The BlackjackInfo Message Boards are (no longer!) closed to new posts

I realize this will be the most unpopular decision I've ever made as administrator of this site.
But, yes, I have decided to shut down the boards and transform them into an archive.
The idea has been one I have considered for months now, and I finally have come to terms with the decision.

I am truly fortunate. I have been able to spend my entire life doing things that I enjoy.
I no longer enjoy running the message boards. Frankly, managing a message board never fit
well with my lifestyle. As many of you know I spend extensive time away from the site
making money from our preferred source of funds instead.

The negativity that comes from having to deal with administrative issues is a drain.
And no matter how smoothly things run at any given time, the issues of spam, trolls, and
flames will always be a part of the process.

I am just not willing to spend my time doing things I do not enjoy.

The boards have been an amazing place for this 6 1/2 years.
I cannot begin to say Thank You enough, to you, the participants, and especially the volunteer moderators for
the work they have done.

Posting will be available through the weekend, and on Monday the change will be made.

Again, thank you all.

Discussion thread here:
http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bb/showthread.php?t=24178

Some questions answered

Thanks for the many kind posts.

To answer a couple of recurring questions:

1) Why not just turn over admin work to others, and leave the site in place?2) How about selling the message boards?3) How about selling the entire site, including the message boards?4) What about chat?

The message boards are now closed to new posts.

Thanks to everyone who made this an amazing community for 6.5 years.

Now go out there and win some money from the casinos. Seriously, what are you waiting for? :grin:

After a five year hiatus, I'm proud to announce that the new management of BlackjackInfo.com is re-opening the popular message forums here, effective immediately.

I wish them a long and prosperous future. Carry on!

P.S. If you are wondering, this KenSmith account is still mine. Same old Ken, joined by LV Bear as a new admin here. The Bear will be taking over the primary duties here.

any plans to restore a chat room?

metronome said:

any plans to restore a chat room?

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No plans at this time, but always subject to change.

I guess I am late to the party! I am so happy to discover that bjinfo the forum is back in action. I learned so much from this site while learning the ropes. Then the forum was shut down, and I really was lost for a while until I found bjtheforum. Now, I'll check out both sites. I really like the new "soft" look and easy to read text. Thanks, Ken & Mr Bear! 8^)