The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

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  • Shade
    Administrator
    • Jan 2004
    • 51900

    The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

    All good things must come to an end, but that doesn't mean that they can't transition into new good things.

    After devoting nine years of his time and hard work to turning PD into what it is today, Hicks has decided to step down as the site adminstrator of Pacers Digest. I will be stepping into Hicks' former role.

    With this transition will come a few changes, which I want to share with everyone:

    - Though the site itself will be kept intact, Hicks is going to retain the domain of www.pacersdigest.com. What this means is that, for the time being at least, this site will now re-direct to www.pacersfans.com. This also means, obviously, that a new name and logo change will be required for the site. Personally, I feel that "Pacers Fans" is a little too generic to keep as the site name long-term, so I plan to open up suggestions to all of you for a new site name and logo in the very near future. This topic will have its own devoted thread, so please wait for it to appear before throwing suggestions at us.

    Able has also graciously agreed to continue hosting the "new" PD, so from a functionality standpoint, everything should remain just as consistent and stable as ever. Though the name will be changing, everything else will remain basically as it was. To borrow Hicks's analogy, think of it as the transition from Conseco Fieldhouse to Banker's Life Fieldhouse.

    - The administrative team will be adding a couple of new members to help fill the void left by Hicks's absence. This will be handled by myself and the rest of the administrative staff, so while I'm sure you all have recommendations, rest assured that we are well aware of the most capable members of our community and will choose the best ones for the job.

    As someone who has been with PD since the beginning, I have seen all of its ups and downs and feel confident that I, along with our fantastic administrative staff, understand what it takes to keep this the #1 Pacers site on the web.
  • Steagles
    @steagles1
    • Apr 2011
    • 3323

    #2
    Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

    Thank you Hicks, and thank you Shade for stepping up to the plate to keep this the best forum on the internet!
    Senior at the University of Louisville.
    Greenfield ---> The Ville

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    • OlBlu
      Banned
      • Dec 2011
      • 3288

      #3
      Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

      Originally posted by Shade
      All good things must come to an end, but that doesn't mean that they can't transition into new good things.

      After devoting nine years of his time and hard work to turning PD into what it is today, Hicks has decided to step down as the site adminstrator of Pacers Digest. I will be stepping into Hicks' former role.

      With this transition will come a few changes, which I want to share with everyone:

      - Though the site itself will be kept intact, Hicks is going to retain the domain of www.pacersdigest.com. What this means is that, for the time being at least, this site will now re-direct to www.pacersfans.com. This also means, obviously, that a new name and logo change will be required for the site. Personally, I feel that "Pacers Fans" is a little too generic to keep as the site name long-term, so I plan to open up suggestions to all of you for a new site name and logo in the very near future. This topic will have its own devoted thread, so please wait for it to appear before throwing suggestions at us.

      Able has also graciously agreed to continue hosting the "new" PD, so from a functionality standpoint, everything should remain just as consistent and stable as ever. Though the name will be changing, everything else will remain basically as it was. To borrow Hicks's analogy, think of it as the transition from Conseco Fieldhouse to Banker's Life Fieldhouse.

      - The administrative team will be adding a couple of new members to help fill the void left by Hicks's absence. This will be handled by myself and the rest of the administrative staff, so while I'm sure you all have recommendations, rest assured that we are well aware the most capable members of our community and will choose the best ones for the job.

      As someone who has been with PD since the beginning, I have seen all of its ups and downs and feel confident that I, along with our fantastic administrative staff, understand what it takes to keep this the #1 Pacers site on the web.
      Thank you very much for keeping the site going. I know it takes a lot of time. Also big thanks to Hicks for creating this site and maintaining it like he has.

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      • LA_Confidential
        The Nite Owl
        • Jul 2010
        • 1821

        #4
        Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

        Goodbye Larry, Hello Donnie?

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        • DangerGranger3pointranger
          Member
          • Jul 2012
          • 353

          #5
          Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

          We'll miss you Hicks! Thank you for what you have done to make this the #1 Pacers Fan Forum.
          Turner and Young are THE FUTURE!

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          • Nuntius
            Member
            • Jan 2012
            • 35968

            #6
            Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

            We'll miss you, Hicks. Will you keep posting?

            Thanks for stepping up, Shade. And thanks able for continuing to hosting the site. The new PD will continue to be the #1 Pacers forum
            Originally posted by IrishPacer
            Empty vessels make the most noise.

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            • Pacers13Colts12
              Member
              • Feb 2009
              • 554

              #7
              Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

              Wow, I've been apart of this site since 2003-2004. I am shocked Hicks is leaving. Never met the guy but it's obvious he has been pretty dedicated. Good luck in your future journey Hickster.


              @Pacers24Colts12

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              • idioteque
                hopeful
                • May 2006
                • 11432

                #8
                Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

                Good luck with whatever you end up doing with the Pacers Digest name, Hicks, hope you turn it into a news site or something otherwise profitable for yourself. You have dedicated many years of service to this site and are entitled to cash out if you want as far as I'm concerned. Hopefully whoever is picked as new admins are as capable as Hicks and keep this site going well into the future. The internet, for me at least, would be a boring, boring place without PD (or P whatever it ends up being).

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                • Bball
                  Jimmy did what Jimmy did
                  • Jan 2004
                  • 26876

                  #9
                  Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

                  Good luck and thanks to all involved, both incoming and outgoing.
                  Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.

                  ------

                  "A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, that’s teamwork."

                  -John Wooden

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                  • BlueNGold
                    Banned
                    • Aug 2005
                    • 32247

                    #10
                    Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

                    Thanks Hicks. So many here owe you a debt of gratitude for managing such a high quality site. Good luck in your future endeavors and hope to see you come back later if at least as just another member.

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                    • PacerGuy
                      Twitter: @SuprCityIndyFan
                      • Mar 2008
                      • 1558

                      #11
                      Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

                      As I responded on Twitter:
                      ‏@SuprCityIndyFan
                      @HicksPD Congrats on what you built, & good luck on what you do next. I kno you still bleed Pacer-blood, so I will still follow tweet w/you.
                      what I didn't say there but will here is THANK YOU! You should be proud. Hope like hell you enjoy the lessened stress, but still stay active. Stepping down is far different then strpping away. I dont think anyone here wants you to step away. You belong here, in what ever capasity suits you best.
                      Thanks again & best wishes.
                      -PacerGuy
                      "Larry Bird: You are Officially On the Clock! (3/24/08)"
                      (Watching You Like A Hawk!)

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                      • Kstat
                        Rebound King
                        • Jan 2004
                        • 34257

                        #12
                        Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

                        Oh ****, 85 is in charge...


                        It wasn't about being the team everyone loved, it was about beating the teams everyone else loved.

                        Division Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
                        Conference Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 2005
                        NBA Champions 1989, 1990, 2004

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                        • PacerPenguins
                          Member
                          • Jun 2010
                          • 7018

                          #13
                          Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

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                          • neosmndrew
                            The evolution continues
                            • Apr 2011
                            • 568

                            #14
                            Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

                            Although I only have been a part of this forum for a year, it has been absolutely critical in me maintaining my devotion to my favorite team as I have left Indiana for the next stage of my life. I am truly gracious towards Hicks for allowing this to happen, and for Shade for keeping it up.

                            Thank you guys so much!


                            Carmel HS Class of 2011

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                            • Kstat
                              Rebound King
                              • Jan 2004
                              • 34257

                              #15
                              Re: The times, they are a changin'... (important announcement about the future of Pacers Digest)

                              Happy trails and good luck to Hicks, as he was the primary reason behind my coming here 9 years ago. Hope this works out for everybody involved.

                              It wasn't about being the team everyone loved, it was about beating the teams everyone else loved.

                              Division Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
                              Conference Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 2005
                              NBA Champions 1989, 1990, 2004

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