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Reply #25 - Jan 18^th, 2024 at 11:01pm

Interesting theory about BV not getting into The Racket. But I think he's missed out elsewhere in the past. Don't quote me though I'm not an expert on how many gigs he's been at, though I'm sure the number is staggering. Also, from what I can tell he's not really close to the band either like maybe Bill German was. Again another opinion of mine for what it's worth. I think BV is just a super huge fan that doesn't ask for anything, just enjoying The Stones.

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Re: The end of IORR dot org (at least in its current form)
Reply #26 - Jan 19^th, 2024 at 12:15pm

Bitch wrote on Jan 18^th, 2024 at 9:05pm:

Do you think BV is quitting because he didn't get a VIP ticket into the Racket club show?

Did that actually happen???
Need a fact checker on that...
If he was there, did he get in but just not with VIP status?
This is all unclear to me...but more so, I really dont care. It's doesn't/didnt affect me....now I'm just curious.

Anyway, he explains exactly why he needs to drop his hobby/passion.
He's not stopping being a Stones fan, just stepping down as a moderator/admin for a fan site.[

If the site does go away, I hope all those maniacs learn how to use GOOGLE...97% of their questions can be answered by a simple search, smh
As stated previously...I also hope they learn how not to simply "quote" a huge chain/thread just to address one tiny point of the discussion at hand.

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Reply #27 - Jan 19^th, 2024 at 3:34pm

Bitch wrote on Jan 18^th, 2024 at 9:05pm:

Do you think BV is quitting because he didn't get a VIP ticket into the Racket club show? That's severe! I wonder if he went there with a promise or a hope.

I think of IORR as a European site, and Shidoobee as an American site. Rocks Off is international.

Of course not.

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Reply #28 - Jan 19^th, 2024 at 3:39pm

frankenstone wrote on Jan 18^th, 2024 at 6:18pm:

It's my first post here and I want to say FUCK. Love IORR and hope it doesn't disappear or in fact it merges with Gazza involved. I've always enjoyed his posts at IORR.

You're too kind. Likewise.

I hope he finds someone to help him out with the admin. The unfortunate thing about all the congratulatory posts on that thread was that (unless I missed it) I didn't notice a single one offering to help with the workload. Hopefully thats because some people have done so privately. Its a lot of hassle for one person

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Neverbeenbutshould21 Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 41 Gender:	Re: The end of IORR dot org (at least in its current form) Reply #30 - Feb 19^th, 2024 at 6:36pm I emailed him my interest but he hasn't written back to me. He clearly hates my guts because he tossed me quietly and then made all kinds of untrue allegations.
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Reply #33 - Feb 23^rd, 2024 at 11:06am

tbh to me it seems like they're all taking a break, there haven't really been many posts there lately idk, maybe users refrain from posting too much out of respect for BV so he hasn't got to sort out so much idk, it's been pretty lame there lately... but so it actually has in the entire Stones world, you wouldn't believe there's a tour starting in 2 months, neither Mick or Keith has made a single fucking Stones/tour related post all year so far on their socials, makes me wonder wtf is going on...hopefully the calm before the storm...

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Re: The end of IORR dot org (at least in its current form)
Reply #35 - Feb 27^th, 2024 at 3:32pm

To be honest, I think IORR should simply fold.
I dont mean that in a bad way, really.

If someone really really really really wants to keep it going, they should simply start a new fan board and not mess it up.
Simply point everyone currently on IORR, here, Shidoobee to join and celebrate all things Rolling Stones in a new style and location.

Every fan sight is its own flavor....and those maniacs currently on IORR will only complain when "things aren't the same since BV retired",
"BV would never do that", "BV would never allow that", <insert your own whiny-assed complaint here> if someone simply takes it over.

There is obviously a built-in audience and if it's brand new, it would be more inviting to others, IMO.

I know it takes time, money and a strong desire and passion, but saying "THANK YOU BV / wish I could help, blah, blah, blah" isn't really gonna cut it, is it?

Pull the life support, pull the sheets up, lay it to rest and start a new site for the 2020's and beyond.
The touring band wont last for much longer (blasphemy!) and its members are closer to permanent retirement than not.
If there is honest interest, it would flourish accordingly.

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Reply #36 - Feb 29^th, 2024 at 2:47am

Sure IORR has some wonky rules but I got a lot of it through many years. Used to be great people on there with interesting information and stories. I'm not so quick to cut my losses. But hopefully there's a place (maybe here) where we all meet up. Plus i think we need to add the fact some posters have passed or lost interest. I believe that's impacted the fan world more than we might realize. My two cents for what it's worth.

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Reply #37 - Feb 29^th, 2024 at 7:28am

frankenstone wrote on Feb 29^th, 2024 at 2:47am:

Sure IORR has some wonky rules but I got a lot of it through many years. Used to be great people on there with interesting information and stories. I'm not so quick to cut my losses. But hopefully there's a place (maybe here) where we all meet up. Plus i think we need to add the fact some posters have passed or lost interest. I believe that's impacted the fan world more than we might realize. My two cents for what it's worth.

All very valid points.

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Reply #38 - Mar 1^st, 2024 at 7:48am

totally agree with frankenstone...fan communities are obviously carried by the people who participate and if people move on due to whatever reason and don't engage anymore, then obviously those communities change and probably break apart at worst...have seen this happening with other fan communities I've been a part of myself over the past 10 years, it's always sad when it comes to a point when the engagement just stops because people lose interest or whatever, I've definitely met some great people because of online band or book communities...

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Reply #43 - Mar 23^rd, 2024 at 5:48pm

frankenstone wrote on Feb 29^th, 2024 at 2:47am:

Sure IORR has some wonky rules but I got a lot of it through many years. Used to be great people on there with interesting information and stories. I'm not so quick to cut my losses. But hopefully there's a place (maybe here) where we all meet up. Plus i think we need to add the fact some posters have passed or lost interest. I believe that's impacted the fan world more than we might realize. My two cents for what it's worth.

Yeah. The ridiculous thing is when he tossed me he said that he only allows members he invites. Was I on a trial period and then he didn't like what I had to say so he dropped me and decided that it wasn't worth allowing me on??? I have been able to find my username and found that my posts are still there -- a sign that I did not deserve to lose posting access AND be denied another chance.
I did not deserve my ban but he doesn't care. It's not just iorr where I have run into the issue of being banned for stupid reasons. Does he only like people who have concert stories to share??

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Reply #44 - Mar 24^th, 2024 at 9:35am

Neverbeenbutshould21 wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2024 at 5:48pm:

frankenstone wrote on Feb 29^th, 2024 at 2:47am:

Sure IORR has some wonky rules but I got a lot of it through many years. Used to be great people on there with interesting information and stories. I'm not so quick to cut my losses. But hopefully there's a place (maybe here) where we all meet up. Plus i think we need to add the fact some posters have passed or lost interest. I believe that's impacted the fan world more than we might realize. My two cents for what it's worth.

Yeah. The ridiculous thing is when he tossed me he said that he only allows members he invites. Was I on a trial period and then he didn't like what I had to say so he dropped me and decided that it wasn't worth allowing me on??? I have been able to find my username and found that my posts are still there -- a sign that I did not deserve to lose posting access AND be denied another chance.
I did not deserve my ban but he doesn't care. It's not just iorr where I have run into the issue of being banned for stupid reasons. Does he only like people who have concert stories to share??

You're watching their ship sink as you are on a luxury yacht and you are upset you didn't drown!?!
dude??

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Reply #45 - Mar 24^th, 2024 at 4:13pm

Some Guy wrote on Mar 24^th, 2024 at 9:35am:

Neverbeenbutshould21 wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2024 at 5:48pm:

frankenstone wrote on Feb 29^th, 2024 at 2:47am:

Sure IORR has some wonky rules but I got a lot of it through many years. Used to be great people on there with interesting information and stories. I'm not so quick to cut my losses. But hopefully there's a place (maybe here) where we all meet up. Plus i think we need to add the fact some posters have passed or lost interest. I believe that's impacted the fan world more than we might realize. My two cents for what it's worth.

Yeah. The ridiculous thing is when he tossed me he said that he only allows members he invites. Was I on a trial period and then he didn't like what I had to say so he dropped me and decided that it wasn't worth allowing me on??? I have been able to find my username and found that my posts are still there -- a sign that I did not deserve to lose posting access AND be denied another chance.
I did not deserve my ban but he doesn't care. It's not just iorr where I have run into the issue of being banned for stupid reasons. Does he only like people who have concert stories to share??

You're watching their ship sink as you are on a luxury yacht and you are upset you didn't drown!?!
dude??

I was evicted and did not deserve to be.
I was ratted out for conduct I didn't commit.

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Reply #48 - Mar 25^th, 2024 at 10:02am

Neverbeenbutshould21, I have no answer why you got banned. After all these years I'm not sure how I made it sometimes myself. I pushed my luck a few times. In my opinion BV is flexible though he has some strict rules. For the most part I think he's done a great job. Plus I like the way it's sectioned by topics. Hot Stuff is great.

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