Caudata.org Newt and Salamander Forum

The Newt & Salamander Portal

Caudata.org > Newt & Salamander Forum > General Topics > Caudata.org Announcements and News > Forum under new ownership

The longest running Amphibian Community on the Internet.

 Tags Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Caudata.org Store Donate


Forum under new ownership

This is a discussion on Forum under new ownership within the Caudata.org Announcements and News forums, part of the General Topics category; As you are no doubt by now aware, I have sold the rights to caudata.org and the forum content to ...

Caudata.org Announcements and News Announcements, news and information about Caudata.org.

Like Tree61Likes


Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 

LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 1st April 2012   #1 (permalink)
Founder
 
John's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 35
Posts: 7,721
Gallery Images: 204
Comments: 118
Rep: John likes the colour redJohn likes the colour redJohn likes the colour redJohn likes the colour redJohn likes the colour redJohn likes the colour redJohn likes the colour redJohn likes the colour redJohn likes the colour redJohn likes the colour redJohn likes the colour red
Send a message via Skype™ to John
Exclamation Forum under new ownership
As you are no doubt by now aware, I have sold the rights to caudata.org and the forum content to the company behind kingsnake.com. Last month we reached an agreement that would allow caudata.org to become an integral part of the kingsnake.com web site. Pet Hobbyist (the company in question) has agreed to continue to host Caudata Culture for as long as its owner wishes to do so.

I would like to thank you all for your friendship over the past 11 years. I will still pop in every now and again to say hello, but obviously I'm no longer in charge of the content of the site or the direction in which it will go. If you wish to stay in touch, please drop me a PM.

John
John is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #2 (permalink)
Prolific Member
 
Neotenic_Jaymes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Posts: 793
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: Neotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.org
Send a message via Yahoo to Neotenic_Jaymes
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
Wow what a shocker! Hopefully things don't change too much.
__________________
Guns don't Kill people LAZERS do!
Neotenic_Jaymes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #3 (permalink)
Prolific Member
 
iChris's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Posts: 840
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: iChris has given consistently excellent advice and informationiChris has given consistently excellent advice and informationiChris has given consistently excellent advice and informationiChris has given consistently excellent advice and information
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
may I ask what made you decide to sell caudata.org?
__________________
If you like what I say, add to my reputation!
iChris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #4 (permalink)
2010 Research Grant Donor
 
snow4aaron's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 35
Posts: 142
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: snow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and information
Send a message via AIM to snow4aaron Send a message via MSN to snow4aaron Send a message via Skype™ to snow4aaron
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
John,
I wish I could congratulate you on your success but I am bothered by the news.
Had I know that the rights to this website were going to be sold for a profit I would not have donated money to caudata.org. I believe you solicited money from members in the name of a non-profit entity which you have now profited from.
It maybe sour grapes on my part but many people here contributed money to help caudata.org stay online and build the value of the website. It seems the donators have funded this website in part.

http://www.caudata.org/forum/f1-general-topics/f2-caudata-org-announcements-news/68295-caudata-org-funding-donations-re-instatement.html

I cannot put a value on the time you spent working on this project nor do I know how much money you have personally invested.

This is my gut reaction.

Aaron
snow4aaron is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #5 (permalink)
2010 Research Grant Donor
 
snow4aaron's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 35
Posts: 142
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: snow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and information
Send a message via AIM to snow4aaron Send a message via MSN to snow4aaron Send a message via Skype™ to snow4aaron
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
Quote:
Originally Posted by snow4aaron View Post
John,
I wish I could congratulate you on your success but I am bothered by the news.
Had I know that the rights to this website were going to be sold for a profit I would not have donated money to caudata.org. I believe you solicited money from members in the name of a non-profit entity which you have now profited from.
It maybe sour grapes on my part but many people here contributed money to help caudata.org stay online and build the value of the website. It seems the donators have funded this website in part.

Caudata.org funding – Donations re-instatement

I cannot put a value on the time you spent working on this project nor do I know how much money you have personally invested.

This is my gut reaction.

Aaron
Link fixed...
http://www.caudata.org/forum/f1-gene...statement.html
snow4aaron is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #6 (permalink)
Prolific Member
 
Coastal Groovin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Posts: 798
Gallery Images: 1
Comments: 6
Rep: Coastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.org
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
Let the adds begin!!!
__________________
You have what in with your Axolotls ?
Coastal Groovin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #7 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Nationality:
Posts: 464
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: Jenste has given consistently good advice and informationJenste has given consistently good advice and informationJenste has given consistently good advice and informationJenste has given consistently good advice and information
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
is this an APRIL FOOLS?
__________________
We have worried about making the planet better for our children but have not worried about making our children better for the planet
10 ACF, 7 Axolotls = Black Magic, Butters, Fluff, Puff, Reese, Spyro, Yoshi
Jenste is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #8 (permalink)
Prolific Member
 
grius's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Posts: 573
Gallery Images: 41
Comments: 10
Rep: grius is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orggrius is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orggrius is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orggrius is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orggrius is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.org
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenste View Post
is this an APRIL FOOLS?
I belive so.
grius is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #9 (permalink)
Prolific Member
 
Neotenic_Jaymes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Posts: 793
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: Neotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.orgNeotenic_Jaymes is considered an Authority at Caudata.org
Send a message via Yahoo to Neotenic_Jaymes
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
Smells like April. Maybe I got "got". Maybe just this one time.
__________________
Guns don't Kill people LAZERS do!
Neotenic_Jaymes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #10 (permalink)
Prolific Member
 
Coastal Groovin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Posts: 798
Gallery Images: 1
Comments: 6
Rep: Coastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.orgCoastal Groovin is a mainstay of Caudata.org
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
John's hatred for Kingsnake is well known......lol. But you never do know.
__________________
You have what in with your Axolotls ?
Coastal Groovin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #11 (permalink)
Field Herper
 
Niels D's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 30
Posts: 760
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: Niels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orgNiels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orgNiels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orgNiels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orgNiels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orgNiels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.org
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
__________________
P.r.schrenckii/S.i.infraimmaculata/P.deloustali/L.laoensis/T.dobrogicus/T.cf kweichowensis/T.verrucosus/N.v.louisianensis/C.e.popei/A.m.mavortium/diaboli/P.waltl/H.orientalis/A.mexicanum
Niels D is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #12 (permalink)
Moderator
 
otterwoman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Posts: 3,957
Gallery Images: 58
Comments: 68
Rep: otterwoman goes to 11otterwoman goes to 11otterwoman goes to 11otterwoman goes to 11otterwoman goes to 11otterwoman goes to 11otterwoman goes to 11otterwoman goes to 11otterwoman goes to 11otterwoman goes to 11otterwoman goes to 11
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
I always knew John was just in it for the thousands of dollars he makes weekly from this site. Now he's going to enjoy his one lump million. *sigh* I am selling a magic newt for $10,000. It will grant you three wishes.
__________________
Please become acquainted with the forum rules.

Useful Links: Caudata Culture | Species Accounts | Care Articles | Newt and Salamander FAQs | Axolotl.org | Axolotl FAQs | Forum Functions | My Blog
otterwoman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #13 (permalink)
Prolific Member
 
xxianxx's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Posts: 1,384
Gallery Images: 4
Comments: 6
Rep: xxianxx is a mainstay of Caudata.orgxxianxx is a mainstay of Caudata.orgxxianxx is a mainstay of Caudata.orgxxianxx is a mainstay of Caudata.orgxxianxx is a mainstay of Caudata.orgxxianxx is a mainstay of Caudata.orgxxianxx is a mainstay of Caudata.orgxxianxx is a mainstay of Caudata.org
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
Quote:
Originally Posted by otterwoman View Post
I am selling a magic newt for $10,000. It will grant you three wishes.
What are the care requirements ? I have a spare $10,000 from last months wage.
__________________
"One must remember that a naturalist is not always appreciated by his family" Gerald Durrell , The Amateur Naturalist
xxianxx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #14 (permalink)
Site Contributor
 
SludgeMunkey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 37
Posts: 2,277
Gallery Images: 42
Comments: 9
Rep: SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11SludgeMunkey goes to 11
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
Gah.

I'm laughing so hard my pugs are barking.
SludgeMunkey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #15 (permalink)
Member
 
EasternNewtLove's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Posts: 265
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 28
Rep: EasternNewtLove has shown reliable knowledge
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
If this is a joke, I feel like some of the people who accused him of being in this for the money may be on thin ice after... I really hope this is a joke though.
EasternNewtLove is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #16 (permalink)
Moderator
 
Azhael's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 28
Posts: 5,891
Gallery Images: 19
Comments: 2
Rep: Azhael has maxed out Caudata.org's Reputation System (we are not worthy!)Azhael has maxed out Caudata.org's Reputation System (we are not worthy!)Azhael has maxed out Caudata.org's Reputation System (we are not worthy!)Azhael has maxed out Caudata.org's Reputation System (we are not worthy!)Azhael has maxed out Caudata.org's Reputation System (we are not worthy!)Azhael has maxed out Caudata.org's Reputation System (we are not worthy!)Azhael has maxed out Caudata.org's Reputation System (we are not worthy!)Azhael has maxed out Caudata.org's Reputation System (we are not worthy!)Azhael has maxed out Caudata.org's Reputation System (we are not worthy!)Azhael has maxed out Caudata.org's Reputation System (we are not worthy!)Azhael has maxed out Caudata.org's Reputation System (we are not worthy!)
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
Oh you cruel, cruel man....you´ve made me die inside a little. In spain, april fools is actually on december the 27th, so i´m very vulnerable....
Argh when i saw the link working......
Deep breaths...
__________________
Please become acquainted with the forum rules.

Useful Links: Caudata Culture | Species Accounts | Care Articles | Newt and Salamander FAQs | Axolotl.org | Axolotl FAQs | Forum Functions.

Non Timetis Messor.
Azhael is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #17 (permalink)
Field Herper
 
Niels D's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 30
Posts: 760
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: Niels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orgNiels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orgNiels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orgNiels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orgNiels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.orgNiels D is a well respected, valued and knowledgeable member of Caudata.org
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
Quote:
Originally Posted by EasternNewtLove View Post
If this is a joke, I feel like some of the people who accused him of being in this for the money may be on thin ice afte.
Those reactions only prove how hilarious this joke is. How I love this forum!
__________________
P.r.schrenckii/S.i.infraimmaculata/P.deloustali/L.laoensis/T.dobrogicus/T.cf kweichowensis/T.verrucosus/N.v.louisianensis/C.e.popei/A.m.mavortium/diaboli/P.waltl/H.orientalis/A.mexicanum
Niels D is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #18 (permalink)
2010 Research Grant Donor
 
snow4aaron's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 35
Posts: 142
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: snow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and information
Send a message via AIM to snow4aaron Send a message via MSN to snow4aaron Send a message via Skype™ to snow4aaron
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
Oh my...great April's Fool!
I believed it wholeheartedly this morning at 1am.

You got me good! Nice!
snow4aaron is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #19 (permalink)
Administrator
 
Jennewt's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 50
Posts: 11,941
Gallery Images: 97
Comments: 46
Rep: Jennewt goes to 11Jennewt goes to 11Jennewt goes to 11Jennewt goes to 11Jennewt goes to 11Jennewt goes to 11Jennewt goes to 11Jennewt goes to 11Jennewt goes to 11Jennewt goes to 11Jennewt goes to 11
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
That's great news, John. I guess all the mods and admins can stop doing all those pesky approvals of posts and new users. I'm heading over to kingsnake now to volunteer my services there.
__________________
Useful Links: Caresheets | Newt & Salamander FAQs | Axolotl FAQs |My website | Forum Rules.
Jennewt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 1st April 2012   #20 (permalink)
2010 Research Grant Donor
 
snow4aaron's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 35
Posts: 142
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: snow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and informationsnow4aaron has given consistently excellent advice and information
Send a message via AIM to snow4aaron Send a message via MSN to snow4aaron Send a message via Skype™ to snow4aaron
Default Re: Forum under new ownership
Quote:
Originally Posted by otterwoman View Post
I always knew John was just in it for the thousands of dollars he makes weekly from this site. Now he's going to enjoy his one lump million. *sigh* I am selling a magic newt for $10,000. It will grant you three wishes.
I would like to trade for your magic newt, how many wishes are left? Would you consider a trade for a slightly bruised ego? Although not as big as it was before it still healthy.
snow4aaron is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads

Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
New to forum Joanne Introductions Area 1 29th January 2011 08:59
Newcomer with a question about axlotl ownership de123man Introductions Area 4 25th May 2010 09:05
Where's the QoL Forum? blueberlin Forum Questions (technical, not newts!) 6 6th June 2008 00:35
Finally Finished building my tank :-) :-) stipe Axolotl tank set-ups, filters, substrate 13 5th January 2006 00:04


All times are GMT. The time now is 04:27.