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[WildcatFan]

Just re-upped; thanks for everything, GIK and Boss.

[Chip R]

Thanks, guys!

[westofyou]

This is just like when Woz left Apple!!

Pretty nice run guys

[reds77]

Thank you for the communication. It is easy to simply log in, read all the posts, and enjoy Reds conversation without actually thinking about all the work that goes into maintaining this site. Boss & GIK, your efforts are appreciated!

[RedlegJake]

Tip of the cap GIK, good luck in the future!

[GIK]

Thanks, everyone, for the well wishes. I will absolutely stick around (how could I just leave?!). My family is making some pretty significant changes (job, relo) and my focus needs to be there as my son is about to enter kindergarten. I can’t believe how fast time goes by.

Thank you all for being amazing and always giving me an outlet to sit back and enjoy the banter. We’re all in good hands with Boss, as we always have been.

[WVRedsFan]

When I saw the headline I expected the worst, but I'm happy. Not a day goes by that I don't check in and even if it hacks me off. It's been part of my life for decades, so bravo, Boss!

[WVRedsFan]

Thank you, GIK!!!

[TRF]

Thanks, everyone, for the well wishes. I will absolutely stick around (how could I just leave?!). My family is making some pretty significant changes (job, relo) and my focus needs to be there as my son is about to enter kindergarten. I can’t believe how fast time goes by.

Thank you all for being amazing and always giving me an outlet to sit back and enjoy the banter. We’re all in good hands with Boss, as we always have been.

Kindergarten?

wait, RZ started in 2000, you were at the cinci.com site... Did you start RZ at age 6?

[KronoRed]

Oh man, saw the topic and thought you were selling out to Amazon or something

Thanks for all you do guys

[Roy Tucker]

Thanks, everyone, for the well wishes. I will absolutely stick around (how could I just leave?!). My family is making some pretty significant changes (job, relo) and my focus needs to be there as my son is about to enter kindergarten. I can’t believe how fast time goes by.

Thank you all for being amazing and always giving me an outlet to sit back and enjoy the banter. We’re all in good hands with Boss, as we always have been.

Best of luck GIK. Take good care of that little boy and your family. You’re entering a great family life era now. Kids are so much fun and life-enriching.

And thanks Boss for carrying on. I appreciate all your efforts.

[Hamilton95]

All,

GIK and I started this site nearly 22 years ago in April 2000, and honestly, it's hard to believe that much time has passed. Through some recent conversations, GIK has let me know that the time is right for him to move on from the site. Of course, that leads to the question of what do we do with it, and after several discussions, my current intention is purchase his share of the ownership and keep it running as is. He's done a ton of work behind the scenes that don't get noticed, so there will definitely be some transition on my part, but my goal is to make sure none of that affects the site's day to day operation. I don't know how long I plan to keep it running, as it isn't something I ever envisioned doing the rest of my life, but obviously I wouldn't be purchasing his share if I didn't intend to keep it running for the foreseeable future, as it's still something I enjoy on a personal level. My intent has never been to have this be some huge money maker that'd allow me to consider giving up my day job or anything along those lines, but obviously, it has to be profitable to allow the bills to be paid and worthwhile for us to do the work to keep it up and running.

As far as if anyone would like to help, the only suggestion I have is to purchase a site subscription if you're not already a subscriber. That will remove advertisements from your experience for one year and helps support the site by providing GIK with a little extra money before he transitions off and helps me offset a bit of the purchase price. In no way is the site's viability dependent on receiving subscriptions right now, so I don't want to give that impression at all, but that'd be the easiest way you can help that also provides you with something (no ads), so it's not simply a donation. Thanks to all our existing subscriptions, as it's something we've always appreciated. If anyone has any questions, let us know. Please also join me in thanking GIK and wishing him the best.

Ive been a lingerer for a lot longer then my profile says...I wil subscribe...

[WebScorpion]

Griffey was not our savior, GIK was.

Thanks for the years of dedication GIK and Boss. Wishing you all the best for the future GIK.
and thank you Boss for carrying on!

[OldFashionedRed]

I wasn't aware this site had a subscription.

[Tony Cloninger]

This is all happening too fast. Can we go back to 2000 before the Griffey trade.