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I understand that people are upset. Here's the thing...we're not trying to get rid of scottie (or you) as members here. It's that we've been devoting a lot more resources than ever to the editorial side. There are MXGP, GNCC, video features, etc, that didn't exist before.
People seem most upset by the idea that the race threads are going away. That's not our intention. Someone else will be free to pick up the ball and run with it. Maybe it'll be one more thing I do on race days. I understand that people enjoy them, but I will say that they are not what scottie was hired to do, and I'd expressed that to him on many occasions.
This wasn't a decision that was taken lightly. We've been friends for years. I've visited his house on more than one occasion, when I was in the area and he was up for a visit. I've tried to get him to attend nearby races (though Hangtown and Oakland are not all that close) many times by offering to get him passes, etc.
We also tried to give him lots of advance warning. I'm sure a good percentage of people don't realize that he's still actually on the payroll.
Do I expect everyone to be happy or understand? No. But I also think that some of this is a bit over the top.
As for your situation, DW, I had no idea that you were ever upset about not being paid for the race links pages. I do know that there was ample time for you to let me know, as we traveled around the Nationals for a couple of recent summers. I also know that our site wasn't the only one that benefited from your efforts over the years.
I was actually surprised y’all were paying someone to do that!
All he has to do is go start a go fund me account and let everyone pay him for continuing to do it, simple really!
The Shop
I enjoy all the content here- so thanks DW and Scottie for your contributions!
I was never offered anything to be exclusive to one website, so I have always posted at several message boards as to give the fans a one stop spot to find all the race day links in a single thread.
And its not about the money for me, just really bummed you guys are letting Scottie go.
I got your message loud and clear, both here, and via email.
Deep breaths people
I do want to say one other thing: Someone in the original thread was disparaging the videos that Vital does, and ML in particular. I think the Vital videos are done as well as anyone in the industry, and ML's reviews/shootouts are awesome. Not sure how anyone could watch them and draw any other conclusion. Just my opinion.
I am bummed OC is being let go but I'm not writing the checks either.
Pit Row
When you strip away the heart of an entity, it changes. Very true!
Not all is lost. What made this place special has always been the characters and their antics. I'll choose to look at is as OC has defected from the communist regime and is out to wreak havoc. Or I hope he does. Tho, he's a better person than me and will probably take the high road.
C'mon OC. I know you're reading this. You got a great sense of humor. Feel the power of the dark side my friend.
Mufucker this site has come a long ways since me and you invented Motodrive... Eh GuyB?
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