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#1536422 by slacker4life (Power User) at 2013-07-21 16:57:47 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

I've been out of this game for a while now but still have plenty of good memories.  I may be much more inactive but regardless it'd be sad to see it go. With how long this has been an issue it seems like tby as we know just isn't going to work.  Staff isn't willing/able to ninja the system anymore and the content isn't high end enough to be a massive hit thus leading to true outrage and likely more ideas/solutions.

I would however say that you should take the stairs down rather than the jumping off a cliff.  As in host a bullshit free forum so the main community can at least talk.  If that runs dry or no one comes up with anything then it's officially over.  But it at least maintains the biggest feature of this site longer in a way that bypasses the current problem.

Second and most importantly I would think if we can simply migrate the majority of forum users to another already running site, we can simply continue on a sustaining community and see familiar faces (which is really all that matters).  I'm not fully aware of what all is out there but i know there are a few sites.  that could potentially be the best option, consolidate resources, combine this community with another and simply have more interaction and people talking.  I mean, it's like what 50 people that just need to get on another site? just pick one here and now before the lights go out, really doesn't get easier than that.

Last edited by slacker4life at 2013-07-21 17:00:07

#1536428 by spirit (Power User) at 2013-07-21 17:11:11 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

slacker4life wrote:

I've been out of this game for a while now but still have plenty of good memories.  I may be much more inactive but regardless it'd be sad to see it go. With how long this has been an issue it seems like tby as we know just isn't going to work.  Staff isn't willing/able to ninja the system anymore and the content isn't high end enough to be a massive hit thus leading to true outrage and likely more ideas/solutions.

I would however say that you should take the stairs down rather than the jumping off a cliff.  As in host a bullshit free forum so the main community can at least talk.  If that runs dry or no one comes up with anything then it's officially over.  But it at least maintains the biggest feature of this site longer in a way that bypasses the current problem.

Second and most importantly I would think if we can simply migrate the majority of forum users to another already running site, we can simply continue on a sustaining community and see familiar faces (which is really all that matters).  I'm not fully aware of what all is out there but i know there are a few sites.  that could potentially be the best option, consolidate resources, combine this community with another and simply have more interaction and people talking.  I mean, it's like what 50 people that just need to get on another site? just pick one here and now before the lights go out, really doesn't get easier than that.

kinda agree. there have been people here for 7-8 years, some of them already were a few years at torrentbits such as myself. instead of us being divided all over the place, and since I kinda get the impression that, UNFORTUNATELY, torrentbytes is dead and done, let's spend the remaining 10 days evaluating and agreeing where to go next.

as fas as people accusing the staff. i'm pretty sure the staff tried as much as they can. that's not saying that they are perfect or that there is not a solution out there that maybe they haven't thought yet. so everyone ready to accuse them you better be prepared to offer a better solution than the ones they have already tried (and didn't work).

Just my $0.02

#1536429 by Green (Der Tommy) at 2013-07-21 17:16:11 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

no one is running the staff down, the facts are what we are discussing.

Tokol from what I hear has kept this place up and running for a good few months with a bit of support from others. We are all glad of the efforts the staff have put in, all of them! Even the lazy one's (j/k)

The problem is, staff made a choice to close the shop. If they have given up, that is their choice. The userbase will never give up and that is our choice!

#1536431 by EarwigDonor (VIP) at 2013-07-21 17:20:28 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

RichIX wrote:


    Sad day, being a member for almost 8 years now, I love the site I dont know where ill go but would like to thank the community and uploaders for there time in making this such a great site.

Will take a look at torrentshack.

Amanda2k wrote:

invite only :/

No longer invite only. For a short period we now have open sign ups for those that want to join.

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#1536432 by Keneth (Power User) at 2013-07-21 17:21:16 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

So where do we go from here? I've been around since the early days of Torrentbits and I know of no other site that delivers quality releases in such a comprehensive manner. It's not that I don't know where to download stuff, there's plenty of other sites, I just don't know how to follow new releases without TB.

:-/

#1536433 by collanderDonor (Power User) at 2013-07-21 17:25:25 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Bregotti wrote:

This site has been going downhill for years!
Crappy releases,late releases etc etc

Be a sad day but no big loss really.

2 forum posts in 5 years.Yeah, you won't be missed.No big loss really.

#1536434 by ezzy525Donor (Not a spy, just a mod.) at 2013-07-21 17:26:03 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top


This image has been resized, click here to view the full-sized image.

http://tb.badne.ws/viewforum.php?f=2

If everybody joins and gets the forums populated we can still have a place for us all!

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#1536436 by NuggiismandDonor (Power User) at 2013-07-21 17:30:24 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Noooooes Tears will be shed!!!

#1536437 by ezzy525Donor (Not a spy, just a mod.) at 2013-07-21 17:33:31 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

http://tb.badne.ws/viewforum.php?f=2

If you can start a new topic relating to one that is already here, and in the appropriate place it would be appreciated. E.G Someone could start a PS4/Xbone thread in Games etc.

#1536438 by djohansson (Power User) at 2013-07-21 17:39:15 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

I'm really gonna miss this site if it goes down for real this time...

#1536439 by Green (Der Tommy) at 2013-07-21 17:40:24 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Come on Earwig, I know you want to populate your site with this userbase and when the doors finaly close we will all be greatful for the offer of a new roof over our heads if that is what needed. :yes:

The doors are not closed yet!

I'll run with the crowd, i'll also put my neck on the chopping block. We would all prefer to see this place stay open, a few months without torrents maybe even longer or maybe less. Is that such a hard price to pay to see everyone stay together.

A few agree and a few don't, its not down to me, i'm only putting the suggestion out there. Put BoB back in charge, he had the oldschool Tbits fighting spirit!

#1536440 by EarwigDonor (VIP) at 2013-07-21 17:43:36 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Green wrote:

Come on Earwig, I know you want to populate your site with this userbase and when the doors finaly close we will all be greatful for the offer of a new roof over our heads if that is what needed. :yes:

The doors are not closed yet!

I'll run with the crowd, i'll also put my neck on the chopping block. We would all prefer to see this place stay open, a few months without torrents maybe even longer or maybe less. Is that such a hard price to pay to see everyone stay together.

A few agree and a few don't, its not down to me, i'm only putting the suggestion out there. Put BoB back in charge, he had the oldschool Tbits fighting spirit!

I haven't named my site here at all, even though people have been asking where to go from here should the site close it's doors. I don't want this site to close any more than you do. It's where I started everything and I will always have a soft spot for it ;-)

Edit: Just wanted to add that if it was any other site that was closing it's doors, my site would remain firmly closed. It's only due to the vast number of PM's I have recieved here and my soft spot for this site and it's members that I made the decision.

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#1536442 by Midnight (Power User) at 2013-07-21 17:51:12 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Sad day, this was my first tracker and I liked a lot here... good people, good stuffs and good site.

I hope till the end that it'll stay up, otherwise, farewell people, thanks for your jobs this years. I Really Appreciated

#1536443 by Green (Der Tommy) at 2013-07-21 17:54:41 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Earwig wrote:

I don't want this site to close any more than you do. It's where I started everything and I will always have a soft spot for it ;-)

:hug: I know, that is how we all feel.

I was hoping a few more of the current staff would have come forward and said the same, to the one's that have answered and posted. Thank you! For answering and being honest! <3

#1536444 by Chan2169Donor (Power User) at 2013-07-21 17:59:34 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Been here for 8 years like so many people here. This is by far the best community that I have come across and the support it generates goes to show this.

I do like the idea of moving the forum to a cheap site to keep the group together, You never know, someone might find a way around in the future.

On another note, if anyone knows of another good site, please PM me.

#1536445 by iNViSiBiLiTY (User) at 2013-07-21 17:59:35 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

So far Green is the only one making any fucking sense, and has my full support.

My ratio proves I'm sure as hell not here for the content.

#1536446 by mbodnar (Airborne Mod) at 2013-07-21 18:00:13 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Thanks, earwig.

#1536447 by EarwigDonor (VIP) at 2013-07-21 18:00:53 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

The main problem green, is that the people who could really turn this site around from the old days just simply are not around anymore.....

Hell they don't even log in, let alone post in the forums :weep:

Would be interesting and insightful to hear some posts from BoB but sadly he has been gagged :giggle:

Edit: In fact, since it's looking like the site will possibley close, why not Ungag him for the remainder ?

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#1536450 by collanderDonor (Power User) at 2013-07-21 18:06:38 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Earwig wrote:

...

Edit: In fact, since it's looking like the site will possibley close, why not Ungag him for the remainder ?

Same thought went through my head

#1536451 by wezzeyy (Power User) at 2013-07-21 18:08:13 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Biggest concern for me is that a new site will arise and I won't be aware of it :weep:
I'm kinda assuming that, if the admins still wants to run a torrentsite they will, simply switch to a host that accepts bitcoin and other means of payments. However maybe there's to much work timewise to start up something new all over again..

#1536452 by Jnk19Donor (Power User) at 2013-07-21 18:10:20 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Earwig wrote:

The main problem green, is that the people who could really turn this site around from the old days just simply are not around anymore.....

Hell they don't even log in, let alone post in the forums :weep:

Would be interesting and insightful to hear some posts from BoB but sadly he has been gagged :giggle:

Edit: In fact, since it's looking like the site will possibley close, why not Ungag him for the remainder ?

Thanks alot for opening signups there m8.

#1536453 by nutnut (Power User) at 2013-07-21 18:10:54 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

I remember starting off on torrentbits and getting my break from Redbeard to upload some torrents, from there I grew my friendship within the community to uploading many titles from a 10meg line I had access to. I went on to admin some fxp sites, from the sysadmin point of setting up glftpd permissions etc. I guess as I got older I stopped downloading stuff, and stopped keeping up with the whole scene (As you can see my account here expired due to inactivity). I've donated a few times (to this site and torrentbits) and I own a torrentbytes tshirt and hoodie. I would be sad to see this site go, as I am one of those type of people who likes to hold onto great memories.

I hope the current staff and admin's can do something to save the site.

#1536454 by MrWhiteDonor (Didn't Wanna Be Called MrPink) at 2013-07-21 18:14:09 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

nutnut wrote:

I remember starting off on torrentbits and getting my break from Redbeard to upload some torrents, from there I grew my friendship within the community to uploading many titles from a 10meg line I had access to. I went on to admin some fxp sites, from the sysadmin point of setting up glftpd permissions etc. I guess as I got older I stopped downloading stuff, and stopped keeping up with the whole scene (As you can see my account here expired due to inactivity). I've donated a few times (to this site and torrentbits) and I own a torrentbytes tshirt and hoodie. I would be sad to see this site go, as I am one of those type of people who likes to hold onto great memories.

I hope the current staff and admin's can do something to save the site.

Yes I remember those good old days as uploader here as well :w00t:  hahaha

"Everything will be all right in the end... if it's not all right then it's not yet the end"

#1536456 by PertanDonor (Power User) at 2013-07-21 18:19:03 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

Real sad to see this site closing down! It was here that i began my torrenting life and now i'm kinda lost on the internets, where will i go now?

#1536457 by EarwigDonor (VIP) at 2013-07-21 18:20:24 (6 days ago) - [Quote] - [Report]Top

MrWhite wrote:

Yes I remember those good old days as uploader here as well :w00t:  hahaha

"Everything will be all right in the end... if it's not all right then it's not yet the end"

I remeber racing with you in the early days ;-)

Made a great team back then :yes:
 

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