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Spyderwings · #1

I was just reading some old stories on the forums as I ate my supper tonight, and noticed something. One thread (and all the replies) were from 2003, but all the members that posted in it had join dates of September 2004. Did something happen in Sept 2004?

Just curious about the history of this forum, thats all.

The Deacon · #2

IIRC, there was a system crash on the server, and the original join dates were lost. So yes, some folks have been here considerably longer than their join date would lead you to believe. FWIW, there are threads here that go back even further than '03. Easiest way to view the really ancient ones is via the "office friendly" view. The threads there are in order, by posting date. IIRC, someone noted that the first few were lost at some point, but the one listed as #1 is the oldest one that still exists and is dated 5/6/2000.

JBE · #3

Weren't the forums updated in 9/04 causing the join dates to reset? Most of the members you see posting on here with a join date of 9/04 have actually been on here quite a bit longer.

silverback · #4

JBE wrote:Weren't the forums updated in 9/04 causing the join dates to reset? Most of the members you see posting on here with a join date of 9/04 have actually been on here quite a bit longer.

That's exactly how I remember it. :)

The Deacon · #5

JBE wrote:Weren't the forums updated in 9/04 causing the join dates to reset? Most of the members you see posting on here with a join date of 9/04 have actually been on here quite a bit longer.

silverback wrote:That's exactly how I remember it. :)

Think you're both right, but IIRC, it was some kind of a database glitch/crash/hiccup/malfunction/anomaly during that upgrade which caused the loss of everyone's original start date. Or, to put it another way, don't think it was either intentional or expected. I could be wrong though, wouldn't be the first time and probably not the last.

butch · #6

im sorta bummed by not having my date anymore (2000 i think ) as i don't post much and while i was in the corp i couldn't post cause i didn't have internet

but o well least i know how long i was here

Mr Blonde · #7

I know how you feel Butch, but some of us have long memories. I've been here myself from the beginning in 2000 as well. I'll probably stick around here some more.

Wouter

butch · #8

i still read a lot but all my$$ now goes to tools and what not to help me make my own knives
the mule team might get some of my money tho as its a great way for me to see what other steels and heat treats i might want to try

vampyrewolf · #9

There are a few ppl that have been here longer than me... wouter for one...

the real fun is digging up your first few posts and seeing how much you've changed.

patogordo · #10

My Frist post is in nov of 2000, in that time i was looking for a aluminum cricket, 8 years later im still here, mostly a lurker, but my colection is still growing :)