Question: I realise Steve is in the Admin chair but who ownes this site ?
Im assuming this has nothing to do with Express?
DP
Yes, we own, run and administer this site exclusively. Steve was simply an independent moderator (and a good one)
Mike
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Hi
Obviously, we're surprised at Steve starting his own forum particularly as he has had so much input into this one. It's not the first time it's happened and there's another member is in the process of starting one too.
The one thing I question is what they will offer that this one doesn't? Chris has said 'The idea was to create a forum that was used and run by professionals' - thats what we've tried to do and we do get a lot of positive feedback that suggests we've suceeded. We have lots of extremely experienced members who offer good genuine unbiased advice to other members particularly those that are new to the industry. We encourage topics covering all types of cleaning and spend considerable time trying to keep posts professional. I entirely disagree that this forum is not 'used and run by professionals' and, as far as being biased is concerned, I am happy for members to make their own judgement.
Unfortunately, you can't please all the people all the time and the more people you have contributing the more chance there is of conflicting opinions. Maybe that's what has triggered this particular one.
Personally, I hope that it doesn't get to the point that there becomes so many forums that none of them have enough regular contributors to create valuable and interesting ongoing content. I struggle to keep up with all the topics on this site let alone others as well. If it ends up with the same members asking the same questions what's the point? This particular 'new' forum uses the same format, has the same topics, and, currently, the same members.
I am disappointed Steve feels he can no longer support Cleanitup as he has done in the past but would certainly like to take this opportunity to thank him for all his effort over the past few months. He does genuinely take time out to help others and, for that, I respect him.
Life goes on....
Regards
Mike Boxall