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by **coyttl** on Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:58 am

I'm not a facebook guy, and refuse to sign up. (yeah, anti-cool, privacy concerns, etc..) So if that's the end, then it's been fun! Only three and a half years here for me.

I have a server, and am willing to host the forums, but other than server-related stuff, I don't want to manage the forums part.

In either case, it was fun meeting ya'll, and to those I didn't meet.

Thanks Ed!

by **vaughnsimon** on Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:22 am

coyttl wrote:I'm not a facebook guy,

Facebook is great for keeping in touch with family and friends, but I don't see how it could possibly act as a replacement for STF. I doubt if I would even bother to join such an attempt.

coyttl wrote:I have a server, and am willing to host the forums[/i][/b], but other than server-related stuff, I don't want to manage the forums part.

A ray of hope! Thanks coyttl!

Ed thanks for everything you have done. Sorry to see STL go, but I totally understand your decision. Hopefully we can collectively figure out how to pick up the ball.

by **Fred** on Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:25 am

EPAC-EPIC-MARC wrote:Hopefully everything works out...its been quite the "ride"... just ask Fred

....

by **Troy** on Tue Oct 01, 2013 4:25 pm

More importantly, can I take the "troy" smiley with me. :troy:

by **mnence1** on Tue Oct 01, 2013 4:52 pm

This is sad news, I almost didn't believe it when I read it first thing this morning. :shock:

It's only been a little over two years for me on the forum, and honestly I don't know what I will do without it if someone else doesn't take over. I do however understand that nothing lasts forever, and I thank Ed for even giving me the opportunity to be part of a great little community of collectors. Without this site many of my signals, parts, ideas, and chances to meet some of the people would never had happened. If someone does choose to take on the challenge of continuing the STF then I would be more than willing to help where I can and even donate a bit of cash to help pay for server expenses if need be.

I suppose I better get my part requests in in the wanted section soon, otherwise it's back to scrounging Ebay and craigslist for stuff! :hurl:

by **Sky Chief** on Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:52 pm

Thanks for all the work that you put into this forum Ed. It is one of the best that I have ever been involved in across several of the hobbies that I have. I'm glad to see that the information will be archived. I really hope someone with the know how will start a new forum.

by **Easy** on Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:29 pm

Troy wrote:More importantly, can I take the "troy" smiley with me.

I have dibbs on the furniture in here as well as the 57 Chevy that Fred's avatar is driving. You guys can have anything that is left. :lol:

by **vaughn** on Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:05 pm

No way man :cry:

that stinks. I appreachiate all you guys have done for me on here. Matt stopping by and fixing my com., all the info about signals, parts, suggestions, meeting people at Phils, the pics, and not to mention the people I can call friends.
Thanks Ed for letting me be a part of this group, I love this place :yes:

This sure is a big pill to swallow

by **steven1981** on Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:44 am

That's totally understandable from your perspective, Ed. I guess all good things must end sooner or later.

I have some comments that I'd like to mention here.

Though I have not been a member of the signal community for a long period of time (three years to be exact), I have learned interesting information about signals, signal controllers, etc., in which has given me a different view of signals today, since I possess a clearer understanding behind them. With that said, I appreciate the contribution of knowledge that has been provided by many members in numerous threads. Furthermore, I've also expanded my interest in signals since I first became a member here, and certain acquisitions throughout these last two years were originally thought as impossible to me. Rather a fantasy to be honest. Though the enthusiasm and encouragement I have seen amongst many members here made me search for certain desirable items with determination and patience (e.g., four-way Ruleta). I also would like to say that I am happy I contributed my enthusiasm in signals, not to mention signal equipment and street signs (mainly vintage) from New York City here on the forums, since I have always been greatly fond of what I grew up around (even what existed before my time). I'm sure some of you are aware of this. Before I came here, the interest was only between myself and my parents. None of my friends were interested, so what was the point to even start a conversation? I am glad that I have met some members here (including talking face to face) that share very similar interests to what I have (like Randy T., the late Jesse V., and Francis K.).

All in all, thank you, Ed, for my entry in this great place known as SignalTrafficForums three years ago. I met many people here, not to mention some in person. And I would like to meet others in person down the road.

by **That Aldridge Guy** on Wed Oct 02, 2013 6:12 am

I never knew this would be happening soon, but I agree with you!
I have heaps of signal pics on Flickr!

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