Post by Adam Smith on Dec 19, 2017 7:52:44 GMT 12
After around 14 years of hosting the kiwdogz site, ive made the decision that its time to shut it down and let someone else with more time and enthusiasm take up the reins.
Ive really enjoyed the opportunity to provide a platform for discussion around the good, bad and the ugly associated with the industry we have certainly had some great debate and discussion. There are many of you on here that I will miss having contact and banter with, and others whom I will miss simply through not having the opportunity to chat.
The one aspect that I wont miss is the tone of the site, which has changed considerably over the last few years. This could be as a result of frustration within the industry or a reflection of the actual participants or a combination of both. I watch with interest Racecafe's struggles with moderation and take my hat off to them for clearly what is a pretty time consuming and thankless job.
It is clear that the sport has some challenges ahead. Collectively the code can move forward, but this can only be achieved if everyone puts aside their own personal agendas/crusades and works together.
Be good to your puppies, back a winner and most of all have a safe and happy Xmas.
Ive really enjoyed the opportunity to provide a platform for discussion around the good, bad and the ugly associated with the industry we have certainly had some great debate and discussion. There are many of you on here that I will miss having contact and banter with, and others whom I will miss simply through not having the opportunity to chat.
The one aspect that I wont miss is the tone of the site, which has changed considerably over the last few years. This could be as a result of frustration within the industry or a reflection of the actual participants or a combination of both. I watch with interest Racecafe's struggles with moderation and take my hat off to them for clearly what is a pretty time consuming and thankless job.
It is clear that the sport has some challenges ahead. Collectively the code can move forward, but this can only be achieved if everyone puts aside their own personal agendas/crusades and works together.
Be good to your puppies, back a winner and most of all have a safe and happy Xmas.