27-10-2001 07:28									#1
	Administrative Change at GameStats Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

Good evening.

You can read an open letter posted over on <A HREF=/forums/"http:/www.gamestats.com" TARGET="_new">GameStats.com</A>, the website of Apolyton's hosts, regarding an important administrative change in the network.

Please keep all discussion of this, if any, to this thread *only* -- all others will be closed or deleted altogether. Thank you.

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Dan; Apolyton CS

	27-10-2001 11:40									#2
	Got spare money?

What happened Dan?

	27-10-2001 11:55									#3
	Tired of ads?

Seeing as Gamestats.com is down, I'm assuming Microsoft bought them.

Badabing.

That's the only time you'll hear me say that.

	27-10-2001 12:39									#4
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Actually Dan resigned as Director of Operations.

A couple of other dudes also resigned.

	27-10-2001 12:48									#5
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Who is in charge now?
And why the resignation?
I've always liked DanQ very much as an admin.

	27-10-2001 13:55									#6
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Why?

I read your desicion, but didn't get the reason for this acion.
Obviously it is something important since there are several people leaving.
So please give some clarification to why you left. THX.

I do hope you'll continue to work on Apolyton. You both have done such a great work here.

	27-10-2001 23:58									#7
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Hi everyone. Thank you for the kind words thus far. I would like to take this opportunity to address various points/questions made to date.

First, regarding access to GameStats.com itself: if you are unable to get to <A HREF=/forums/"http:/www.gamestats.com" TARGET="_new">www.gamestats.com</A>, then try just "plain" <A HREF=/forums/"http:/gamestats.com" TARGET="_new">gamestats.com</A>. One or the other or both should work for you. To see this fixed, email <A HREF=/forums/"mailto:tonyb@worldchat.com">GS Tech.</A>.

Second, the reasoning for my decision to resign as Director of Operations of GameStats is not appropriate for discussion at this time or in this venue.

Third, as outlined in the second paragraph of my open letter, my DoO resignation is irrespective of my position as co-owner/administrator of Apolyton (ACS) and as a result nothing in that regard is changing. In addition, ACS is remaining apart of the GameStats network as is also detailed in my said letter.

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Dan; Apolyton CS

	28-10-2001 01:40									#8
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Dan, make sure you have contingency plans. When Gamestats implodes, Apolyton shouldn't miss a beat. Be ready to jump to some other place. Time to scout this out is now...

	28-10-2001 01:48									#9
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GP:

You are jumping to conclusions and you needn't worry about such matters.

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Dan; Apolyton CS

	28-10-2001 01:53									#10
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I'm not jumping to conclusions, I just want to make sure that our leaders are watching out carefully. Just because you have an option doesn't mean you jhave to use it.

And, BTW, I'm sorry about you losing your position. OK?

	28-10-2001 11:43									#11
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Dan I think what my underwater friend is trying to say is that having a backup plan is a good idea, given the current market conditions and the lack of advertising revenue available, which can put a strain on an organization like Gamestats.

GP,

Dan resigned he didn't get the boot.

	28-10-2001 20:24									#12
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Dan-O,

What I meant was that I'm sorry things worked out so you had to leave. Obviously this is not about DQ getting more time with the books...

	29-10-2001 04:26									#13
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Hopefully this means you can spend more time round Apolyton

Let's just hope Gamestats can manage OK without'cha

	29-10-2001 21:35									#14
	Tired of ads?

I wonder if this has anything to do with the banner adds and the message that has been added to them....

	29-10-2001 21:49									#15
	Suffering from ads?

quote: Originally posted by SITS I wonder if this has anything to do with the banner adds and the message that has been added to them....

what message?

	29-10-2001 23:44									#16
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*smacks Markos*
"Don't support Apolyton!" etc.

It's your attempt at humor but most people have no clue what it's supposed to mean.

	29-10-2001 23:50									#17
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quote: Originally posted by Asher *smacks Markos* "Don't support Apolyton!" etc. It's your attempt at humor but most people have no clue what it's supposed to mean.

ah well, that's gone anyway

	30-10-2001 06:58									#18
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I thank everyone for their words of support. It has been a difficult month in this regard but I can assure you that I am leaving the Directorship on amicable terms with the GameStats ownership. Again, I am not prepared nor would it be professional to elaborate on the matter at this time or in this public venue. I am hopeful that GS will able to continue to move forward and achieve greater things.

I will be able to spend more time on Apolyton as a result of this move, but of course it will not be as much as I want to -- my schooling is continuing to take priority, but be assured that I am working on ACS as long and as frequently as time permits.

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Dan; Apolyton CS

	30-10-2001 07:00									#19
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Surely you're studying Public Relations?

	01-11-2001 01:04									#20
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I'll go off-topic for a brief moment to respond to Asher's comment...

As a matter of fact , I'm in a B.A. (Hons.) program going for a Mass Communication/Law double major at <A HREF=/forums/"http:/www.carleton.ca" TARGET="_new">Carleton University</A> in Ottawa, Ontario. I'm in my second of four years (undergraduate) of study.

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Dan; Apolyton CS

	01-11-2001 17:32									#21
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Daniel, I'm sorry to hear that you had to resign but look at your period at GS from the bright side: not only did you get to meet interesting people and kept good memories, you've also gained useful experiences for later life.

PS: I’m glad you’ll spend more time at poly, but please quit this formal talk. Apolyton is only a small, mostly non-commercial site and it makes you looks cold and aloof...

	01-11-2001 20:53									#22
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Colon:

<I>but please quit this formal talk. Apolyton is only a small, mostly non-commercial site and it makes you looks cold and aloof...</I>

If you believe that it makes me look "cold and aloof", than that is your opinion and I will respect it. However, I do not share it. The "formal" way that I conduct myself is the way I have chosen to do so in everyday life and I can see no reason for me to abandon that demeanour here.

If you wish to comment further on this, please send me a PM.

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Dan; Apolyton CS

	01-11-2001 21:23									#23
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Dan,

I agree. Please drop the overly formal demeanor. It's silly. Please don't act this way in real life, either.

	01-11-2001 21:31									#24
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gp, let's forget apolyton. how on earth can you ask someone not to live his life in whatever way he likes?

	01-11-2001 21:58									#25
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OK, Mark.

Last edited by TCO on 01-11-2001 at 22:05

	02-11-2001 00:14									#26
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Dan, all I’m saying is that alright to loosen up when you post here, because this your own site after all. (or that’s what over 3 years of propaganda have made me understand )
But if you’re happy with your conduct here, that’s fine by me too, because I certainly can’t complain about a lack of politeness.

Case closed?

	02-11-2001 14:21									#27
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Come on guys, give Dan a rest...

	03-11-2001 02:52									#28
	Full PM-box? Change here!

IMHO Markos and Daniel complement each other quite nicely (why am I referring to everyone with their first names tonight?), as the other says all the things that need to be said and the other adds all the formality. They should start making their posts together, like Mark sending Dan his messages for a rewrite before posting them, and vice versa .