An open Letter to Neal Stevens and the Subsim Community

Silverleaf · 12-31-08, 01:28 PM

To Neal Stevens,

I've never met you, never seen you post in these forums, but I've witnessed plenty of your work where it pertains to how this website functions. I've been coming to Subsim since the very early days of its existence - heck I remember Deep Domain as a very cool website. Though I didn't join here for a very long time, what I witnessed was a classy operation with interesting and timely information, and passion.

In other forums I've seen that same passion, but what I also have experienced first hand is how much brutality takes place in those same places. Much can, and I'm sure has been said about this communities fervor world wide - but it's quite another once your a member of SubSim. Those other forums are nice, but here, there is a positive feeling of "family".

Where does this come from?

I believe it's due, in part to the topic and the members themselves. Simulation to me is as close to real world as you can get - in some instances - and part of that allure carries over in how we interact with the environment, treat others, respond to threads, and carry ourselves.

The moderators here perform their tasks well. I don't see them stepping in and manhandling threads here - but when it's necessary, they do a good job. At some forums there is such a heavy handedness about that you'd best keep one eye on the keyboard and the other on your wallet - that might be a bit of an exaggeration but one thing I've noticed here is that the members know the rules, follow them and as far as I've seen, everyone gets along.

The topics here present viable/pertinent information, great exchanges of data and upcoming events, and I would be remiss to forget the bread and butter - reviews. The dedication that this community shares is quite amazing to see first hand. One only need look at the Silent Hunter 3 sections and witness the current topics about a game that's 3 years old, and doing quite well. From mod work, to continuous tweaks and additions, this website is alive with activity.

My point of this post Mr. Stevens is to pass along my sincere appreciation for everything that you do. It is because of your dedication, and that of your staff and moderators that we have such a place to call home. As I look back at this last year, and whilst I've been a member here for not even a month, I've seen some amazing topics, incredible persistence and great ideas put into practice.

Thank you.

To the community;

I'd like to say kudos to you the community. Throughout this post I've mentioned how much diligence and adoration is shown for simulations in general. Without you, this place would still be a fantastic resource, but you help pump the very life into these forums. I look forward to spending more time here, to seeing incredible threads, amazing images and more passion.

I take my hat off (and that doesn't happen very often) and salute you, the community.

With kind regards and deep admiration,

R.S.

HunterICX · 12-31-08, 01:33 PM

Well spoken mate, well done

HunterICX

Biggles · 12-31-08, 01:36 PM

A noble thing to say my friend. Kudos to you too.

FIREWALL · 12-31-08, 01:36 PM

mookiemookie · 12-31-08, 02:01 PM

SandyCaesar · 12-31-08, 02:18 PM

Hear, hear!

Kudos to Onkel Neal, the mods, and the entire Subsim community, every one of ya. Here's to 2009; many happy returns from your patrols.

Oh, and I'll take the motto from the SH games here, if you don't mind:
SINK 'EM ALL, FELLOW SUBSIMMERS!

Kapitan_Phillips · 12-31-08, 04:33 PM

Group hug!

Koondawg · 12-31-08, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Group hug!

It's a big group...should we hug twice? Man hugs of course

KD

Task Force · 12-31-08, 05:12 PM

Yep, subsim should get a award for haveing one of the best communitys on the web.

Thanks for all you have done Neal,and the community for all the mods and helpfulness, and for being friendly.

I look froward to 2009.

(theres only 6 hours and 35mins until the newyear.)

:p

sonar732 · 12-31-08, 05:52 PM

Wasn't there an anniversary post a while back? How about refreshing that in this topic as it gives kudos for how long Neal has kept this thing going!

baggygreen · 12-31-08, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koondawg

Quote:

Group hug!

It's a big group...should we hug twice? Man hugs of course

KD

And with lots of manly backslapping.

except for the ladies. They can be exempt from the manly affections.

Task Force · 12-31-08, 08:22 PM

I would like to make this the topic houseing my three thousandth post!!!!!!:p

Heres to 3,000 posts.

and I earned the right to post over 12 images in one post!!!

I will make my next post after 12:00 kind of want to keep a even number for the new year. lol

@ AVSM, I decided to post my 3,000th post here, all you have to do is add my name to the other one.

A Very Super Market · 12-31-08, 08:25 PM

Bah, that means I double-posted on a different thread. I guess its a good choice...

And even though I only have 291 posts, I say thanks as well.

Iceman · 12-31-08, 10:44 PM

August · 12-31-08, 11:03 PM

Congratulations Task Force, and Neal as well...

12-31-08, 01:28 PM	#1
Silverleaf Wild Night in Bangkok Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 179 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	An open Letter to Neal Stevens and the Subsim Community To Neal Stevens, I've never met you, never seen you post in these forums, but I've witnessed plenty of your work where it pertains to how this website functions. I've been coming to Subsim since the very early days of its existence - heck I remember Deep Domain as a very cool website. Though I didn't join here for a very long time, what I witnessed was a classy operation with interesting and timely information, and passion. In other forums I've seen that same passion, but what I also have experienced first hand is how much brutality takes place in those same places. Much can, and I'm sure has been said about this communities fervor world wide - but it's quite another once your a member of SubSim. Those other forums are nice, but here, there is a positive feeling of "family". Where does this come from? I believe it's due, in part to the topic and the members themselves. Simulation to me is as close to real world as you can get - in some instances - and part of that allure carries over in how we interact with the environment, treat others, respond to threads, and carry ourselves. The moderators here perform their tasks well. I don't see them stepping in and manhandling threads here - but when it's necessary, they do a good job. At some forums there is such a heavy handedness about that you'd best keep one eye on the keyboard and the other on your wallet - that might be a bit of an exaggeration but one thing I've noticed here is that the members know the rules, follow them and as far as I've seen, everyone gets along. The topics here present viable/pertinent information, great exchanges of data and upcoming events, and I would be remiss to forget the bread and butter - reviews. The dedication that this community shares is quite amazing to see first hand. One only need look at the Silent Hunter 3 sections and witness the current topics about a game that's 3 years old, and doing quite well. From mod work, to continuous tweaks and additions, this website is alive with activity. My point of this post Mr. Stevens is to pass along my sincere appreciation for everything that you do. It is because of your dedication, and that of your staff and moderators that we have such a place to call home. As I look back at this last year, and whilst I've been a member here for not even a month, I've seen some amazing topics, incredible persistence and great ideas put into practice. Thank you. To the community; I'd like to say kudos to you the community. Throughout this post I've mentioned how much diligence and adoration is shown for simulations in general. Without you, this place would still be a fantastic resource, but you help pump the very life into these forums. I look forward to spending more time here, to seeing incredible threads, amazing images and more passion. I take my hat off (and that doesn't happen very often) and salute you, the community. With kind regards and deep admiration, R.S. __________________ Last edited by Silverleaf; 12-31-08 at 01:29 PM.

12-31-08, 01:33 PM	#2
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Well spoken mate, well done HunterICX __________________

12-31-08, 01:36 PM	#3
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	A noble thing to say my friend. Kudos to you too. __________________

12-31-08, 01:36 PM	#4
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	__________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

12-31-08, 02:01 PM	#5
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	__________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

12-31-08, 02:18 PM	#6
SandyCaesar Chief Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: HMS Thanatus Posts: 325 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hear, hear! Kudos to Onkel Neal, the mods, and the entire Subsim community, every one of ya. Here's to 2009; many happy returns from your patrols. Oh, and I'll take the motto from the SH games here, if you don't mind: SINK 'EM ALL, FELLOW SUBSIMMERS! __________________ Vanvikan, Feb. 2009: ordinary human, KIA, night 4 HMS Thanatus, May 2009: ??? human, KIA, night 7

12-31-08, 04:33 PM	#7
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Group hug! __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

12-31-08, 05:12 PM	#9
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Yep, subsim should get a award for haveing one of the best communitys on the web. Thanks for all you have done Neal,and the community for all the mods and helpfulness, and for being friendly. I look froward to 2009. (theres only 6 hours and 35mins until the newyear.):p __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time" Last edited by Task Force; 12-31-08 at 05:13 PM.

12-31-08, 05:52 PM	#10
sonar732 The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central MO Posts: 1,562 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Wasn't there an anniversary post a while back? How about refreshing that in this topic as it gives kudos for how long Neal has kept this thing going!

12-31-08, 08:22 PM	#12
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I would like to make this the topic houseing my three thousandth post!!!!!!:p Heres to 3,000 posts. and I earned the right to post over 12 images in one post!!! I will make my next post after 12:00 kind of want to keep a even number for the new year. lol @ AVSM, I decided to post my 3,000th post here, all you have to do is add my name to the other one. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time" Last edited by Task Force; 12-31-08 at 08:43 PM.

12-31-08, 08:25 PM	#13
A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bah, that means I double-posted on a different thread. I guess its a good choice... And even though I only have 291 posts, I say thanks as well. __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

12-31-08, 10:44 PM	#14
Iceman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mesa AZ, Arizona, USA Posts: 1,253 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0

12-31-08, 11:03 PM	#15
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congratulations Task Force, and Neal as well... __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.