And still no Amarone

[bam bam]

Where, oh where is the obstinate one?

[café au lait]

When he didn't show here, I thought he must be Admin. Then I realized Amarone could NEVER exist in anonymity.

[JonSmith]

He's being fashionably late, he'll show.

Wherever ToddMa shows up, Amarone is soon to follow....right Todd?

[bam bam]

Yeah, those two have some serious man love for each other.

[JonSmith]

Like you and Dan Stein......

I kid, I kid....Oh, I also told Andre about the site today. Hi Andre, you profilic lurker you.

[Suzy Wong]

He's being fashionably late, he'll show.

Wherever ToddMa shows up, Amarone is soon to follow....right Todd?

Daddy Warbucks and Bacchus
an unusal yet complientary pairing;)

[bam bam]

Like you and Dan Stein......

I kid, I kid....Oh, I also told Andre about the site today. Hi Andre, you profilic lurker you.

Dan doesn't like me all that much.

[JonSmith]

Dan doesn't like me all that much.

Dan doesn't like anyone that much.

[justagirl]

Jon...you are hillarious! LOL

[ToddMa]

Yeah, those two have some serious man love for each other.


One must be very secure with one's sexuality to have man love for Amarone.

He's on his way, he's just checking the weather vein.

[BTG]

I think he is enjoying stirring up things with TOB too much to come over here right now.

[bam bam]

We're now on about 96 hours sans Amarone. I need my under $20 a bottle wine rec. And I need it now.

I wonder if he's too busy with the Tales of the Cocktail events to participate on this board?

[Admin]

Not like he didn't get the PM. Three scenarios:

1. Fashionably Late
2. Le Grand Entrance
3. Fingernails Dug Firmly Into The Deck Of The Titanic As It Reaches 90° Vertical.

And the band played on...

[bam bam]

I am thinkiing grand entrance. I'd get the trumpets ready some time Friday morning.

[Suzy Wong]

I am thinkiing grand entrance. I'd get the trumpets ready some time Friday morning.

Just like the DIVA he is.....;)

[ToddMa]

Not like he didn't get the PM. Three scenarios:

1. Fashionably Late
2. Le Grand Entrance
3. Fingernails Dug Firmly Into The Deck Of The Titanic As It Reaches 90° Vertical.

And the band played on...

Try option 4. He is skeptical about who's running this board. When that is disclosed. Namely, who it is not, he will join us.


Maybe you should send him a PM and ease his concern.

[Admin]

The "who" should not matter, the "how", maybe. So far, no one else is expressing skepticism, only relief.

[bam bam]

The "who" should not matter, the "how", maybe. So far, no one else is expressing skepticism, only relief.


Hmmmmm. The who should in fact matter. As there is a certain someone who already tried their hand at moderating a food message board without much success. If the who, in this case, is the same who who did in fact moderate a previous incarnation of TOB, then I might expect a reverse exodus in short order.

[Admin]

Perhaps you missed this post, counselor:

http://www.nolaeats.com/forum/showpost.php?p=225&postcount=9

[bam bam]

I didn't miss the post. But I am a lawyer. I have no knowledge of the inner workings/corporate structure of TOB. Let's just say that I could see a certain person, who has a penchant for self-serving bullsh-t, manipulating and distinguishing the phraseology of that post to the point where we have another Saints v. Commanders thread going.

I am on board 120% with what is going on here. But I have a ton of respect for Amarone and if his radar is going off, I am going to take note of that.

[Admin]

I am on board 120% with what is going on here.
And for that, we thank and respect you.
But I have a ton of respect for Amarone and if his radar is going off, I am going to take note of that.
We also have a ton of respect for Amarone's oenological experience and recommendations, but if his participation here is going to be based solely on who's "hosting the party", then we're basically back to where we were at TOB: participation subject to the conditions of an individual.

[bam bam]

I'll leave it be for now. I am having too much fun here.

[Admin]

Clearer heads will eventually prevail, Bam. As long as it takes 15-30 seconds to load a page to read a post from "Yakov Smirnoff" or "Prohibitionist", we'll be satisfied we've done the right thing.

[Alex]

After doing some searching, all perfectly legal, I feel VERY confident based on my knowledge of the inner workings of TOB (and aint nothing there ever changed except the names and locations), as well as my 10 years experience in the local internet scene, that the owner and/or operator of this board is in no way affiliated with anyone related to the past or current folks at TOB.

This board is set up well, the software is paid for with actual money!, the owner is private, the hosting provider is top notch and located in New York. This site is not indicative of any of the usual suspects or even New Orleans in general, and it would not surprise me if the person who built this does not live here or has worked elsewhere such as in California, Texas, or some other more wealthy and tech oriented area.

Who ever did this is an experienced webmaster, new we had a legitimate need, and did us a real solid favor.

Thanks Admin!

I 'll treat ya to lunch at HillBilly any day!

[Admin]

Essentially accurate, with the exception that the server is located in San Jose, CA. If you get there ahead of us, we'll take the combo plate, (brisket sliced, not pulled, please), with beans and slaw, and an unsweet tea.

[Suzy Wong]

Try option 4. He is skeptical about who's running this board. When that is disclosed. Namely, who it is not, he will join us.


Maybe you should send him a PM and ease his concern.


You're joking, right?

Amarone has problems with the Moderators of EVERY board, sooner or later. Why should he be the only one privy to such information? (If in fact that is the reason)

[GuySajerForgottenSoldier]

Let's just ignore him when he finally does show up. No doubt it will drive that attention whore wild.

[PNG]

After doing some searching, all perfectly legal, I feel VERY confident based on my knowledge of the inner workings of TOB (and aint nothing there ever changed except the names and locations), as well as my 10 years experience in the local internet scene, that the owner and/or operator of this board is in no way affiliated with anyone related to the past or current folks at TOB.

This board is set up well, the software is paid for with actual money!, the owner is private, the hosting provider is top notch and located in New York. This site is not indicative of any of the usual suspects or even New Orleans in general, and it would not surprise me if the person who built this does not live here or has worked elsewhere such as in California, Texas, or some other more wealthy and tech oriented area.

Who ever did this is an experienced webmaster, new we had a legitimate need, and did us a real solid favor.

Thanks Admin!

I 'll treat ya to lunch at HillBilly any day!

Sounds as though Alex is in on the scam!

[Schuarta]

Not like he didn't get the PM. Three scenarios:

1. Fashionably Late
2. Le Grand Entrance
3. Fingernails Dug Firmly Into The Deck Of The Titanic As It Reaches 90° Vertical.

And the band played on...

Maybe 4. is that he knew in advance of the switch made today?

[JudiB]

Maybe he likes trading **** with Feng, and chatting with Lorin? (I mean I can't imagine that... but it takes all kinds I guess)

[foodieCon]

I'm just curious why the admin here feels the need to be so anonymous? He's certainly vocal. What do you have to hide? And of course, it's your deal if you decide to never reveal who you are.

Why are the services in California? Couldn't find a decent host here in New Orleans?

As for Amarone, he's an idiot, who cares if he is here or not. He's lurking anyway.

[Suzy Wong]

Where are your manners?:eek:

Why do you feel the need to be so rude?:eek:

How much are you paying for use of this forum?



I'm just curious why the admin here feels the need to be so anonymous? He's certainly vocal. What do you have to hide? And of course, it's your deal if you decide to never reveal who you are.

Why are the services in California? Couldn't find a decent host here in New Orleans?

As for Amarone, he's an idiot, who cares if he is here or not. He's lurking anyway.

[foodieCon]

Where are your manners?:eek:

Why do you feel the need to be so rude?:eek:

How much are you paying for use of this forum?

I have plenty of manners. I'm just posing some questions. See, that's what sucks about message boards sometime. I'm just asking a question. You think I'm being rude? As for paying for the board, I see ads on it. So I guess at some point, along with certain other posts on here that the admin has made, we'll be asked to pay for this thing at some point anyway.

Besides, I've seen you be more than rude on other boards. :)

Now my comment about Amarone, well that was rude, but I meant it that way.

[Suzy Wong]

Which "boards" are those?

And who are you really, not the nom de plume you're cowering under?

[Admin]

I'm just curious why the admin here feels the need to be so anonymous? He's certainly vocal. What do you have to hide? And of course, it's your deal if you decide to never reveal who you are.
We wanted people to decide whether they liked the forum based on its own merits, not on any pre-disposed notion of "it's so-and-so's board".

Why are the services in California? Couldn't find a decent host here in New Orleans?
Most ISPs are not local to the markets they serve. Ours is in a 24-hour monitored and supported center that happens to be in CA. We went with an outfit we've dealt with for quite some time, and have been very satisfied with.

As for paying for the board, I see ads on it. So I guess at some point, along with certain other posts on here that the admin has made, we'll be asked to pay for this thing at some point anyway.
We have already been offered direct donations, and have so far declined. But if you could make a purchase somewhere that you were already going to make, and a portion of it happened to help support something you found of benefit, at no additional charge, would you really call that "being asked to pay"?

[foodieCon]

Which "boards" are those?

And who are you really, not the nom de plume you're cowering under?

I'm just me. does it really matter. You know the boards I speak of as well as everyone else here. This community is a small one. No need for me to name them.

[foodieCon]

We wanted people to decide whether they liked the forum based on its own merits, not on any pre-disposed notion of "it's so-and-so's board".

But isn't who runs a board like this, part of what makes it what it is? I know alot of people here like to know who owns the restaurants they eat at and don't frequent restaurants based on that, even if the food is "good".


Most ISPs are not local to the markets they serve. Ours is in a 24-hour monitored and supported center that happens to be in CA. We went with an outfit we've dealt with for quite some time, and have been very satisfied with.

This is true of most ISP's. But there are alot of companies here in New Orleans that could certainly use the business and offer the same level of service that Verio offers if not much, much more. But it's cool. I just feel people should know. Again, that's my just my opinion.

We have already been offered direct donations, and have so far declined. But if you could make a purchase somewhere that you were already going to make, and a portion of it happened to help support something you found of benefit, at no additional charge, would you really call that "being asked to pay"?

No additional charge?? Someone has to pay all that. But this is the kind of discussion I'm not willing to have on a discussion forum. Wanna meet for lunch? We can talk it over.

[Admin]

No additional charge?? Someone has to pay all that. But this is the kind of discussion I'm not willing to have on a discussion forum. Wanna meet for lunch? We can talk it over.
Not sure of any reason why. You're fishing with your little trolling motor and you know it. You also are familiar with the Amazon Affiliate program. Because you use it yourself, you know it doesn't raise item prices to pay referrals vs. a non-click-thru. We know who you are (or who you're posing as), and either way, we don't appreciate you raising questions to non-issues here. So, please, go back to sucking up to Leigh over at TOB, where there are at this moment fewer members online than here.

[JonSmith]

Not sure of any reason why. You're fishing with your little trolling motor and you know it.


Kick his ass, Sea Bass.

[foodieCon]

Not sure of any reason why. You're fishing with your little trolling motor and you know it. You also are familiar with the Amazon Affiliate program. Because you use it yourself, you know it doesn't raise item prices to pay referrals vs. a non-click-thru. We know who you are (or who you're posing as), and either way, we don't appreciate you raising questions to non-issues here. So, please, go back to sucking up to Leigh over at TOB, where there are at this moment fewer members online than here.

See, I was never hiding. That's the difference though to me.

And anyway, I'm not sucking up to Leigh, he just happens to be a good guy that's trying his hardest to keep a as many people happy as he can on both sides of him.

Someone on here brought up the fact that maybe I/we shouldn't complain because this service is free, but shouldn't that be said of them.

Anyway, me and my little trolling motor are going to putt putt onto other topics and when you have 3.5 years under your belt and this place is still going, we'll go have lunch. Trust, me, I'm not posing as anyone other than myself.

[Suzy Wong]

I'm just me. does it really matter. You know the boards I speak of as well as everyone else here. This community is a small one. No need for me to name them.

It matters to you who is running this forum.

YOU are anonymous.

You said I was "more than rude" WHERE? TOB? which is a crumbling fifedom with self appointed experts in the vain of the emperor or empress wearing no clothes?

[PNG]

I'm just curious why the admin here feels the need to be so anonymous? He's certainly vocal. What do you have to hide? And of course, it's your deal if you decide to never reveal who you are.

Why are the services in California? Couldn't find a decent host here in New Orleans?

As for Amarone, he's an idiot, who cares if he is here or not. He's lurking anyway.

Hi feng!