The beginnings of E90post

LEDZEP · 12-23-2005, 06:42 AM

...and then StewtheBassman joined the group. And it was even better.

cosmosblau · 12-23-2005, 10:08 AM

I hate to burst your bubble, but there is no doubt in my mind that this is a commercial venture. This is a huge site usurping massive bandwidth and traffic, storing many gigs of images and video. Jason and Mark were very shrewd. They created a very pleasant, friendly environment where people can focus on their passion without being pestered by ads. They realized that the membership has to be here first, before the market.

I am amazed at their skill in growing this site into what it has become. 8400+ registered high - income enthusiasts, with hundreds willing to advertise the site on their car! To marketing people, this site would have enormous value. I suspect the shoe is about to drop: either they will sell the site and it could change dramatically, or ads will pop up here and there.

It is probable that Mark and Jason are professional webforum masters, and this is just another one of their soon-to-be successful ventures.

They have really good taste so far, and I hope that continues. I appreciate what this place has become, and I hope it doesn't change too much. But it will change. I don't want to sound pessimistic, but the writing's on the wall.

Mark · 12-23-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cosmosblau

I hate to burst your bubble, but there is no doubt in my mind that this is a commercial venture. This is a huge site usurping massive bandwidth and traffic, storing many gigs of images and video. Jason and Mark were very shrewd. They created a very pleasant, friendly environment where people can focus on their passion without being pestered by ads. They realized that the membership has to be here first, before the market.

I am amazed at their skill in growing this site into what it has become. 8400+ registered high - income enthusiasts, with hundreds willing to advertise the site on their car! To marketing people, this site would have enormous value. I suspect the shoe is about to drop: either they will sell the site and it could change dramatically, or ads will pop up here and there.

It is probable that Mark and Jason are professional webforum masters, and this is just another one of their soon-to-be successful ventures.

They have really good taste so far, and I hope that continues. I appreciate what this place has become, and I hope it doesn't change too much. But it will change. I don't want to sound pessimistic, but the writing's on the wall.

Sorry man, but wrong

It is true I've gotten emails from professional website companies asking to buy the site, but i'm not going to sell it because I hate the overly commericialized sites out there. I'm not a professional website person at all, I do put up sites as a hobby, i've made a whole bunch over the years, a Tool fan site which is now gone, delerium fan site (http://www.delerium.com), the top ten e46 site (http://www.elwynor.com/~mark/toptene46) among others.. notice the lack of advertisements, etc..

Im not a marketer or any of that other stuff you say, and im kinda insulted at the tought.. i guess it shows the change things have taken in the car community over the last few years...

Jason · 12-23-2005, 10:22 AM

Neither Mark nor I are in anyway "professional webforum masters" as we are both professionals in jobs that have nothing to do with the internet or the computer. Between the two of us we've owned 5 BMW's in the past 3 years so we're BMW enthusiasts and that's the reason we put up this site.

And no, the shoe is not about to drop.

cosmosblau · 12-23-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkE90M3

Sorry man, but wrong

It is true I've gotten emails from professional website companies asking to buy the site, but i'm not going to sell it because I hate the overly commericialized sites out there. I'm not a professional website person at all, I do put up sites as a hobby, i've made a whole bunch over the years, a Tool fan site which is now gone, delerium fan site (http://www.delerium.com), the top ten e46 site (http://www.elwynor.com/~mark/toptene46) among others.. notice the lack of advertisements, etc..

Im not a marketer or any of that other stuff you say, and im kinda insulted at the tought.. i guess it shows the change things have taken in the car community over the last few years...

Wow, I am shocked!

-That is great news. Sorry to seem so pessimistic, but you have to admit this place seems too good to be true. I would be happy to admit I am wrong.

Keep up the great work.

tiga901 · 12-23-2005, 11:03 AM

To the admins Mark and Jason.....many thanks for putting up a great site. To be honest a little ad will not disturb me so long as they are not pop ups. A little ad on the banner would be okay or maybe a manufacturer/distributor question and answer question where you have these people selling stuff pay for being able to interact with the members.

Anyway...good work!

StewtheBassman · 12-23-2005, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

...and then StewtheBassman joined the group. And it was even better.

Although the average IQ of the site dipped....

LEDZEP · 12-23-2005, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

Although the average IQ of the site dipped....

Yes, the average IQ has taken a nose dive, but not due to you Stew!

MIKEYMIKE · 12-23-2005, 04:08 PM

Well...

You could always work out something with BMW aftermarket suppliers. Give them sponsorship status for them to market their goods on this site (rims, kits, lighting, spoiler, etc...) and in turn they take care of you some how.

SilvertE90 · 12-23-2005, 11:58 PM

Bless You

StewtheBassman · 12-24-2005, 09:19 AM

Ha Ha!

Broken1 · 12-24-2005, 09:45 AM

The only changes around here are that as the site grows, mark and jason might need volunteers to help keep it tidy - moderate posts etc.

Hopefully, it won't be sold to people who will lead it in the wrong direction. I spend more time on this site - then I do driving my car most days...sad but true....

E90post.com is my life.

*addict*

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cosmosblau cunning, baffling, powerful 19 Rep 369 Posts Drives: '08 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Palisades, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I hate to burst your bubble, but there is no doubt in my mind that this is a commercial venture. This is a huge site usurping massive bandwidth and traffic, storing many gigs of images and video. Jason and Mark were very shrewd. They created a very pleasant, friendly environment where people can focus on their passion without being pestered by ads. They realized that the membership has to be here first, before the market. I am amazed at their skill in growing this site into what it has become. 8400+ registered high - income enthusiasts, with hundreds willing to advertise the site on their car! To marketing people, this site would have enormous value. I suspect the shoe is about to drop: either they will sell the site and it could change dramatically, or ads will pop up here and there. It is probable that Mark and Jason are professional webforum masters, and this is just another one of their soon-to-be successful ventures. They have really good taste so far, and I hope that continues. I appreciate what this place has become, and I hope it doesn't change too much. But it will change. I don't want to sound pessimistic, but the writing's on the wall. __________________ 2013 328i • Alpine White • Black Leather • Sport Line • Premium Pkg • SprintBooster •
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Jason Administrator 40959 Rep 21,240 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Neither Mark nor I are in anyway "professional webforum masters" as we are both professionals in jobs that have nothing to do with the internet or the computer. Between the two of us we've owned 5 BMW's in the past 3 years so we're BMW enthusiasts and that's the reason we put up this site. And no, the shoe is not about to drop.
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12-23-2005, 11:03 AM	#28
tiga901 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 244 Posts Drives: e90 330i, mt pp sp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Millbrae, CA iTrader: (0)	To the admins Mark and Jason.....many thanks for putting up a great site. To be honest a little ad will not disturb me so long as they are not pop ups. A little ad on the banner would be okay or maybe a manufacturer/distributor question and answer question where you have these people selling stuff pay for being able to interact with the members. Anyway...good work!
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12-23-2005, 04:08 PM	#31
MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Well... You could always work out something with BMW aftermarket suppliers. Give them sponsorship status for them to market their goods on this site (rims, kits, lighting, spoiler, etc...) and in turn they take care of you some how.
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12-23-2005, 11:58 PM	#32
SilvertE90 Private 4 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Bless You
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12-24-2005, 09:19 AM	#33
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Ha Ha! __________________
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12-24-2005, 09:45 AM	#34
Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	The only changes around here are that as the site grows, mark and jason might need volunteers to help keep it tidy - moderate posts etc. Hopefully, it won't be sold to people who will lead it in the wrong direction. I spend more time on this site - then I do driving my car most days...sad but true.... E90post.com is my life. addict
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