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ShutDown24
01-13-2012, 04:31 AM
Well, I had been wondering where you all ran off to!!! It only took me two years to stumble upon this site! :crazy:

Haha, well at least I hope I am remembered by some. I am of course referring to another life at a different Steelers forum. But enough of that!

My name is Tyler and I grew up in Irwin, Pennsylvania. Been a Steelers fan since 89' and absolutely love football! Outside of rooting for the Black & Gold I enjoy spending time outdoors. You can find me sleeping under the stars in the Laurel Mountains almost every time I get a couple days off work, 12 months out of the year!

I'm a Protection Specialist working in a number of different capacities on the East Coast.

Here is to finally having a place to yet again force my opinions on other fans! :wink02: And to a great Steelers off-season!

Count Steeler
01-13-2012, 04:59 AM
Welcome ShutDown24. I did not belong to that previous forum, but I have found a good place to talk Steelers football and other topics. I have enjoyed my time here and look forward to further interactions with you.

stillers4me
01-13-2012, 05:03 AM
I remember you! Welcome aboard! :tt03:

ShutDown24
01-13-2012, 05:03 AM
Welcome ShutDown24. I did not belong to that previous forum, but I have found a good place to talk Steelers football and other topics. I have enjoyed my time here and look forward to further interactions with you.

Thanks for the welcome Count Steeler, I look forward to reading your opinions!


I remember you! Welcome aboard! :tt03:

Hooray! My name still carries some weight in the annals of Steelers message boards! Thanks for the welcome :wink02:

BlacknGoldBabe
01-13-2012, 06:42 AM
I was on the other forum briefly, but don't remember many from there.

Welcome aboard ShutDown!

fansince'76
01-13-2012, 07:44 AM
I remember you too, Tyler. I'm assuming you weren't around for the "Great Implosion of 2010" over at SF, which prompted HTG, X-Terminator and myself to open this place. Welcome to the board! :drink:

The Duke
01-13-2012, 08:15 AM
welcome back bro!

tube517
01-13-2012, 08:54 AM
Welcome!

X-Terminator
01-13-2012, 12:04 PM
Hey Shutdown - I definitely remember you and that awesome signature pic! :chuckle: Welcome to the Universe!

HometownGal
01-14-2012, 05:48 AM
Hiya Tyler and welcome to The Universe! :wave: :hug: :tt02: It's good to see you again and I hope you enjoy yourself around here - lots of great people!

ShutDown24
01-14-2012, 07:20 AM
I remember you too, Tyler. I'm assuming you weren't around for the "Great Implosion of 2010" over at SF, which prompted HTG, X-Terminator and myself to open this place. Welcome to the board! :drink:

Nope I wasn't. I have lurked those forums for a long time since I quit actively posting there but I somehow managed to miss whatever meltdown happened there. I've tried to bait Tony & co. into explaining to me how in the world that place went from what it was to what it is but no one would ever bite so I'm still largely clueless. Glad you remember me '76, looking forward to reading your opinions again.


welcome back bro!


Welcome!

Thanks guys!


Hey Shutdown - I definitely remember you and that awesome signature pic! :chuckle: Welcome to the Universe!

Haha thanks X-Terminator, I've noticed some others using my signature now which :mad2: me a little since I claimed it years ago :wink02:. All kidding aside, I do love it. And thanks for the welcome!


Hiya Tyler and welcome to The Universe! :wave: :hug: :tt02: It's good to see you again and I hope you enjoy yourself around here - lots of great people!

Thanks HTG! I've missed reading your posts! :bounce:

fansince'76
01-14-2012, 07:48 AM
Nope I wasn't. I have lurked those forums for a long time since I quit actively posting there but I somehow managed to miss whatever meltdown happened there. I've tried to bait Tony & co. into explaining to me how in the world that place went from what it was to what it is but no one would ever bite so I'm still largely clueless. Glad you remember me '76, looking forward to reading your opinions again.

I have no problem telling you all about it, Tyler. To make a very long story somewhat shorter, the old owner, Mike, sold the board for $23K to a domain trader (link (https://flippa.com/86647-steelersfever-com-established-and-popular-sports-website)). HTG and I were the mods of the board at the time, and he didn't even have the common courtesy to tell us, much less anyone else about it.

The new owner, Matthew, decided in his infinite wisdom to begin charging everyone $45 a year to post there. He even hired offshore programmers to block the forums off to everyone (again, including myself and HTG - the moderators of the board) until they agreed to pay. To my knowledge, there's still a banner toward the top of the forum index in broken English stating "Buy Membership Steelers Fever Forums to get access to our forum. Click Here to select package that suites for you." Again, this was done without any warning - one day everyone could access all the forums and the next they suddenly couldn't. The new owner recanted on the "pay for posting" position when a massive exodus ensued, but it was too late as far as we were concerned. That is when HTG, X-Terminator and I finally opened this board.

Once again, welcome to the board! Good to have you here! :drink:

Chidi29
01-14-2012, 08:03 AM
Welcome!

ShutDown24
01-14-2012, 08:03 AM
I have no problem telling you all about it, Tyler. To make a very long story somewhat shorter, the old owner, Mike, sold the board for $23K to a domain trader (link (https://flippa.com/86647-steelersfever-com-established-and-popular-sports-website)). HTG and I were the mods of the board at the time, and he didn't even have the common courtesy to tell us, much less anyone else about it.

The new owner, Matthew, decided in his infinite wisdom to begin charging everyone $45 a year to post there. He even hired offshore programmers to block the forums off to everyone (again, including myself and HTG - the moderators of the board) until they agreed to pay. To my knowledge, there's still a banner toward the top of the forum index in broken English stating "Buy Membership Steelers Fever Forums to get access to our forum. Click Here to select package that suites for you." Again, this was done without any warning - one day everyone could access all the forums and the next they suddenly couldn't. The new owner recanted on the "pay for posting" position when a massive exodus ensued, but it was too late as far as we were concerned. That is when HTG, X-Terminator and I finally opened this board.

Once again, welcome to the board! Good to have you here! :drink:

Thanks for the explanation. I had somewhat pieced that scenario together from lurking there but I was always curious about the details. I was never aware Mike sold the site. And indeed, the money-grab banner still remains haha. Glad you guys took the initiative to open another board - even if I am a little late to the party.

Galax Steeler
01-15-2012, 09:59 AM
Welcome to the board glad to see you again.

Polamalu Princess
01-15-2012, 10:06 AM
Welcome! This is a great place!

LLT
01-16-2012, 08:52 AM
Well, I had been wondering where you all ran off to!!! It only took me two years to stumble upon this site! :crazy:

Haha, well at least I hope I am remembered by some. I am of course referring to another life at a different Steelers forum. But enough of that!

My name is Tyler and I grew up in Irwin, Pennsylvania. Been a Steelers fan since 89' and absolutely love football! Outside of rooting for the Black & Gold I enjoy spending time outdoors. You can find me sleeping under the stars in the Laurel Mountains almost every time I get a couple days off work, 12 months out of the year!

I'm a Protection Specialist working in a number of different capacities on the East Coast.

Here is to finally having a place to yet again force my opinions on other fans! :wink02: And to a great Steelers off-season!


Good to see you Shutdown!!!!

You may remember me as Lamberts Lost Tooth at the old site!! I most certaily remember you and Im glad you finally made it here!!!

ShutDown24
01-16-2012, 11:38 PM
Good to see you Shutdown!!!!

You may remember me as Lamberts Lost Tooth at the old site!! I most certaily remember you and Im glad you finally made it here!!!

Of course I remember you, LLT! Glad I'll be reading your posts again.

steelpride12
01-24-2012, 01:18 PM
Hey ShutDown! I for sure remember you, i think we posted on the Pens section a lot!