$500,000 offered to buy AllDeaf.com - Page 2

PowerON · 03-30-2007, 08:55 AM

in greedy side, I'll take it and move to Czech and retired.

**Liebling:-)))** · 03-30-2007, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pacman

You means delete the account?

No, I mean the photos of myself and my family. I posted some pictures for ADers to view only, not outside. Maybe, some of my personal "rant" also removed, too.

Sharky99 · 03-30-2007, 11:27 AM

Alex... I dunno if it is a good idea to do so... I dont think it would be wise to sell Alldeaf to this company ya speak of in private, becasue they might not care about us all and wipe everything out... best to say to the company no thanks and keep on working on this site till then... but if ya are in need of the money, go for it and I would prefer to have my account removed in case ya do sell to the company ok? thanks..

BUT we will suppory ya in whatever ya decide to do ok?? DO let us all know how it went...

**Foxrac** · 03-30-2007, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guido

As long as its not Verizon, go for it. Think of all the Les Pauls you could buy!

I have a feeling its i711.

I bet it's Sorenson.

PowerON · 03-30-2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pacman

I bet it's Sorenson.

I bet it's you. Oh Pacman, I don't know that you're awful rich.

DefMATRIXense · 03-30-2007, 12:09 PM

You guys are so paranoid. Why in the world they would whip out of this forum if they pay $500,000 dollars. I think they want this forum so badly, so they can extend this to boost their company for better.

TFWFalcon · 03-30-2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pacman

I bet it's Sorenson.

just curious....what you think that it is sorenson?

DefMATRIXense · 03-30-2007, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFWFalcon

just curious....what you think that it is sorenson?

Alex said "relay company" Is Sorenson one of relay services?

**Foxrac** · 03-30-2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFWFalcon

just curious....what you think that it is sorenson?

because Sorenson is strongly support on deaf culture since i711 is neutral...

**Foxrac** · 03-30-2007, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerON

I bet it's you. Oh Pacman, I don't know that you're awful rich.

Huh? short answer is no.

**Liebling:-)))** · 03-30-2007, 12:44 PM

I am not sure either I should post public or not that´s why I rather to PM you, Alex... Please check my PM...

PowerON · 03-30-2007, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pacman

Huh? short answer is no.

how bore.

TFWFalcon · 03-30-2007, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefMATRIXense

Alex said "relay company" Is Sorenson one of relay services?

Defmatrixense.....you mistunderstand. I was ask Pacman why he think sorenson. that how i am curoius ask him. that is all. LOL

UpstNYDesigner · 03-30-2007, 02:22 PM

Alex, from one business man to another. In my beliefs, I do not like mergers or buyouts. But it is up to you, Alex. Sure a half million dollars sounds great deal but there are factors to considers. Like others in here have a good point and I knew that. Businesses today want to buy out someone else and change name and format or shut it all since they are your main competitors. My business will never be for sale and it will be passed down as promised.

There are factors to think about with half million dollars. Please consult with an accountant/CPA and lawyers with experise in mergers, buyouts, and taxes. Usually with that amount of money, they are ususally in half. You might walk home with just a quarter of a million dollars and rest to lawyers and taxes. If you invest in other things or donations, your taxes will be reduced.

Alex, look into your heart and know what is more important: money or the Deaf Community? If I were you, I would turn down their offer flatly. Alex, wake up and smell the coffee. Alldeaf.com may not be the same after the buyout.

If you want your business to be protected from them, it is called, "White Knight" in business term. That means another business buys a partnership or half of your business and you can scare off that relay service business. What does the relay service has to do with this forum??? That is another factor to think about, man. You should know it may confuse your members here as compared to their business since people will think that relay company that is offering you money for your business is just a relay service.

Hypothecially you sell your business to the relay service, deaf people will more likely just use the relay, not the forum. Like Google is just a search engine, or IBM a computer business. Or FALSO CREATIVITY is a design firm. Google may owns YouTube.com but we all do not think that way. If that relay service drops the domain name or change it to relay, then the deaf might get confused. alldeaf.com has been established as a deaf forum. That other service called Deafchat.com is for chat room and most of us know that for a fact. That is my point here. You have a reputation and a good one to provide us a forum to discuss any issues of the day.

There is another factor they may not said it in here. Deaf people might find out who is that service and may not like that service so they may not want to come back and establish another deaf forum or forums! That could reduce the number of members. It ususally happens in many businesses.

Please think it over or even pray if you have to. I do not know your religion but it doesnt hurt to try! Look over all factors. NOT about the money. OK?

Remember, from a deaf business man to another deaf business man.

**Foxrac** · 03-30-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFWFalcon

Defmatrixense.....you mistunderstand. I was ask Pacman why he think sorenson. that how i am curoius ask him. that is all. LOL

LOL, I already answered ur post...

Quote:

because Sorenson is strongly support on deaf culture since i711 is neutral...

Also, don't worry about Defmatrixense since he make all mistake on everything.

christlovedeaf · 03-30-2007, 02:56 PM

I do agree, need to check with lawyers or so before proceed further. That's sounds great offer, but in many ways may end up suffer if something goes wrong. So best to check it out before you make a important decision for your and ADer's protection.

Texan Guy · 03-30-2007, 03:03 PM

Wow....that's lot of money. Well, your pick, Alex.

SxyPorkie · 03-30-2007, 03:14 PM

I agree with Brian's point of view.. .But the idea of hearing taking over to attempt controling us deafies????????????

Canuckian_Chick · 03-30-2007, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GalaxyAngel

As far My main concern, if you're willing giving up and sell this domain alldeaf.com and to the company.. Whoever doesn't matter the name of company want buy this domain and will wipe off the forums anymore and themselves create another kind of adversing as much they want.. and also may will not live forum anymore.. Where Deaf Community needs to meet here like everyone who want to....

up to your choice Alex.. on your call decision.. whatever if you like to.. giving up this forum and sell to the company buying from you..

What do you expect this $500,000 money for yourself living ?
How's about rest of other mod who helped you through save your white ass?
Should being fair for them who worked hard and help your forum alive.

isn't my position anymore your decision position. Really not necessary asking everyone wants.. as long your condiser it!

Good Luck!

Totally agree about the other moderators who kept on tabs on this site for Alex... And yes that's true, Alex why need other's opinion when we don't have any control over it...

DefMATRIXense · 03-30-2007, 03:39 PM

But they probably want the domain name, no one would pay that much for a forum with 100 people on it.

PowerON · 03-30-2007, 03:51 PM

what would happen to Mod staff? eek.

**Phillips** · 03-30-2007, 03:53 PM

Alex, follow your heart

Peace

PowerON · 03-30-2007, 03:58 PM

wait.. I am think... this thread is a joke....

I bet it's April Fool.

DefMATRIXense · 03-30-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerON

wait.. I am think... this thread is a joke....

I bet it's April Fool.

That's what I am thinking too and was going to type this but I changed my mind. I doubt Alex is a type of pranker.

Levonian · 03-30-2007, 04:01 PM

Dude, that kind of money doesn’t just fall into your lap every day. Assuming that this isn’t an early April Fool’s prank, you’d be insane not to sell. If they take the board and FUBAR it, we’ll just start another one. Grab the brass ring while you can—they may change their minds a month from now.

JeepGirl · 03-30-2007, 04:22 PM

I know 500,000 is a lot of money, however, if you really enjoy being here and dealing with all your crazy people, I think you should stay because that's something you love to do. if money is more important, just follow your heart.. It won't be the same without you if you do sell this site *that is if you're no longer the Admin.*

just do what you feel is right

Tousi · 03-30-2007, 04:32 PM

Alex, for what it's worth, don't let some of the posters sway you with emotion-ladened stuff like I've been seeing here. It's pretty much hogwash vs the opportunity here before you. Heck, I change my mind, go for 3/4 mil, lol....and do another start-up under a different name and we will be there as I kinda doubt a relay company would continue with this current format, anyway.

DeafCruise · 03-30-2007, 04:58 PM

I see there are nearly 14,000 people here.

I suggest we can make a donation $20.00 each..

$20 x 14,000 = $280,000

If we give that to Alex.. I'm sure that Alex will rethink how important deaf community to offer $$ for this one.

I think that might will work. It doesn't have to be genius to figure out.

What do you think guys?

Tousi · 03-30-2007, 05:06 PM

Deaf Cruise, there's pretty much just the same 100 people who come here and maybe half of them would give, so re-do the math based on 50 people. $1,000.?? Lol!!

Laying a guilt trip on Alex is a little juvenile, dontcha think?

**RedheadGrrl** · 03-30-2007, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefMATRIXense

That's what I am thinking too and was going to type this but I changed my mind. I doubt Alex is a type of pranker.

Alex is a pranker.. Just be careful and watch!!

03-30-2007, 08:55 AM	#31 (permalink)
PowerON Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 37.5, 126.9 Posts: 10,328 Blog Entries: 5	in greedy side, I'll take it and move to Czech and retired. __________________ • [Illustrator.Blog-alloon.com] • Don't shoot me! I'm only blogger!

03-30-2007, 12:09 PM	#36 (permalink)
DefMATRIXense Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami, Florida & Union City, New Jersey Posts: 1,719	You guys are so paranoid. Why in the world they would whip out of this forum if they pay $500,000 dollars. I think they want this forum so badly, so they can extend this to boost their company for better. __________________

03-30-2007, 12:44 PM	#41 (permalink)
Liebling:-))) Sussi 7.7.86 - 18.6.09 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 31,038	I am not sure either I should post public or not that´s why I rather to PM you, Alex... Please check my PM... __________________

03-30-2007, 02:56 PM	#46 (permalink)
christlovedeaf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: toledo,ohio Posts: 1,868	I do agree, need to check with lawyers or so before proceed further. That's sounds great offer, but in many ways may end up suffer if something goes wrong. So best to check it out before you make a important decision for your and ADer's protection. __________________ I can only imagine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV9jiqS-74g

03-30-2007, 03:03 PM	#47 (permalink)
Texan Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 2,550	Wow....that's lot of money. Well, your pick, Alex. __________________

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03-30-2007, 11:27 AM	#33 (permalink)
Sharky99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sharkland I'm prime minister and ya aint gonna get in or there gonna be war!! hahaha!! Posts: 5,331	Alex... I dunno if it is a good idea to do so... I dont think it would be wise to sell Alldeaf to this company ya speak of in private, becasue they might not care about us all and wipe everything out... best to say to the company no thanks and keep on working on this site till then... but if ya are in need of the money, go for it and I would prefer to have my account removed in case ya do sell to the company ok? thanks.. BUT we will suppory ya in whatever ya decide to do ok?? DO let us all know how it went...

03-30-2007, 02:22 PM	#44 (permalink)
UpstNYDesigner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 255	Alex, from one business man to another. In my beliefs, I do not like mergers or buyouts. But it is up to you, Alex. Sure a half million dollars sounds great deal but there are factors to considers. Like others in here have a good point and I knew that. Businesses today want to buy out someone else and change name and format or shut it all since they are your main competitors. My business will never be for sale and it will be passed down as promised. There are factors to think about with half million dollars. Please consult with an accountant/CPA and lawyers with experise in mergers, buyouts, and taxes. Usually with that amount of money, they are ususally in half. You might walk home with just a quarter of a million dollars and rest to lawyers and taxes. If you invest in other things or donations, your taxes will be reduced. Alex, look into your heart and know what is more important: money or the Deaf Community? If I were you, I would turn down their offer flatly. Alex, wake up and smell the coffee. Alldeaf.com may not be the same after the buyout. If you want your business to be protected from them, it is called, "White Knight" in business term. That means another business buys a partnership or half of your business and you can scare off that relay service business. What does the relay service has to do with this forum??? That is another factor to think about, man. You should know it may confuse your members here as compared to their business since people will think that relay company that is offering you money for your business is just a relay service. Hypothecially you sell your business to the relay service, deaf people will more likely just use the relay, not the forum. Like Google is just a search engine, or IBM a computer business. Or FALSO CREATIVITY is a design firm. Google may owns YouTube.com but we all do not think that way. If that relay service drops the domain name or change it to relay, then the deaf might get confused. alldeaf.com has been established as a deaf forum. That other service called Deafchat.com is for chat room and most of us know that for a fact. That is my point here. You have a reputation and a good one to provide us a forum to discuss any issues of the day. There is another factor they may not said it in here. Deaf people might find out who is that service and may not like that service so they may not want to come back and establish another deaf forum or forums! That could reduce the number of members. It ususally happens in many businesses. Please think it over or even pray if you have to. I do not know your religion but it doesnt hurt to try! Look over all factors. NOT about the money. OK? Remember, from a deaf business man to another deaf business man.

03-30-2007, 03:14 PM	#48 (permalink)
SxyPorkie Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,095	I agree with Brian's point of view.. .But the idea of hearing taking over to attempt controling us deafies???????????? __________________ Life Goes On!!

03-30-2007, 03:39 PM	#50 (permalink)
DefMATRIXense Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami, Florida & Union City, New Jersey Posts: 1,719	But they probably want the domain name, no one would pay that much for a forum with 100 people on it. __________________

03-30-2007, 03:51 PM	#51 (permalink)
PowerON Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 37.5, 126.9 Posts: 10,328 Blog Entries: 5	what would happen to Mod staff? eek. __________________ • [Illustrator.Blog-alloon.com] • Don't shoot me! I'm only blogger!

03-30-2007, 03:53 PM	#52 (permalink)
Phillips Lets ride horses! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spaceship Posts: 11,170	Alex, follow your heart Peace __________________ My journal! http://poochie21.blogspot.com/ *Enjoy life today, Yesterday has past and Tomorrow may never come.*

03-30-2007, 03:58 PM	#53 (permalink)
PowerON Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 37.5, 126.9 Posts: 10,328 Blog Entries: 5	wait.. I am think... this thread is a joke.... I bet it's April Fool. __________________ • [Illustrator.Blog-alloon.com] • Don't shoot me! I'm only blogger!

03-30-2007, 04:01 PM	#55 (permalink)
Levonian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Research facility. Posts: 3,913	Dude, that kind of money doesn’t just fall into your lap every day. Assuming that this isn’t an early April Fool’s prank, you’d be insane not to sell. If they take the board and FUBAR it, we’ll just start another one. Grab the brass ring while you can—they may change their minds a month from now.

03-30-2007, 04:22 PM	#56 (permalink)
JeepGirl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In the South Posts: 6,364	I know 500,000 is a lot of money, however, if you really enjoy being here and dealing with all your crazy people, I think you should stay because that's something you love to do. if money is more important, just follow your heart.. It won't be the same without you if you do sell this site that is if you're no longer the Admin. just do what you feel is right __________________ ""When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us""

03-30-2007, 04:32 PM	#57 (permalink)
Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,733	Alex, for what it's worth, don't let some of the posters sway you with emotion-ladened stuff like I've been seeing here. It's pretty much hogwash vs the opportunity here before you. Heck, I change my mind, go for 3/4 mil, lol....and do another start-up under a different name and we will be there as I kinda doubt a relay company would continue with this current format, anyway.

03-30-2007, 04:58 PM	#58 (permalink)
DeafCruise Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 170	Simple solution for Deaf people I see there are nearly 14,000 people here. I suggest we can make a donation $20.00 each.. $20 x 14,000 = $280,000 If we give that to Alex.. I'm sure that Alex will rethink how important deaf community to offer $$ for this one. I think that might will work. It doesn't have to be genius to figure out. What do you think guys? __________________ Thinking about going Deaf Cruise Vacation? Join with our deaf group! http://www.deafcruise.com Deaf Cruise Gallery Online http://www.deafcruise.tv Deaf Cruise Video http://www.youtube.com/deafcruise

03-30-2007, 05:06 PM	#59 (permalink)
Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,733	Deaf Cruise, there's pretty much just the same 100 people who come here and maybe half of them would give, so re-do the math based on 50 people. $1,000.?? Lol!! Laying a guilt trip on Alex is a little juvenile, dontcha think?

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