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01-18-2007
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Just another face in the crowd
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RangeFinderForum Under New Ownership
January 18, 2007
I have found a great resource that can help RFF grow and keep it running the way it is. Stephen Gandy from CameraQuest.com has assumed ownership of RFF and promises to keep things on track. This is great news. I can now relax a little. But wait, I am not going away! I will still have the same roles and responsibilities as before! When I started RFF, I had no idea it would grow this fast or this quickly!
Stephen's knowledge of rangefinder photography combined with his business experience and industry contacts will help RFF grow and become even more popular. Don’t worry about big changes that change the flavor of RFF, that won’t happen. RFF will only get better!
I would like to thank everyone for supporting RFF and helping build it into the premiere site for rangefinder cameras and film based photography. Your support has made this possible. The RFF community is a great group of people. Stephen will need your continued help and support just as I do.
Again,
Thank you.
Jorge Torralba
http://www.RangeFinderForum.com
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01-18-2007
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01-18-2007
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Canadian & Not A Dentist
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This sort of makes sense 
Does this mean that Messr Gandy will be the overseer and Jorge will remain and "head honcho" with Joe, Ralph, et al being the field generals?
Or does this mean that everyone gets free shipping from CameraQuest if they're an RFF member? 
I think you've done a great job so far Jorge and it HAS grown leaps and bounds, even since I joined, and, as I have always said, it's a great resource and one of the few sites left online where people are generally cordial, respectful and helpful. There's very little bickering that goes on and quite a lot of camaraderie - that says a lot for the site, the previous (and hopefully new) owners and moderators (not to mention the membership)
Cheers on a job well done,
Dave
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01-18-2007
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Congratulations, Jorge
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01-18-2007
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So this is realy not a hack from somebody we know too well?
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01-18-2007
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Wow...a bit of news and it looked like the site went down for the last 30 minutes or so.
Well, here's hoping that change is good.
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01-18-2007
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aka Harrison Cronbi
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As a sposoring member, I feel like a sharholder in RFF. With this takeover on the table, may I assume we will be bought out of our stake? Or at least expect massive dividends?
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01-18-2007
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Hm... This wasn't really what I hoped for.
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01-18-2007
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Jorge,
Fare thee well!
Johne
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01-18-2007
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Stephen is a very good vendor and congrats to you both.
Looking forward to keeping the same friendly, helpful atmosphere as before.
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We shall see...
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01-18-2007
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Hey, I'm still here guys. I just don't pay the bills or do the worrying anymore I have no plans on going away and hope to bring another great site to life in the future.
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01-18-2007
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Congratulations Jorge! Glad to know you'll still be around.
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01-18-2007
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congrats Jorge, hope it worked out well for you.
Glad you'll still be around!
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01-18-2007
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Well, I must admit that the site going down right when the news came out made me quite nervous - I read the title of the thread, but got nothing else. But now I know, and am happy. I'm glad to see that RFF has grown so much, and kudos to Stephen for taking it on.
allan
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01-18-2007
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I for one remain optimistic
RFF has gotten better and better with time under Jorge's leadership and the supervision by the moderators. I fully expect that under Stephen's guidance it will remain the same. 2007 will bring much good.
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01-18-2007
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ɹoʇɐɹǝpoɯ moderator
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anyone seen frank s?
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01-18-2007
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ɹoʇɐɹǝpoɯ moderator
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we were good before and we're gonna be good now.
stephen will be a good 'boss' and i have no fear that any changes will only be for the better.
a pair of new eyes and someone accomplished in business and who already has one of the most looked at sites when it comes to things rf, can only add to our own presence.
i look forward to the coming days and welcome stephen.
joe
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01-18-2007
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I'm here, I just got on after trying for a while at 12. Welcome Stephen G and congrats on your involvement.
The combination of RFF and the CameraQuest site will make an awesome RF resource.
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01-18-2007
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Well I can't think of anyone better to hand it over to. I hear nothing but good about Stephen Gandy and his commitment to rangefinders.
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01-18-2007
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Ignore It (It'll go away)
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Wow...OK...Well...does this mean all the advertising except for CameraQuest will go away?
Seriously, thanks Jorge for putting this all together. Good luck, Stephen!
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01-18-2007
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Congratulations to both parties involved in the transfer. Stephen Gandy comes across as a genuinely nice person and he has the rangefinder flame in his heart. I hope and expect any changes will be for the best.
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01-18-2007
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Great news Jorge. He's a good man to be running the show.
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01-18-2007
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Go Fish
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I look forward to seing "Nikon" in the Forums list on the left!
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01-18-2007
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Je n'aurai plus peur
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Thank you, Jorge, for finding a way to keep the site alive. I think there would have been some sad folks if you had been forced to close us down! And thanks to Stephen for taking the lead.
I guess what remains now is to hear from Stephen himself. I'm sure he'll chime in soon to let us know what his plans are for the site. Will there be changes to the look? Changes to the advertising? Changes to subscriptions/membership/galleries?
We look forward to hearing from you, Stephen!
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