Thank you and fare thee well, Admin!

[ratava]

Cheers Admin, the Jimmy Wales of punting 

[Kev40ish]

Just wonder how the change in ownership will affect previously banned members? Will there be an amnesty or will they remain forever excluded?

I would have thought that a list of banned IP addresses and posters, is in built in the coding, to highlight them, it would be really difficult and time consuming to differentiate between who to allow access.

The majority were banned for being touts or cunts, so I haven’t really any sympathy for them. OldAdmin was generally on the boil.

[houseboot]

As the saying goes

‘The King is dead, God save the King’

"The King is dead, Long live the King"

[Malvolio]

Bit late to the party, but I'd like to offer my thanks to admin for maintaining and growing an excellent aide to punting with no adverts and no costs to all of us users.  It's certainly helped me to spend my cash more wisely.

Hopefully the reign of Head1 will be a case of "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss".

[londonroad]

Bit late to the party, but I'd like to offer my thanks to admin for maintaining and growing an excellent aide to punting with no adverts and no costs to all of us users.  It's certainly helped me to spend my cash more wisely.

Hopefully the reign of Head1 will be a case of "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss".

Just discovered this news. Well a big thank you to the old Admin. You have done a fantastic job with building and controlling this excellent site. Good luck with whatever you do in the future and thank you again!

[valdishere]

Well that was a surprise. Just logged on tonight and noticed this thread. 
Have just read thru all the comments and gotta give a big+1 to Marmalade's post on Pg 2, very fitting tribute and backdrop info for newer members.
Been here since 2013 and Admin was great help when I needed assistance to create new profile 2014.

Best wishes Admin for whatever new life adventure(s) are ahead for you.

[scutty brown]

Dunno if its serendipity or not, but that "other" Manchester based forum we're not allowed to mention appears to have crashed.
Only three posts on it yesterday, and it seems impossible to log on to.
And there's a flyer on it "Anyone know how to run an XenForo system it’s a paid job and if they can recover names of existing clients or the accounts used to pay for them that’s a decent reward"
Did someone trash the user database?

[Jerboa]

All the best to old admin, he has succeeded in making this the best UK Punting board, I just checked my profile and didn’t realise how long ago I registered, I like a few of the like minded punters from that old and now dead prossie sponsored board wanted a place where punters were put first, and you could be free to openly tell it how it is without getting banned or put on pre-mod for telling the truth.

[Stapler]

Thank you and farewell comrade!

[scutty brown]

Thank you and farewell comrade!

Stapler's alive!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jay-Jay]

Many thanks for the ceaseless hard work and most importantly, the level of fairness always shown. That's the real measure of a great Admin!

Jay

[90125]

Just wonder how the change in ownership will affect previously banned members? Will there be an amnesty or will they remain forever excluded?

No change planned.

[houseboot]

Thank you and farewell comrade!

Stapler's alive!!!!!!!!!!!

Grabs popcorn and waits .....

is that a red taxi I see in the distance?  and who is that bloke just coming out the pub?

[Littlefoot]

Thank you and farewell comrade!

Welcome back Mr S, the forum has missed you. 

[jeanphillipe]

Grabs popcorn and waits .....

is that a red taxi I see in the distance?  and who is that bloke just coming out the pub?

that thread where NIK had a meltdown on J999 was hilarious, but ultimately i think it was the type of thread which lead to the shutdown of offtopic. oldadmin was tired of the bickering and political threads.

typical off topic threads :

Joris Bohnson - new prime minister ?
5 topics relating to brexit,
where is so and so gone?
artist is dead  -  ( in other forums ive notices a mega thread , stops new thread for every dead artist )
a few threads on muzzies are evil.

[bediscrete]

No change planned.

So we have a new site owner (Head1) and also new Admin?

[finn5555]

What’s the crack with UKE then is that a totally autonomous site now 

[90125]

So we have a new site owner (Head1) and also new Admin?

Head1 is the new site owner but has a small Admin Team plus the Mods.

[Watts.E.Dunn]

Do old punters ever really retire and the same goes for cheif Admin's I wonder;)

Cheers and hope to see a few reviews from you Sir:)

Welcome the new "head"master:))

[jeanphillipe]

What’s the crack with UKE then is that a totally autonomous site now 

copied fron UKE for those who are not members :

Hello everyone,

A huge thank you to admin for the work he's done setting up and running the site for so long. It sounded like he needed the break and we're sure everyone wishes him well with his next adventure.

The main aim with the take over is to keep the forum running and even see things improve.

UKEscorting is now no longer affiliated with UKPunting. The admins for both are different people, neither knows who each other is. If you have an issue with a review, contact the admin on UKPunting, it's nothing to do with anything here. Any private messages about any reviews will be ignored, you will be blocked from sending any more private messages and may result in being banned.

The mods have been removed, temporarily. If you are interested in helping out as a mod, please send a private message.

Other than that, carry on as you were.

[fatboy]

In a more enlightened society he would receive an OBE or similar for services to consumers. Maybe Sir Admin of Puntalot.

+1 I am a bit late to the party but totally agree.
UKP transformed my punting activities, thank you and all the best.
Wonder what the new headmaster will be like chaps ? 

[Fuzzyduck]

Grabs popcorn and waits .....

is that a red taxi I see in the distance?  and who is that bloke just coming out the pub?

Yes, I'm intrigued to see how this all plays out and how established members will be dealt with if they cross the line.

Also, whilst he's kept to himself for whatever reason for over a year, there's something touching about Stapler breaking silence and giving a nod to the outgoing Management.

[bediscrete]

Head1 is the new site owner but has a small Admin Team plus the Mods.

Thanks for the clarification

[smiths]

Welcome back Mr S, the forum has missed you. 

I certainly haven't.

[Boinky]

Thanks to Admin for everything. Your time, money, patience etc.

To our new Overlord, the punters of this planet greet you.....

[winkywanky]

Just wonder how the change in ownership will affect previously banned members? Will there be an amnesty or will they remain forever excluded?

I don't see why there should be an amnesty?

I think Admin was very fair in that regard, from doing the 'magic stuff' where through clever detective work he seemed to know those that had bad/disruptive connections, to those that were clearly being outright nasty and trolling, purely for the sake of it.

Can't really think of any occasions where I ever thought Admin had been premature in giving someone the boot.

[smiths]

I don't see why there should be an amnesty?

I think Admin was very fair in that regard, from doing the 'magic stuff' where through clever detective work he seemed to know those that had bad/disruptive connections, to those that were clearly being outright nasty and trolling, purely for the sake of it.

Can't really think of any occasions where I ever thought Admin had been premature in giving someone the boot.

No change planned was the reply so there wont be an amnesty.

[winkywanky]

Dunno if its serendipity or not, but that "other" Manchester based forum we're not allowed to mention appears to have crashed.
Only three posts on it yesterday, and it seems impossible to log on to.
And there's a flyer on it "Anyone know how to run an XenForo system it’s a paid job and if they can recover names of existing clients or the accounts used to pay for them that’s a decent reward"
Did someone trash the user database?

Sounds like that may have been Admin's parting shot, if that was the forum that tried to destroy UKP a few times with DDOS attacks? 

[winkywanky]

...infact, perhaps Admin will apply for that job and totally wreck it forever, from within...Trojan Horse-style 

[smiths]

Sounds like that may have been Admin's parting shot, if that was the forum that tried to destroy UKP a few times with DDOS attacks? 

It wasn't the forum that admin and others left to set up UKP from that did attempt to destroy UKP, but that forum in Manchester may of tried the same as well.

[winkywanky]

Stapler's alive!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, the St. Petersburg Troll Farm had an office-move, hadn't you heard? 

Perhaps he thinks UKP might be a more Stapler-friendly place under the new ownership?

[winkywanky]

It wasn't the forum that admin and others left to set up UKP from that did attempt to destroy UKP, but that forum in Manchester may of tried the same as well.

..aha...

[winkywanky]

is that a red taxi I see in the distance?  and who is that bloke just coming out the pub?

 

[BogBog1]

Thanks for the update.

Everytime I see your name on here,I think of THAT thread.

I don't know whether to be flattered or embarrassed. Probably a large helping of both 

[Goldfinch]

I don't know whether to be flattered or embarrassed. Probably a large helping of both 

 

[Marmalade]

Thanks to Admin for this priceless resource
An opening statement coming soon but at the moment a lot to try and work out behind the scenes.
There's a problem with posting pics at the moment
Thanks for the good wishes

I’d like to add my support to all those who have wished you well for the future of the board, indeed a priceless resource! You will have your hands full so hopefully not too many problems and questions from us lot just now.

Congrats also to the new (and visible) mods team — they are all long-serving good members, and can put in more time than I have these days to devote to the board (plus I also take long breaks). On that note I would add, one of the things that keeps bringing me back, and over the years almost since its inception, is to support the ethos that has been created by Nik and faithfully and brilliantly continued by A——. Those are big shoes to fill for Head1, but A——‘s confidence in him, and following that the team, is the best of recommendations. Naturally I will always try to support in any way I can and to the best of my ability.

 Neither, although there may be some trepidation, shall you feel constrained, Head1: we never imagined that A—— could take the board to such heights and, as nothing vibrant and worthwhile stagnates, I expect that, once you have settled in, you shall take it to even greater success!

copied fron UKE for those who are not members :

Hello everyone,

A huge thank you to admin for the work he's done setting up and running the site for so long. It sounded like he needed the break and we're sure everyone wishes him well with his next adventure.

The main aim with the take over is to keep the forum running and even see things improve.

UKEscorting is now no longer affiliated with UKPunting. The admins for both are different people, neither knows who each other is. If you have an issue with a review, contact the admin on UKPunting, it's nothing to do with anything here. Any private messages about any reviews will be ignored, you will be blocked from sending any more private messages and may result in being banned.

The mods have been removed, temporarily. If you are interested in helping out as a mod, please send a private message.

Other than that, carry on as you were.

Another turn up for the books! I’ve never found it that interesting, but as A—— said, if it wasn’t there someone would create a worse version. So good luck to the new Admin/Owner in maintaining the ethos there, whoever the new Admin/Owner happens to be!

That just leaves UKP Wiki ... Who has central oversight of that? Can we confirm it is Head1? It’s a potentially valuable resource working along UKP but with its own useful and slightly different way of accessing key information. Still in its infancy, and with its own benefits and challenges, it could be interesting to see how it develops.

 

[Beamer]

I certainly haven't.

+1

[Beamer]

I missed OT when it 1st went but I actually think the site is better without it, not seen any bickering or discord since it was culled.................

Absolutely right 

[90125]

I can confirm that we have the keys for UKP Wiki.

[shagbambi]

A very big thank you to Admin for running the site over the past 9 years. 
You truly deserve your break.

[HarryZZ]

I've been away a couple of days and I come back to this! 

Thanks for the effort, this site is an amazing resource, long may it continue.

[lewisjones23]

Dunno if its serendipity or not, but that "other" Manchester based forum we're not allowed to mention appears to have crashed.
Only three posts on it yesterday, and it seems impossible to log on to.
And there's a flyer on it "Anyone know how to run an XenForo system it’s a paid job and if they can recover names of existing clients or the accounts used to pay for them that’s a decent reward"
Did someone trash the user database?

3 is quite a lot over there now ....

[MrArmagh]

edit: not there anymore

[PleadInsanity]

I can confirm that we have the keys for UKP Wiki.

Thats good news indeed.

[Mil 34]

Well done admin and thanks for the work you’ve done.
I wish the new admin the best and let’s all hope this site keeps going from strength to strength

[Steely Dan]

I just echo Marmalade's words. Awesome contribution to many Adam.

And welcome the new boss. Big boots and so on.  Here to help.

And wonder about Puntingwiki, my part time hobby.

[hullad]

A sad day in many ways as we say farewell to admin and thank him for his time, money and effort with this superb site. He is truly a man above men we will miss you sir.

The king is no more, long live the king  or in this case Head 1 we all look forward to a long and rewarding association together to maintain and enhance the site.

[Steely Dan]

I just echo Marmalade's words. Awesome contribution to many Adam.

And welcome the new boss. Big boots and so on.  Here to help.

And wonder about Puntingwiki, my part time hobby.

Mystery solved - puntingwiki is still part of UKP


Hidden Image/Members Only

Head1, please say if I or any of the frequent editors on PW can serve that site in a different way.

[NIK]

Well although I am not around myself much now I felt I ought to comment on this news.

Firstly, unlike most people in the thread, I can't say I am surprised at the news. My only surprise is that he did it for nothing and at some cost to himself for so long.

Couple of great posts from Marmalade in this thread that sum up well. I can only echo the fact that without Admin UKP wouldn't have succeeded. Although I started it and was owner from August 2010 to December 2012 Admin effectively ran the show from day one and without him it wouldn't have lasted. Talk about a lucky break!
I made plenty of mistakes in the early days. One was banning Smiths - he has since forgiven me!    Another was registering it as ukpunting.com rather than co.uk.  Admin pointed this out to me but it was too late.  He was always there to (metaphorically) hold my hand and reassure me when we were being attacked left right and centre in unsuccessful bids to get us closed down. As I have repeatedly said there are some terrible people of both sexes in this business making money out of it and the last thing they wanted was someone coming along and disrupting this by calling out their poor service, lies and scams of which there are, and always will be, plenty.

It has been speculated that I may return on a more regular basis, but this won't happen as I don't punt. I haven't had one since the two with Michelle and Nicoletta in London last August and haven't had a local one for six years now and the way I feel these days I doubt I will punt again. I can't see the point in logging into a punting forum regularly if I don't punt. I am still occasionally in contact with JRC and have informed him about the changes here, but he won't return as he too no longer punts.
My biggest regret as far as UKP is concerned is that we didn't get it off the ground at least ten years earlier when I was punting regularly as, apart from anything else, I would have been able to contribute a lot more reviews. Even by 2010 my punting was nowhere near what it had been 10 / 20 years earlier.

I still pop in occasionally but don't spend very long as in all honesty punting matters don't interest me very much now. However I hope do UKP continues to go from strength to strength and the ethos is maintained as it is great to see how it has benefited so many, which was my original vision. And once again massive thanks to Admin and his incredible and selfless contribution over many years. 

[smiths]

Well although I am not around myself much now I felt I ought to comment on this news.

Firstly, unlike most people in the thread, I can't say I am surprised at the news. My only surprise is that he did it for nothing and at some cost to himself for so long.

Couple of great posts from Marmalade in this thread that sum up well. I can only echo the fact that without Admin UKP wouldn't have succeeded. Although I started it and was owner from August 2010 to December 2012 Admin effectively ran the show from day one and without him it wouldn't have lasted. Talk about a lucky break!
I made plenty of mistakes in the early days. One was banning Smiths - he has since forgiven me!    Another was registering it as ukpunting.com rather than co.uk.  Admin pointed this out to me but it was too late.  He was always there to (metaphorically) hold my hand and reassure me when we were being attacked left right and centre in unsuccessful bids to get us closed down. As I have repeatedly said there are some terrible people of both sexes in this business making money out of it and the last thing they wanted was someone coming along and disrupting this by calling out their poor service, lies and scams of which there are, and always will be, plenty.

It has been speculated that I may return on a more regular basis, but this won't happen as I don't punt. I haven't had one since the two with Michelle and Nicoletta in London last August and haven't had a local one for six years now and the way I feel these days I doubt I will punt again. I can't see the point in logging into a punting forum regularly if I don't punt. I am still occasionally in contact with JRC and have informed him about the changes here, but he won't return as he too no longer punts.
My biggest regret as far as UKP is concerned is that we didn't get it off the ground at least ten years earlier when I was punting regularly as, apart from anything else, I would have been able to contribute a lot more reviews. Even by 2010 my punting was nowhere near what it had been 10 / 20 years earlier.

I still pop in occasionally but don't spend very long as in all honesty punting matters don't interest me very much now. However I hope do UKP continues to go from strength to strength and the ethos is maintained as it is great to see how it has benefited so many, which was my original vision. And once again massive thanks to Admin and his incredible and selfless contribution over many years. 

Indeed I have, I was proved right about Wayang but understand now it caused the forum disruption but he was purposely trying to put newbies off UKP and was a very bad influence, you got rid and that was that. You also apologised to me which as owner you didn't need to do.

You did a great job along with admin and your early mods including JRC, Marm, Softlad and Jacob among others. UKP was under sustained attack, you and admin rode it out, and UKP got bigger and bigger which admin built on when he took over. Its a simple fact that without UKP punters aware of it now would be worse off. The forum we all came from was run for WGs and pimps, it was pimp net by the time I left it and full of sickening cunts who called themselves punters who arselicked at every opportunity. No doubt loads are now on here with a new nick. You and admin succeeded in your aim.