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03-11-2004, 07:56 PM
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Member (13 bit)
Join Date: Mar 1999
Posts: 6,791
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5 Years at PcMech
Hi all,
5 years ago yesterday I joined the PcMech community. We were a small bunch back then, I remember it quite well. I myself was one of the first 100 members to register here. It was a handful of members and moderators some of which still frequent the boards today. I was just a 16 year old High School student back then who was keen on building his own computer. Over these past 5 years I have a learned an incredible amount from these forums and all of it is truly priceless. I realize this on a often daily basis with my workstudy at the college Helpdesk or just when helping a fellow student or friend reinstall Windows. Needless to say, I would even have one quarter of the computer knowledge I have today if it were not for pcmech and its members Although I have disagreed at times with decisions that have been made over the years, I have come to realize that they were the right ones in the interest of the forum. I truly appreciate the job Dave, Dok and all the moderators do here to keep this place nice, clean and friendly. It is just that exactly that kept me coming back. With that I just want to extend a huge Thank You to everyone here at PcMech. Everyone plays and important role on this forum and everyone makes this the great place it is. College is keeping me busy and that is why you don't see me around here much anymore. I do check in upon occassion and I'm happy to see that the great tradition here on pcmech is continuing. I still appreciate being able to come here to ask a question and having a handful of people willing to help me out. Once again, thank you and God Bless you all. Last edited by Floppyman; 03-11-2004 at 07:59 PM. |
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03-11-2004, 08:08 PM
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Member (9 bit)
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 484
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I also really Appreciate all the help I have recieved from this community. Thank You!
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03-11-2004, 08:11 PM
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Lest we forget
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,870
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lol, when I first came here I didint know what RAM was, now I built a computer. All thanks to PCmech. Now im a real geek.
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03-11-2004, 09:06 PM
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Member (13 bit)
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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Good god...that means I've been the admin here for over 5 years.
That's half a decade...only thing that hasn't changed in my life since then. |
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03-11-2004, 09:16 PM
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Folding For PCMech
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: San Dimas, CA
Posts: 3,136
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You guys are making me feel bad. I've only been here for 9+ months
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03-11-2004, 09:19 PM
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HOT ROD
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: On the Edge
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I've been here for 3.5 years and I hung around this place because of people like Floppyman #77 and Dok #7...wow you guys have been here a while.
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03-11-2004, 09:22 PM
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Served with Pride
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: near the left coast of Michigan
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Hey Flop, "Thanx" right back at ya. Many people have come and gone over time, some just stay long enough to fix a problem. Others hang out a little and then disappear. Guys like you that have not only gained knowledge here but stayed and shared that knowledge are the reason PC Mech continues to grow. Your thoughts and insights have benefited many of us. And you've still got the best animated avatar!!
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03-11-2004, 09:24 PM
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Lest we forget
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ontario, Canada
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03-11-2004, 09:26 PM
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Folding For PCMech
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: San Dimas, CA
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That's just because I come here all the time. Sometimes you get lucky and theres a lot of questions you know the answers to
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03-11-2004, 09:33 PM
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Lest we forget
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ontario, Canada
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03-11-2004, 09:38 PM
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Folding For PCMech
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: San Dimas, CA
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LOL.
I don't know it all, I don't even know 20% of it. Part of the reason I come here so often is to learn. I read threads even if I don't know the answer so that I can learn. And I ask questions too. |
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03-11-2004, 09:42 PM
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Red-eyed Moderator
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Been here just over 4 myself.
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03-11-2004, 10:40 PM
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The Gavel
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Upland, CA
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"Been here just over 4 myself."
Has it been that long?
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03-11-2004, 10:41 PM
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Professional Cow Tipper
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Location: Enid, OK, U.S.A.
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Well said, Flopster! Thank you too!
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03-11-2004, 10:55 PM
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iTroll
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: 818
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awesome dude. 5 years... wow.
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03-11-2004, 11:46 PM
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Member (8 bit)
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Aberdeen, Washington
Posts: 142
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I think I've been here the longest with the fewest posts. I'm here almost everyday, just don't post much. I have learned more then I can remember just reading posts.
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03-12-2004, 12:03 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: some where on the planet earth
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been here for about 4 years, haven't posted alot in any other forum then this so my post count is low
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03-12-2004, 04:23 AM
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Member (13 bit)
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Mt Washington, KY
Posts: 4,927
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A little over 4 years myself. Wish I could remember how I found this place. I just did a google search for "PC help" and this, the best of them all wasn't even on the first 3 pages.
Chas
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03-12-2004, 04:42 AM
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Member (11 bit)
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Northeast, Michigan
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has it been that long ? I remember following a link reboot had on another forum, to this place. Turned out to be one of the best places I've found to solve a tech problem.
Thanks again to all who keep this place running.
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03-12-2004, 06:34 AM
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Member (11 bit)
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: lometa,tx.
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i've been here 3yrs and 5 mo.didn't realize it had been that long.when i first came on i knew NOTHING, had turned on my first computer about 6 months earlier,i built my first one the next mo.i still don't have many answers (as good as you guys anyway)and most of my posts are questions but boy have i learned a lot, and most of it here.i appreciate all the help.
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03-12-2004, 01:53 PM
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Lest we forget
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ontario, Canada
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03-12-2004, 02:55 PM
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Member (11 bit)
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Blue Springs, MO
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Thanks for five great years. You have helped a lot of us.
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03-12-2004, 04:03 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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I've been here 4 and a half years. Cricket
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03-12-2004, 05:09 PM
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03-12-2004, 07:46 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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I'm member #2097. Cricket
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03-12-2004, 08:41 PM
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Mondsreitersmann
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Skingrad
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Five years come this July for me. Badge # 1425.
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03-12-2004, 08:51 PM
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Don't tread on me
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Florida
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wow, remember the old forum? If you could even call it that...
I feel much older now kthxbai |
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03-12-2004, 09:18 PM
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I like monkeys
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: The South
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Looks like I'm in the same boat as BigAndy, just over 9 months. Learned a tremendous amount though. I was looking on google for help in building my pc and found you guys. I have to agree this is the best place on the net for pc help, and it just keeps getting better. Hopefully in another five years we'll all be here reminiscing about this old forum.
Maybe computers will be cheaper then...if only
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03-12-2004, 09:33 PM
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Member 2793 here.
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03-12-2004, 10:26 PM
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HOT ROD
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Sorry I'm 4912 |
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