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Old 07-20-2007, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jet-Jock
Guess that all changes now since we now know the reason they held back disclosing what they were doing buying up all these forums. The had their IPO today!

Guess you need to start spending some money as you claimed and buy shares.
It's part of the new "supporting member" system.
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Originally Posted by Jet-Jock
Guess that all changes now since we now know the reason they held back disclosing what they were doing buying up all these forums. The had their IPO today!

Guess you need to start spending some money as you claimed and buy shares.
I knew they had IPO in mind due to their actions the last few months, however, I hadn't anticipated they would file so quickly. Nice move.

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Old 07-20-2007, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TxAg
It's part of the new "supporting member" system.
That's funny

Hmmm wonder if they are going replace donations from supporting members to a share or two of stock?

Wake up dreamer!

Never did see a response to someone mention about the servers crashing and the forum being down for a day or so, post purchase by IB. Wonder if that is the level of up/down time we should expect now?
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Old 07-20-2007, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TxAg
http://domainnamewire.com/2007/07/20...-for-100m-ipo/ The second part is what will screw over "the little guy" the most, IMHO.
The above statement is synonymous with Corporations. It's NEVER about the "little guy". It's about making money from the "little guy", so the "BIG GUY'S" can have more of it.

The sad part: The mod's who spend their FREE time here making sure there is order on this site, and they do so with no compensation. It's one thing to give your free time to a "worthy" cause, but to do so for a money making Corporation, is a different story. In fact, it's the members here that make this forum what it is (like most other's). Without us, it has no value.
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Old 07-20-2007, 06:56 PM
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I really hope nothing changes. I've never been on a forum that felt like such a thriving community where you can feel free to talk about anything.
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Old 07-20-2007, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bb69
Looks like the IB IPO was announced just under an hour ago. Probably has something to do with the timing of the announcement.

http://www.reuters.com/article/newIs...39530320070720
No changes ? I call
A quote from the media release (The Internet media company, which builds, acquires and enhances branded Web sites).
Sounds like change to me.
Bottom line is they are in business to make money.
So either Troy WAS making good money from this site or they are going to make it profitable or it will die.
My guess is Supporting tuners and vendors will see a rate increase as well as more adverts on the site.
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Old 07-20-2007, 10:29 PM
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shucks... all this before I get to own my one Corvette and be a member and an owner.. Shucks


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Old 07-20-2007, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bb69
Looks like the IB IPO was announced just under an hour ago. Probably has something to do with the timing of the announcement.

http://www.reuters.com/article/newIs...39530320070720
Hmmmm....I wonder if these sites were sold for cash and stock?

Anyone gonna bite on this IPO? I do not see any long term sustainability because they are going to burn out their site eyeball base with "cross marketing on a common platform", whatever the F- that turns out to be....

I can see Jelsoft being a good purchase, though.
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Old 07-20-2007, 10:46 PM
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Troy,
I hope there SEC filings lie.
You put way to much blood sweat and tears into this forum to sell that cheap.
But i understand you have your reasons.
I just wanted to personally thank you for starting one of the best forums on the internet and good luck in your future endevors.
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Old 07-20-2007, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by tj37_2
Troy,
I hope there SEC filings lie.
You put way to much blood sweat and tears into this forum to sell that cheap.
But i understand you have your reasons.
I just wanted to personally thank you for starting one of the best forums on the internet and good luck in your future endevors.
Since it is obviously public info now and I did a quick search but did not find it, care to provide us with a link?
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Old 07-20-2007, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tj37_2
Troy,
I hope there SEC filings lie.
You put way to much blood sweat and tears into this forum to sell that cheap.
But i understand you have your reasons.
I just wanted to personally thank you for starting one of the best forums on the internet and good luck in your future endevors.
So how cheap?
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Old 07-20-2007, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by NeutronVette
So how cheap?
A first place position on a Blue Devil waiting list. Was that too cheap?
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Old 07-20-2007, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Troy Roberts
A first place position on a Blue Devil waiting list. Was that too cheap?
Congrats Troy.
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Old 07-20-2007, 11:31 PM
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Actually, I tried unsuccessfully to get a good position on a list. I couldn't even utilize my position here to leverage one.
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Old 07-20-2007, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Troy Roberts
Actually, I tried unsuccessfully to get a good position on a list. I couldn't even utilize my position here to leverage one.

That just ain't right! If I had a place in the line I'd give it to ya!!!!
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Old 07-20-2007, 11:48 PM
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Old 07-21-2007, 12:51 AM
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Well obviously things will change now. Buying the Vbulletin software guarantees that. Hopefully they are not stretching themselves too thin, otherwise there are quite a few websites besides corvetteforum that will not exist one day. Too many eggs in one basket. Either it will flourish or it will die taking down some real good sites (communities).

The thought of all the possible (probable) ads makes me think this site will loose traffic. Seen it happen before, but hope it doesn't this time.
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Old 07-21-2007, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Troy Roberts
A first place position on a Blue Devil waiting list. Was that too cheap?
That's it? I thought it would be worth more than that.

Oh well, still pretty good for something that grew itself over the years.
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Originally Posted by NeutronVette
So how cheap?
During the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company generated approximately $1,777 and $1,558 of revenue from its Canadian operations.

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Acquisitions—Subsequent to March 31, 2007 and through July 19, 2007, the Company completed twelve acquisitions, primarily consisting of community websites, for an aggregate amount, net of cash acquired, of $33,325. Purchase prices ranged from $320 to $17,277.

Notes Receivable—On May 17, 2007, the Board of Directors authorized key employee incentive programs, which included the conversion of certain notes receivables from full-recourse to non-recourse, to retain key management. The notes mature on the earlier to occur of: i) the last business day prior to the filing of an S-1 Registration Statement with the SEC, ii) twelve months after termination, or iii) the ninth anniversary of the grant date. On or before July 18, 2007 members of management who had outstanding notes payable to the Company paid off those notes in full, including accrued interest through that date. Of the $2,346 outstanding liability, $283 was paid in cash; the balance was paid through the surrender of 436,809 shares of Class A common stock.

Intention to go public—On July 18, 2007, the Board of Directors voted to authorize the filing of a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC with the intention of taking the Company public.

Options granted—The Company granted 367,741 options under the 1998 Stock Plan at a weighted-average exercise price of $4.06.

Most probably a stock + cash deal.

The big quesiton - is IB going to be the next YouTube?

I am sure the backers hope so - and even if it isn't in the end, once they announce their symbol, those of us now "in the know" can jump on the IB bandwagon - who knows, maybe be it will be a quick ride to a new Blue Devil for a bunch of us
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Old 07-21-2007, 08:06 AM
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Those figures are in thousands. They didn't buy all of these sites for $35,000.
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