A Thank You To Forum Staff

[GolfSpy_APH]

Membership has grown, forum activity is way up, new members are joining and getting involved, new features are being introduced, engagement is way up as well and Member Testing is at an all time high. 

The Forum is in a good place and I want to give a big shoutout out to the Forum Staff. 

@GolfSpy BOS
@GolfSpy TCB
@Golfspy_CG2
@GolfSpy_BNG
@GolfSpy SAM

The amount of work and efforts this team has put forth over the last 8 plus months to provide the membership with all of these features, tests and just making the forum what it is today cannot be understated. 

Not only that, but the behind the scenes time they commit to everything on the forum is fantastic. From our weekly meetings, to special meetings with OEMs to get member tests, to goodness knows how many emails every day they all put in so much time it is kinda hard to repay them properly. 

It has been such a pleasure to work with them and gather their input and ideas and put them into practice. From simple, but engaging threads such as Tell Us Your Best Story thread to Forum changing features such as the MGSVT and not to be forgotten Archived BST all of it has truly helped The Forum become a thriving place each and every day. 

When we were looking for staff members we wanted those who would be engaged and be active members on the Forum, not just staff members working in the background. I am extremely proud of this group for taking on that challenge and being leaders in the community. 

You may have also noted I am using the words Forum Staff versus moderators. Of course we all moderate and take care of those duties, but in truth these guys do a whole lot more and as such I do want to somewhat move away from the term Moderator and move to Forum Staff as it significantly better describes the job they do. 

These guys have truly rocked it and again just want to give a big thanks to all of them here on the forum. It has been and will continue to be a pleasure to work with all of you as we see what is next for the Forum and its Membership. 

I guess really I want to make this post and maybe today (May 20th) Forum Staff Appreciation Day... can we make that a thing? I think we can. 

Fwiw I want to exclude myself from this and recognize all the staff above. I have said things like this in other threads and posts, but truly believe it deserves its own thread. 

Have a great Saturday all and if you see this thread please drop all of these guys a thanks as they do a whole lot more than anyone can really imagine!

[Jnoble89]

Well deserved massive THANK YOU to the awesome MGS Forum staff @GolfSpy_APH, @GolfSpy BOS, @GolfSpy TCB, @GolfSpy SAM, @Golfspy_CG2 & @GolfSpy_BNG. You guys rock and this is the best place on the Internet. Thanks for interacting with myself and all members on a consistent, regular basis and for always answering DMs promptly and thoroughly. Love the direction the forum is going! 

[GolfSpy BOS]

Thank you for the kind words @GolfSpy_APH!  It’s been absolutely amazing to see the forum grow under your leadership and it would be wrong not to mention you and your hard work too. 
 

Thank you to all the other forum staff for all you do!  We’ve got a great team together and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do for the forum next!

[GolfSpy_BNG]

Appreciate the kind words Jamie. I agree with Bryan that we would be remiss not to include and mention you and all the hard work you do as well.  You have put your stamp on this forum and it wouldn’t be what it is today without you.  
 

To the rest of the staff @GolfSpy BOS @GolfSpy SAM @GolfSpy TCB @Golfspy_CG2 seeing what you do behind the scenes is eye opening and you deserve more credit/appreciation than you will ever receive. 
 

It is truly a pleasure to be a part of this community and member of the staff.  As they say when you love something it never feels like work. 
 

 

[DonnieGolfs]

Been away from the game for a few years so having the forum help get me back into things has been awesome. Forum has been a lot of fun, lead by engaged staff and a great community. Thanks guys keep up the great work.

[CFreddie]

Excellent post Jamie - even though I’ve only been here a short time, it’s obvious how much the MGS staff cares about this community. Keep up the amazing work @GolfSpy_APH, @GolfSpy BOS, @GolfSpy TCB, @GolfSpy SAM, @GolfSpy_BNG, and @Golfspy_CG2!!!

[daviddvm]

[GolfSpy TCB]

56 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Membership has grown, forum activity is way up, new members are joining and getting involved, new features are being introduced, engagement is way up as well and Member Testing is at an all time high. 

The Forum is in a good place and I want to give a big shoutout out to the Forum Staff. 

@GolfSpy BOS
@GolfSpy TCB
@Golfspy_CG2
@GolfSpy_BNG
@GolfSpy SAM

The amount of work and efforts this team has put forth over the last 8 plus months to provide the membership with all of these features, tests and just making the forum what it is today cannot be understated. 

Not only that, but the behind the scenes time they commit to everything on the forum is fantastic. From our weekly meetings, to special meetings with OEMs to get member tests, to goodness knows how many emails every day they all put in so much time it is kinda hard to repay them properly. 

It has been such a pleasure to work with them and gather their input and ideas and put them into practice. From simple, but engaging threads such as Tell Us Your Best Story thread to Forum changing features such as the MGSVT and not to be forgotten Archived BST all of it has truly helped The Forum become a thriving place each and every day. 

When we were looking for staff members we wanted those who would be engaged and be active members on the Forum, not just staff members working in the background. I am extremely proud of this group for taking on that challenge and being leaders in the community. 

You may have also noted I am using the words Forum Staff versus moderators. Of course we all moderate and take care of those duties, but in truth these guys do a whole lot more and as such I do want to somewhat move away from the term Moderator and move to Forum Staff as it significantly better describes the job they do. 

These guys have truly rocked it and again just want to give a big thanks to all of them here on the forum. It has been and will continue to be a pleasure to work with all of you as we see what is next for the Forum and its Membership. 

I guess really I want to make this post and maybe today (May 20th) Forum Staff Appreciation Day... can we make that a thing? I think we can. 

Fwiw I want to exclude myself from this and recognize all the staff above. I have said things like this in other threads and posts, but truly believe it deserves its own thread. 

Have a great Saturday all and if you see this thread please drop all of these guys a thanks as they do a whole lot more than anyone can really imagine!

Thank you so much for your comments Jamie,

To even be mentioned by you, and in the same paragraph as Bryan, Rob, Mark and Matt is an honor that I don't take lightly.  You guys are everything Jamie outlined and more.  Simply incredible.  It is a privilege to be a part of your team, and our Forum Staff Family.  And Jamie, you truly are the unsung hero of this forum.  The success we have had in transforming the forum to what it is today - and how it will continue to grow in the future... has EVERYTHING to do with your diligence and hard work. 

Additionally, I want to personally thank each of the MGS Forum Staff for all your support and understanding as I have been going through a very difficult time in my personal life over the last several months... Sincerely, Thank You @GolfSpy_APH @GolfSpy BOS @Golfspy_CG2 @GolfSpy_BNG and @GolfSpy SAM.  

Lastly, I would also be remiss if I didn't give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to, what I honestly feel is the BEST DAMN MEMBERSHIP on the web.... the MyGolfSpy Forum Members.  I would tag you all if I could!   It is the Forum Membership interaction and engagement that makes me want to be a better Forum Staff member for each of you.  Through our common love for golf, we have come together as a community, and I'm most proud of that.  

I can't wait to get some balance back in my life... because the future of the MyGolfSpy Forum is EXCITING and I can't wait to be a part of it.

[IndyBonzo]

Huge thanks to @GolfSpy_APH @GolfSpy BOS, @GolfSpy TCB, @GolfSpy SAM, @GolfSpy_BNG, and @Golfspy_CG2 for all you do to make this the very best corner of the internet.  Being a part of it daily is such a pleasure.  So much excellent knowledge-building content and fun stuff can be found here, along with a group of very kind and generous people, thanks to you and your leadership.  You are appreciated.  

[Preeway]

Huge shout to all the staff for making this the place that it is. I really enjoy having a place to talk golf, or other topics with fellow golfers. As a newer member I’ve been made to feel welcome since day one and for that I want to say thanks to all of you. I look forward to being around here for a long time to come. 

[Caddie1966]

I couldn’t agree more.  This is BY FAR THE BEST GOLF FORUM ON THE WEB!  I am not patronizing you all at all.  I am amazed at what you all do and how well you all so it.  It is a true testimony to your individual and collective commitment to the forum and us members.  The threads are awesome, the interaction of the members is fantastic and the efforts by the staff are exemplary.  You all ROCK!
 

 

 

 

[Lacassem]

This place has grown a hell of a lot in 3 years, heck even 1 year. Ton of that goes to all you staff members. It does not go unnoticed as I have said before. Let the good times roll!

[Ben Joest]

This forum is a unique collection of like-minded yet wonderfully different folks. Unlike the rest of the internet, and the world at times, this space is free of the cynicism and vitriol that seems to be eroding civilization around us. That is in large part to the bedrock of this community, the forum staff. The work you all do is vital to our community and we, as willing participants, are profoundly grateful for that and for you. Thank you Forum staff.

[BKervin]

I have 19+ years of management and can't commend the full team enough! I wouldn't hesitate to hire each and everyone of you!  I had a quote on my email that was by Helen Keller - "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much".  I believe we should all live by this.  This Forum Staff is a living example of it!

This is a fantastic forum.  I learn something new every single day.  The support from everyone is tremendous.

THANK YOU all for all you do for us!

[GolfSpy SAM]

2 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Membership has grown, forum activity is way up, new members are joining and getting involved, new features are being introduced, engagement is way up as well and Member Testing is at an all time high. 

The Forum is in a good place and I want to give a big shoutout out to the Forum Staff. 

@GolfSpy BOS
@GolfSpy TCB
@Golfspy_CG2
@GolfSpy_BNG
@GolfSpy SAM

The amount of work and efforts this team has put forth over the last 8 plus months to provide the membership with all of these features, tests and just making the forum what it is today cannot be understated. 

Not only that, but the behind the scenes time they commit to everything on the forum is fantastic. From our weekly meetings, to special meetings with OEMs to get member tests, to goodness knows how many emails every day they all put in so much time it is kinda hard to repay them properly. 

 

Grateful for all the love  - not sure I know what to say...

- hell of a way to start a cold and dreary Saturday (June Gloom is upon us, slightly early this year ) - at least "cold and dreary" before the sun burns off the fog and then it's mid-80s .   

As a warning, this post will be brought to you by Anchorman.  Anchorman: see it soon so you'll understand ANY of the references in this post. 

Thrilled to be a very small part of the large success and growth we've seen over the last year - but @GolfSpy_APH - you're the driving force behind all of this, and the team you've assembled ...
 , well, I'm just happy to be any part of it at all.  

But I think we all know (at least, I know @GolfSpy TCB and @GolfSpy BOS will, anyway) who I am in this ensemble ...

 

I'm so excited to see what happens as we near the second half of the year - it's kind of amazing we're only a few months into this year and we've already seen this incredible growth which just makes us all want to 

 

So, thank you to Jamie, and thanks to all the other staff for putting up with my idiocy  I think we can all agree, after this post, it's clear:  .

 

And it's also clear what you're thinking in response: .

 

And just as a final reminder, as we enter this summer season and you'll be outside for hours at a time, please remember that purchasing the right hydration is of utmost importance:

This really is my favorite place on the internet.  At least 60% of the time  

[Lacassem]

5 minutes ago, GolfSpy SAM said:

Grateful for all the love  - not sure I know what to say...

- hell of a way to start a cold and dreary Saturday (June Gloom is upon us, slightly early this year ) - at least "cold and dreary" before the sun burns off the fog and then it's mid-80s .   

As a warning, this post will be brought to you by Anchorman.  Anchorman: see it soon so you'll understand ANY of the references in this post. 

Thrilled to be a very small part of the large success and growth we've seen over the last year - but @GolfSpy_APH - you're the driving force behind all of this, and the team you've assembled ...
 , well, I'm just happy to be any part of it at all.  

But I think we all know (at least, I know @GolfSpy TCB and @GolfSpy BOS will, anyway) who I am in this ensemble ...

 

I'm so excited to see what happens as we near the second half of the year - it's kind of amazing we're only a few months into this year and we've already seen this incredible growth which just makes us all want to 

 

So, thank you to Jamie, and thanks to all the other staff for putting up with my idiocy  I think we can all agree, after this post, it's clear:  .

 

And it's also clear what you're thinking in response: .

 

And just as a final reminder, as we enter this summer season and you'll be outside for hours at a time, please remember that purchasing the right hydration is of utmost importance:

This really is my favorite place on the internet.  At least 60% of the time  

Reminiscent of CCC4. Wish ya didn’t live in California my man because damnit you would fit right into the crew over here.

[Fred Mitchell]

Much appreciate all the work you do and help you have given me. 

 

[Daniel Carrier]

Well desserve! I am pretty new to the forum and it's fantastic! Thanks for your hard work

[Tom the Golf Nut]

Forum STAFF,

Thank you for all you do. The forum has gone in a great direction over the past few years. Unfortunately, it's that much harder for me to keep up with everything that is going on. What a great problem to have. 

Come on tell me you didn't get it! 

[Golfspy_CG2]

3 hours ago, Ben Joest said:

This forum is a unique collection of like-minded yet wonderfully different folks. Unlike the rest of the internet, and the world at times, this space is free of the cynicism and vitriol that seems to be eroding civilization around us. That is in large part to the bedrock of this community, the forum staff. The work you all do is vital to our community and we, as willing participants, are profoundly grateful for that and for you. Thank you Forum staff.

I Fricking love this post so much! 
 

Because your opening sentiments are so true.  It’s what kept me here as a member when I first dropped in 8 years ago.   I still browse other forums but eventually run into all the noise there that you mention is non existent on MGS 

And that credit goes to every single member that calls MGS Home.  Other sites have much larger staffs than MGS snd they csn’t keep that stuff out.  Its members who show self restraint by not engaging those few individuals whose goal is to be a shit starter.   
 

Thanks for the post!