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Post by Bookman on Dec 23, 2009 10:01:42 GMT -5
Well,
It was fun and challenging and enjoyable but I'm no longer able to devote time and energy to The Beacon.
So, after almost ten years of ups and downs, I am closing the Beacon effective January 2010.
Will I resurrect the idea in the future? I doubt it. I no longer have the time and energy, nor the inclination, to continue the project.
If anyone wants my research files (paper) and the basic web files, I'd be happy to pass them along. The files will probably constitute 3-4 boxes of files and books.
KB
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Post by windrunner on Dec 23, 2009 10:07:37 GMT -5
Many people may require your valuable sources one day. I hope you "backed-upped" all the data for any future request!
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Post by Slide on Dec 23, 2009 13:09:19 GMT -5
That is sad news. I always enjoyed visiting the beacon, many thanks for putting all this together and keeping it alive that long. 10 years is a long time "on the web".
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Post by Craig on Dec 23, 2009 14:40:21 GMT -5
A very sad day indeed  edit: maybe i could host the beacon at my site, so its still available ? Craig |
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Post by cptroyce on Dec 23, 2009 20:13:41 GMT -5
Bookman- Understandable..but sad nonetheless. ? Hope you can make your vast resources available to those still interested..best of luck in the future!
Royce
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Post by lifejogger on Dec 23, 2009 20:42:52 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that, I have spent many an hour exploring the Beacon, it will be missed.
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Post by bhk on Dec 23, 2009 22:52:16 GMT -5
Kevin,
All the best for whatever the future holds for you.
Regards,
Bruce
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Post by Bookman on Dec 24, 2009 11:51:01 GMT -5
Gentlemen,
It appears my decision to close Beacon has shown that there is value and appreciation for the site after all. I guess I need to rethink my decision.
I received several very encouraging emails (in addition to the posts here) expressing concern and expressing loss for the site.
As a result, I am going to to take a few days and rethink the design and scope of the site. Perhaps I can scale back and focus on the areas that are both of most value to others and of interest to me.
So...stay tuned. Perhaps a phoenix is rising......
KB
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Post by Roger on Dec 24, 2009 13:46:22 GMT -5
That is great news Kevin!
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