if we can't get the level of service and family feel that UBB represented in the past, then there are more economical, and just as nice, and easy to use forum software out there.
Hey, I helped turn this place from a scarcely posted support forum to a community; I even got yelled at for it numerous times lol...
I'm not doubting your word G. It just seems a little strange how this whole situation is being handled?
Well, how I would have handled it would be to have Rick make an announcement followed directly by the new guy stating who he is, who he is in the industry, tell us about his vision and where he sees the product going from here, and maybe some chit chat with the members...