Bucksfuncpl, how nice of you to mention the hatrd work done by the man who is leaving us, over the life of this site.
And your kind words for all that has been done in the past by many people to ensure that this site has thrived, and stayed free.
We thank all those who made this site what it is, for their hard work and dedication.
They will be a tough act to follow, despite comments to the contrary.
Sad that some people forget so quickly what got us here in the 1st place.
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Quote by EagerSlut
Welcome guys!
I do hope you are going to honour Marks last wish, which was to make me Chief Mod!
Look through the small print of the contract, I'm sure it will be there
Eeeeeeeeeeeek! Happy Cats a Mod? :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Yep, dont worry though, I'll be fair, and its only fair to tell you that you will be one of the first to go!
Sex God
Quote by Happy Cats
Welcome guys!
I do hope you are going to honour Marks last wish, which was to make me Chief Mod!
Look through the small print of the contract, I'm sure it will be there
Eeeeeeeeeeeek! Happy Cats a Mod? :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Yep, dont worry though, I'll be fair, and its only fair to tell you that you will be one of the first to go!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Sexlightened
Hi from me as well- just logged on and can't believe the news. Why do these things always happen when I'm not around ??
Good luck to you.I do really hope that this site does not change for the worse- by that I mean the community feel of the forums and the chat room (not that I've been brave enough to stay too long in there- goes very fast at times
)
Good luck to you.I do really hope that this site does not change for the worse- by that I mean the community feel of the forums and the chat room (not that I've been brave enough to stay too long in there- goes very fast at times
) 
Sexlightened
Bucksfuncpl, how nice of you to mention the hatrd work done by the man who is leaving us, over the life of this site.
And your kind words for all that has been done in the past by many people to ensure that this site has thrived, and stayed free.
We thank all those who made this site what it is, for their hard work and dedication.
They will be a tough act to follow, despite comments to the contrary.
Sad that some people forget so quickly what got us here in the 1st place.[/quote
We are not trying to be controversial here but not having been around for so long we clearly do not feel this as keenly as you. Presumably Mark sold the site and thus receeived some reward for his efforts thus far. I am not sure remaining free is entirely a good thing, in our experience the pay sites tend to attract more serious people rather than those who just like to talk, but to each their own.
A more commercial basis to this site is in our opinion a good thing, let's leave it at that. You are clearly free to differ in your opinions, it doesn't make ours less valid. IT isn't that hard to set up a chat board for those who feel the change is unacceptable.
And your kind words for all that has been done in the past by many people to ensure that this site has thrived, and stayed free.
We thank all those who made this site what it is, for their hard work and dedication.
They will be a tough act to follow, despite comments to the contrary.
Sad that some people forget so quickly what got us here in the 1st place.[/quote
We are not trying to be controversial here but not having been around for so long we clearly do not feel this as keenly as you. Presumably Mark sold the site and thus receeived some reward for his efforts thus far. I am not sure remaining free is entirely a good thing, in our experience the pay sites tend to attract more serious people rather than those who just like to talk, but to each their own.
A more commercial basis to this site is in our opinion a good thing, let's leave it at that. You are clearly free to differ in your opinions, it doesn't make ours less valid. IT isn't that hard to set up a chat board for those who feel the change is unacceptable.
Sex God
Quote by bucksfuncpl
We are not trying to be controversial here but not having been around for so long we clearly do not feel this as keenly as you. Presumably Mark sold the site and thus receeived some reward for his efforts thus far. I am not sure remaining free is entirely a good thing, in our experience the pay sites tend to attract more serious people rather than those who just like to talk, but to each their own.
A more commercial basis to this site is in our opinion a good thing, let's leave it at that. You are clearly free to differ in your opinions, it doesn't make ours less valid. IT isn't that hard to set up a chat board for those who feel the change in unacceptable.
OK and each to there own but to say that people on the forums or chat rooms "Just like to talk" is perhaps a slight understatement. It's our experience that if you want to meet and have fun it's the people on the forums or in the chatrooms that are most likely to be accomodating. We have found more timewasters in the ads section than anywhere else, and this has been our experience on pay sites as well.
Sex God
Quote by bucksfuncpl
We are not trying to be controversial here but not having been around for so long we clearly do not feel this as keenly as you. Presumably Mark sold the site and thus receeived some reward for his efforts thus far. I am not sure remaining free is entirely a good thing, in our experience the pay sites tend to attract more serious people rather than those who just like to talk, but to each their own.
A more commercial basis to this site is in our opinion a good thing, let's leave it at that. You are clearly free to differ in your opinions, it doesn't make ours less valid. IT isn't that hard to set up a chat board for those who feel the change in unacceptable.
But you are being controversial - so you failed there. There are plenty of paysites out there where people can be selective and hardcore if they want to be. What you may not have realised, having been on here 'not so long', is that there is a blend of people, finely composed because of the nature of the site. One of the shining features that brought that about is/was that it was free- it is part of its uniqueness - part of the stated 'immutable' principles of the site and the reason why many of us are here.
Now it may be of no consequence to you or the new commercial owners of the site who the fuck is here or isn't here but to some of us it matters.
Sex God
Just like to say Hi and Welcome to our new Owners
Sex God
Well said, Tune my old mate. The main reason that I joined this site was because it was free. The main reason that I stayed was because it was such bloody good fun. Then I met my dearly beloved (who joined precisely 7 days after me) and the rest, as they say, is history. Which, for those who know us, is a very appropriate sentiment.
I do have a few thoughts (now that the initial shock has worn off).
1. I hope that Mark got a LOT of money for the site. I do know how much it meant to him and have a little knowledge of just how much time and effort he has put into it. Obviously, the mods will know more than I do, but from what I know I think it was an act of unbelievable self-sacrificing dedication and I don't begrudge him a single penny of whatever he got (though I suspect it won't nearly have matched the effort he put into it).
2. Looking at this logically (which I always try to do), why would the new owners make wholesale changes? Presumably, they bought it because they could see that it was successful. Well, the best way to keep it successful is not to make any hasty changes. I shall await wth interest the new features and only comment on them when they have been unveiled.
3. Nothing stays the same for ever. Things move on. I am as shocked as everyone else but let's try and make the future work. Having spent good money for the site I can't believe that the new owners want to f**k it up so let's try and help them make sure that they don't.
Will
I do have a few thoughts (now that the initial shock has worn off).
1. I hope that Mark got a LOT of money for the site. I do know how much it meant to him and have a little knowledge of just how much time and effort he has put into it. Obviously, the mods will know more than I do, but from what I know I think it was an act of unbelievable self-sacrificing dedication and I don't begrudge him a single penny of whatever he got (though I suspect it won't nearly have matched the effort he put into it).
2. Looking at this logically (which I always try to do), why would the new owners make wholesale changes? Presumably, they bought it because they could see that it was successful. Well, the best way to keep it successful is not to make any hasty changes. I shall await wth interest the new features and only comment on them when they have been unveiled.
3. Nothing stays the same for ever. Things move on. I am as shocked as everyone else but let's try and make the future work. Having spent good money for the site I can't believe that the new owners want to f**k it up so let's try and help them make sure that they don't.
Will
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I'll look at the dates and see who can go where, its always better to meet in person if you want to get to know people, Mark told me all about the munches and I'm looking forwards to going to one.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
I was totally reserving judgement and gonna keep stum until the dust settles a little more - but this i think is a positive thing, and I hope, a small sign of some community spirit being entered into between the new owners and us. (oooo its the 'us' and 'them' thing again, ouch)
>>>>> all for now, goes back to sitting on the fence a wee while longer.
But....... :welcome:
Orgasminator
Quote by Fred aka Medic 1
Can I just say hello to the new owners of Swinging Heaven.
May I reserve the "Welcome" for a future day ?
I just hope the day will come when I can say Welcome.
Fred
Spot on comment so we will leave it there.
:dunno: welcome to you all ,dont listen to the stick in the muds this site needed a breath of fresh air so perhaps you can open a window i look forward to signing in on the whole site with just one code it will be so much easier as i never managed to get on the chatroom anyway it was too dificult,
may we wish you the very best of luck for the future
may we wish you the very best of luck for the future
Quote by bucksfuncpl
I am not sure remaining free is entirely a good thing, in our experience the pay sites tend to attract more serious people rather than those who just like to talk, but to each their own.
The whole point of the site in the first place was to provide a place for people who just wanted to talk; couples and singles who wanted to explore their sexuality in their own time.In here, you have people who are serious swingers, people sitting on the fence AND - most importantly - people who have made the decision NOT to swing, I for one have always liked that, and I feel that this is one of the main reasons for it's popularity, anyone visiting knew that it was somewhere they could dip in or out of without feeling any pressure to become more serious about it than they wanted to be.
The free nature of the site underpinned that.
lhk
Kat
Quote by Sgt Bilko
Will the New owners be declaring an amnesty for former SH members that were banned during the Mark years ?
cc_7up
No!! The Moderators are still the same. It was the Mods that banned them, not Mark!! :shock: :shock: :shock:
I said the Mark, 'years' Sarge.
We all have a new CO now who can do what they please including appointing new NCO's such as Mods or changing the rules such as declaring an Amnesty for SH sins of the past.
I would like to know if the infrastructure/Status quo,(which works very well) will remain the same.
Please don't put me on a '252' ( that's being put on a charge for you non ex-army lot)
for insubordination as none was meant.
:uhoh: Quote by cc_7upIn a previous life, I used to be involved in the training of newly appointed Army officers. One of the questions they used fo ask me frequently, just before they were due to be shipped out was:
We all have a new CO now who can do what they please including appointing new NCO's such as Mods or changing the rules such as declaring an Amnesty for SH sins of the past..
"What is the first thing I should do when I take command of my unit?"
"Listen to your NCO's and do as they tell you"
The new owners are just that, newbies to the site. At the moment, I do not expect any more of them than I do any other newbie. Sit back, listen to what is said, ask questions, learn from others, then make your own decisions.
lhk
Kat
and :welcome: lol however i think u have been welcomed so much i'm just another lolQuote by Sgt Bilko
Please don't put me on a '252' ( that's being put on a charge for you non ex-army lot)
for insubordination as none was meant.
No 252's - just a Change Parade outside the SH Guardroom at 2200 tonight!!
:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
^^ Such a strict disciplinarian but fair.^^
Pte Phredd (could not find Drab Olive Green paint)
Sex God
STAGGY BOWS HEAD BUT JUST TO SHOW ANTLERS 
THATS THE BEST WELCOME YOU WILL GET FROM ME TILL WE KNOW YOU BETTER
THATS THE BEST WELCOME YOU WILL GET FROM ME TILL WE KNOW YOU BETTER
Quote by Sgt Bilko
Please don't put me on a '252' ( that's being put on a charge for you non ex-army lot)
for insubordination as none was meant.
No 252's - just a Change Parade outside the SH Guardroom at 2200 tonight!!
:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
I was quite amused to find out that the dialling code for Aldershot is o1 252
Somebody at the old Post Office Telephones with a sense of humour?
Mollie
Quote by Sgt Bilko
Please don't put me on a '252' ( that's being put on a charge for you non ex-army lot)
for insubordination as none was meant.
No 252's - just a Change Parade outside the SH Guardroom at 2200 tonight!!
:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
AARGGGGHHH, :scared: not the dreaded 'Mess tin order' Sarge- anything but that!
Quote by Angel Chat
Ooooooh Scotland's only a week tomorrow.... get someone there - I'll tap em up for a vodka or three8-)
Like many others I'm kind of reserving judgement on how this will all pan out, but I'd rather give you the benefit of the doubt. As Alexandra said, SH was Mark's baby and I trust him to have thought long and hard about who was going to take it over. You've seen for yourself the community spirit here, it's unlike any other chat site or forum I've ever been involved in before and even now I think you only have a slight inkling of it. Good luck guys
That pretty much sums it up for me as well...
I'm gonna reserve judgment as to if its going to beneficial or not for at least 6 months and in the meantime try to work with the new owners..
If we ALL work with them and give them input as to what we want and what we dont and it still goes tits up then no-one can say it wasnt a joint effort..
If there is constant bickering then nothing will run smoothly and things just wont work the way the should.......And No I aint on the payroll.......
