New owner of ZHPMafia.com

[danewilson77]

Well, not exactly.

As you all know by now, Mark (Marcus San-Diego) gave Keith (Kayger12) and I the site on June 1st, 2013.

Keith gave me sole ownership of the site on June 14th, 2013.

I wanted to publicly thank Keith for entrusting me with (giving me) his half of ZHPMafia.com, and can promise the membership and moderators it will not be abused, nor wasted. Mark and Keith, as well as JR are still a pivotal part of this site, always offering me advice, tips, support, and a kick in the ass every now and then.


My number one goal here is to continue to provide a professional atmosphere for BMW inspired people to commiserate, reflect upon and share life with one another, should they choose to. We've always supported and have always endorsed the Family atmosphere, and can't see that ever changing.

Should anyone see something that can be improved, feel free to hit me up via PM for consideration.

So with that said, I wanted to thank everyone in advance, for their support, understanding, communication, and contributions. You all amaze and inspire me in your lives, and what you do for the BMW community.

Thank you Keith and JR for continuing in your moderator/Member contribution roles and thanks again to Mark for getting this ball rolling.

DW

[Avetiso]

That's very kind of Keith. Is there any reason Keith didn't want to hold his half?

Looking forward to seeing how things progress with you at the helm, Dane! :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Well said, Dane. You will be fine. And you won't be left alone to twist in the wind. You know how to find me if you need something.

Moreover, even though Keith is no longer an owner, he continues to serve as one of your confidants and moderators. You're in good hands.

John, meanwhile, will continue to develop as a steward of this site. He will increasingly be a sidekick that you turn to.


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[danewilson77]

Thanks Mark.

[danewilson77]

That's very kind of Keith. Is there any reason Keith didn't want to hold his half?

Looking forward to seeing how things progress with you at the helm, Dane! :)

Of course there are reasons, but they were his reasons, not ours.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks Mark.

Added more to my post.


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[danewilson77]

Added more to my post.


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Got it. Thanks again.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

You are welcome, sir.


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[kayger12]

That's very kind of Keith. Is there any reason Keith didn't want to hold his half?

Looking forward to seeing how things progress with you at the helm, Dane! :)

Honestly, I can't commit the time that you guys and the site deserve.

Because I hold a public office, once I accepted an ownership position I could not be on or in any way do anything associated with the site during work hours.

That left the few hours I'm not at work and have family and other commitments as the only time available to administer the site.

I didn't feel comfortable accepting 50% ownership and then having Dane shoulder 90% of the workload.

This site was Mark's creation, but Dane was here from the first brick of the foundation. He has always contributed much more than I could ever hope to.

When I took all of those things into consideration, I couldn't accept any other course of action. Dane deserves the site.

Unlike Mark, however, I'm not moving on or going anywhere.
I'll still be here doing the same thing I've been doing for the past few years.

As always, I'm glad just to be a part of this group and am honored that Dane and Mark brought me into their inner circle as a moderator in the first place.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

:grouphug


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[WOLFN8TR]

Wow Congrats Dane! That was very nice of you Keith.

In the two years I've been a member you guys have been a pleasure to deal with, professional, courteous, funny and knowledgable. Also Congrats to John Rando as the new Moderator!
Keep up the good work guys!

I'm Rockn' Dane Strut bar and KWV1's, I should of had them autographed!

[johnrando]

LOL Gary. We continue to be in good hands with Dane as a sole owner, and Keith as a mod extraordinaire, and Mark as the boss-emeritus. Definitely the way to continue forward... thank you Mark, and thanks to Keith for stepping up to something probably wasn't easy.

[JupiterBMW]

Huge respect to Keith for making a move that is best for him, even though likely not an easy one. Dane, for what its worth, you have my support and assistance shall you ever need it.

This place is still eons better than any other forum...

[danewilson77]

Thanks, fellas.

[Don Adolfo]

Huge respect to Keith for making a move that is best for him, even though likely not an easy one. Dane, for what its worth, you have my support and assistance shall you ever need it.

This place is still eons better than any other forum...

+1
Dane, Not sure how much I can help, but don't hesitate to ask.

[DasMechaniKer]

Congrats Dane, and thanks to keeping this place cruising so smoothly! I don't know where you find the time to contribute as you do on here.

Huge Kudos to Keith and John too! You guys will continue to make this place so great.

FWIW I think that you made a great decision Keith. It's very big of you, as it was Mark, to give something so great away wanting nothing in return.

[BCS_ZHP]

Congrats DW and the other mods for their decisions, relinquishments. Rock on Mafia family!

[kayger12]

FWIW I think that you made a great decision Keith. It's very big of you, as it was Mark, to give something so great away wanting nothing in return.

Ultimately, I always regarded myself as simply a steward of this great place, be it as an owner, moderator, or member.


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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Same here. I've always been a steward over this site.

[illirep]

Congrats Dane

[danewilson77]

Thanks Bill.

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[330i ZHP]

I hear the new ownership is mean


jk

[danewilson77]

I hear the new ownership is mean


jk

Mean on maintenance... That's about it :)

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[JupiterBMW]

I hear the new ownership is mean


jk

Not mean, but I did hear the new ownership is awfully bossy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe7A8sg0BXY

[johnrando]

Yes, the new owner is bossy :)

Like A Boss
http://youtu.be/NisCkxU544c

[JupiterBMW]

Hahaha, nice follow up rando... :rofl

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Hey, if we're not careful around here, Randeaux will be the next owner by next week. Attrition has been just awful lately. :biggrin

[johnrando]

I've already planned my transition in case that happens. Tag, you're it! :rofl

[danewilson77]

Hehe...

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[johnrando]

:biggrin

[330i ZHP]

the Capo's are restless

[Ryans323i]

What a relief. I came into this thread, guns drawn, expecting to read that Dane and Keith sold the Mafia and ran off to the Nurburgring together. Luckily their bromance is still under wraps and they're loitering the US, unable to make eyes at Sabine Schmitz all day.

Congratulations Dane. This month has brought a couple big changes at the Mafia, but, as a member, I've hardly noticed. And that's how it should be. I'm confident the Mafia will continue to be awesome with you at the helm.


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[danewilson77]

Thanks Ryan. None of it would be possible without the excellent membership and self regulation.

You're all awesome.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

And not to worry. The site may one day come back to me if Dane gets sick of it or something in his life changes drastically (like he didn't have any free time, for example).

My guess is that one of us will always own this site.

[kayger12]

I retire in 6 years. :)


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[danewilson77]

I retire in 6 years. :)


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That'll put you at 20?

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[UdubBadger]

:grouphug


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This

[kayger12]

That'll put you at 20?

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25.

Start my 20th year in 3 weeks.

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[UdubBadger]

kudos on that sir

[danewilson77]

25.

Start my 20th year in 3 weeks.

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Very nice KG. Thanks for your service.

[Lost_One]

:grouphug

:like

[kayger12]

kudos on that sir


Very nice KG. Thanks for your service.

Thanks, gents.