Dear The Brownsboard Members
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Wow. Kathy, we all knew that, once Stan was gone, the end of this remarkable board could one day come to an end. Geez, I remember when Stan was trying to figure out a name for this board. I must admit that I wasn’t a fan of “thebrownsboard,” but that shows what I know. Stan was creative, hilarious, and a true visionary guy. He was also a great friend. Stan poured his heart and soul into this board. He was so confident in his product that he actually blew it up once or twice, just to rebuild it (and the membership) in order to make it stronger and better.
Through this board I’ve made a bunch of terrific friends. It is mind boggling to try to think back and capture all the wild and crazy memories with them. I think it is a tribute to Stan that many of these friendships have survived and flourished. Also and in spite of all these good things, I must admit that I’m still buddies with Zombo. How did that happen?
Zombo, I join the others in thanking you for all the time and effort you’ve donated in holding this baby together.
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Thank you for keeping it going for as long as you have Kathy. There is no need to explain as you have to do what is best for you. If this is the end of TBB I will be really bummed, but I will also have a head full of good memories.
This place is where I come to laugh, vent, get pissed and even sometimes get some useful information. It's been a Hell of a ride and nothing lasts forever, but I sure hope we all end up together somewhere because it's simply a part of me now.
Thank you to all admins and moderators who try to keep the inmates as cordial and obedient as possible, even though that's like trying to dam up a river with a screen door.
When April 1st comes and if I click on my bookmark and the site is gone, I will instantly play The Doors' The End in my head and wipe the tears.... and then go for a bike ride.
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This is a bummer but completely understandable. Thank you to everyone that helped keep the place running.
Let me know where all of you old farts end up next
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Sad to hear it. Thanks Kathy thanks Zombo.
WSS
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I to come here as my BROWNS happy/sad/angry/happy place! I will pray for a new way for this to continue. Thanks to all who have kept this going for all! Please LMK if there is an alternative reached!
Gerry aka BrownsnMopar
GO BROWNS!!!
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I'm not saying I have THAT kind of time to make things my own. But a dear friend of mine ran his own forum for about 5 years and I helped as admin. If things look dire, I can look into setting up a cut down site that works for the most basic of needs. I'll also look at monthly cost for an upgraded site with code similar to TBB which allows embedding, bells, whistles, etc etc
Kathy or anyone else in the know, mind PM'ing me current estimated monthly site costs?
I for one, and I'm sure many here would have no problem donating periodically to ensure it's not a losing venture for whom ever carries the torch.
I for one, and I'm sure many here would have no problem donating periodically to ensure it's not a losing venture for whom ever carries the torch.
I have offered to pitch in before too and will do so again. I’m not terribly computer savvy myself but l do own a website and recently worked with someone to modernize it and l’m pretty happy with the results. I can put anyone in touch with my site designer if it helps.
I do appreciate this forum and the individuals who made and continue to make it possible. I’m willing to step up to help it continue or to help with phoenixing some new digs.
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I for one, and I'm sure many here would have no problem donating periodically to ensure it's not a losing venture for whom ever carries the torch.
I have offered to pitch in before too and will do so again. I’m not terribly computer savvy myself but l do own a website and recently worked with someone to modernize it and l’m pretty happy with the results. I can put anyone in touch with my site designer if it helps.
I do appreciate this forum and the individuals who made and continue to make it possible. I’m willing to step up to help it continue or to help with phoenixing some new digs.
I have offered to pitch in before too and will do so again. I’m not terribly computer savvy myself but l do own a website and recently worked with someone to modernize it and l’m pretty happy with the results. I can put anyone in touch with my site designer if it helps.
I do appreciate this forum and the individuals who made and continue to make it possible. I’m willing to step up to help it continue or to help with phoenixing some new digs.
Just will also note I'm happy to throw some money into the pot to keep this going, presuming it is needed and comes down to cost. I can't unfortunately provide any other level of support but just let me know.
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Sorry to hear of this but I totally understand.. I am thankful for the friendships I have made here.. Mainly Hoorta and Ghoulie... But all the rest.. even those I banter with.. Much love and respect to all...
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Ok All!! I wanted to keep you updated. A very generous person and very dear friend has reached out and upon discussions with them we have decided to keep Stan's (aka "Atenears") legacy of The Brownsboard going. Yes just in time for "DraftDay" too ?
To ALL the ppl that reached out to me personally thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am beyond grateful! I want to, again, Thank everyone that commented. Now boys and girls enjoy and GO BROWNS!!! XOXO
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Just in time for the 2022 NFL DRAFT ........
........now I do believe in Santa Claus ! And a big thanks for whomsoever made this happen.
And thanks Kathy, oh does this mean that you will keep Zombo around ? ?
Just in time for the 2022 NFL DRAFT ........
........now I do believe in Santa Claus ! And a big thanks for whomsoever made this happen.
And thanks Kathy, oh does this mean that you will keep Zombo around ? ?
Youre welcome!!! And Nope Zombo didn't make the cut ?
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Zombo said:
I'll be around, just won't be a moderator anymore, I just wanna be one of the guys now that I fulfilled Stan's request all those years ago to administrate this place so that he could go drink Bud Lights with Hag2.
I'll still post, run some fantasy leagues, and keep the Great Zomboni going ... I'm just not answering 1 AM messages because somebody hurt somebody's feelings anymore. Ya big babies....
Actually, I haven't answered those messages in years, so definitely time for some new blood. Great Zomboni is ready to retire to his Lair and drink tequila with big boob models.
Z
Same here Z... The only reason I asked for Mod powers in the first place was because in my 2nd shift working years, I didn't log onto the Board until after midnight. Some POed Jets fan decided to post some pretty vile porn to the site at 2AM, and there wasn't a thing I could do about it. So I became the Night Watchman here.
BTW, there's more than a few folks here of the opinion I'm a lousy Moderator. So, MHO if we both "retire" we need someone(s) to wear the sheriff's badge(s). Mark has been pretty much MIA of late. I'm old enough to remember the absolute troll, flamebaiting, and spamming anarchy before the days of Moderation that USENET devolved into. Some may not know, but Ghoolie (Unchained) won the coveted "Kook of the Month" award there... And the competition for the award was fierce with guys like Admiral Meowcat and
Flame Giant around. 
There's one particularly obnoxious Baltimoron flamebaiter from the USENET days that I'd still like to punch in the mouth if I ever met him.
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Zombo said:
I'll be around, just won't be a moderator anymore, I just wanna be one of the guys now that I fulfilled Stan's request all those years ago to administrate this place so that he could go drink Bud Lights with Hag2.
I'll still post, run some fantasy leagues, and keep the Great Zomboni going ... I'm just not answering 1 AM messages because somebody hurt somebody's feelings anymore. Ya big babies....
Actually, I haven't answered those messages in years, so definitely time for some new blood. Great Zomboni is ready to retire to his Lair and drink tequila with big boob models.
Z
Same here Z... The only reason I asked for Mod powers in the first place was because in my 2nd shift working years, I didn't log onto the Board until after midnight. Some POed Jets fan decided to post some pretty vile porn to the site at 2AM, and there wasn't a thing I could do about it. So I became the Night Watchman here.
BTW, there's more than a few folks here of the opinion I'm a lousy Moderator. So, MHO if we both "retire" we need someone(s) to wear the sheriff's badge(s). Mark has been pretty much MIA of late. I'm old enough to remember the absolute troll, flamebaiting, and spamming anarchy before the days of Moderation that USENET devolved into. Some may not know, but Ghoolie (Unchained) won the coveted "Kook of the Month" award there... And the competition for the award was fierce with guys like Admiral Meowcat and
Flame Giant around. There's one particularly obnoxious Baltimoron flamebaiter from the USENET days that I'd still like to punch in the mouth if I ever met him.
Same here Z... The only reason I asked for Mod powers in the first place was because in my 2nd shift working years, I didn't log onto the Board until after midnight. Some POed Jets fan decided to post some pretty vile porn to the site at 2AM, and there wasn't a thing I could do about it. So I became the Night Watchman here.
BTW, there's more than a few folks here of the opinion I'm a lousy Moderator. So, MHO if we both "retire" we need someone(s) to wear the sheriff's badge(s). Mark has been pretty much MIA of late. I'm old enough to remember the absolute troll, flamebaiting, and spamming anarchy before the days of Moderation that USENET devolved into. Some may not know, but Ghoolie (Unchained) won the coveted "Kook of the Month" award there... And the competition for the award was fierce with guys like Admiral Meowcat and
Flame Giant around. There's one particularly obnoxious Baltimoron flamebaiter from the USENET days that I'd still like to punch in the mouth if I ever met him.
being a mod sucks I used to mod a you tube channel and while fun at times you cant let shit stand or the host can get fucked by the you tube nazis
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Zombo said:
I'll be around, just won't be a moderator anymore, I just wanna be one of the guys now that I fulfilled Stan's request all those years ago to administrate this place so that he could go drink Bud Lights with Hag2.
I'll still post, run some fantasy leagues, and keep the Great Zomboni going ... I'm just not answering 1 AM messages because somebody hurt somebody's feelings anymore. Ya big babies.
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Actually, I haven't answered those messages in years, so definitely time for some new blood. Great Zomboni is ready to retire to his Lair and drink tequila with big boob models.
Z
Thatta boy! When you and Hoorta took charge I had flashbacks to an old Cheech & Chong album where they were babysitting a bunch of Hell raisers. Cheech Marin's voice said "Hey man this kid won't quite holding his breath!" The character in Tommy Chong's voice replied: "It's okay, I'll fix it." All of a sudden a loud thud resonated - problem resolved!
I appreciate the commitments you both made to keep this place alive with the anything goes mentality Stan wanted to keep as much as you could do so. One funny memory was when you put Ghoolie in a cyber kennel and confined him to only starting 1 thread a week (and restricted his participation to that thread only).
As you were...
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Glad to hear. Now I don't have to start a thread about where else people reside beyond this board.
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