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CooterCrystal
11-11-2007, 01:13 AM
i definitly love the no timer on the posts, thats nice, and i love the smilies. Especially the 3d ones

CooterCrystal
11-11-2007, 01:22 AM
well there is a timer, but i like this timer better

CooterCrystal
11-11-2007, 01:30 AM
i also like the join date and the last visited date in the member list.

xxxMAULxxx
11-11-2007, 05:28 AM
The "other" site had them also

CooterCrystal
11-11-2007, 12:05 PM
I NEVER SAW IT SHIT HEAD!

FalconsGuy
11-11-2007, 01:22 PM
It is set to 15 seconds between post currently.

If there are any smilies you want added let us know.

CooterCrystal
11-11-2007, 04:11 PM
well, how long is the "other" site. thiers seems longer...18? never paid much attention, just always felt like it took forever.

BOLLOCKS
11-11-2007, 04:37 PM
I like this site coz its bright and pretty and not dark and dingy like the "other" site.

Its easy to navigate and all the really cool people are here.

Plus when you look at it upside down it reads "paulisded" :D

Lee-Mels
11-11-2007, 05:55 PM
the "other site" was 30 seconds between posts

HaFtALoVeMe
11-11-2007, 06:12 PM
i like this site because its GOLD!

Lee-Mels
11-11-2007, 06:16 PM
i like this site because its GOLD!

:qft:

elgallow
11-12-2007, 12:53 AM
i like that eaglesguy.

Wickedballs
11-12-2007, 12:56 AM
I like the color scheme and the people. Looking fwd to more people tomorrow.

OxBabygirlxO
11-12-2007, 06:39 AM
Hi!!!!!!! so far its great!!!!! good luck!!! looking forward to be posting here alot!!!!!!!!!!

Lee-Mels
11-12-2007, 06:59 AM
Hi!!!!!!! so far its great!!!!! good luck!!! looking forward to be posting here alot!!!!!!!!!!

welcome Mar-- Glad to have your here!!! See Ya in a few hours!!!!

14ft Gamefisher
11-12-2007, 07:41 AM
I like that It allowed me to sign up easily. Seriously guys it looks nice.

Jimbo_NY75
11-12-2007, 10:06 AM
so far so good. good luck!!

BOLLOCKS
11-12-2007, 10:28 AM
YAY!!!! ...... this is exciting!!!!!!

i do have a question ..... on the main page with all the forums .... it says currently actice users ... it says a number then in the box i can only see my name ..... maybe the members are on but hiding .... not sure but just wanted to let you guys know!


yeah its confusing the shit outta me... but then again most things do :D

stevethenewguy
11-12-2007, 10:36 AM
kinda new to boards, love it so far. quesiton though...what is the "lastest reputation recieved" all about?

sixxcrow
11-12-2007, 10:48 AM
I like that this will be a friendly message board, with no bullshit (yet). I hope I can fit in here.

us1087
11-12-2007, 10:49 AM
I like that this site is not run by the cunts at wackbag.

Sign up was easy.....quick loads....thanks for making a better place to talk about the show.

manicm0de420
11-12-2007, 10:51 AM
i like it cause its just as confusing for me as any other messege board hehe

LisaNY
11-12-2007, 10:54 AM
I like turtles!

Wickedballs
11-12-2007, 10:55 AM
kinda new to boards, love it so far. quesiton though...what is the "lastest reputation recieved" all about?

When someone likes your post or just you in general, they will click on the http://www.xmradiogold.com/forums/images/styles/blackyellow/buttons/reputation.gif and they can add to your reputation.

manicm0de420
11-12-2007, 10:56 AM
no one is reppin me and thats ghey!

stevethenewguy
11-12-2007, 12:03 PM
When someone likes your post or just you in general, they will click on the http://www.xmradiogold.com/forums/images/styles/blackyellow/buttons/reputation.gif and they can add to your reputation.

thanks. now, how do you know who rep'd you? or do you never know?

The Blonde
11-12-2007, 12:12 PM
They should sign it..... look at what i put in yours..it should say after there comment who it was

HockeyHelmet
11-12-2007, 12:15 PM
Have to get back to you on that

stevethenewguy
11-12-2007, 12:36 PM
They should sign it..... look at what i put in yours..it should say after there comment who it was

now that makes sense. thanks

PhillyMike
11-12-2007, 12:48 PM
Whats going to happen after the merger? Is the XM name going away? Might be something to think about with the name of this site and all..

SupermanBang
11-12-2007, 01:18 PM
I like that it loads nice and fast on my iPhone. And that while at work I can get to it. And not have to worry about the link reverting and having the word aids in the title.

boatsky
11-12-2007, 01:30 PM
i just logged on today and im already having fun

Wickedballs
11-12-2007, 01:58 PM
Whats going to happen after the merger? Is the XM name going away? Might be something to think about with the name of this site and all..

We have looked into that and have alternate names in mind. All would redirect here. :)

PhillyMike
11-12-2007, 02:04 PM
Cool :)

Liking the new place.

Uncle Inky
11-12-2007, 03:05 PM
I like this site coz its bright and pretty and not dark and dingy like the "other" site.
Yeah that other place is yucky


I like the laughs that this is all going to bring me ;)

csftech
11-12-2007, 03:15 PM
Site looks great so far!!

still_smoking
11-12-2007, 06:56 PM
great job guys oh and Lee I was sleeping during the show this am and thought I was dreaming of your voice and paltalk. Glad it really was you on the show:)

nerdo5
11-12-2007, 06:58 PM
I like the place. This beats the crap out of www.getthehiv.com

YourAmishDaddy
11-12-2007, 07:18 PM
I like the fact it exists.

Thank you, cool new site.

evilmoney
11-12-2007, 07:42 PM
NICE! I like this place!

Wickedballs
11-12-2007, 07:43 PM
I like the place. This beats the crap out of www.getthehiv.com

Please don't bring up that site, it was a bad time in my life posting there. :lol:

FalconsGuy
11-12-2007, 07:43 PM
Please don't bring up that site, it was a bad time in my life posting there. :lol:

:pandl:

Hughdini
11-12-2007, 07:57 PM
I like it so far and wish it the best, may it grow to dwarf the other message boards.

Tender Sentiments
11-12-2007, 11:11 PM
Here you feel welcomed never posted on the other sites though meh

Muslim Lawyer
11-12-2007, 11:26 PM
I like site very much. I had to find new messageboard after being kick from the NOW forum for having penis.

jazer
11-13-2007, 05:22 AM
So far so good so far. lets learn from other boards mistakes and rise above

Wickedballs
11-13-2007, 02:27 PM
I like the download section where Dryerdoor has uploaded quite a few old bits.

I also like the photo galley, where you can host your pics from events/gatherings.

:)

michael
11-13-2007, 04:14 PM
i hate it all

FalconsGuy
11-13-2007, 05:30 PM
I like the download section where Dryerdoor has uploaded quite a few old bits.

I also like the photo galley, where you can host your pics from events/gatherings.

:)

That was such a hack plug. :aaw:

I like the fact that we are a no drama board and I did not even know it.

:lol:

The Blonde
11-13-2007, 05:51 PM
Please don't bring up that site, it was a bad time in my life posting there. :lol:

I am with you on that one

Wickedballs
11-13-2007, 05:51 PM
That was such a hack plug. :aaw:

I like the fact that we are a no drama board and I did not even know it.

:lol:

I am working on my plugging skills

ShadowFBA
11-13-2007, 05:59 PM
It still has that new board smell.

LAX
11-13-2007, 06:38 PM
Hopefully some new pussy.....


:need a wavy smily thingy:

hemi350
11-13-2007, 06:51 PM
Love It....wondering if the amount of time before you get logged off can be increased? Went to make a sandwich, came back and had to login again. Or maybe im just a douche.

dylan874
11-13-2007, 06:58 PM
I'm liking the board alot. I like the bright color scheme especially. One question -- is there code available yet so I can put a banner on my MySpace? Just curious.


www.myspace.com/alexx874

heymotherkisser
11-13-2007, 07:00 PM
I'm liking the board alot. I like the bright color scheme especially. One question -- is there code available yet so I can put a banner on my MySpace? Just curious.


www.myspace.com/alexx874

Hi dylan! We're working on it, definitely! Look for it within the next week.

FalconsGuy
11-13-2007, 07:01 PM
Love It....wondering if the amount of time before you get logged off can be increased? Went to make a sandwich, came back and had to login again. Or maybe im just a douche.

I made a change that should allow you have to lunch and not get logged out. :)

heymotherkisser
11-13-2007, 07:01 PM
Love It....wondering if the amount of time before you get logged off can be increased? Went to make a sandwich, came back and had to login again. Or maybe im just a douche.

http://xmradiogold.com/forums/showthread.php?t=238

you're not a douche, it's happening to me.

there's the thread for it.

dylan874
11-13-2007, 07:03 PM
Hi dylan! We're working on it, definitely! Look for it within the next week.


That's great! Thanks. I appreciate it.

CooterCrystal
11-14-2007, 12:37 AM
i like the fact that you can see who is repping you even if they dont sign...nice

Dick Whiskey
11-14-2007, 12:45 AM
Please don't bring up that site, it was a bad time in my life posting there. :lol:

This site's a 17.


THERE'S MY FIRST INSIDE JOKE!!!1!!

Flea_Man
11-14-2007, 12:53 AM
Oh shit........ inside jokes already? Fucking elitists.




*insert toothbrush*

justredd
11-14-2007, 12:56 AM
I like boobies.

Dick Whiskey
11-14-2007, 12:57 AM
Oh shit........ inside jokes already? Fucking elitists.




*insert toothbrush*

Don't you have a baby to fuck?

smoke stack
11-14-2007, 01:07 AM
not that I'm a fan of hands around the world, lets all get along bullshit (not to imply that is what this is) I like the fact that I havent seen anyone being an asshole just for the sake of being an asshole

FalconsGuy
11-14-2007, 01:10 AM
not that I'm a fan of hands around the world, lets all get along bullshit (not to imply that is what this is) I like the fact that I havent seen anyone being an asshole just for the sake of being an asshole

Just stay out of the 55 Gallon Drum, and hopefully you will not.

We are trying to find a good balance, give it a little time.

Dick Whiskey
11-14-2007, 01:11 AM
Just stay out of the 55 Gallon Drum, and hopefully you will not.

We are trying to find a good balance, give it a little time.

I'll be banned within a week.

FalconsGuy
11-14-2007, 01:13 AM
I'll be banned within a week.

Never, you have not read the Dick Whiskey clause?

smoke stack
11-14-2007, 01:15 AM
Just stay out of the 55 Gallon Drum, and hopefully you will not.

We are trying to find a good balance, give it a little time.

I took a look in the Drum and the stench almost knocked me over
I actually enjoy a funny asshole most of the time as long as its not the whole I'm cooler than you shit :bomb:

FalconsGuy
11-14-2007, 01:19 AM
I took a look in the Drum and the stench almost knocked me over
I actually enjoy a funny asshole most of the time as long as its not the whole I'm cooler than you shit :bomb:

You must of met Drew already.

:winner:

smoke stack
11-14-2007, 01:23 AM
You must of met Drew already.

:winner:

no I havent had the honor yet, should I say hi?
:shortbus:

Dick Whiskey
11-14-2007, 02:45 AM
Never, you have not read the Dick Whiskey clause?
LIES!!!

Impersonating Show Members and Board Members/Accessing Members' Accounts
Impersonating anyone on any show is strictly prohibited. You cannot use names that would give other members the impression that you are a member of the show, like Fez, Opie, Lil Jimmy, East Side Dave, etc. If you register with such a name, you will receive a PM from a mod asking about the name and what you would like to change it to. If you refuse to respond, or refuse to change your name, the account will be deleted. You cannot impersonate members of this board or any other fan board. Your account will be removed. Accessing a member's account that is not your own is strictly prohibited. You will be banned from the board.
lulz
I took a look in the Drum and the stench almost knocked me over
I actually enjoy a funny asshole most of the time as long as its not the whole I'm cooler than you shit :bomb:

You must of met Drew already.

:winner:

no I havent had the honor yet, should I say hi?
:shortbus:
No. I'm cooler than you.

sixxcrow
11-14-2007, 04:29 AM
Live the site, love the admins (they made me say that), but did I see that we are calling ourselves goldminers? That's cool, I'll just need to get a canary, for when we head down into the comedy mines, searching for our hidden gems and comedy gold. I love minors. oops, I alwasy babble just a little longer

Barroom Hero
11-14-2007, 11:54 AM
I'm a big fan of the organization here. I don't have to search through a bunch of hissy fit threads about who's the best and who's an asshole to get to the show stuff. I hope I will eventually get to know people on here, but until then, I just want to have fun with the shows.

I've already posted more here in a day, than anywhere else combined. Thanks for the site.

HockeyHelmet
11-14-2007, 11:58 AM
Love the site, love the show

kinkykatey
11-14-2007, 01:19 PM
if you go missing for 6 months can you be considered new pussy?

heymotherkisser
11-14-2007, 01:20 PM
new board = new ladies.

and new men to oogle over the new ladies.

kinkykatey
11-14-2007, 01:20 PM
jesus fucking christ i suck more at message board posting than i do at sucking dick.......................................sorrrrr rrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

boatsky
11-14-2007, 01:20 PM
i miss kateys weekly wow pics :(

kinkykatey
11-14-2007, 01:22 PM
new board = new ladies.

and new men to oogle over the new ladies.


HERE HERE! although the oldies are still goodies too
:aaw:Lee:aaw:

heymotherkisser
11-14-2007, 01:23 PM
i want to make boater's avatar a boat. or nick swardson. i can't decide!

kinkykatey
11-14-2007, 01:23 PM
i miss kateys weekly wow pics :(

uh huh...and katey misses having a phone that sends picture messages to everyone ON THE SEND LIST..this is not my fault..revolt against t-mobile. :chainsaw:

boatsky
11-14-2007, 01:26 PM
FUCK T-MOBILE!!!!! AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGH!!!

kinkykatey
11-14-2007, 01:26 PM
i want to make boater's avatar a boat. or nick swardson. i can't decide!

make it a boat. a DING-EYYYYY

hemi350
11-14-2007, 08:59 PM
I googled "xmradiogold.com" and hit "im feeling lucky" button.....results were unexpected.
Is this on purpose?

FalconsGuy
11-14-2007, 09:08 PM
I googled "xmradiogold.com" and hit "im feeling lucky" button.....results were unexpected.
Is this on purpose?

This actually does not surprise me. It has to do with the way google works. We are new domain name, it takes several months before google even recognizes you as a legit site.

It will take a while for us to be indexed.

I do not know all the ins and outs of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), so I will leave it at that. But, trust me there are people who make a lot of money trying to figure it out and get sites picked up by google.

Over time, we will show up right. Google is smart. LOL

hemi350
11-14-2007, 09:21 PM
try it falcon, see where it brings you. I thought it was funny

Wickedballs
11-14-2007, 11:15 PM
If you google the words by themselves and hit the i'm feelin lucky button it will take you right here.

pat from lowell
11-14-2007, 11:22 PM
I like all the Boston sports threads. City of Champions. Seriously this is the place to be.:clap:

The Blonde
11-14-2007, 11:26 PM
See and Ryan wants me to go T Mobil...i say he switches to Verizon!!!!

winged-eel
11-14-2007, 11:33 PM
i definitly love the no timer on the posts, thats nice, and i love the smilies. Especially the 3d ones

This site doesn't charge extra for the colored fonts. That always kinda stuck in my craw about the other sites.

winged-eel
11-14-2007, 11:35 PM
See and Ryan wants me to go T Mobil...i say he switches to Verizon!!!!

He better go to Verizon. They suck much less than the rest.

Rapekit-and-Crawlspace
11-14-2007, 11:56 PM
I like this site because it is shiny and new...I like shiny things.

Crystal_CT
11-14-2007, 11:58 PM
I love the new site
:aaw:

Lee-Mels
11-15-2007, 12:03 AM
I love the new site
:aaw:

thanks -- it loves you Crystal!!!!

PROZAC
11-15-2007, 12:57 AM
I support all O&A fan sites and will hang here every once in awhile. Good luck and I wish you guys much luck.

Niklbag
11-15-2007, 12:59 AM
i thought the color scheme would get to me after awhile but its actually kinda happy inducing. good job.

justredd
11-15-2007, 11:23 AM
The gratuitous nudity.

TheTruth
11-15-2007, 11:42 AM
I like the lack of DougoutDoug influence

Dani524
11-15-2007, 11:49 AM
Yes, I think this board is much friendlier than the others. I also like that so far people can express their opinions without getting shit from others. Also, the conversations on here are more entertaining. I found that with some of the other boards, they were speaking just among themselves.

IMhoody
11-15-2007, 12:07 PM
I like meeting new fans and new people with the same interest.
I like being able to make fun of others too.
If you want to talk email me....

tstlkevanilla
11-15-2007, 12:11 PM
This site doesn't charge extra for the colored fonts. That always kinda stuck in my craw about the other sites.
Wait..what?
Sites charged for colored fonts?

RecklessDisaster
11-15-2007, 02:14 PM
I like the fact that I can post on a fresh board without becoming involved in old board politics from the boards I've read. The internet gets too serious sometimes :(

jmwjet2
11-15-2007, 03:24 PM
i like it because its new!! and i agree with reckless on the fresh board point.

RecklessDisaster
11-15-2007, 03:40 PM
i like it because its new!! and i agree with reckless on the fresh board point.

We agree....to agree.

...

Lee-Mels
11-15-2007, 04:38 PM
I like the lack of DougoutDoug influence

:qft:

Lee-Mels
11-15-2007, 04:39 PM
i want to make boater's avatar a boat. or nick swardson. i can't decide!

Change his name to Boatsky-- wait I can do that :D

boatsky
11-15-2007, 04:51 PM
Change his name to Boatsky-- wait I can do that :D

but i like boater though :)

GreenLightning
11-15-2007, 05:04 PM
Like the new board, not that I'm not turning my back on FBA or anything. Now it's just 1 more board to talk to cool people on. Also, is there an RSS feed?

Don Stugots
11-15-2007, 07:16 PM
the people and the attitude.

SoCal2fan
11-16-2007, 12:25 AM
Bein as I'm new to this whole messageboard thing... I find it entertaining, informative, and look forward to making some new friends....

chris612
11-16-2007, 04:18 AM
I like all the Boston sports threads. City of Champions. Seriously this is the place to be.:clap:Yawn !!!

bigdawgee
11-16-2007, 04:42 AM
It's much easier to read than gray text on a black background, and most all my friends are here.

bigdawgee
11-16-2007, 04:44 AM
I just hope we never go RED. That was annoying.

SlackJaw
11-16-2007, 01:11 PM
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE SITE??
This thread would be perfect if there was a way you could hang up on us before we get the answer out.

SlackJaw
11-16-2007, 01:13 PM
maybe like this: http://www.xmradiogold.com/forums/login.php?do=logout&logouthash=c8a0acbdadf870c4a71d565684319083

sixxcrow
11-17-2007, 12:09 AM
Once again, I must state that I truely love this site and so far everybody I have interacted with have been awesome. I've never visited a message board so much. I just have one question:

Why can't I post attachments? Or how do I post photos from my harddrive onto a thread? If anyone can help me on that, I would appreciate it.

evil_ego
11-17-2007, 02:11 AM
im really looking forward to this site if as advertised "will eat its own" if they become haters......i drive truck and cant log on all the time...but i love o and a and ron and fez....long hourse of driving and i cant live without them....and i cant stand people who complain or bitch about this that or the other.....sorry im rambling (lonely trucker) LINGER LONGER>.................................................

GreenLightning
11-17-2007, 01:11 PM
the ispy feature fucking rules.

jpl1776
11-18-2007, 06:16 PM
i lov the people and the easyness of navigation on my moble diice is great. most of all the freedom from wacbags censorship is trully refresing. tankyou very much. long live XMGOLD.

Rapekit-and-Crawlspace
11-18-2007, 06:30 PM
I like it because it is STILL shiny...who polished this thing? It is immaculate!

TNABuffalo2
11-18-2007, 07:06 PM
:qft:

Yes , the inlfuence, on what?

bmanOhio
11-18-2007, 07:10 PM
The great welcome I received....

Rapekit-and-Crawlspace
11-18-2007, 07:11 PM
The great welcome I received....

fuck you and everyone else from ohio

:)

FalconsGuy
11-18-2007, 07:20 PM
fuck you and everyone else from ohio

:)

:qft:

winged-eel
11-18-2007, 08:48 PM
I'm happy that it doesn't reference Aids or Whacking Off in the URL. Also, Byron Leftwich will never start at QB here.

Brandon
11-18-2007, 10:01 PM
fuck you and everyone else from ohio

:)

:qft:

Especially those of you that know HTML.

evilmoney
11-20-2007, 02:20 AM
This Board is EXCELLENT!

bmanOhio
11-20-2007, 03:20 AM
fuck you and everyone else from ohio

:)

Hmmmmmm.... I think this deserves..... a cat photo....


http://www.roflcat.com/images/cats/AngryCat.jpg

Rapekit-and-Crawlspace
11-20-2007, 04:22 AM
Hmmmmmm.... I think this deserves..... a cat photo....


http://www.roflcat.com/images/cats/AngryCat.jpg

Oh you wanna play

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/RCforOA/76396357_7fdadf88f7.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc308/RCforOA/76395939_f26978ff05.jpg

BOLLOCKS
11-20-2007, 05:42 AM
This Board is EXCELLENT!

:qft:

spoken by queen whore :D

Carolina Chick
11-20-2007, 09:55 AM
I love the cat pics.

BigDaddyClutch
11-20-2007, 12:26 PM
I like the fact that lori was the only one who remembered the migets paltalk room !!! lol

chewonmysac
11-20-2007, 04:48 PM
It's like the smell of a new car. From the looks of things the girls on this board are much hotter and the fact there are actual girls period.

bmanOhio
11-20-2007, 04:48 PM
I love the cat pics.

:qft:

jpl1776
11-25-2007, 12:37 AM
i don't like it I LOVE IT!!!! TEE HEE LINGER LONGER.

DJ StrongBerg
11-25-2007, 07:56 PM
It's a Bright White Site, But Sites should not Fight.

Of course, Site admins should never be petty either, and we all know how well that works.

Kingfish
11-27-2007, 09:17 PM
R.I.P FB well you know

concert pig
11-27-2007, 09:56 PM
I'm optimistically cautious! So far I like the vibes and the vibers. Its like a brand new white tennis sock that hasn't been jacked in yet! But how long till it becomes one of those messed up greyish holey pairs that you only put on to mulch your yard! Stay bright and shiny!:clap:

ShadowFBA
11-27-2007, 09:58 PM
RED RED RED is not here.

concert pig
11-27-2007, 10:01 PM
I miss PatfromMoonachie! Whens he coming over to play!

chris612
12-11-2007, 09:52 PM
This Board is EXCELLENT!
I so agree sir,the screen is easy on the eyes and the mods are ALL cool...even the "philly mother"<<<teasin ya.... AWESOME Place here:aaw:

NorCalSusan
12-19-2007, 06:32 PM
I like that people were nice to me from the very beginning. I really love to sign on and read the nice positive comments. This is the first message board I have ever signed up for and I'm glad I did.

NorCalSusan
12-19-2007, 06:33 PM
One more thing which I have said before..being from California sometimes you feel a little removed from those of you from east coast. I can come here a feel connected somehow. Even though I can't go to the fun parties you all talk about I can at least hear about them.

Bill From Cleveland
12-19-2007, 06:36 PM
One more thing which I have said before..being from California sometimes you feel a little removed from those of you from east coast. I can come here a feel connected somehow. Even though I can't go to the fun parties you all talk about I can at least hear about them.
Glad to meet you!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff282/sistaAA314/my24thbirthday005.jpg

YourAmishDaddy
12-23-2007, 05:23 PM
I think 2008 will be big. I see the site building and growing more and more. It's tempting to say yeah I want it all now. To be the biggest overnight but the slower build is nice. Of course there are people I'd love to just drag over here and show how cool the place is, but that's not how it works. Besides I see new names everyday and many have come over.

I simply enjoy the fact that I'm able to watch this at the beginning.

tstlkevanilla
12-23-2007, 05:26 PM
I think 2008 will be big. I see the site building and growing more and more. It's tempting to say yeah I want it all now. To be the biggest overnight but the slower build is nice. Of course there are people I'd love to just drag over here and show how cool the place is, but that's not how it works. Besides I see new names everyday and many have come over.

I simply enjoy the fact that I'm able to watch this at the beginning.
:qft:
I too see this site growing..and I'm glad to be here from the beginning.