My Last Post :( [Archive] - WinDrivers Computer Tech Support Forums

Darren Wilson

January 11th, 2001, 08:47 AM

I am sorry to inform you but this is going to be my last post upon Windrivers.

I did not want it to come to this but I have been recieving obscene email's from users of the forum (all of them people that I have never spoken to or even heard of, using false return addresses). Another reason for me to stop posting is that I have been with this site since early 1998 and have stuck by it in thick & thin, but I have seen, since Service911 (now internet.com) have taken over that it has turned into a free-4-all on the forums. I used to treasure coming here and helping others out and being appreciated, but now it has just got silly with all the unregistered users flaming the real techs, that most of the time, there is very few postings that I actually read.

I would like to thank Scott in a massive way for allowing me to offer a hand with the forums and also to AlienDyne, ShawnMT, MzCPU, and all the other old faces upon the forums for supporting me along the way.

Sorry that it had to come to this people, but I hope that you can understand were I am coming from.

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Eagle PC Diagnostech

January 11th, 2001, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Darren Wilson:
Since Service911 (now internet.com) have taken over that it has turned into a free-4-all on the forums. It has just got silly with all the unregistered users flaming the real techs.

I agree with you 100%
Sorry to see a Real Good Tech leave this forum.

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Damned Angel

January 11th, 2001, 09:33 AM

Sorry to see you go. Thank you for all your time and support since I started using this site, it was really appreciated. Your answers were always very informative and usually worked, I will be sad to see you go. Maybe driverguy can throw you a going away party or something?

Shard92

January 11th, 2001, 10:02 AM

It's a sad day to see you go. I was quite happy when you had returned from your hiatis, and was back to bring sanity and aid to the rest of us. You will be missed. I also want to apologize to you for the treatment you have recieved! I'm sure the ones who have been doing it won't so whatever it is worth, SORRY from all us Real Techs! As far as the idiots out there, get a life!

Darren good luck to you and remember we're not ALL idiots yet!

GLSmith

willieray

January 11th, 2001, 10:17 AM

wow....

sorry to see ya go...

your replies are always timely, informative, concise, humorous, and, above all, helpful. it's a shame...

we'll miss ya...

you'll have a problem and come crawlin' back! (i hope....)

i hope this doesn't become a trend with all the decent techs in the forums...

after all, they need this $#!+ less than anyone...

thanx again darren!

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WinDrivers1

January 11th, 2001, 10:27 AM

Well, in light of all this, all the forums are now for registered users only. Also, upon registering, a unique email is required and a password will be sent to all new users to that email address.

Do we want to see email addresses not shown in the profiles, because I can make them dissapear??? Let me know!

protechpc

January 11th, 2001, 10:30 AM

Bummer -- but I agree with you. Your other solution is to fight the problem rather than allow it to continue however.

Best of luck! We will miss you genius.

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storm

January 11th, 2001, 11:01 AM

what a pisser http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smilies/cwm10.gif goes without saying but i'm sorry to see you go, i know you've helped me with some of my postings

good luck and take care...curtain drops, fade to black

storm...

emjay

January 11th, 2001, 11:21 AM

Sorry to see you go Darren. I haven't been posting here long but have read your replies and have found them useful on many occasions.
Hope the new admin measures will persuade you to stay.
Best wishes anyway.

thirdfey

January 11th, 2001, 11:21 AM

I would have to agree about the degradation of these forums and it sad to see you go. You are about half the posts in the Tech2Tech forum. I don't think this site will ever be the same, there is no respect anymore it seems, but that holds true for our society(well, American society, I make no judgements on places I haven't experienced).

This place is gonna be empty now.......

GirlGeek

January 11th, 2001, 11:34 AM

I'm really sorry to see you go Darren yet I can understand exactly why.
Scott..Thank you for the change in the forums to registered users only, hopefully this will help and perhaps Darren will change his mind.

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Fierce1

January 11th, 2001, 11:35 AM

Best of luck to you Darren,

Sorry to hear you have to go, but I agree with your cause, there are millions of computers out there with billions of problems, you would think people could respect this site and give thanks to all the great techs, like yourself, that help contribute to make this site what it is. Keep in touch with us!!! Later.

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QSECOFR

January 11th, 2001, 11:39 AM

I'm sorry to see you go Darren. You have been a great help in the time that I have been here.

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DesertEagle

January 11th, 2001, 12:46 PM

Because a bunch of lowlife, sniveling, whiney cowards who are so low, they hide behind a fake address, a good person, Darren , is treated like a dog for now other reason than amusement for a bunch of boneheads. If any of those spineless cowards read this, LEAVE US ALONE and go back to your pathetic lives. We need people like Darren to make things more interesting for us techs and to learn more every day. I am sad to see you go Darren and you will sorely be missed.

DonJ

January 11th, 2001, 12:56 PM

Bummer!!! Is this all because of idiots and their e-mails?!? Good grief, there has to be a better way.

I let the moderators see my e-mail address but not the general public...I hardly ever get any unwanted/junk mail.

Anyway, truly hope you stick around...there is always a need for a super tech!

Good Luck!
DonJ

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3fingersalute

January 11th, 2001, 01:03 PM

It's really a shame to see you go Darren, although I must admit, I have been seriously considering doing the same myself. The boards are just not what they used to be. It's hard to post anything anymore without being flamed off the boards by all these new users with 1 or 2 posts!

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MacGyver

January 11th, 2001, 01:39 PM

Please see http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/Forum18/HTML/000166.html

Thx.

NeuromancerIV

January 11th, 2001, 03:47 PM

Thats f'ing aweful, man! Loser little prepubescent bitches! Darren, your insights and good humor will be missed. You've saved my but and friends of mine and provided answers to questions I didn't know I had! And I hope all those flamers suffer a forced bukakae session upon them and their loved ones. grrrr...

You will be missed!

goinpostal

January 11th, 2001, 03:57 PM

Sorry to see you leave, you were always a great help. I to have gotten a little annoyed but I hope those remaining can help to fix what is broken.

Good Luck and check back periodically we might just succeed.

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klenard

January 11th, 2001, 04:13 PM

I agree with everyone else. When I became a registered user, I thought this was better than sliced bread. Recently I have been noticing a somewhat down fall as i read the constant flaming of one's ability to pilot a computer. We all had to start somewhere. We all did not know how to work on computers. Some of the younger Techs do not know how to navigate DOS because they never had to. With the advent of newer operating systems and newer GUI's, not every can learn DOS, UNIX, O/S 2, etc... so why bash some one if they don't know how to run commands.....yet. People just need to understand and sit there humbly whenever some one does not know how to use their PC, or when a Tech does not have all of the answers. I have seen the posts that Darren has left and it saddens me to see someone with that much knowledge get "fed up" with all of the mudslinging. I hope this post enlightens some people.

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IT Len

January 11th, 2001, 04:14 PM

I'm a newbie to this site...but Darren, you've given me a lot of great information to absorb just by scanning your replies. Although I understand your reasoning, and must admit I'd leave in a minute, too, if I'd gotten some of that crap sent my way...may I suggest a "super-hero alter-ego." You can wear a mask and a cape, I'll buy! No one need know your new identity! And to all you "veterans" out there, here's one more vote of sincere apppreciation. Although many possess good technical skills, you all do it with panache, politeness and humor. Maybe the registration-required policy will do the trick. For future reference, what about a strict "ignore policy" directed towards tactless boobs?!

Rkring1

January 11th, 2001, 06:04 PM

Very sorry to see you leaving Darren , your knowledge and advice have been much appreciated as you can see from the preceeding posts......I like the mask and cape idea , I'm willing to chip in if it'll keep you around ! Good Luck

stevek

January 11th, 2001, 07:33 PM

Sorry to see you go Darren. You and many others have been a god send to me and your posts have helped me in more ways than you will ever know. Good luck with everything you do

January 11th, 2001, 08:27 PM

I first read your post 4 hours ago. I have since been trying to think of something to say that would convince you to stay. The best I came up with is Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease don't let the jerks of the world run you off. You would be sorely missed. If not, maybe tomorrow we will have an extremly knowledgeable new member named DW.

furlong47

January 11th, 2001, 09:43 PM

It's a sad day when the real and good techs are driven out by a bunch of rude teenagers http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/frown.gif

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Larommi

January 11th, 2001, 09:48 PM

Wow, I knew things were getting strange on these boards but, to make a vet. like Darren leave? And the e-mails? I guess I am glad that I am a middle of the road tech cause I have only gotten 1 nasty e-mail and I could hardly understand it. (had to paste it to word and run spell check). I have gotten alot of good emails though and I have never felt uncomfortable with leaving my address public.

On a more personal note, I have sometimes not agreed with things that Darren had posted but everything he posted had a reason and something to back it up and I respect that more than anything. Darren, do what you think you have to do but know that your advice will be missed!!
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Green Iguana

January 11th, 2001, 09:50 PM

I am very sorry to hear that you are leaving us, Darren. I also agree that the forums have been going downhill to the point of leaving too. You have been instrumental in making this a great place. If all the good people start leaving, then the morons will have won by taking over the forums. I don't blame you for leaving, but hope you might reconsider. Good luck, you will be missed.

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bohr

January 11th, 2001, 10:03 PM

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Flames have been increasing at every tech website like maximumpc.com, win98central.com and many others. People just don't show any respect anymore. Darren you are legend here!!! http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smilies/cwm7.gif Hopefully, we'll hear from you once in a while. Good Luck with your career and other website!!!

xtac

January 11th, 2001, 11:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Darren.

shawnMt

January 12th, 2001, 12:22 AM

I would have to agree about the forums taking a turn for the worst lately. Sorry to see you go Darren - you are one of the originals, and a damn good Tech. You know most of us don't wanna see you go...

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AlienDyne

January 12th, 2001, 01:17 AM

For your information guys, Darren was the first who replied to my first post here.

Then, after some months, he quit working as a Tech (Correct me if I'm wrong, Darren).
His name wasn't shown as a Moderator, but as a Member. Then suddenly he returned!
This made everyone happy! One of the best (if not THE BEST) was back!!!

Now, because of some of us, he's leaving again and I don't know if he will EVER return!

I won't start thanking Darren, because I need too much space to thank him for his 1435 replies!!!
Let me just say that Darren isn't just a very good Tech. He is THE BEST!!!
It makes me sad watching the best gone!

Thank you Darren for everything! I wish you the best luck!!! We will all miss you!!!

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bcgreen

January 12th, 2001, 02:39 AM

the forms will not be the same with you gone MR.WILSON!i want to thank you from all of us who have been helped by your posts and your replys.you have helped so many YOU WILL BE MISSED. BC GREEN

Darren Wilson

January 12th, 2001, 02:57 AM

Thanks for the support people. I didn't realise how much I meant to some of you. I will keep lurking around on the Forums (Big Brother is watching U!!!) & now I have a lot more time on my hands as I have just got into work and found that the business is closing due to bad financial management by the Bosses!!!!

Bloody typical isn't it????

Once again thanks people.

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Gabriel

January 12th, 2001, 03:15 AM

I sure hope this BB won't become Members only...
think once - we all have been Non Members when we first started using this BB.
We all as Pretty much all of us - need the help of other Techs, even for a second opinion.
Helping Young Techs is a must. When you are helping someone you basically help yourself (if this tech done a good job on someone's computer and you crossed by it so there you have it.).

Darren I didn't know you too much (and never Spammed you either...), But i will sure miss someone with more Experience than i have.

Bye and take care
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3fingersalute

January 12th, 2001, 03:36 AM

Hopefully things will straighten out a little on these boards now, buy I have my doubts!

ShawnMT....good to see you're still alive!

Once again, sorry to see you go Darren, I know your advice has got me out of a pickle a time or two.

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scutterboy

January 12th, 2001, 04:16 AM

Originally posted by Gabriel:
I sure hope this BB won't become Members only...
think once - we all have been Non Members

Helping Young Techs is a must.

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If non members can browse the list and there is one page where non members could post? I think that would be the best solution. I agree with some of your sentiment but it is really annoying to have certain disruptive influences.

What do you think?

AlienDyne

January 12th, 2001, 04:45 AM

Sorry, but I have to disagree!
I believe this BBS would run better if Members only could post.

BTW, I posted for the first time AFTER my registration!

We have to face the facts and work together.
We shouldn't loose guys like Darren for a bunch of wannabes!

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3fingersalute

January 12th, 2001, 05:51 AM

MacGyver

January 12th, 2001, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by AlienDyne:
Sorry, but I have to disagree!
I believe this BBS would run better if Members only could post.

BTW, I posted for the first time AFTER my registration!

We have to face the facts and work together.
We shouldn't loose guys like Darren for a bunch of wannabes!


AGREED.

Without registration, it's left open for abuse.. the other day there was a completely weird, funny and inappropriate post by some unregistered lamer in the CDROM forum...

Some of you may have seen it, if so you know what I'm talking about. It made me laugh at first but now I realize it was stupid and we don't need that kind of BS here.

If somebody is absolutely serious about seeking help/assistance/advice there should be no problem in asking people to register. Most understand why this is necessary and the rest can get lost. http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smilies/cwm21.gif

Who Me

January 12th, 2001, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by MacGyver:
AGREED.

Without registration, it's left open for abuse.. the other day there was a completely weird, funny and inappropriate post by some unregistered lamer in the CDROM forum...

Some of you may have seen it, if so you know what I'm talking about. It made me laugh at first but now I realize it was stupid and we don't need that kind of BS here.

If somebody is absolutely serious about seeking help/assistance/advice there should be no problem in asking people to register. Most understand why this is necessary and the rest can get lost. http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smilies/cwm21.gif 

Agreed

Jeff the Brit

January 12th, 2001, 07:21 AM

So long, Top Tech ... come back in disguise! Your posts have shed light in many dark corners for me ... thanks !

Green Iguana

January 12th, 2001, 07:27 AM

Makaveli

January 12th, 2001, 08:27 AM

Shame to see Darren Wilson go as he is a diamond Geeza who does not deserve any of the grief he has been getting. I am one of the lucky ones who actually knows Darren personally and he is one of the best in the business. Shame to hear about him losing his job http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/frown.gif

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QSECOFR

January 12th, 2001, 08:52 AM

I agree that this would be better if Members Only could post. I, too, also registered before I posted for the first time.

Originally posted by AlienDyne:
Sorry, but I have to disagree!
I believe this BBS would run better if Members only could post.

BTW, I posted for the first time AFTER my registration!

We have to face the facts and work together.
We shouldn't loose guys like Darren for a bunch of wannabes!



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Nighthand

January 12th, 2001, 09:24 AM

Darren, I have to echo the sentiments of nearly everyone who posted and completely agree with them in that you will be sorely missed. I have learned a great many things from you and even if your answer did not work in itself, it usually led to a solution. I think most of the long timers are voices of reason and sanity in an otherwise crazy technical world. I am a relatively new member, but I have come to think of most of you guys as friends. These forums have been a sounding board, a gathering of a group of diverse people who had a mutual interest. I have always read with interest any of the opinions the moderators and other long timers have, because I think they are usually pretty well thought out. Between any group of people there will always be a difference of opinion, but that is what makes life interesting. I am truly sorry to see one of the best techs leave due to the ignorance of some intellectually and socially challenged individuals. Do what you feel you must, but don't be a stranger. Peace.

Nighthand

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iateyourcat

January 12th, 2001, 12:06 PM

unsolicited email of that sort is nothing less than evil.. the bad kind of evil...not the sexy kind. http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/wink.gif

i know some guys who work at a backbone NOC so let me know if i can help you track anything down.

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3fingersalute

January 12th, 2001, 01:01 PM

I setup an email address on my mail server and set it so the max messages it can hold is 1. I keep 1 email in it at all times, and everywhere I go online that asks for your email address, I use that one, it just gets bounced back to them anyway!

Legitimate places like here I give my real work address, then I have a home email address that only is given to friends and family.

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Darren Wilson

January 14th, 2001, 04:07 PM

I AM BACK

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thirdfey

January 14th, 2001, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by Darren Wilson:
I AM BACK



Glad to see you back Darren, It just wasn't windrivers without you!!

IT Len

January 14th, 2001, 05:09 PM

Great news! A guy that has a web site dedicated to fishing for carp just HAS to stay involved here!! Hope it's permanent.

Rkring1

January 14th, 2001, 06:11 PM

Welcome back Darren , good news for Windrivers ! You can't find 5 star Tech Gods just anywhere !!

Damned Angel

January 14th, 2001, 06:49 PM

WOOHOO GOD IS BACK

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PC-Princess

January 14th, 2001, 07:00 PM

WELCOME BACK DARREN ! OR SHOULD I SAY WELCOME HOME !! DAD ALWAYS SAYS YOU ARE THE BEST!

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Yoshie

January 14th, 2001, 08:04 PM

Sorry to see you go, it's a shame to see someone who puts in the time and effort get the raw end of the deal dealing with those out there who dont realise the importance of having recorces at their fingertips to help out others.

Maybe the said peoples will need the help of some of us and we wont be there to help them, and it will be at their own peril.

Thank you Darren for all of your advice over the time I have been a member. and good luck with your future.

Yoshie

January 14th, 2001, 08:19 PM

Well.... by the time I read all the posts as to your leaving, now you are back, thank you for changing your mind. you are WinDrivers.

iamtheman

January 15th, 2001, 09:17 AM

Well I don't really know you but I'm glad to see you changed your mind. Flamers are stupid. Love your new signature, it completely cracked me up.

crtlaltdel

January 15th, 2001, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by Darren Wilson:
I AM BACK



Welcome my friend, You to valuable a resource for us to lose !!! http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smile.gif
Thanks, if you leave again I want you to download your brain onto a couple of 40gig drives and send them to me my address is.... http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smile.gif http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smile.gif

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Sowulo

January 15th, 2001, 09:51 AM

We can all relax...once again the family's whole.

Darren Wilson

January 15th, 2001, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by iamtheman:
Well I don't really know you but I'm glad to see you changed your mind. Flamers are stupid. Love your new signature, it completely cracked me up.

U mean this one??

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DOS Tech

January 15th, 2001, 11:01 AM

http://cwm.ragesofsanity.com/s/cwm2/piss2.gif Flamers http://cwm.ragesofsanity.com/s/cwm2/piss.gif NICEEE, the monkey even gives it a little wiggle

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Shard92

January 15th, 2001, 11:49 AM

Glad you are back Darren! Should we take up that collection for a cape and mask now? Welcome back! I hope things get better for you! Sorry about your job! Speaking of which I better get back to mine!

GLsmith

iamtheman

January 15th, 2001, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by Darren Wilson:
U mean this one??



That's the one!!

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lgrimm

January 16th, 2001, 03:44 PM

The monkey is great!!! Welcome back...these forums are GREAT for the newer techs (like me). When time allows (ha-ha) I like to just go thru and read...learn alot that way!! Thanks Darren for your insight... http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum/smilies/cwm5.gif

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Rudders

January 16th, 2001, 07:10 PM

Them world we now live in is sick, sorry to see someone so dedicated to replying to those in need, have to leave their domain.

Live long and Prosper!
Then come back, and prosper some more!

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