - if you want to read the rants. Thanks HAPPY NEW YEAR Chris Nevermind the first thought - read Henry's reply....
 
Like others have said this is home. I have been a member for many years and visit the site many times daily. I have always appreciated the work that everyone does to keep the outhouse running. I would hate to see it go. I have met many nice people from all over the world. We have a common hobby and that is what draws people here. That is the reason I came here in the beginning but the people I have met and the great information about my chosen flight sim keeps me coming back. Please don't close the SOH.

Jeff
 
I have been lurking in a the shadows of this forum sense CFS1 days and it has been a joy for me every day to come here to see whats new and whats going on in the sim world. I have noticed some changed in attitudes of people here. Most love and appreciate this place, but some don't.Just enjoy this for what it is, don't come here with your attitudes and "BS".
My be this has been long time coming or not. But a few has ruined it for all!!!
THANKS FOR NOTHING !!!
Please Keep it open
Marvin Carter
 
wow

lets keep it going guys ,im sure there are far more good people here than the occasional bad apple.i realise there is alot of thankless hours involved in this,but weve become a community of good friends.What will all us married guys do now.Dont blow up the city.Oh yeah thanks for the hours,this site means alot me.
 
I think that all the arguments for keeping the site open have been made. I say keep it open no matter what it takes! This is absolutely the best forum on flightsimming on the internet, and worth every effort to keep it going! I would gladly pay an modest annual fee if that would help. I can't say thank you for your efforts to Ickie and the rest of the SOH staff enough! PLEASE keep it going!
 
ARGUMENTS why the server Boss should keep wasting his time? I do not know what to say about that. I know I would like to see the sight left open not only for the people I have meet but the wealth of downloads that have been in trusted to this sight. Like I said I would hope that it stay open but if he feels he is wasting his time then anyone who has added to the sight are wasting there time also.

Thank You Boss for SOH sorry you fill you are wasting your time.
 
like i said in the other thread, i think the loss to the fs community would be huge. there is nowhere else like here.

however, after thinking about it a little, i percieve that ickies decision, which seems to have come about because of the bull icon thread, is a sort of "tell".
i read the comments he is speaking of when he talks about resenting being called a dictator. his reaction seems to indicate he feels under appreciated for all the hard work that he does. i get the impression he may be asking himself why bother if people think of him as a !@#$%^&*?
my caution to the rest of us is, not to treat the symptom. treat the disease. understand? knee jerk reactions, no matter how well intended they may be, won't serve anyone well in the long run. think about it.
 
I am no important than anyone else. But. If not for this forum here and the people that run it, I would have a hard time continuing in this hobby that I so love. No matter what you decide to do, thank you for all that you have done so far.

John
 
Hi Guys,

I never really new much about the internet etc until I bought a copy of CFS3 in 2002. in my search to find some information about CFS3 I found the SOH.

I have been here every day since, and I look forward to seeing whats been posted and helping out others were I can. I cant really imagine another place on the net that would captivate me like this place does.

But Its up to Ickie and the crew, if they are starting to feel the pain of the considerable commitment of running something like this, then I would support them in whatever decision they make, and if that decision is to step away then I would miss it terribly but wish them all the best for whatever they take on next.

regards Rob.
 
People are talking about this as though they have created a monster rather than a beautiful living and virtually vibrant place where we gather to agree and disagree - but more importantly learn and live from and with eachother.

I admire anyone who creates and runs a forum as i can only imagine the time it must require to be managed as well as this one.

"Nothing good lasts for ever?" Something great should.
 
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