The mystery of DT's new owner - SOLVED

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v.equals.c.rhino

14 Jun 2021, 20:31

Alright last comment and I'm out -- KeyboardJoy thanks for providing good drama and laughs. Good luck to you in your monetization endeavor. Hobby aside, this just sounds like a terrible buy. But startups buy silly things and go under all the time, just chalk it up as a loss and move on
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v.equals.c.rhino

14 Jun 2021, 20:33

headphone_jack wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 20:26
Wodan wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 20:22
v.equals.c.rhino wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 20:19


Nah Jbert isn't wrong. I'm sure KeyboardJoy is personally interested in making money. Can't say I'm not! Gotta pay the bill somehow :lol:
It‘s this mindset that turned this hobby into a disgusting shitshow
Exactly. And now a corporate entity that is dedicated to that mindset owns the forum. If my theory about how these schmucks will make a profit is correct, then hilariously, Deskthority itself is being flipped.

Jack why are you so determined to make KeyboardJoy sound more competent than he is?

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darkcruix

14 Jun 2021, 20:38

Ladies, Gentlemen,
I understand your disappointment.

It is the people who are passionate about the hobby, why I am here and I assume you are, too.
We don't change. And as long as this forum isn't changing, I will be found here.

Roland

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raoulduke-esq

14 Jun 2021, 20:45

headphone_jack wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 20:26
If my theory about how these schmucks will make a profit is correct, then hilariously, Deskthority itself is being flipped.
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Your chance to own this ONE OF A KIND website complete with original trolls, religious wars, and an extremely deep bucket of experts in their field who contribute hundreds of hours for FREE so that others can enjoy keyboards. Content just rolls in because these folks have a passion for keyboards. Limitless potential. Lubed, filmed, spring swapped, bolt modded, etc. Occasional server/TLS certificate issues but otherwise in good condition. Turn it into an ad machine, use it to run mining code on your users' systems, or transform it into a dumpster fire shilling for MX clone custom companies. It's up to you!

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ZedTheMan

14 Jun 2021, 20:59

And here I thought the seeking Soarer thread would be the height of drama on this site for a while...

keyboardjoy

14 Jun 2021, 21:03

Firstly, I want to extend an apology. I should have been up front about OneCommerce, which is my company.

However, there are no plans for direct monetisation of Deskthority. There have been no aggressive changes to the community - no ads, no spammy newsletter, and no attempt to touch the Wiki.

And that’s the way it’ll stay.

The effort I’m putting in behind the scenes is to collate some content to launch a Deskthority blog to help funnel more people into the community. At present, the vast majority of the forum’s traffic is not from members; the intention is to develop content so these people stay, feel comfortable, and continue to contribute as the mechanical keyboard community grows.

There has also been a small effort to try to develop video content to reinvigorate the Deskthority YouTube channel.

Aside from that, and upcoming software updates the forum which, funnily enough, we were planning to start this week.

I apologise for not being completely open - I didn’t want to divulge too much online. Of course, I am not enjoying having my name dug up and people I don’t know sift through my online profile… but, that’s on me. I should have been up front with you all.

You live and learn. Looking forward to continuing to make Deskthority awesome.

Yours,

AMA

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doomsday_device

14 Jun 2021, 21:09

JBert wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 19:59
Easy_Spinach wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 18:55
lmao pandy so pro.
You're very close to doxxing someone (some might even say you already did).

Please stop it, it's rather daft to do it and even ruder to do it on this very forum.
doxxing seems to be welcome in this community, ask our dear esr about it :oops:

jmaynard

14 Jun 2021, 21:10

You know, for a group that howled bloody murder over the possibility of doxxing a dead guy, they sure are happy to dox a live one...

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wobbled

14 Jun 2021, 21:10

Perhaps some bans should start now.

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ZedTheMan

14 Jun 2021, 21:16

keyboardjoy, regardless of all else, how you choose to respond going forward will shape your reputation with the community you claim to have interest and passion in. Much of the goodwill you had initially was based on certain assurances. People have reason to question those assurances due to a differing background than expected. So, my invitation to you: show through action that you are genuine and that the community is not part of a startup for commercialization. Show that moderation will improve, our data will be kept private, the forum preserved not just physically, but in spirit.

headphone_jack

14 Jun 2021, 21:20

keyboardjoy wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:03
Firstly, I want to extend an apology. I should have been up front about OneCommerce, which is my company.

However, there are no plans for direct monetisation of Deskthority. There have been no aggressive changes to the community - no ads, no spammy newsletter, and no attempt to touch the Wiki.

And that’s the way it’ll stay.

The effort I’m putting in behind the scenes is to collate some content to launch a Deskthority blog to help funnel more people into the community. At present, the vast majority of the forum’s traffic is not from members; the intention is to develop content so these people stay, feel comfortable, and continue to contribute as the mechanical keyboard community grows.

There has also been a small effort to try to develop video content to reinvigorate the Deskthority YouTube channel.

Aside from that, and upcoming software updates the forum which, funnily enough, we were planning to start this week.

I apologise for not being completely open - I didn’t want to divulge too much online. Of course, I am not enjoying having my name dug up and people I don’t know sift through my online profile… but, that’s on me. I should have been up front with you all.

You live and learn. Looking forward to continuing to make Deskthority awesome.

Yours,

AMA
Notice the careful language here. "However, there are no plans for DIRECT monetization to Deskthority" does not rule out the forum being flipped, or them outright selling our personal data. There are a million ways to make money other than off ads. You as a CMO should know this.

headphone_jack

14 Jun 2021, 21:22

jmaynard wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:10
You know, for a group that howled bloody murder over the possibility of doxxing a dead guy, they sure are happy to dox a live one...
This is all publicly available information that anyone can find out. Comparing it to willingly breaching the privacy of someone who apparently went to great lengths to keep it hidden is downright disrespectful.

ntv242ver2

14 Jun 2021, 21:27

jmaynard wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:10
You know, for a group that howled bloody murder over the possibility of doxxing a dead guy, they sure are happy to dox a live one...
lmao of course esr and his bois are not capable of distinguishing anything/ anyone again. So i guess DT is just an entity and anything some one does MUST represent us all.

Please, tell us more Mr Tron suit, about how shit this DT is, and how you sniff every corner for more

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Redmaus
Gotta start somewhere

14 Jun 2021, 21:29

jmaynard wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:10
You know, for a group that howled bloody murder over the possibility of doxxing a dead guy, they sure are happy to dox a live one...
How is it doxxing? Its his company, this information was found using his website right on the public about us page. That doesnt compare even remotely what you and esr were trying to do to soarer.

Such a false equivalence, you never were very astute though so i shouldnt be surprised.
keyboardjoy wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:03
Firstly, I want to extend an apology. I should have been up front about OneCommerce, which is my company.
Yes, you should have.
keyboardjoy wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:03
However, there are no plans for direct monetisation of Deskthority. There have been no aggressive changes to the community - no ads, no spammy newsletter, and no attempt to touch the Wiki.

And that’s the way it’ll stay.
Yeah for now. Its obvious what your plan is, focus on making the site better so you can then begin to profit off of it. Your endgame is making money. Theres no PR words you can say to dispute this fact. The goals and plans for this site are all described on the OneCommerce sell page.
keyboardjoy wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:03
The effort I’m putting in behind the scenes is to collate some content to launch a Deskthority blog to help funnel more people into the community. At present, the vast majority of the forum’s traffic is not from members; the intention is to develop content so these people stay, feel comfortable, and continue to contribute as the mechanical keyboard community grows.

There has also been a small effort to try to develop video content to reinvigorate the Deskthority YouTube channel.

Aside from that, and upcoming software updates the forum which, funnily enough, we were planning to start this week.
Cool, too bad its all going toward the end goal of some eventual type of monetization, whether that be ads or selling our data. It really doesnt matter what you say, deskthority used to be owned by members, that time is now gone. This site has had many good memories for me, and knowing its in the hands of some ecommerce startup is just sad. Webwit has lost respect from me.

To all members here, I want to thank you for all the good times, and all the keyboard knowledge i have been able to benefit from. I will be very quick in getting the nextthority forum up and running, and I will plan to have it be better than deskthority ever was.

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TheInverseKey

14 Jun 2021, 21:32

Spoiler:
keyboardjoy wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:03
Firstly, I want to extend an apology. I should have been up front about OneCommerce, which is my company.

However, there are no plans for direct monetisation of Deskthority. There have been no aggressive changes to the community - no ads, no spammy newsletter, and no attempt to touch the Wiki.

And that’s the way it’ll stay.

The effort I’m putting in behind the scenes is to collate some content to launch a Deskthority blog to help funnel more people into the community. At present, the vast majority of the forum’s traffic is not from members; the intention is to develop content so these people stay, feel comfortable, and continue to contribute as the mechanical keyboard community grows.

There has also been a small effort to try to develop video content to reinvigorate the Deskthority YouTube channel.

Aside from that, and upcoming software updates the forum which, funnily enough, we were planning to start this week.

I apologise for not being completely open - I didn’t want to divulge too much online. Of course, I am not enjoying having my name dug up and people I don’t know sift through my online profile… but, that’s on me. I should have been up front with you all.

You live and learn. Looking forward to continuing to make Deskthority awesome.

Yours,

AMA
You keep saying that " I " would like to this random thing... But you referred to yourself to the third person in an earlier post. Who is behind this account unless you like to talk about yourself in the third person?

Jimmy doesn't like Jimmy
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Nice youtube channel, I see you are really into Dell Rubber Domes! (Also Nice!)

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I see that the new cert only lasts to September? Is the point in time that you decide if you bought something that you didn't expect and sell it off again?
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It really seems like you bit off too much or put 0 research into the whole community of DT and now are starting to regret it based on how you are not active at all. Also, you cannot seem to comprehend why people are upset with the way that information was presented.

You also claim that you are going to not directly monetize the forum? Therefore, can you expand on this? Are you going to sell all the user data to anyone that just asks?

All the user data is just a bunch boomers that shit on keyboards who are you going to sell the user data to Viagra?

This whole thing is really just....
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jmaynard

14 Jun 2021, 21:33

headphone_jack wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:22
This is all publicly available information that anyone can find out. Comparing it to willingly breaching the privacy of someone who apparently went to great lengths to keep it hidden is downright disrespectful.
Considering your overall behavior, you are in no position to speak of respect or lack thereof.

headphone_jack

14 Jun 2021, 21:35

jmaynard wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:33
headphone_jack wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:22
This is all publicly available information that anyone can find out. Comparing it to willingly breaching the privacy of someone who apparently went to great lengths to keep it hidden is downright disrespectful.
Considering your overall behavior, you are in no position to speak of respect or lack thereof.
lol nice suit

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Redmaus
Gotta start somewhere

14 Jun 2021, 21:36

jmaynard wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:33
Considering your overall behavior, you are in no position to speak of respect or lack thereof.
What he said is a valid point, and your overall behavior is far worse than his.

nobatron

14 Jun 2021, 21:42

TheInverseKey wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:32

I see that the new cert only lasts to September? Is the point in time that you decide if you bought something that you didn't expect and sell it off again?
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It's using Let's Encrypt so this is is expected and fine.

But yes, the whole thing is sus.

mode1ace

14 Jun 2021, 21:44

still very confused about this business plan. p sure members of the community can do youtube if they want to.

Easy_Spinach

14 Jun 2021, 21:45

We combine cutting edge data science with a scalable approach with the aim to operate a portfolio of globally competitive premium brands.
We will be premium brand UwU

https://uk.linkedin.com/company/onecommerce-group

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TheInverseKey

14 Jun 2021, 21:45

Spoiler:
nobatron wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:42
TheInverseKey wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:32

I see that the new cert only lasts to September? Is the point in time that you decide if you bought something that you didn't expect and sell it off again?
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It's using Let's Encrypt so this is is expected and fine.

But yes, the whole thing is sus.
Thanks for the information, still kinda sus though...

Easy_Spinach

14 Jun 2021, 21:49

@keyboardjoy, could you use your data science to find out where my porn addiction is coming from? Thank you.

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webwit
Wild Duck

14 Jun 2021, 21:49

Buys DT. Does nothing evil.

DT:

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Easy_Spinach

14 Jun 2021, 21:50

webwit wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:49
Buys DT. Does nothing evil.

DT:

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>yet

Easy_Spinach

14 Jun 2021, 21:52

All of this would go away if @keyboardjoy just explained his business model instead of being all vague and shit.

mode1ace

14 Jun 2021, 21:53

webwit wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:49
Buys DT.
But why tho.

Until a business plan thar actually makes any sense is known, people are going to be sus.

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Redmaus
Gotta start somewhere

14 Jun 2021, 21:53

webwit wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:49
Buys DT. Does nothing evil.

DT:

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Go enjoy your 20k, i hope it was worth it

jmaynard

14 Jun 2021, 21:54

Easy_Spinach wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:50
webwit wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:49
Buys DT. Does nothing evil.

DT:

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>yet
How about, you know, giving a guy the benefit of the doubt until he actually does something evil?

But nooooo, capitalism is eeeeevil, so BURN THE WITCH!

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Myoth

14 Jun 2021, 21:55

As much as it pains me to hear about the news of such a corporation owning DT, people thought/expressed the same when GH was bought by MD and no one is complaining anymore, we should be glad we're talking to an actual human being of a nameless corporation that's worth more than all of us united. I'm skeptical, but then again, hopeful.
Redmaus wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 19:38
raoulduke-esq wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 19:18
So who wants to stand up a new forum we can migrate to?
Already working on it! With a much better and less dated forum software :P
Funnily enough, we had the same kind of people jumping the GH ship back then : opportunistic narcissists such as Norbauer. Fuck the both of you.
headphone_jack wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:20
keyboardjoy wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:03
Firstly, I want to extend an apology. I should have been up front about OneCommerce, which is my company.
However, there are no plans for direct monetisation of Deskthority. There have been no aggressive changes to the community - no ads, no spammy newsletter, and no attempt to touch the Wiki.
Notice the careful language here. "However, there are no plans for DIRECT monetization to Deskthority" does not rule out the forum being flipped, or them outright selling our personal data. There are a million ways to make money other than off ads. You as a CMO should know this.
as much as I can believe andj00 traumatised you, I don't think flipping is an option in this case, even if they go full corp, their site mentions developping things on the long-term ... I don't think long-term is a few-months, let alone a year. As for the personal data, taking GH's sale in account, I think MD at most, uses IC threads trends as a kind of way of telling what's going to be hot. It's totally in their interest to not interfere as to let GH be as organic as possible. I can only assume this will be the case here as well, again, at most.

You'd be shooting yourself in both feet if you were to change/do/sell anything that would disrupt the standard that DT set for itself.
keyboardjoy wrote:
14 Jun 2021, 21:03
There has also been a small effort to try to develop video content to reinvigorate the Deskthority YouTube channel.
I'm pretty interested by this, I'm pretty sure DT has the most compact yet diverse userbase, and it would prove to rival some other community figures and have better information out there instead of a single source as far as vintage goes.



I hope to elevate the debate in this reply, the trolls run wild, please cage them :mrgreen:

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