this is like a whole week of nothing,
a week of no allante club of America's allantenet
did they not pay for the utility bill?
2/12/2008 2:29:59 PM
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From the other site rumors it appears that the site has been going downhill ever since there was a new owner and a new di_k he_d moderator. I've taken a peek and it didn't appear to be a very friendly site at first blush. Too much drama. Best of luck.
What I have a hard time believing is that they haven't sent a blanket email to all the members with an email listed in their profile - explaining what happened and what they are doing to solve the problem along with a realistic time frame (I don't know Captain - the engines - they can't take it anymore!!!)
Oh well, from what I have seen, quality customer relations isn't a strong suit with the current owners of the site - maybe they can learn from this though - it happens to everyone - and I know they were just trying to improve the site - it just sort of bit them in the butt.
Whoops - can I say that on this site;)
G.A.R.Y.
02-18-2008, 11:06 AM
ORIGINAL: foxpaws
(I don't know Captain - the engines - they can't take it anymore!!!)
Oh well, from what I have seen, quality customer relations isn't a strong suit with the current owners of the site - it just sort of bit them in the butt.
Whoops - can I say that on this site;)
Yes you can say that, the moderators on this site approve of the word butt in most cases. Butt-head and butt-face may not be allowed.
You can also say Capt she's gonna blow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The moderators here definately approve of that.
foxpaws
02-18-2008, 12:08 PM
"Cap't SHE's gonna blow!!!!!
Heck GARY - do I know you that well[sm=smiley3.gif]?
G.A.R.Y.
02-18-2008, 12:51 PM
ORIGINAL: foxpaws
"Cap't SHE's gonna blow!!!!!
Heck GARY - do I know you that well[sm=smiley3.gif]?
No you don't, but isn't that what scotty said to kirk??
foxpaws
02-18-2008, 04:28 PM
Well, GARY - it is sort of a myth - but... "The engines, captain, they can't take it anymore."
Scotty never did say those exact words - sort of like "Play it again, Sam" was never spoken by Bogart.
But, she did say...
“You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow.”;)
G.A.R.Y.
02-18-2008, 04:39 PM
ORIGINAL: foxpaws
But, she did say...
“You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow.”;)
Moderators at this site find this acceptable also. I guess on the Scotty thing I just "mis-remembered".
foxpaws
02-18-2008, 05:05 PM
"We're the acceptable edge of the unacceptable stuff."
Peter Buck
I would rather not be too acceptable -
stomper
02-18-2008, 06:53 PM
Did you notice Cpt Kirk always smirked when Scotty said anything like that?
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Stealth
02-19-2008, 12:58 PM
ORIGINAL: wcoates
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Bill,
if it wasnt so possible, it be funny. What a terrible past 12 months it has been for the Allante community, 1st the mess of Feb '07 and now this.
Hey, you think all this is having a serious impact on the value of the cars?
remember when Vic didnt pay for the server or as he reported, the server people took the money and ran?
Who was it, Scott or Steve, that kept a basic site going for months and months off on of the B-of-A servers?
I seem to remember something like 4 months and we developed a email network system to get help and solve problems.
When the site returns to the air waves (or web bits & bytes), everyone will accept it as much as we accept the sun and the night and quickly forget .. until it hits again.
Have you got an idea of how many cars went to the salvage yards in those 12 months?
the qty of retired Allantes is mind boggling.
From around 21,000 units at the end of production to around 8,000 5 years ago .. to what now? 4,000 survivors ?
Hell, they are sending the "rare" units, the Teal Greens, the Montana Blues to the salvage yards .. how much more the much more common reds and whites .........
G.A.R.Y.
02-19-2008, 04:27 PM
If they are interested in transfering or selling the site they should make that known to all, you never know who may step up?
hyperion
02-19-2008, 04:37 PM
This is close to home but I mustadd, I monitor several other sites that have had the same problems about as many times as allante net over the past four years. I expect this will blow over as well.
We patiently wait to see!
Once again I want to give Stealth and G.A.R.Y. all the kudos for giving us an alternative site. While not around as long, it has the possibility of developing into as good if not better site. I am thankful for having it!
We just have to get the players here. I have about 50 e-mail addresses in my Allante folder that I can use to invite folks over, how about everyone else?
G.A.R.Y.
02-20-2008, 09:56 AM
ORIGINAL: wcoates
Once again I want to give Stealth and G.A.R.Y. all the kudos for giving us an alternative site. While not around as long, it has the possibility of developing into as good if not better site. I am thankful for having it!
We just have to get the players here. I have about 50 e-mail addresses in my Allante folder that I can use to invite folks over, how about everyone else?
Thanks Bill
I did a "reply all" to an e-mail, might have been from you, inviting AN members here, if for nothing else untill AN is back up and running. At least one person, not sure who, responded and said he registered. For those of you who know me, you understand that this is not a raid on AN. Although I can't post over there, and I have my own opinions of don and tom, it is my wish that both sites be used by allante owners, for obvious reasons that I won't go in to detail now (it's already been done enough).
All An members and guests ar invited to play here on a permanent or temp basis, whatever your pleasure.
ps: Bill, it will not be long now before you owe me for anothersilly bet that you made with me.So that your wife does not find out the amount of money you will lose to me, I will accept a money order.
Best of luck to AN members and guests.
76eldoragtop
02-20-2008, 10:06 AM
Damn, from what I'm reading here it sounds like you guys should have a hostel takeover.
wcoates
02-20-2008, 02:25 PM
ORIGINAL: G.A.R.Y.
ps: Bill, it will not be long now before you owe me for anothersilly bet that you made with me.So that your wife does not find out the amount of money you will lose to me, I will accept a money order.
Gary,
Just checked Skybus out of Columbus to Lauderdale $100 round trip. I'll deliver in person if the the XLR sees an 8th model year! Not to worry, wifey gives me 6 bucks a week that I don't have to account for!
Stealth
02-20-2008, 04:23 PM
ORIGINAL: wcoates
Once again I want to give Stealth and G.A.R.Y. all the kudos for giving us an alternative site. While not around as long, it has the possibility of developing into as good if not better site. I am thankful for having it!
We just have to get the players here. I have about 50 e-mail addresses in my Allante folder that I can use to invite folks over, how about everyone else?
Bill,
thanks for the Kudos. Gary and I keep at the support, on all three sites, one way or another.
It feels GOOD to not be an Allante orphan like the previous times the site went off the air .. no?
The 2nd home we set up here .. HAS done as we intended and it is WORKING !
FYI - I have written several emails to the ADM over yonder and offered both TECHNICAL HELP & this site for the benefit of the Allante Community, NO STRINGS ATTACHED. I have no response.
Should you decide to pass on the message, use this link below .. it takes them straight to the Allante section.
http://www.cadillacforum.com/forumid_44/tt.htm
and for God's sake, it is election time ..
its gonna get pretty nasty in about 3 days, just the battle between the D candidates, lets stir the S*** ..
lets have fun, AGAIN !
use this one:
http://www.cadillacforum.com/forumid_4/tt.htm
I keep thinking that everytime Allante owners feel abondoned, thye start dumping cars with ANY problems.
Someday, I will divulge the cost of the '92, but for now, I dont want to hurt the market COMPS any worse.
Stealth
02-20-2008, 05:32 PM
ORIGINAL: wcoates
Gary,
Just checked Skybus out of Columbus to Lauderdale $100 round trip. I'll deliver in person if the the XLR sees an 8th model year! Not to worry, wifey gives me 6 bucks a week that I don't have to account for!
Bill,
you can always get about $50 for the grill pimple ...
G.A.R.Y.
02-20-2008, 08:21 PM
ORIGINAL: wcoates
ORIGINAL: G.A.R.Y.
ps: Bill, it will not be long now before you owe me for anothersilly bet that you made with me.So that your wife does not find out the amount of money you will lose to me, I will accept a money order.
Gary,
Just checked Skybus out of Columbus to Lauderdale $100 round trip. I'll deliver in person if the the XLR sees an 8th model year! Not to worry, wifey gives me 6 bucks a week that I don't have to account for!
Six bucks a week?? You da man!!
I will have a limo pick you up.
G.A.R.Y.
02-21-2008, 08:43 AM
ORIGINAL: 76eldoragtop
Damn, from what I'm reading here it sounds like you guys should have a hostel takeover.
Actually a friendly purchase would be better. Anyone selling?