For Sale

catinthedark · #1 07-24-2007, 11:05 PM

Okay - so the big sticky has been stuck up there for much of the day. How does everyone feel about The Penguin - and thereby The Ledge - being up on the block?

I bow down to Marty and Lisa. To undertake something to this degree - and to do it with such professionalism and ability - is rare. They have made this entire site into something great - and part of the reason The Ledge is community is what it is is due to what they have put into this place over the years.

So, with a huge thank you to them... how do we all feel about it changing hands?

estranged4life · #2 07-24-2007, 11:09 PM

Deb had a relative pass away recently, and in the near future she will receive and inheritance check.

Though we are separating, we plan to split that money so I would have a little bit that I would be willing to use to save this website...But I fear it wouldnt be enough.

I dont want to see the Penguin nor the Ledge cease to exist...I have made too many good memories and friends here - friends I consider my family!!!

The Catdancer · #3 07-24-2007, 11:29 PM

Well, this is a big shock!!!! I have no idea how much it would cost but I'm interested just so the site will still live on (and with an utmost repect to Marty and Lisa).

nickay · #4 07-24-2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

Deb had a relative pass away recently, and in the near future she will receive and inheritance check.

Though we are separating, we plan to split that money so I would have a little bit that I would be willing to use to save this website...But I fear it wouldnt be enough.

I dont want to see the Penguin nor the Ledge cease to exist...I have made too many good memories and friends here - friends I consider my family!!!

Since joing the ledge a few months ago with help from a friend i have become a a fan of Stevie Nicks .I hope that this site dosen't become a memory . I have met a few people on here and talked to others. Everyone has opened there arms to me and accepted me. There are those that have given me advice, that I have taken to heart. I hope that whom ever hands the ledge falls into that they respect the feelings, emotions,and memories of those that have been on here for years. I also hope that they relize its effect and importance to the people that post here.

gldstwmn · #5 07-25-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by catinthedark

Okay - so the big sticky has been stuck up there for much of the day. How does everyone feel about The Penguin - and thereby The Ledge - being up on the block?

Not great but not unexpected.

GardenStateGirlie · #6 07-25-2007, 01:02 AM

i'm not shocked -- we've all known how much of a great expense this site has been to keep it up and running on a daily basis. marty and lis have done an amazing job throughout the years sinking not only money but time as well into what i'd consider the most impressive site for information on all of the band members. realizing how much it does cost, i have a feeling it will be shut down unless someone say -- oh, i don't know -- like john mcvie wants to buy it and hire someone to run it. its a damn shame this never became the official site but perhaps someone will save it.

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #7 07-25-2007, 03:10 AM

Just clicked on this post and I'd heard nothing about the Penguin being for sale!? Where does it say this?

Ok.... I see it now

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #8 07-25-2007, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

i'm not shocked -- we've all known how much of a great expense this site has been to keep it up and running on a daily basis. marty and lis have done an amazing job throughout the years sinking not only money but time as well into what i'd consider the most impressive site for information on all of the band members. realizing how much it does cost, i have a feeling it will be shut down unless someone say -- oh, i don't know -- like john mcvie wants to buy it and hire someone to run it. its a damn shame this never became the official site but perhaps someone will save it.

I agree with everything you have said.

I hope the site doesn't get shut down after all the hard work Marty and Lis have put into it.

::whispers:: I also hope the 7 wonders crew don't try to buy it!

LukeA · #9 07-25-2007, 03:34 AM

It's a shame that what takes up the most bandwidth and generates the most traffic on this site- The Ledge board- doesn't feature any advertising. What a lost revenue source, considering most of the bandwidth is used for pages filled with posts that have nothing to do with Fleetwood Mac.

Anyone who would actually consider to buy this site would need to take that into consideration. It's just common sense.

GODDESS6 · #10 07-25-2007, 06:10 AM

it would break my heart to see the ledge not go on~ it is the only place i consistantly come & i have made some wonderful friends here~ i was freaking when it was down for that week, to have it cease to exist would be so tragic!!!

~

sara1998 · #11 07-25-2007, 07:07 AM

If I had the technical expertise and money, I would love to buy and maintain this site.

I hope someone is able to step up and save it.

Thanks Marty and Lisa for years of enjoyment.

Musicman408 · #12 07-25-2007, 07:42 AM

Yes, thank you Marty and Lisa, the site is simply amazing. I'd just be curious to know how much a website like this would go for? Are we talking hundreds, thousands, millions?

Kelly · #13 07-25-2007, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeA

It's a shame that what takes up the most bandwidth and generates the most traffic on this site- The Ledge board- doesn't feature any advertising. What a lost revenue source, considering most of the bandwidth is used for pages filled with posts that have nothing to do with Fleetwood Mac.

Anyone who would actually consider to buy this site would need to take that into consideration. It's just common sense.

I have often wondered about this, too. There is the link to ebay etc, but a few adds on the top and bottom of the Ledge pages could help a great deal. I also think a new potential owner needs a revamp of the forums....chitchat is the most popular forum. To buy and pay for a FM site, where there is hardly any FM talk and tons of useless chitchat...well, it is something to consider. I certainly hope someone steps up to the plate...and I think someone will. Fleetwood Mac.com is the most useless site around and if the band or LB ever plans on touring again, a site like this is great for them. Maybe John should buy it.

kathy1 · #14 07-25-2007, 07:48 AM

i just read about this and i hope that the ledge will stay up. if not we'll have to find another way to chat.

Musicman408 · #15 07-25-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelly

I have often wondered about this, too. There is the link to ebay etc, but a few adds on the top and bottom of the Ledge pages could help a great deal. I also think a new potential owner needs a revamp of the forums....chitchat is the most popular forum. To buy and pay for a FM site, where there is hardly any FM talk and tons of useless chitchat...well, it is something to consider. I certainly hope someone steps up to the plate...and I think someone will. Fleetwood Mac.com is the most useless site around and if the band or LB ever plans on touring again, a site like this is great for them. Maybe John should buy it.

Or maybe I should.