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Re: RE; State of the Amiga 2007 + !
« Reply #29 from previous page: June 01, 2007, 09:35:41 PM »
I meant: The value of Amiga.org would remain in Wayne hands, the hassle of going after amiga.org would be distributed over its users...


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Re: RE; State of the Amiga 2007 + !
« Reply #30 on: June 05, 2007, 08:38:47 PM »
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I don't have any "control" over the community at all.  I've never claimed otherwise, and I've said time and time again that the content of this site is primarily run by you guys and staffed by volunteers who want to help.

The "worth" of Amiga.org is entirely in the hands of the beholder, just like I wouldn't give a million for a first-edition Superman #1, or half a million for a Ferrari.  The opinion of other people may differ, and they (just like you) are entitled to any opinion they want to have.

Where the "worth" lies is in potential.  Right now, it's the largest and oldest surviving Amiga site on the Web, and one that people turn to instinctively when they have questions.  Presuming Bill McEwen can actually pull anything off, the potential is there to provide a wider basis of support for the Amiga community (both old and new) than it has ever seen.  

Think "Amiga related version of Myspace", not just the site as you see it now.

Also, think about the potential -- again, "if" McEwen ever does anything -- of being able to provide amazing levels of support for new and existing Amiga dealers, developers and users so forth.

You might wonder, "if Amiga.org has all this potential, why haven't you done anything?"  Well...  For a dwindling classic market, there's not much more that can, or needs to be done.  A new platform might merit such levels of programming and effort, but only time will tell.

I have my ideas, and anyone who wants to talk to me seriously has my ear.  Like I said, not trying to sell Amiga.org, but if someone wanted to make me an offer, that too is another ballgame and your opinion of the "worth" of Amiga.org notwithstanding, I think anyone who can't see it's worth is a bit short-sighted *IF* we ever get a new platform.  Otherwise, it's all a moot point.

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Re: RE; State of the Amiga 2007 + !
« Reply #31 on: June 05, 2007, 09:55:23 PM »
WTF is going on in this thread? Why all the talk about selling amiga.org?

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Re: RE; State of the Amiga 2007 + !
« Reply #32 on: June 05, 2007, 10:01:30 PM »
I think it started with a thread on the first page where I mentioned the feeling that at some point, we might be "legally compelled" to support Amiga Inc even if we didn't like their product or whatever.

Someone suggested that "we" all get together and buy the site to legally protect it, and here we are.

Sum it up, the site's not actively for sale (meaning I am not actively promoting it's sale).  That being said, neither would I be able to resist a real, legitimate offer if made.

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Re: RE; State of the Amiga 2007 + !
« Reply #33 on: June 05, 2007, 10:13:21 PM »
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Wayne wrote:
I mentioned the feeling that at some point, we might be "legally compelled" to support Amiga Inc even if we didn't like their product or whatever.

Why would that happen?

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Wayne wrote:
Someone suggested that "we" all get together and buy the site to legally protect it, and here we are.

Sum it up, the site's not actively for sale (meaning I am not actively promoting it's sale).  That being said, neither would I be able to resist a real, legitimate offer if made.

Wayne

I see. Well I don't see what AInc could realistically do since they don't seem to know their arse from their elbow.

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