I was among the first 100 registered members of ASPD, joining in December 1999, and was a bit of an unofficial ASPD historian.
To clarify/comment on a couple of things mentioned earlier in this thread...
ASPD was created the last week of November, 1999.
The first handle was registered November 26, 1999.
JerryD was never banished from ASPD, nor was he removed as a Mod. He resigned.
There were, at most, a very small handful of guys who claimed he was guilty of improprieties. Despite numerous pleas for anyone with information to come forward, not a single lady ever stepped forward to substantiate the rumors.
My experience with JerryD was that he was one of the most genuinely nice individuals I ever met or knew. Additionally, he was one of the most helpful hobbyists I knew in my 12 years or so involvement with the boards.
Casinoplayer21 was a post-whore, but also a lover of puns. His inclusion of a pun in most of his many, short posts is what annoyed more than a few members.
32flavors bet him $1,000 that he couldn't go a year without posting.
CP21 accepted the challenge, did stop posting for a year to win the bet, and 32flavors did pay him as promised. Originally Posted by Deuce Bigalow
Ladies and gentlemen. Just curious as I see less activity from folks from the good old days. Originally Posted by Bob the NailerGads, I think I go back to around the the early days short after the web site opened up, late '90's. I was in the same apartment I had my first hobby experience in where the girl stole my shampoo while showering.
I first registered in 2000 with an old, now forgotten, handle, but reinvented myself as "GinaXXX" in late 2001 when I moved to Dallas.I sincerely doubt you would be working at Starbucks. You might OWN Starbucks . . . .
ASPD treated me very well, they thankfully welcomed Private Connection with open arms. I have very found memories of those days! Without ASPD I might be working at Starbucks today...
Always,
Gina Originally Posted by GinaXXX
What ever happened to Coleston Thayer? Originally Posted by volantsoloColeston Thayer was not a real person but a personna made up by one of the providers, with the knowledge and consent of the mods. The entire point of Coleston was to stir up stuff...... I don't recall which provider finally fessed up to being Coleston.
Coleston Thayer was not a real person but a personna made up by one of the providers, with the knowledge and consent of the mods. The entire point of Coleston was to stir up stuff...... I don't recall which provider finally fessed up to being Coleston. Originally Posted by Vic KosslovichThere's a blast from the past!
I first registered in 2000 with an old, now forgotten, handle, but reinvented myself as "GinaXXX" in late 2001 when I moved to Dallas.It is to my everlasting regret that I didn't meet you back then. I've often held you up as the example of how smart women can succeed in this business over the long run by identifying opportunities, working hard, thinking ahead, and knowing when it's the right time to make a change.
ASPD treated me very well, they thankfully welcomed Private Connection with open arms. I have very found memories of those days! Without ASPD I might be working at Starbucks today...
Always,
Gina Originally Posted by GinaXXX