bradl Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The Cairn Terrier Club of America has decided at this time to wind down its sponsorship of this public forum. However the forum will continue under new ownership, and in a new location. The board of governors has graciously allowed me to take ownership of the forum in order to facilitate continuity of this long-running community. Some things will change; many things will stay the same. Changing In order to reestablish the forum as a separate entity, with its history and content intact, I have committed to make a number of changes over the next two months: The moved forum will be scrubbed of references to sponsorship by the CTCA in the structural elements (headers, footers, graphics, rules and guidelines, and so on). A disclaimer will be added to make clear that the forum is not in any way sponsored by the Cairn Terrier Club of America. Forums and subforums specific to the CTCA (for example, "Publications") will be removed. Registration types specific to the CTCA will convert to standard forum member-types. (Examples: Member type Ways and Means and CTCA Member will be converted to standard forum member type Registered. The forum will be moved to a new and distinct domain: www.cairntalk.net. The forum will have a different visual appearance to distinguish it from the CTCA site. Staying the Same Some things will remain the same: Every effort will be made to ensure member accounts and posting history are preserved. My goal is not to start over, but to simply move. Rules and guidelines may evolve, but I don't plan to make any substantive changes, especially at first. Spamming, advertising, breeder recommendations, and any discussion of placement of specific animals will remain off-limits. Next Steps The timeline for the change is currently being worked on. I expect the transition to take place no later than October 7, but it may take place much earlier -- as early as the end of August or early September. I will keep you posted. In general terms, here is what is likely to happen: The forum will remain open until it's time to move. I'll post an announcement when that times come. Until then, please continue to enjoy the forum right here! Take a moment to make note of your forum login and password. Later, when the forum moves, you may have to log in again. Remember that if you stay logged in all the time and use a different screen name than your login, your login may be different than you think it is! Visit your profile settings to review. If you've forgotten your password, you can always reset it. Once the new location is ready to receive us I will briefly turn off this forum. That will allow time for the data from this forum to be transferred to the new location. The Offline message will include a link to the new location, with an expected time when the new forum will reopen for business (with updates, if necessary). I appreciate your participation on Cairn Talk and I hope you will find it worthwhile to make the adjustments necessary to join us on the next phase of the Cairn Talk adventure. Change is hard, but like our Cairns I like to think we're up for any challenge and ready to make every new experience a rollicking adventure. I hope you'll join us! Best regards, Brad L. 2 Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillscreek Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 That's right Brad. Cairns are flexible and so are we. Thank you for helping make it possible for us to keep this wonderful forum going! What about funding? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Baby steps I've got it covered for the time being. Thanks! 2 Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Wow, I find it extremely funny In my latest video I said "Hi guys, from cairntalk" and I didn't even see this topic, lol O_O Shows my Love! Quote Click to show the full size image! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieiras mom Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 thanks Brad for the advance information. WE really appreciate all that you do to keep us informed and in the loop as to change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Note: before the major move you may see some minor changes or brief outages here as we update to the newest software version before transfer, etc. Keep calm and carry on, as they say Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm's Dad Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Brad, good Sir, thank you for continuing the forum. The CTCA and the forum are a gem on the internet regarding information about the Cairn Terrier. The helpful members of this forum are extraordinary. The Cairn has a unique personality. This forum is so valuable to understand that personality and Cairn behavior. No doubt in the future people will find the forum a useful resource to understand these different little dogs. You will be providing a wonderful service to these people and the Cairns they have. Edited August 12, 2013 by Malcolm's Dad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy4 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 As admin for the UK forum, I would just like to say 'good luck' with the transition. I know that you will be putting a lot of work into this and you deserve a huge 'thank you'. Our forum is also independent of the breed clubs so it sounds as if we will be on the same footing. I look forward to seeing the changes and will try to pop in more frequently in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanford Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Brad, good Sir, thank you for continuing the forum. The CTCA and the forum are a gem on the internet regarding information about the Cairn Terrier. The helpful members of this forum are extraordinary. The Cairn has a unique personality. This forum is so valuable to understand that personality and Cairn behavior. No doubt in the future people will find the forum a useful resource to understand these different little dogs. You will be providing a wonderful service to these people and the Cairns they have. Ditto from Ruffy & Sanford! Also want to add that the graphics you show for the new sight, whether they are a temporary mock-up or the real thing, are a great improvement! Way to go, Brad! Quote FEAR THE CAIRN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuesday Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thank you Brad, for this and everything you do! (and the sneak peek is so awesome!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn in TN Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Brad you are Awesome for doing this. I can't imagine how much of your time this is taking. Hugs from Kelly, Prissy, and most of all from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Pssst, Don't tell anyone, but it's mostly fun. If all goes according to plan, you'll have a few options to choose from in terms of the background image. You can click the little paintbrush icon to bring up the chooser, which currently allows choice among seven images. [click image to embiggen] In addition to the default image shown in the teaser, here are the others I plan to have available at launch (subject to change of course). 1 Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Ditto here..you are awesome! I would miss this sight terribly if it did not continue! Thanks so much Brad for providing a place we can laugh, cry, exchange information and pictures. Big hug from Me and Jock..oh also Rosie, although she is a Scottie she is closely related to her Cairn brothers and sisters. Quote Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened. - Anatole France Adventures with Sam &Rosie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Haha Brad, I love that 1 where the cairn is lifting up his leg, LOL Quote Click to show the full size image! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Just a heads-up: I will be attempting the forum & domain move early next week. To prevent (or at least minimize) database issues, the forum will be taken off-line once I request the move. The "offline" message on this location will include a link to the new location (www.cairntalk.net) -- the offline message at the new location may include progress updates if possible. I may also post progress updates to twitter (@cairntalk). I'm guessing the forum will be off-line for at least a day, maybe more. The less the better, so expect a few hiccups (and please forgive me) if I bring it back online a bit too early Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's time... Quote CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Cairns Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) What is the suggested therapy for we addicts during the transition? I am going to have to somehow steel myself against the mortal fear that, "This could take longer than expected"! Thanks for all you do for us with this invaluable forum. Edited August 19, 2013 by Idaho Cairns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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