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Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
StripperWeb first opened to the public on January 4th, 2002. Things have certainly changed since then. I was just a college kid trying to figure out what the Internet could be used for. At the same time, a group of exotic dancers were in need of a virtual hang out to call home. After 6 months and a LOT of late nights, we had a whopping 74 members! That was incredible in those days. Fast forward 10 years, thanks to the growth of the Internet, social media, and all of you posting - we now get 30-50 new members DAILY.
Over the years, as a community, through the ups and downs, we have always remained true to why we gather here - to build a place where exotic dancers of all kinds (camgirls included) can find support. I also believe we're doing a better job of that than ever before. We have accomplished something that has never been done before, and for my part in that, I am proud. I hope you are too. That brings me to my announcement.
StripperWeb is ready to be taken to the next level. To accomplish that, the site needs a professional and dedicated group of developers and administrators who can build it up to support a community of this size. I am happy to announce that we have found just the team to do so. They will be taking over my role going forward. Wayne is an experienced consultant with access to quality resources. He will be leading a team that is committed to keeping what works and improving the things that are not.
Things that will stay the same:
• The social atmosphere you're used to
• Our current site coordinator/administrator
• Our team of moderators (all are invited to stay)
Things that will be improved:
• Slow page loads
• Nightly outages
• Outdated software and incomplete features
I am excited for SW's future under this new team and can't wait to see what they will be able to grow this community into over the next 10 years.
Before I finish, I would like to thank those who have helped me. In no particular order:
All of YOU!
Without the members of this site, it would be a quiet place...even with its awesome pink pages. Thank you for giving your time and sharing your knowledge to make this forum the place it is. Thank you for teaching me so much about your industry, your lives, human nature, and most importantly, myself. So many of you have given your time to help your peers. I ask that you continue to do so for your own sake - it makes all of you stronger. Remember to be kind to each other. It is important that the culture here encourage and respect kindness. It is what will continue to grow your numbers and therefore your strength. Pay attention to how people treat the new girls, that is where you will see their true character and how they will treat you in the long run.
The Moderators
This is for ALL moderators - current, those who have left, and those who still occasionally lurk. I know moderating is often a thankless job. You have put your virtual reputation on the line, in front of your friends, and dedicated your time to help improve this place for everyone else. It takes courage, sacrifice, and a strong will. I am grateful for you. It is no secret that one person alone cannot run this place. It is only with your help that it has been able to grow into the place it has. You are the people on the front line, day to day. Thank you from me and the entire community. Beyond what you have done in your own forums, many of you have provided counsel and advice to me over the years - thank you. You have all been unique in your own ways and an intriguing set of personalities, and it has been an honor getting to know each of you. I wish there had been more time to meet offline. To the current moderators, I ask that you please continue to help this community and keep it true to the ideals this place was founded on.
"The Other Owner"
Thank you so much for your support over the past 6 years. You offered to carry most of our financial burden at a critical time. Since then, no matter what, you have stayed true to your words and continued to help significantly. I respect the loyalty you have shown. Additionally, at times when the site needed extra funds to complete hardware upgrades or software updates, again you contributed. I thank you on behalf of the community.
"StripperWeb" - Our Site Coordinator/Administrator
You are our secret ingredient. Few understand how much work goes into running a site like this. Your contributions have been invaluable. Thank you for making sure that everything that needs to happen behind the scenes does.
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I thank all of you for making SW your home and for sharing this space with me. It has truly been an amazing experience. And with that...I leave you with the best advice I have ever heard:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfq_A8nXMsQ
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Love SW to bits!!! Long live SW and the community :grouphug:
Happy 10th Anniversary x
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Pryce, words cannot fully express how thankful I am to have found you and this community. Thank you for creating this beautiful crazy community. Thank you for your dedication to the site and its members. Thank you for your determination, your kindness, your grace. Thank you for every single thing you've done over the last decade to ensure the success of this community. We will continue to thrive because you refused to give up! You will forever be a part of SW. :drink: :hug:
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Wow..I am so happy to have been here for nine years. (I deleted my old account) I totally forgot that websites have birthdays, too. Happy birthday, Stripperweb! It has been a great resource for me over the years. I am genuinely excited for Stripperweb's little facelift. :D
Thank you!
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
I would like to thank all...THANK YOU
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
I am so incredibly thankful that this community exists, and that you understand how powerful this space is to us. You want to talk thankless jobs....owning a site like this (and running it) is a thankless job. Cyberspace can breed a certain amount of apathy for human relationships.
So thank you for seeing the value in this. I would've gone insane long ago without StripperWeb.
And thank you to the rest of you who run the site--Ms. StripperWeb herself, TOO, etc.
Lastly, thank you to the loyal members who comprise this crazy, ephemeral, powerful group of people.
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication--happy anniversary!
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Also, WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY, WAYNE!
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Congrats. Happy anniversary :D xx
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Happy 10 everyone!
Words can't express what SW means to me, and how greatly it has helped me in the past. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's changed my life, and I'm sure the lives of many women on here.
Thanks to Pryce, Stripperweb, TOO and all the mods as well.
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
ive been here off and on for 8 years....hard to believe really. ive grown into a woman on these boards through the years (and bans) haha. im glad this place has been here even with some of the drama that it brings sometimes.
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
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Happy birthday SW...! I really wish I would have known about you ten years ago...! But better late then never...so happy and grateful to have found you. Thank you!
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Happy Birthday Stripperweb! We love you!
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Happy 10th Anniversary Stripperweb! XOXO
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Happy Birthday StripperWeb. Heres to many more to come. xxx
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Yay Stripperweb!!!! Love it here!
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
I admire all the hard work and dedication that went into building SW. Happy 10th ;)
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Happy Anniversary! :party:
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Wow Congrats on 10 years!!! I enjoy being apart of SW community!
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Happy Birthday SW - I'm so thankful to have found this wonderful internet haven! Thank you to all who made this place possible and welcome to all who will continue to do so.
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Re: Big Announcement: Happy 10 year anniversary and the bright future ahead
Happy ANNIVERSARY! the lovely ladies of SW have helped me out greatly & politely, even if my questions were stupid or already answered & I really appreciate this! Thanks SW!