Friends, techies & geeks alike... RE: The MediaMan

ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
edited November 2005 in Community
Hi folks,

It is with great sadness that today we lose one third of the Short-Media owners. Doug "MediaMan" Kronlund has retired as an owner of this little site that could.

The reasons behind it Il leave him to explain but it is amicable (before anyone starts assuming the worst) :)

Doug has been here since the beginning. When Icrontic was dying, we emailed constant files, hoping there was something there we could salvage to rebuild the site we all loved but there was nothing left. Hours turned into nights trying to make things work. Instead of giving up, Doug, Brian & myself forged a partnership that became the catalyst for Short-Media, we built it from nothing & lost weeks of sleep trying to make it into something :)

Short-Media wouldn't be where it is today without his drive, enthuiasm and high standards of work. Doug has given this site his all and Brian & I thank him completely for everything he has done. This site is his legacy & something I hope he will stay very proud of. :)

For me personally, I am glad that I've have such a supportive & articulate friend and coding mentor over the years. He always pushed me past the limit I thought I had, only to find it wasn't really my limit at all.

Im certainly hoping he will be able to find the time to pop in, post, drop a few PM's & continue to watch the site grow. Don't be a stranger mate! :D

So one & all, please raise your glass, cup, mug or pitcher and wish THE MediaMan all the success in whatever he does next ( probably tiling the bathroom ;D ), his management input & creative vision will be missed but his impact will stay with the site for it's lifetime :D

Thank you Doug! :thumbsup:
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  • dragonV8dragonV8 not here much New
    edited November 2005
    In January of 2004 we were researching upgrading options for our computer.
    Using google we visited sites left right and centre. Even posted a message on a very large site in Australia. After a few days keeping an eye on the thread, we still had 0 replies.

    It was then i came across Short-Media. My explanation of this site to Sally was:"It's like comparing a big city to a country town. In the city with all it's people, no-one wants to know you. In the country town, everybody is friendly and helpful."

    We posted one message at Short-Media and were flooded with replies. The good feeling we had about this site was almost an understatement. It's way better than that. It is filled with good people, lots of knowledge and it's fair share of humour.

    This site certainly could not have been the work of one person. Reading threads in the forum confirmed this. The input from these is what has made Short-Media what it is....The Best site on the Net. Of course things would not be the same without it's members. They are the ones that also make Short-Media what it is today.

    I would like to thank MediaMan, Shorty and Prime for putting in the effort that was the foundation of Short-Media.

    We hereby would like to thank Doug "MediaMan" for all his time and effort and wish him all the best with his newly found spare time.

    Jon and Sally
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    It's hard to put into words what this branch of the triumvirate has done for this site.. Content, growth, marketing, syndication.. You can tell this by the amount of products we get to review, and the hit counter which keeps going up up up. Good luck and good speed in whatever has supplanted the time you once dedicated to this site! :)
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    You will certainly be missed, Doug! Don't be a stranger!
  • MrBillMrBill Missouri Member
    edited November 2005
    Good luck to you Doug! The impact of your presence on this site will remain for others to enjoy though they may never know who you are.

    Thanks for everything you have done!
  • CryptoCrypto W.Sussex UK Member
    edited November 2005
    Blimey :eek:

    Doug, I just hope there is nothing serious underlying your decision to step down. Thanks to you and Prime and Shorty for rescuing Icrontic, but also for a subtle change that has increased the camaradie in all areas of this site.

    If you're just taking a rest then put your feet up and have a beer, you deserve it. If you're moving on to a new project, then the very best of luck with that. If none of the above, then jolly good luck with whatever you do.

    Thanks Mate :thumbsup:

    Crypto :)
  • Sledgehammer70Sledgehammer70 California Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    I haven't been around to ever really meet MediaMan... I have seen many of threads and his name all over the place to know the importance of him, I'm sure what you have done here is worth more than words, and I hope you will stick around and chat it up with us Noobs that have joined your awesome network of good friends.

    I am just a small portio0n/person in this site, and want to help in making this site grow... But I can't help but feel as an important part of the site, as how many cool guys and Gals I have been able to become friends with. I join TEAM 93 almost instantly and have found a nitch were I didn't think there was one. Short Media is my home away from home. Thanks again Doug for all you have done, and this site will always be here when you want to drop a line... :)
  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    Doug,

    I have not spoken to you in person nor over the phone, but I can almost hear you when I browse the S-M everyday. The three of you have made this my first stop every morning and my second, and third, and fourth... Heck, during the week, I'm one several times just to talk and be a part of this GREAT community.

    I have been blessed with being a part of S-M and you, Doug, are a great reason for that. We will not forget you or the impact you have made in our lives. Please, stop in from time to time and say hi. Until next we meet,
    May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
    -Q
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    Thanks for all your hard work, Doug! You'll always be a part of the family, and I hope you stick around and post from time to time! :cheers:
  • BuddyJBuddyJ Dept. of Propaganda OKC Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    Well, this makes me a sad panda. MediaMan reviews are part of what drew me to the original Icrontic because they were so awesome and in-depth. Thanks for everything Doug. :thumbsup:
  • TBonZTBonZ Ottawa, ON Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    I'm shocked but do understand. Thanks Doug for all your hardwork, it obviously hasn't gone un-noticed. :)

    Never did manage to get you to submit a WU for good ol' 93 after all these years though. :shakehead :bawling:
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    Hey, yeah! Now you can fold, you jerk! ;D
  • HawkHawk Fla Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    Many Good Wishes on your future endeavers Doug. Always enjoyed reading your reviews, posts, etc. Your hand in this site has been a blessing. Thanks for all you've done to make this site what it is. Please don't be a stranger. Come chat with us often friend.
    Dave aka Hawk.
  • DanGDanG I AM CANADIAN Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    I wish you the best of luck! :)
  • RADARADA Apple Valley, CA Member
    edited November 2005
    Doug,

    Good luck best wishes.

    We'll do our best to make you proud of what you built here with Prime and Shorty.

    On this chaotic sea that is the Internet, we'll do our darndest to keep S-M the safe haven of knowledge, humor, and camaraderie that you guys created.

    Sincerely,

    Fred



    Prime, Shorty,

    I'd like to step up and offer my assistance in any way I can.
  • TroganTrogan London, UK
    edited November 2005
    Hi Doug. Although, I don't know you I am grateful that you, shorty and prime created SM. The internet would be boring without it and I wouldn't have learnt anything about computers if it wasn't for SM.


    I've been wondering why I don't see you in the forums but whatever your decisions are in the future, good luck :thumbsup:
  • profdlpprofdlp The Holy City Of Westlake, Ohio
    edited November 2005
    Thanks for everything, friend. The role you played as a co-founder of the best site on the Internet will always be appreciated - and never forgotten.

    Good luck with whatever the future holds for you. :)
  • ClutchClutch North Carolina New
    edited November 2005
    Doug,

    Best of luck my friend. You know we will always be here :thumbsup:
  • madmatmadmat
    edited November 2005
    :bawling:
  • pseudonympseudonym Michigan Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    SALUT!! :beer:
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited November 2005
    Doug, I just want you to know that all of us here at Short Media appreciate all the hard work and money you've poured into making this website and forums what it is and I wish you all to luck in the world for the future. Just remember that you are still a member here and drop in any time and visit. :thumbsup:

    One side note: now that you are retiring from this site, I guess Prime's going to want his name in the site title. I can just hear it now; "Shorty, how about Short-Suspect?" :eek:;D
  • JimboraeJimborae Newbury, Berks, UK New
    edited November 2005
    We all miss your talented input MM, thank you for making this place what it is & devoting your time to it.

    Damit Mud, you beat me to the Short-Suspect title. ;D
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    Actually we're renaming it to www.prorty.com :crazy:
  • KwitkoKwitko Sheriff of Banning (Retired) By the thing near the stuff Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    Doug, thank you. There's not much more I can say. Your contributions here have been nothing short of incredible.
  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    Best wishes with whatever you are planning next Doug! We will be here at the site you helped make a home.

    First Johnny Carson now Media Man. Darn! :cool:
  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    Prime... www.porty.com is taken but the link is dead... Here's what available ;D

    PORTYONLINE.COM
    PORTYHOME.COM
    PORTYLIVE.COM
    BESTPORTY.COM
    THEPORTY.COM
    OFFICIALPORTY.COM
    PORTY.US
    PORTY.BIZ
    PORTY.WS
    PORTY.NAME
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    Let's get this Porty started. ;D
  • LINLIN Tri_State Area
    edited November 2005
    profdlp wrote:
    Thanks for everything, friend. The role you played as a co-founder of the best site on the Internet will always be appreciated - and never forgotten.

    Good luck with whatever the future holds for you. :)
    :thumbsup: ditto - but dang, i'll miss you, MM. :bawling:


    LIN
  • ArmoArmo Mr. Nice Guy Is Dead,Only Aqua Remains Member
    edited November 2005
    QCH2002 wrote:
    Prime... www.porty.com is taken but the link is dead... Here's what available ;D

    PORTYONLINE.COM
    PORTYHOME.COM
    PORTYLIVE.COM
    BESTPORTY.COM
    THEPORTY.COM
    OFFICIALPORTY.COM
    PORTY.US
    PORTY.BIZ
    PORTY.WS
    PORTY.NAME


    i think we'll have to wait fr Porty.xxx
  • profdlpprofdlp The Holy City Of Westlake, Ohio
    edited November 2005
    Armo wrote:
    i think we'll have to wait for Porty.xxx
    Good grief - at first glance I thought that was Portly.xxx :eek:
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited November 2005
    profdlp wrote:
    Good grief - at first glance I thought that was Portly.xxx :eek:
    Somebody has been exploring the nether-regions of teh intarweb since the demise of the Babe Thread, eh? ;D
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