I'm stopping my posts on NamePros. I'm done.

[twiki]

Well based on the latest feedback, it appears I've been just telling crap, made up stuff and untruths.

Such is the feedback from varied fellows here, thanks @VadimK for letting me know.

It also appears my weekly featured "most read" posts, and hundreds messages I got from beginners thanking for my guides, the pricing guides, everything was crap.

It also appears my reported sales are either fake, or if they're real I might have not got the domains where I got them from.

I'm also a "drama queen" as some highly experienced newbie mentioned. Etc.

I will remain subscribed, perhaps I will advertise here on NP but anything else is closed story.

Thanks to all those who contributed to my decision, I appreciate it.

Saves me a lot of hassle, bad feelings and time lost for absolutely nothing.

 

[DNGear]

I have experienced some trollers in this forum. I have learned to ignore them and move on.Just follow what your gut says. You are the leader for your own kingdom. Good luck whatever the decision yours would be.

 

[VadimK]

Twiki, I don't know who called you a ''drama queen'', but you really being the one right now, you know this, right? )) You are a valuable contributor , and as I mentioned many times to you - I read you with great interests always. I said my opinion about your post (that's why you posted it, right? For feedbacks and opinions?), you said yours, then I said ''fair enough'', all good, checked your website and moved on.
And then you said ''tons of names like mine are available at drops'', and that's not the case. That's a clear fact. And if you think differently I asked you to bring your facts, samples.
But you didn't find anything better than starting to play an offended kid. Almost appointed me a as culprit of you leaving.. ))
Wish you all the best, regardless!

 

[AEProgram]

In my younger years I took everything personal. As I got older, I started to admire people that focus on their mission and ignore all negativity. There has never been more negativity and more ways to attack someone than there is today. However, there has never been so much opportunity like now. Ignoring all the negativity and just deleting it as it doesn't exist, is the only way to live.

 

[Armageddon]

Dont worry you will back
Personal say many times i done with NP but come back...its like a drug

Cheers

 

[VadimK]

You clearly and plainly said I attacked your names.

Which is not only false, it also goes beyond everything I've been doing here. If that's the perception, then again I am in the wrong place doing the wrong thing for all the wrong reasons.

I'm getting a lot of shit lately, and sick and tired with it. Everyone has a limit. Things have just went past mine.

You've just happened to be the last drop. Also because I haven't seen this coming - from you. My suggestion would be to read back and analyze, and be frank to yourself. Not with me, that' doesn't matter.

The post was simply sharing some thoughts I have. What I do next is not yet written in stone in anu form.



That's your paradigm. Not mine.

If that was true, I would not hold Dotible.com right now. Or Dotifier .com which I also have. Or whatever. The biggest part of the 5000 names left are of this quality and above.

All drops.


You should understand that I have my reasons to leaving right now and I won't regret leaving.

That's not temper tantrum. And this comment is insulting.

Anyway this is my last reply to you.

You are holding Dotible because the names you bought currently do not sell (apart from all the other reasons of new passions and paths - which I have no doubt are true). And you might keep repeating that there are 5000 great sellable names are at leftovers left everyday - there are not. The current low sales are clearly showing that.

Just please, don't think everything you say should be perceived with absolute admiration and full acceptance.
It's just that seems to me, that the higher you fly in this industry the more preachy and dogmatic you get.

Nevertheless, I definitely can join the people here, who thank you for your posts. You brought a lot of value to this forum, absolute truth. And I think you'll be back one day, at least I hope so!

Best of luck!

 

[jhm]

I never attacked anyone.

If that's what you're getting from it, then it seems people are taking it very wrong. I have no place here to be further.

It's not just you. I've been getting a lot of that lately so I'm fed up and done.

Don't focus on the people that piss you off, focus on the people that you enjoy networking with. Virtual hug @twiki

 

[DomainNature]

Humans are envious, the more prosperous you are the more they will try to bring you down, just ignore them, don't share any specific details at all about your plans.
I stopped posting my regs because later other versions which i wanted were taken by other domainers.
I think that if you run something profitably, it's better to keep all the secrets hidden, because someone else may come and do it better than you, then you will lose all the juice.

 

[biggie]

Hi

anytime you step on the stage and grab hold of the mike to speak
there will always be mo-fo's to test you...to see if you are weak

if, you don't have conviction, stamina and strength to defend your position
then don't get up there, because i'll question your ass if deemed necessary.

take the heat, and convert to determination

imo...

 

[Lega.cy]

good luck with everything @twiki - thanks for all you've shared here, and if I'm being honest, you'll be much better off focusing on yourself and your goals than spending time on this forum

 

[Silentptnr]

@twiki Contributing is sometimes a thankless act. My advice would be to contribute what you can and avoid letting positive or negative feedback get into your head. Period.

 

[jhm]

Well based on the latest feedback, it appears I've been just telling crap, made up stuff and untruths.

Such is the feedback from varied fellows here, thanks @VadimK for letting me know.

It also appears my weekly featured "most read" posts, and hundreds messages I got from beginners thanking for my guides, the pricing guides, everything was crap.

It also appears my reported sales are either fake, or if they're real I might have not got the domains where I got them from.

I'm also a "drama queen" as some highly experienced newbie mentioned. Etc.

I will remain subscribed, perhaps I will advertise here on NP but anything else is closed story.

Thanks to all those who contributed to my decision, I appreciate it.

Saves me a lot of hassle, bad feelings and time lost for absolutely nothing.

 

[redemo]

Mate you always need to establish your goals in whatever it is you do. Why did you join? What do you want to gain? If you want an argument, there's plenty to be had on here. Healthy debate? Loads of that too. But are you here to learn and grow or just socialise? There's a million active or not active members. People from all over the world. You're never going to please or get along with all of them. There are many anonymous down-voters who just like to trigger you. That's life. It will be the same wherever you go. I too have considered leaving. Some people just want a brawl when all you want is to play guitar or dance. Can be very annoying. Also sometimes we can be arses our self and people rightly weigh in with totally justified criticisms. But when you weigh it up on the scales Namepros, is it worth being involved in Namepros? I think the answer is a resounding yes. If you don't like somebody just ignore them use that button, it's what it's for. Or just don't reply. Btw you are a bit of a drama queen! But that's cool with me, I just ignore it!

 

[Future Sensors]

Hi @twiki, I've seen you leave and come back now several times. It seems like a real struggle to you. Don't know what's going on, but perhaps take some well-deserved rest and distance for a while. Focus on positive things. Wish you all the best, and hope to see you back again with your contributions in the future.

 

[Mister Funsky]

I will remain subscribed, perhaps I will advertise here on NP but anything else is closed story.

I've been in this game for 25 or so years and I still learn from and appreciate your posts and information.

Notice the bottom lines (signature) where I keep up with the trolls I block. Please do the same (block anyone you consider a troll) and continue posting.

 

[NickB]

I would like to add something to this post, and then I'm done.

First off, thanks to all who gave advice. I know the benefits of a cool head. But the thing here isn't about that. Yes disappointment is a trigger and a last drop is a last drop.

But it's deeper than that.

My opinion is that Namepros isn't quite as it used to be. There's a certain threshold, that in my opinion has been crossed already. Yes there were heated discussions in the past too. But nowadays, they have been replaced by insults, blunt and meaningless attacks. And I'm tired of hitting the ignore button as it might crash soon.

My last word to fellow members is this.

What has struck me lately is not the trolls. But rather, how the community here supports the trolls and not those valuable contributors.

This was not happening in the past.

A place where the community doesn't take attitude against toxic people (Alcy, remember anyone? ) becomes toxic and that's the state of this forum today. Becoming toxic.

This is not the first forum I am leaving. I've left another one where I was contributor for a decade, and actually one of the biggest contributors. It was an forum related to internet such as NP is. What happened there, happens here now. This is a gradual process and you don't even see it while happening, unless you saw it before.

That site is defunct now, as trolls have been left to their own devices.

Besides trolls, there are also snakes. A snake is one that does not behave like a troll, but rather paints a very friendly picture and tells you they appreciate you. Yet all they do is inject venom when you're not paying attention. Enough said.

So this is my warning to everyone well intended around here.

Take attitude. Weed trolls out, until too late. Otherwise, the most valuable contributions (not mine) will be driven out.

My relationship with this forum has been strained for a while, due to the aforementioned things. It is now broken. And something broken can't be unbroken. You can't take a broken cup, glue it again and pretend it's all new.

I will not reply to DMs as well. Please don't DM me, I will not reply except to a couple friends (they know themselves who). It's not me being impolite if I don't reply, it is me who is not an integral part of this forum anymore.

Whether I will post any sales from now on or not, it's not established. I doubt I will. I don't see the point for it further. I don't look for fame, it doesn't bring me money or any other advantage. I'm also getting more competitors breathing in the back of my neck. And trolls. No advantage. It's... dumb.

Forums tend to turn the more experienced people into cynics. I don't like to become that, I prefer not to be there anymore.

There is no surprise the most established, experienced people rarely post anything. They've learned the lesson. It was time for me to learn the lesson.

It was a nice trip while it lasted.

Further comments, please note that I will NOT be reading anything further here and I am turning off all notifications. If you want to post something, you're posting just for other members to read as I am not reading.

Good luck everyone, and be well.

I don't post as often on here for this reason - the forum has been going down hill for a while now - lot's of idiots on here, to much negativity and not of people contributing in a positive manner......

I closed my account a while back, came back, but really only check out the buy section, domain sales, some news and a few interesting threads that pop up every now and then - the rest is BS imo.......

Can't really call people trolls when all they do is hit a dislike button and stay hidden - to much like Social Media crap and I don't use Social Media for personal stuff

Handful of people on here are worth following and reading up on - won't name them, but it's obvious who they are.......The rest, well.........

 

[Greek23]

You have been a great inspiration and whatever you decide will be what is best for you, but I learned a lot from you and your insights! Thank you for all the information you have shared!

 

[twiki]

I would like to add something to this post, and then I'm done.

First off, thanks to all who gave advice. I know the benefits of a cool head. But the thing here isn't about that. Yes disappointment is a trigger and a last drop is a last drop.

But it's deeper than that.

My opinion is that Namepros isn't quite as it used to be. There's a certain threshold, that in my opinion has been crossed already. Yes there were heated discussions in the past too. But nowadays, they have been replaced by insults, blunt and meaningless attacks. And I'm tired of hitting the ignore button as it might crash soon.

My last word to fellow members is this.

What has struck me lately is not the trolls. But rather, how the community here supports the trolls and not those valuable contributors.

This was not happening in the past.

A place where the community doesn't take attitude against toxic people (Alcy, remember anyone? ) becomes toxic and that's the state of this forum today. Becoming toxic.

This is not the first forum I am leaving. I've left another one where I was contributor for a decade, and actually one of the biggest contributors. It was an forum related to internet such as NP is. What happened there, happens here now. This is a gradual process and you don't even see it while happening, unless you saw it before.

That site is defunct now, as trolls have been left to their own devices.

Besides trolls, there are also snakes. A snake is one that does not behave like a troll, but rather paints a very friendly picture and tells you they appreciate you. Yet all they do is inject venom when you're not paying attention. Enough said.

So this is my warning to everyone well intended around here.

Take attitude. Weed trolls out, until too late. Otherwise, the most valuable contributions (not mine) will be driven out.

My relationship with this forum has been strained for a while, due to the aforementioned things. It is now broken. And something broken can't be unbroken. You can't take a broken cup, glue it again and pretend it's all new.

I will not reply to DMs as well. Please don't DM me, I will not reply except to a couple friends (they know themselves who). It's not me being impolite if I don't reply, it is me who is not an integral part of this forum anymore.

Whether I will post any sales from now on or not, it's not established. I doubt I will. I don't see the point for it further. I don't look for fame, it doesn't bring me money or any other advantage. I'm also getting more competitors breathing in the back of my neck. And trolls. No advantage. It's... dumb.

Forums tend to turn the more experienced people into cynics. I don't like to become that, I prefer not to be there anymore.

There is no surprise the most established, experienced people rarely post anything. They've learned the lesson. It was time for me to learn the lesson.

It was a nice trip while it lasted.

Further comments, please note that I will NOT be reading anything further here and I am turning off all notifications. If you want to post something, you're posting just for other members to read as I am not reading.

Good luck everyone, and be well.

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

Thanks Jim. I am trying my hardest to stop posting here too. After 14 years of domain crack, I may have to go to DnDetox
I noticed a lot of humans have stopped posting. Wonder what their secret is or maybe medical professionals have a medication they have developed not available in Canada.
Proud of those that stop, being called a drama queen here by other members was probably a big help for Twiki

 

[VJB]

Hi @twiki ,
Whether you post here or not - that is your personal choice.
I just want to let you know that I have learnt a lot from you, from all the information you've shared over the years.
Thank you for everything!

 

[gilescoley]

Hey @twiki

I hope you stay on NP but respect whatever decision you make.

This is also part of the reason I don't comment much on NP anymore.

Good luck in the future

 

[biggie]

Out of the experienced domainers, ones with much higher paychecks than me and more years behind. How many are posting stuff as I did?

Close to none.

Hi

since you can't control what others do or don't do, then it shouldn't be contemplated in that manner.

when you make the decision to "open-up" then do so based only on your motivation and reasons.
but you can't be naive' about the potential responses or consequences.

Most Pros here only comment minor stuff, share some sales now and then ("no further comments") or talk about their wife like it's the subject that matters on NP / the only subject.

Everything else is rare, and not by accident. I completely get them now.

Hi

if i was a pro, then i'd do as i've always done.
which is to comment on minor stuff, and also on major shit when deemed necessary
and i too have shared some sales now and then.

but a pro would also look at the environment and get idea of what can be said here and what to keep unsaid, at least for now or only to a select few.
all pro's don't have the same sharing attitude, some want you to dig like they dug and find your own way

imo....

 

[twiki]

Hi @twiki, I've seen you leave and come back now several times. It seems like a real struggle to you. Don't know what's going on, but perhaps take some well-deserved rest and distance for a while. Focus on positive things. Wish you all the best, and hope to see you back again with your contributions in the future.

It only (really) happened once. That was my comeback. Now my comeback has ended.

I'm mostly a reader now and I like it as such.

Edit: You're getting the distancing thing wrong; it ain't gonna change anything.

Side note I'm not only fine, I am good and progressing on several things. Can't say if I ever been happier, was reflecting today. Domaining has been meh just lately (August, second half) which doesn't matter; but overall still positive ROI and in fact my costs are declining a lot. So I can't complain on any aspect.

Besides, it's funny how people think I am not doing well if I take decisions based on rational interpretation of elements at hand. (And new business, new projects). It's not depression (at all) neither dark view of the future or present, but rather proper adaptation. Something I learned in business.

Edit2: I am progressing fast on Dotible and another business I have (unrelated) which are now set for the future. Will also continue to keep some domains rolling and designing a new strategy, but it won't be public.

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

@VadimK
https://www.namepros.com/threads/fo...ee-to-share-yours.1282329/page-2#post-8693621

Someone wise said month or two ago
“ this isn’t namepros”
Yes it is

 

[twiki]

Thanks to all those who have shown appreciation and said they felt helped.

That was really rewarding.

 

[Alans1225]

Thank you for everything twiki. I truly enjoyed reading all of your posts. No matter what you decide and do, congratulations!