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On 2005-02-14 16:28:19, Sammy_boy wrote:
I nearly had a heart attack when Mik talked about his 'girlfriend sammy' - then remembered his other half's called Samantha!
I thought about that when I wrote it but I call her Sammy so tough!
Thats why I added 'my girlfriend' though so it wasn't just Sammy.
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On 2005-02-14 05:53:59, scotsboyuk wrote:
@govigov
The matchmaking process is a trade secret!
There are some clues though, if anyone can work it out then I will answer those questions myself.
Not seen anyone post the right answer yet so my guess it that the number we chose between 1-100 corresponds to peoples position in the list of highest posters.
e.g. I picked 7 & got Scotsboy who just happens to be the seventh highest poster.
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Posted: 2005-02-17 17:40:00
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Yup. That is the trade secret!
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Posted: 2005-02-17 17:43:13
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Thats what i said!
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Posted: 2005-02-17 21:39:00
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Not entirely
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Posted: 2005-02-17 21:43:00
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Well its what i meant
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Posted: 2005-02-17 22:40:00
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@meths
You say many things, some would say too many.
@Mik & govi
Feel free to pm me with some Valentines questions and I will answer them for you.
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[ This Message was edited by: scotsboyuk on 2005-02-18 09:15 ]
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Posted: 2005-02-18 09:52:54
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its been a while since the last couch sitting scotty
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Posted: 2005-03-02 10:33:52
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Good morning and welcome to the couch. Today I am chatting with arguably the greatest 'hero' of Esato. Many members may be unaware that Esato once stood on the brink of utter ruin and destruction, but that, by the actions of a dedicated band and with the support of the wider community, Esato managed to survive. Joining me on the couch today is the man who led the struggle for survival in that dark time, a true Esato hero, Wuz.
What is the best thing about Esato?
Wuz says:
Its that gem of a post that alights with bewildering regularity, leaving you rolling about with laughter…
Just yesterday I read in delighted awe a thread from some stricken poster trying to determine how many others had experienced problems plugging in their charger in the dark! 50+ replies! You are all bonkers!!!!
So, what do I like best? It has to be the sheer dedication to the cause displayed by your average die-hard, mobile phone fan. That, and of course the fact that Esato is without doubt the most informative and helpful site of its kind, anywhere on the web.
Who is your favourite member of Esato?
Wuz says:
It’s a photo finish …everyone wins.
Who is your favourite moderator?
Wuz says:
Currently, I find Masseur to be the most visible presence and always happy to help. But at different times over the years, that can be said for others too.
What is your favourite Esato moment?
Wuz says:
I guess the build up to the t68i…thousands and thousands of posts in anticipation of this new, wonderful and ground breaking phone. And once it was eventually released…no one was disappointed. The threads continued and SE adulation became a matter of fact rather than hyped fiction.
What is your least favourite Esato moment?
Wuz says:
The day we heard that Laffen might have to close the site… the infamous RIP Esato thread!!!
Many may be unfamiliar with the fact that Esato was almost shutdown permanently, can you describe to us what happened?
Wuz says:
As mentioned above, Laffen – completely out the blue as far as your average visitor to the site was concerned – announced that the site had become too costly and would probably have to shut down in a matter of a few weeks. What followed was a 6 week struggle by members to raise the funds to keep the site open.
You did a great deal to unify and motivate the other members of Esato into donating money, were you conscious of being the 'Hero of the Hour'?
Wuz says:
Aw..thanks!
I guess I was conscious that someone had to steer the community in the right direction. We were getting all kinds of wild suggestions with regard fund-raising ideas…but no money was coming in. I run my own businesses, and so have a certain amount of knowledge and experience in the commercial arena. I helped steer the efforts but at the end of the day, it was all the members who contributed to the cause who helped Esato prevail… very much a team effort.
At the time, you pointed out to laffen that you thought he should be more vocal in his campaign to save Esato, do you think laffen handled the situation wrong?
Wuz says:
No – because the site was saved and is more healthy today than its ever been. Although, his low-profile approach to proceedings did leave me somewhat bemused at times.
The situation was touch and go for a while and the 'RIP Esato' thread makes for some very dramatic reading with progress reports not looking good and members up in arms over possible takeover bids, did you ever lose hope?
Wuz says:
Most definitely. We never really understood exactly what was required financially to save the site and initially, the total sum of money being raised was very low. However, gradually things got better and better and after about a month or so, the glass suddenly began to look half full again!
Almost all the members were united behind laffen, except one, can you tell us about the chap who accussed laffen of profiteering?
Wuz says:
To be honest, I don’t remember that at all. Everyone’s entitled to their own views of course. However, that’s a pretty naïve and ill-conceived assertion, imoho.
As the crisis drew to a close a raffle was proposed, with a Bluetooth headset as the prize, but the prize was never given out and you had to wait a year to find out what had happened; do you feel this was a letdown to the members who had campaigned so hard and donated so much to save Esato?
Wuz says:
Yes.
You have maintained a low-profile since the end of the crisis, are you still involved with Esato much these days?
Wuz says:
To be honest, my involvement with Esato is exactly the same as its always been. I check out whats happening on the site, several times a day. However, I have never been one to post unless I have a very specific query.
-Indeed, I believe there are many like me…keeping a low profile, as you put it, but ever-present.
How would you respond if there was a similar crisis today?
Wuz says:
In the same way as previously…it worked, didn’t it!
Which mobile are you currently using?
Wuz says:
Several...but never go without my old favoiurite... the T68i!
Which mobile are you most looking forward to?
Wuz says:
P910 successor.
Do you have a message for Esato?
Wuz says:
Keep doing what you are doing and we all shall prevail.
A very special thnak you to my guest for granting us this very rare interview and thank you to all those who helped to ensure that Esato still exists today.
RIP Esato
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[ This Message was edited by: scotsboyuk on 2006-08-28 05:33 ]
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Posted: 2005-03-06 10:01:46
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Nice interview Scotty:-)
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Posted: 2005-03-06 10:28:08
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Nice one matey
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