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Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Questions about purchasing bicycles and parts
Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
First order from Evans, found a discount voucher, got the free freight for over 50 pounds. Just over one week shipping to Tas. Very happy
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I have been using ProBikeKit, Wiggle and Chain Reaction with no problems for years but with all the feedback on Cell thought that I would give them a try.
I specifically went for Cell because I needed a new tail light as my current one died and thought that as they had one that I was interested in I would wear the extra cost for a quick delivery, boy was I wrong.
I put the order in late (outside of business hours) on the 30th and it was dispatched on the 2nd of May, good effort on Cell's end.
This is when my heart sank, Cell use CourierPlease for deliveries. I have used these Muppets before and have had nothing but bad experiences.
So when no delivery was made by midday thought I would give them a call. As I would not be at work after 2:30pm and that they could not guarantee delivery before then I would call Monday morning (why I don't know but that was what they said I had to do) to confirm that they could try again.
So called up to arrange the delivery and stayed at work till 5:30pm on Monday and no delivery. Called them up and they said that they would make sure it came on the Tuesday.
Tuesday comes and when I check the tracking website it says that they came at 8:12am. Great so they came to a business before it would reasonably open. Turns out one of the admin staff wason site at 7:50am and confirmed not one had come to the building or left a card. Called up CourierPlease and get told that they could not know it was a business because Cell had not put that on the docket. Were we are in Canberra you only have embassies and business so this did not sit well with me. Add to this there are only 3 entrances to establishments on a main street. So another promise to deliver the next day.
So come Wednesday morning and I check the tracking site again. Low and behold it now has a delivery attempt 8:40am when 5 people were onsite including myself and no one saw a truck or a card.
Called up again, demanded to know what was going on and a call from a manager to explain what their problem was. No call but the package arrived around 1pm with some lame excuse from the driver that the regular guy was sick.
So could have just ordered from one of the usual o/s guys, got in in the same amount of time and saved myself $30.
Sorry Cell but until you get rid of these idiots or start using express post bags I wont be back.
Veni, Vidi, Vespa -- I Came, I Saw, I Rode Home
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The Canberra branch of Couriers Please are a complete joke. My last order from Cell ended up with me spending an hour in their depot with the manager trying to find my parcel. They didn't leave a card for me yet the website said delivery attempted twice and item was in depot. Not one driver said he had been to my street let along suburb on the days it said it was delivered. Eventually found it but wasted a lot of my time. I simply will not buy from anyone that uses them now. Looked like a very poorly run business.
Current Ride: Trek Madone 6.5 (2013)
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Hi jcjordan, than you for your fair criticism of Couriers Please. We need to pull our fingers out, and implement an AUpost option. I'll keep making this point with the boss until we make this happen.
Apologies for your poor service with Couriers Please.
-website mgr Mark
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Hi HAKS, thanks for your feedback, I will take your experience and let the boss know that CP is keeping people from ordering from us, and since customer happiness and satisfaction is our #1 goal (as well as competitive prices), we will need to sort this out ASAP.
Thanks again for everyone's honest and constructive feedback...with you guys, we never need to wonder how to improve the business, we only need to listen to you.
-website mgr Mark
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I think a express post bag would be a good option.
They are about the same size as the bag my delivery came in and would most likey be cheaper. This would bring your free shipping option down to that of Wiggle/Probikekit.
For simple orders this would make the cost benefit analysis far better in your favor.
Veni, Vidi, Vespa -- I Came, I Saw, I Rode Home
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jcjordan, the best I can do for now, is if you would like to order from us, please let me know, and I will arrange for your order to be shipped via Express Post Bag.
I'm always at yours, or anyone's service ( [email protected] ).
-website mgr Mark
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Hi MarkG, guess what mate....WE GOT PAYPAL!!! (whoo-hoo)
(sorry for yelling, just so excited, and have been looking forward to telling you guys for ages!
Ride safe and Have a great day everyone!
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Order coming thru!
Proudly "a hater of academics with helmet cams"
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Second order from PBK in as many years and second stuff up. I'd like to say I'll never go back but know that's unrealistic.
Ordered a saddle that came in black/white colour - they sent me a version in white/black. Very subtle difference I know but it is a different colour (Fizik Arione R3 FYI). Had a feeling they would stuff it up because of this colour scheme and naming.
Email them to find out what's going on and the reply 'oh we seem to be out of stock of the one you ordered so that's why we sent you this one'. I questioned whether they would send a red saddle if I had ordered a blue one that was out of stock and if they still thought that was acceptable - they ignored that of course.
Long story short, I'm getting a refund, they're paying the return postage and giving me back my 15% off voucher code I wasted on the purchase so not all bad except for wasted time and trip to the PO. However, FFS, why send the thing halfway around the world in the first place if it's not the right item. Not to mention, make sure your inventory matches your website, no good letting an order in then telling someone it's out of stock.
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Yep, PBK sucks. I had such a bad dealing with them that they're off the shopping list completely. For mine, they're the same category of retailer as cycling express. They'd have to offer a fricken steep discount for me to even consider dealing with them!
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I ordered from Wiggle and the initial order sent on Friday arrived Monday. Didn't get the package for 2 weeks after that because my wife didn't go to the office the whole time. SPEWING.
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Add me to this list as well, the Melbourne ones are no better. Ive had 2 stuff arounds with them with Cell orders and emailed Cell last year to say I can't buy from you guys if you keep using them. First time they re-delivered to the wrong address, fortunately I still had the 'sorry we missed you' card, 15 minutes after calling head office the driver shows up at my front door saying it was delivered yesterday so I pull out the card and ask why do I still have this? Next thing his wife shows up and realises she delivered it to the wrong address, thankfully it was still there. Next time I kept an eye on their website to see the delivery status and notice the website says parcel has been delivered and a forged signature which is not mine from the electronic delivery device. Could not believe it, call up head office again they tell me its been delivered and signed for, I tell them its not my signature and I dont have any package. About an hour later same woman from the first stuff up turns up at my front door again all apologies. Just incredible, I have no faith in them at all.
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I had the same experience last week.i ordered something from Cell and the Courier Please deliverer left it at my front door.When I checked,the signature was forged.
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Oh no, At least with CC payment I always had a budget/limit, now.....oops placed an order last night with Paypal....
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Yeah, tell me about, I always find a reason to buy some obscure bike parts on eBay that I convince myself are an 'emergency' or a 'necessity' (like 120mm rear vintage campy Q/R skewers).
Let me know how you go with PayPal, and how your experience is, through our site.
Ride safe and have a great weekend,
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I recently purchased a set of Mavic Aksium rims from Cell fail bikes, after purchasing some with my bike from Reid Cycles. I'm sure some will argue that 'in accordance with Cell fail's return policy etc etc'.
- I am a prolific online shopper, particularly shopping on ebay and wiggle.
- I'm really uninterested in the technicalities of the law - requesting beyond it is not through ignorance, rather by the principle that you do not keep return customers by quoting law/ policy defenses when you are supplying faulty products!
- after reading the 'support lbs' threads, I thought I would at least try and buy Australian
- I own another set of the rims purchased, and they have been amazing
- I have spent in excess of $600 at other online retailers in the time between this purchase and will be spending more in the future.
- this purchase was to see if things would go as smoothly as other online retailers. If it was, Cell Fail would have become my new online haunt.
- I have always seen sales that go wrong as an opportunity for the seller, online or not, to make good/ wow the socks off the customer so they return with additional confidence.
All I can say, is after this experience, I will be sticking to other online retailers.
The first piece of correspondence on 2 March 2013 sums it up pretty well...
To the Proper Officer
Dear Sir/Madam,
On 26 February 2013, I purchased a set of Mavic Aksium rims from Cell bikes. On arrival, the box the rims were contained in was damaged. Given the position of the damage (lower side corner), I thought little of it, as it appeared to be away from the rims. I proceeded to fit tires and mount them on the bike.
I have cycled ~60kms, commuting to work and back. I have had a look over the bike for its weekly maintenance check. I have noted that the rear rim is bent and touching the brake pad, whereas the front rim remains true.
Given they are a brand new set of rims, and there has been nothing unusual about the commuting (all on smooth main roads), I cannot understand why the rear rim is bent, as I have another set of these rims, which I have had for roughly 6-12 months, which are as true as when they were originally purchased.
I am concerned that this rim has bent within 60kms, and believe it is defective. I have spoken with S on the shop telephone line, who noted the rim may need to be returned for it to reviewed, and trued.
This is not an acceptable remedy as I do not want a defective rim that will simply go out of shape upon receiving it back.
Accordingly, can you advise on how to remedy this situation, as it very disappointing to have to return to my old rims.
Yours faithfully,
The response to this was
Hi Lurkin
I'm sorry to hear that. Are you able to send through some images of the bent rim and I will respond to you once I've had a chance to assess the damage?
Kind Regards
I respond to this query with video of the bent rim on 4/3/2013.
I receive the following response on 5/3/2013.
Hi Lurkin
It appears that the wheel just needs to be trued. Are you able to take it to a local bike store and we will reimburse you for the cost? Generally it costs approximately $30.
Kind Regards
On 6/3/2013 I respond:-
Hi X,
I am aware that the rim potentially could be trued.
However, my concern is why the rim is bending so quickly. 60km's is minimal use in comparison to the countless km's my other Mavic Aksium rims have endured without bending.
As detailed in my prior correspondence, I do not want a rim that will simply continually bends out of shape and requires straightening in abnormally small distances.
Consequently, I argue the rim is defective and unfit for the purpose it was sold for.
I would prefer to return the rim in exchange for a replacement.
Yours faithfully,
On 7/3/2013 I receive:
Hi Anonymous,
Please send the wheel back to us at the address listed below for further inspection. You can also include a receipt for the cost of postage which will be refunded to you if the wheel is found to be faulty.
You may return the item(s) to:
Cell Bikes - Customer Service
Return Auth. No.: RA6314
Unit 8 / 67-69 Lords Rd.
Leichhardt. NSW 2040
Kind Regards,
Whos Annoymous?
Given there was no choice other than to send back the rim, I did so.
On 14 March 2013, I receive the following email:-
Hi Lurkin,
I have received your returned wheel and was just wondering if you could give me a brief outline of the issues with the wheel?
On 14/3/2013 I respond:-
Hi X,
Please refer to case Y.
We have returned the wheel has bent within 60kms of ordinary commuting, as previously advised.
On 15/3/2013 I receive:-
Hi Lurkin,
Our mechanic's have inspected your wheel. The wheel itself is not defective, but does need to be trued. Some wheel's do require trueing on a regular basis, depending where and how they are ridden.
Can you confirm which address you would like it to be returned to after it has been trued?
I will also require your bank account details so that the $28.40 postage costs can be refunded to you.
On 16/3/2013 I respond:-
Hi X,
I refer to my correspondence dated 2 March 2013, with regard to the matter of the return of a defective rear Mavic Aksium rim.
My prior correspondence acknowledged that the rim could be trued, in order to make it straight.
However, it also detailed that the rim bent within 60kms of use. I have compared this to commuting for 6- 12 months on another set of the same rims, which have not bent in that time and have not required truing. I have detailed that the conditions they were exposed to, being smooth main roads with no unusual circumstances.
This does not accord with your explanation that 'some wheel's do require trueing on a regular basis, depending where and how they are ridden', as in my experience with another set of the same rims, they have not required trueing after a significantly longer period of commuting, under the same conditions. I note that the rear rim in question has not remained true after two days of commuting.
Accordingly, I conclude that the rear rim is defective, causing it to bend prematurely.
The rim is not fit for the purpose it has been sold for, and truing the rim will not fix its weakness. As previously advised, this remedy is unacceptable.
I do not want a defective rim to be returned to me, for it to bend within 60 kms. The rims that came with my commuting bike are more durable and it would defeat the purpose of purchasing these rims if I was to accept its return.
Consequently, I request a replacement rim.
In addition, all future correspondence with regard to this matter to be emailed to [Lurkin's email address] . My bank account details for the refund of the freight of the rim are:-
Account Name: [account name]
Account Number: {Account number]
Yours faithfully,
On 18/3/2013 I receive the following response:-
Hi Lurkin,
We can only declare a wheel to be defective if there is a clear manufacturing fault with the wheel. A wheel which is out of true, regardless of whether it's after 60km or 600km is not a sign of a defective wheel. The wheel was examined in our workshop and repaired within 10 minutes.
Keep in mind that comparing it to your old wheel, any number of factors could account for it being out of true, such as changes in the surface of the road, changes in the weight of the rider, etc.
Cell Bikes
On 18/3/2013 I respond:-
Hi X,
As previously advised, the rim is definitely defective.
It has bent within 60kms, which it should not. The rim was not exposed to any unusual circumstances and was used for commuting on smooth roads.
This is the third piece of correspondence I have sent to you illustrating this point. Being able to true the rim straight again does not change that it bent in such a short distance.
Consequently, I do not want the rim returned to me.
However, I propose the following:-
- You acknowledge there is a defect in the rim and provide a replacement rim; or,
- I return the front rim to you as well, in exchange for a full refund.
I await your reply.
On 19/3/2013 I receive:-
Hi Lurkin,
The wheel has been examined by experienced mechanic's and their conclusion is that the wheel is not faulty.
Furthermore I would suggest that you read our return and exchange policy below:
The wheel has now been trued and is fully functional, therefore a refund or replacement is not possible.
Cell Bikes
On 19/3/2013, i respond:-
Hi X,
Needless to say, utterly disappointing outcome.
Please send the wheel to:-
[Lurkins address]
Yours faithfully,
Hi Lurkin,
I understand your disappointment but if the wheel does continue to have any issues, rest assured we will address them accordingly.
Cell Bikes
Then the saga with Nothankyoucouriers began.
I was unaware that they could only drop off during business hours. Unfortunately, I had given a residential address and there was no one to pick it up.
Went through their online medium to sort it out by requesting it to a work address. Email response stated no can do as it has to come from the seller and I have to agree that the parcel can be dropped off at the door without signing.
I email back advising thats not an option as it would go missing in this neighbourhood and advise of a time it can be dropped off.
It doesn't get dropped off and I am advised it can be picked up from Port Melbourne... in business hours....
Tried telephone calling Nothankyoucouriers who refused to drop it off anywhere other than the designated address. Informed them of a date where someone would be home in business hours.
Date passes, no drop off.
Ring Nothankyoucouriers. Turns out they had attempted dropping it off a number of times... I asked the guy if it was the date specified. He asked the same question back to me and started realing off the dates. Subsequently, they have sent it back to Sydney.
Either - they came on the date specified and didn't knock on the door, or they had tried to drop it off whenever they pleased.
Further, whats wrong with using a telephone?
then, to top it off the rim is sent back to me by registered Australian post without any notification or warning by Cell fail.
I go to pick it up today and the box has been through world war 2 - its rooted.
thankfully, the rim appears straight. But for how long????
In summary:-
- Yes Cell fail 'fixed' the rim - temporarily
- Yes this means that it will fail again, and I will pay more postage sending the rotten piece of rubbish back to Cell fail.
- at $30 a pop, its quickly going to be cheaper to buy a new set from someone else which totally defeats the purpose of dealing with Cell fail at all
- at the rate that Cell Fail and Nothankyoucouriers waste people's time, its cheaper, less stressful and more convenient to purchase from an LBS
- No, they have NOT provided adequate explanation for it being dodgy in the first place
- No, they did not take advantage of the opportunity to upsell/ think beyond the one sale/ respect a customer's intelligence and reading their correspondence instead of steamrolling through it and stating the obvious
- No, I haven't received any confirmation of payment of the postage that was incurred sending the rim back to Cell Fail.
- No, Nothankyoucouriers are utterly useless and a total detriment to the transport industry and anyone related to it.
- No, I won't be buying anything more from Cell fail. Other online retailers are far better at customer service and problem solving when something goes wrong.
Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Hi Lurkin,
I make myself available to looking into and fixing any issues forum members have encountered.
In the future, such a lengthy and detailed account of your experience may be best sent to me. Purhaps a summary and keypoints of your issues with us, will suffice for most forum members to be in a post.
I will look deeply into your situation and will do my best to offer some better solutions for you if you wish.
Apologies for us failing you. Your's and everyone's feedback is appreciated in helping me know how to help serve you better. I'm sure some members of this forum can attest to me doing my best to help them out, so I look forward to doing the same for you.
Ride safe and have a great weekend.
-website mgr Mark
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Mark@cellbikes; why not use the Australia Post E-Parcel system(if u dont already)?
We use it at work and its great service and delivery and nothing lost yet in 12 months or more.
Only limits are package to be under 22kgs and 1metre in length. No need for special packaging either, just box it up, print out the sticker and post.
We have dealt with Couriers Please, Toll and many others. TNT are the worst for losing or breaking stuff.
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Hi fletch62, we use an enterprise system that integrates both our online store & retail store together and lets us manage both.
The current system is the best value for money and features, however, amazingly, only allows for 1 shipping method.
We do send via Express Post when people place phone orders, however the default is by courier.
I am madly campaigning for us to find a solution to bring as many shipping solutions for you guys asap.
-website mgr Mark
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That's good of you Mark - I appreciate you have a testing job! However, this has proven that without being a forum member, or posting in this post, customers are not getting a good experience shopping from Cell Bike.
I've tried this method several times (not to you, another Cell Bikes employee), as illustrated, which failed.
No. The purpose of the post was to illustrate how much time and effort on my part has already gone into this matter and what experience/ responses were received so that other people considering purchasing from Cell Bikes have an idea of what they are getting into.
I think it quickly gets forgotten - whilst Cell Bikes are precious about it's refund/replacement policy, for many, their time is their product. Every minute spent on this could have been spent making $$. Frankly, if it was over a greater amount of money I would be referring the matter to a solicitor.
Sounds great. Its a great opportunity to show what Cell Bikes can do in these situations. What solutions can you offer?
Re: Online Purchases - good and bad experiences
Hi Lurkin, BNA is the largest and most popular cycling forum in Australia, so I'm doing my best to make myself available to anyone with a question or issue. I do my best to monitor as many outlets as possible in which people voice their situations. Please note that our Customer Service department (consisting of 3 full time employees, as well all of us who help out) get as many as 1,000 emails a day, which we deal with as best we can.
We hope it never comes to having a solicitor contact us, and I am doing the best I can do resolve issues without coming to this.
I need to have a conversation with the Team and see what happened, and then I will get back to you, if you can send me an email ( [email protected] ).
-website mgr Mark
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I for one rate Cell 10/10 and will continue to vouch for them and use them.
Proudly "a hater of academics with helmet cams"
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Maybe next time you should buy some cheap Shimano wheels instead of cheap Mavic ones?
Instead of being upset about them going out of true, you can then get upset about broken spokes, cracked rims and problems with freehubs.
And how much do you weigh? I wouldn't go near a 20 spoke wheel with a barge pole unless I was under 60kg.
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RACE Cancer Foundation produces kick-ass events to raise funds and awareness for charitable projects and organizations dedicated to kicking cancer's ass. We also manage Team RaceMenu, a grassroots racing program comprised of endurance athletes competing at all levels, from recreational to professional. Based in Boston, RACE (dba RACE Cancer Foundation) is a Massachusetts non-profit organization and federally recognized as 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity, EIN# 27-1859289. Donations and contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. If you would like to contact us or request a beneficiary grant application for your organization, please drop us a line via hello[at]racecancer.org.
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Race day schedule: (TENTATIVE)
8:30am – number pick-up opens
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1:30pm – post-race party ends
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Chip Timing:
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Teams (min 4 runners) are scored by the cumulative time of your top 3 runners with at least one woman. We'll have prizes for the top three teams.
Largest Team Award
Once again, we"ll have a fantastic prize for the largest Super Sunday team – prize TBD. Largest team as of 11:59 on 1/30/2015 WINS!
Team Captains
Register your team here and start recruiting today.
Super Sunday is a fundraiser for several fantastic charitable organizations. For 2014, Super Sunday supported TargetCancer , Gronk Nation Youth Foundation and the East Cambridge Little League. Please help us increase the amount raised for these organizations by creating a fundraising page. We've got great prizes to reward you for reaching certain amounts.
Earn prizes as you reach donation amounts:
$200 – RACE fundraiser tshirt ($20 value)
$500 – RACE fundraiser tshirt ($20 value) + RaceMenu swag bag w/ mug, tshirt, winter cap and gloves ($50 value)
$1,000 – Super Sunday limited-edition hoodie sweatshirt + all of the above ($125 value)
Join us on SIX terrific Thursday evenings this summer for fun, friendly, chip-timed 5K runs! The races are held along the Charles River in Boston at the DCR's Artesani Park on Soldiers Field Road. For the third year in a row, the series will benefit the Melanoma Foundation of New England.
Each event includes a post-race party at Miller's Boston Ale House (near mile 2 corner) with beer generously provided by our wonderful sponsors. Like last year, we will have two races each evening. We will start with a women-only 5K, followed by an open 5K approximately 30 minutes later. Ladies: you get to run in either or both races (same bib #) for no additional fee!
Awards at each event:
Top 3 overall in the women-only race
Top 3 male & female overall in the open race
Age group winners in the open race (20 & under, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
Fastest team (NEW SCORING as of 6/12: total time of top 3 males & top 3 females, either race)
2014 Season Points Competition:
Top 3 male & female overall (total points from coed/open races)
Top 3 in each age group (total points from all races)
Top 3 fastest teams
Largest team
Scoring points, explained: Overall winners (female & male) each get 1,000 points. Then we'll divide the winner's time by your time and multiply it by 1,000 points to determine your score. Yeah guys, that female behind you may score more points than you.
May 29th | June 12th | July 17th | Aug. 14th | Sep. 4th | Sep. 18th
Season pass (all 6 events): $119
Advance Entry: $25/event (closes 11pm night prior to event)
Raceday Registration: $30/event
Number Pick-up & Registration: Opens 30 minutes before the first race.
Refunds & Cancellations: If we are forced to cancel by the DCR, Mother Nature or a big scary dude, we're all out of luck. We do not issue refunds, but you can transfer your bib to a friend here.
As always, we will have free, secure bag check.
Location: Artesani/Herter Park, 1071 Soldiers Field Road
Public Transportation: Harvard Square Station is a 1 mile walk The 70, 70a, and 86 bus will drop you a .1 mile walk at Western Ave & Everett St. Plan your trip here: Google Trip Planner
Parking: There's a large parking area (lot #4) at 1101 Soldiers Field Road – the dog-leg for Everett Street, ~150 yards past (west) of the race start area.
Race Course:
RESULTS – Run Wild Franklin Park Zoo
Raceday Information:
Enter Zoo from Giraffe entrance on Pierpoint Road (directions)
Number pick-up opens at 12:00pm.
Only pre-registered entrants get free admission to the Zoo before 4:00pm.
Raceday registration ($35) opens at 4:00pm.
Race bib or spectator pass ($20) required for entry into Zoo after 4:00pm.
Race starts at 5:00pm inside the zoo at the Giraffe Savannah.
View full course map here.
Post-race party at Oak Lea Tent inside the Zoo.
We will have snacks from Cascadian Farms, pizza from Dominos and drinks from Naked Juice.
Our beer garden (21+) will feature Samuel Adams, Blue Hills Brewery, Lagunitas and Long Trail.
If you appear under 30, you may be carded when entering beer garden.
Awards ceremony starts at 6:30pm.
Awards for Top Influencer, Top Team, Top Male, Top Female and Age Group Champions.
Age groups: 18&U, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
We will have a secure bag-check area.
Sorry – no strollers due to a steep, narrow trail on the course.
For last-minute updates, follow @racecancer on Twitter and Facebook.
We regret to inform you that the 2014 Turkey5 has been canceled by the Wellesley Police Department after their approval of a new event, The Fund for Wellesley Turkey Trot.
First and foremost, we want to thank everyone who helped make the Turkey5 so wonderful. With the help of dozens of volunteers, we produced a world class running event while raising over $50,000 for charity. Whether as a participant, a volunteer or a sponsor, we greatly appreciate everyone who began Thanksgiving with us in 2012 and 2013.
While the new Fund for Wellesley Turkey Trot has been promoted as "the race formerly known as the Turkey5″, please note that no current or former member of the Turkey5 race committee or any volunteer captains are involved with the The Fund for Wellesley Turkey Trot except former RACE board member Carol Chaoui.
For those of you seeking an event to run on Thanksgiving day, here are our recommendations:
Gobble Gobble Gobble 4 Miler – Somerville, MA
Braintree Athletic Association Thanksgiving Day 5K Race/Walk – Braintree, MA
Franklin Park Turkey Trot – Boston, MA
Boston Volvo Village 5K Road Race – Boston, MA
Feaster Five – Andover, MA
Huffin' for Stuffin' – Hopkinton, MA
The Turkey5 Road Race is the best way to start your holiday season. With both 5K and 5Mile courses, the Turkey5 offers something for everyone. Starting and finishing at Linden Square, you will run through the beautiful Wellesley College campus and the marathon's famous "Scream Tunnel" section before seeing the "1 mile to go!" sign.
Whether running or walking, everyone enjoys our flat, fast & scenic 3.1 mile course taking place entirely on the Charles River Esplanade.
Entry fee: $25
Cancer survivors run for free; please email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Team captain perks:
Create a team, recruit at least 4 other teammates and you'll get free into our Super Sunday 5K/5M! Once you've got 5 runners on your team, email firstname.lastname@example.com for your coupon code. We'll also have prizes for the captains of the three largest teams.
Chip timing:
The Miss Santa Holiday 5K is a chip-timed event for runners; the chip will be on the back of your race number. The Pink Walk is not timed.
View the Holiday 5K course map here.
Awards categories:
Top Miss Santa costume (judged by the crowd and the race director!) + Top 3 Male & female overall and age group awards: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Overall awards are based on gun time; age group awards are based on chip time. Trophies/medals can be picked up at our office but any other prizes may only be claimed at the awards ceremony.
9:00am – registration opens
10:00am – Pink Walk begins
10:30am – registration closes
11:00am – Miss Santa costume contest
11:15am – Miss Santa Holiday 5K run begins
12:00pm – Samuel Adams after-party at
Beacon Hill Pub The Hill Tavern
Number pick-up:
Friday December 12th, 5-8pm at Athleta, 92 Newbury Street, Boston
At race on Saturday 9:00am to 10:30am
Bag check:
As with all RACE events, there will be secure bag-check area (near start/finish line) for all participants.
Dogs and strollers:
Dogs and strollers are welcome in either event – please start from the back if participating in the run and pass carefully.
We need volunteers!
We are seeking volunteers to help with several aspects of the event. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com if you are interested in volunteering.
It pays to tell your friends!
Races are more fun with friends and we reward our runners for referring others to our events. When you register, you'll get a "Sharelink" in your confirmation email so that RaceMenu can track your referrals. As always, we'll have awesome prizes for the top referrers.
Postponement, Cancellation and Refund Policy:
In the event of inclement weather, the event may be postponed to another date. No refunds will be issued due to conflicts with the postponement date. If RACE must cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control, no refunds will be issued. Please remember, all proceeds go to charity.
Getting to the event:
Parking is not available at the Esplanade, however the event is easily accessible via MBTA:
Green Line: Get off at the Arlington Street Station. Walk along the Public Garden/Arlington Street to Beacon Street. Cross over Beacon Street and take the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge over Storrow Drive to the Hatch Shell. From there, follow the path across the lagoon towards the Arthur Fiedler statue.
Red Line: Get off at the Charles Street/MGH station. Take the footbridge over Storrow Drive to the Charles River side and walk west along Storrow Drive. The Hatch Shell is a short walk from there; follow the path across the lagoon towards the Arthur Fiedler statue.
If driving, park at the Boston Common Garage on Charles Street. Upon exiting the garage, go right on Charles Street and left on Beacon Street. Cross over Beacon Street and take the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge over Storrow Drive to the Hatch Shell, then follow the path across the lagoon towards the Arthur Fiedler statue.
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Valtteri Bottas admits he had hoped for better at the start of his Formula One career as Williams have once again found themselves outside the points.
Having contested Friday practice sessions last season, the Finn made the move up to race driver for this year's Championship.
However, so far it is zero from two for both Bottas and his Williams team.
Struggling for pace, Bottas finished 14th and 11th in Australia and Malaysian respectively. But at least he reached the chequered flag, a feat his team-mate failed to achieve.
"Of course I was hoping to fight for better positions," he told Autosport. "The goal is to get higher and be consistently in the points.
"It's what the team was hoping for and what I'm hoping for so of course it's a bit disappointing. It is how it is now, we just need to get back there. We're understanding more all the time. We need more time but we will get there."
The 23-year-old added: "It's a different car, and some things were better in the 2012 car.
"We have more potential to do better in this car though. It's not easy but we're learning more and more. The goal for this year is to improve the position from last year so we need to get working."
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First saw Prince perform in Knoxville, Tn at the Bolling Thompson Arena during the Musicology Tour. WHAT A SHOW!!! We stood and danced and sang the entire time! My sister-n-law and I wanted desperately to go to the After Show, but she had to work the next day and it was a 2 hr. drive home. The next trip we took we flew to San Diego. Another wonderful performance and we seldom sat down then either, only for the slow love songs! We still sang along and got to meet so many great people who loved Prince (almost) as much as we do! I had a beautiful large purple boa I wanted to give to him when they were inviting people onstage. My sister-n-law wouldn't go with me and I was too shy to go on my own. Now I wish I had! He is the most God gifted performer I know and really knows how to interact with the crowd!! And I do mean all the crowd from grannies to teens!!! He never slowed down singing,dancing and had us laughing for over two hours.
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Prince reached into his old catalouge and did his thing to the upmost.
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i've fallen in love again after 7yrs.of no sex.Prince you have singlehandedly brought me back to life and living.i cried in the nose bleed seats at the added thursday show in oaktown.Prince you have helped to revive my soul and i wholeheartedly THANK-YOU. SINCERLY
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This was a great show for long-term Prince fans. Not the "Raspberry Berret only" fans. He went deep into his back catalog and brought out gems--including some rare B sides (like She's Always in My Hair" that one rarely ever gets a chance to see. Plus, as an extra special treat, he added another musician on a Hammond B3 adding gospel-style fills thast turned some Prince classics into an extra special treat. And it's great that he doesn't end on Purple Rain and the encores were phenomenal. The only rub was that some key guitar licks were a little distorted. But, all in all, if you're a true fan, you should see this tour!
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Chip Cosby: The Guy's Guide To Sports
It's a torrid affair most men can't seem to shake – their relationship with sports, both as player and fan.
Sure, women love the pastime, too, but males are known to bond best over athletic activity, whether quaffing beer at a ballpark or tossing the pigskin at a tailgate.
Chip Cosby, sportscaster at cn|2 Sports and former reporter for the Lexington Herald, is an expert on man's undying love for the game. The Voice-Tribune asked Chip to weigh in on the world of sports and its "manliest" features, from the food to the venue and Muhammad Ali.
What do you consider the manliest sport?
You know, everybody's first answer would be football, but … I've talked to a few rugby players over the years, and to me that (sport has) the total package. You've got to be in tip-top condition and be tough.
Who is the manliest sports star, either today or from the past?
I'm biased because he's my hero: Muhammad Ali. … As a pure athlete, he was phenomenal and transcended the sport. Anyone that can have that impact on society is a man's man.
Who has the manliest sports fans?
I always think of Chicago. Maybe it's because of those old Chris Farley skits on Saturday Night Live, where (the Bears fans are) sitting around drinking beer. Chicago's got the Blackhawks, a great hockey (team), great football (team), and those are two of the manliest sports.
What is the manliest game-time food?
If you can eat one of those polish sausages with onions, cheese, mustard and all that, and get up and still feel like a champ, that's a man.
Best sports arena to visit with your bro's?
I went to the Big East tournament and even though they renovated the building a little, Madison Square Garden.
Who's the one man in sportscasting you look up to?
Greg Gumbel is somebody I (admire). He's good at what he does. He just seems like a constant professional. He doesn't try to draw attention to himself or make it about him. … You just enjoy watching him.
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Ashley spends half her time writing stories at The Voice-Tribune office and half her time out on the town conducting interviews, while occasionally dressing in wild outfits to fully immerse herself in the experience (aka Princess Leia at Comic Con). Ashley is a huge UofL fan and loves the Yankees and the Boston Celtics (she is fully aware of the irony). She hopes to one day outshine Erin Andrews on ESPN and enjoys running, Bardstown Road/Fourth Street, Breaking Bad and reality TV (she's not ashamed to admit that).


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The Shell Residence is immersed in Nagano prefecture´s peaceful conifer forests, where it creates a stark contrast with its durable white facade. The house is located in Karuizawa, a popular weekend retreat for Tokyoites that is just 10 minutes away from the capital by Shinkansen. The residence was built around a centenarian Fir tree and is made from long-lasting, low-maintenance concrete, which shelters the home from the forest's humidity and cold weather.
The Shell Residence is definitely a departure from traditional Japanese houses – it's a striking, curvaceous shelter that seems to have landed from outer space. The outdoor wooden deck is made from locally sourced wood and it acts as an extension of the interior floors. The Shell Residence´s interiors are light, airy, and winding. Because of the house´s unique curvaceous interiors, the furniture is custom-made from strong, hard oak.
The floors are made from local cherry trees, and they exhibit a gorgeous red tint that contrasts with the oak furniture. The interior layout is very minimal and consists of two differentiated levels: the lower ground is used for public space, while the top floor is reserved for private use. An automated centralized system controls the house´s humidity, heating, and ventilation, optimizing energy use.
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polaris kyo March 29, 2013 at 2:18 pm
This structure is amazing! I really like how it flows organically within the forest… Kudos! +_+
ColdTruth January 27, 2012 at 9:34 pm
Post-modernists with a chip on their shoulder are popping up more and more on architecture forums these days. I agree with you about the root system of the tree. About everything else you are wrong. MOST logging these days is completely sustainable with the companies mandated to plant at least as much as they harvest, not to mention the amount of reclaimed and recycled wood on the market ready to be used in green building applications. Finally, the size of the dwelling is hardly a consideration. The only consideration is how organic the dwelling is, and by organic I am referring to how well the structure fits in with the existing landscape vs. how much it disturbs the environment around it. An enormous dwelling sitting on a massive steel tripod that has skylights underneath it to shine sunlight on the ground below would cause very little environmental impact. Some of us grew up in tiny houses and have never had our own space, and we NEED a large sanctuary. But I grant there are plenty of ways to create such a space with an ecologically-minded and organic program.
StevenL January 20, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Certainly as eye candy wiggling through the cross walk of aesthetic design this house would cause a traffic jam. As a model for design that will save the world…well perhaps a pile up is the most apt description.
The first mistake is covering the root system of the hundred-year old Fir tree. Fir root systems spread horizontally near the surface more so than most evergreens. The limited water that it will receive will be runoff from a deck coated on average every two to three years with a very toxic stain/sealant used for protection from the weather. Most sealant manufactures recommend once a year.
Next is the egregious use of wood inside the house. The trees that could have been saved by using concrete external walls where certainly eaten up by the naked wooden floor, decks, furniture, built-ins etc. Not an iota of consideration that stripping trees out of the ecosystem for extravagant personal use is a violation of ecological sensibility if not morality.
Last is the size of the dwelling itself. In the age where we are burning the planet down through grossly excessive consumption per capita, a single family dwelling this size is an offence. It's a bit difficult to calculate the floor space as we don't have pictures of the second floor but as an ex builder I would guess about 3000 to 35oo square feet. Japans average household population is 2.55 in 2010. We don't see evidence of children.
In the dialogue of sensible building design it is not enough to laud green building products or eco sensitive building sites. The main subject of discourse MUST be the over all reduction of building products as a whole, whether they are green or not.
CherylN November 25, 2011 at 9:38 pm
The house is fascinating, and so is this website – my first visit.
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Another term used for a man's wallet. It is a small leather folder in which there are pockets to put your card's, id's and money.
He put his money in his donkey.
بواسطة Broken Pencil (BH - HS) مارس 11, 2011
A term used to describe one who can be an ass, but also a shark. Not as endowed as a horse, but come a close second of course. A playful and sarcastic individual - stands out but can take the bull by its horns. A poker shark, and out until dark.
That silly Donkey is suck an ass for taking all my poker chips, but he definitely played a good game.
بواسطة Canadian donkey riding princes يوليو 7, 2009
noun (pl. -keys)
A stupid male. A euphemism for dumb-ass.
A stupid male. A euphemism for dumb-ass.
Amy: Dude, you will never believe what Mike said to me! SO AWKWARD!
Alex: Oh no! What now? That guy is such a donkey!
Alex: Oh no! What now? That guy is such a donkey!
بواسطة woooooooooooooooooooooooooo اكتوبر 25, 2010
A man that will take your shit. And carry it everywhere.
You dont want that donkey. He's too emo.
بواسطة kase21 فبراير 7, 2010
a member of the horse family. Donkeys have been used for transportation of supplies, pulling wagons, and, and as riding animals. They may also be used for farm tillage, threshing, raising water, milling etc. Mixing of a male donkey AKA (Jack) and a female horse AKA (jenny) produces a Mule.
Pin the tail on the donkey.
بواسطة baxstabber يناير 12, 2010
person who is getting fucked off. Just as its true meaning, donkey is daft animal and so this person is. But actually, these people are not always really stupid. in some case, their plain and innocence make them to get fucked by others or bad person (mostly bastards).
X : hey what happen to you?
Y : He has just donkeyed me :(
Y : He has just donkeyed me :(
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Yo they got some donkey booty hoes at that web-site bigbootyclub.com
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To anyone, packaging Jamison and Taylor for a large amount of picks........Thanks Quailman lol!!
To anyone, packaging Jamison and Taylor for a large amount of picks........Thanks Quailman lol!!
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PG: Luke Ridnour, Delonte West, Greg Minor
SG: Andre Iguodala, Mickael Pietrus
SF: Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Boris Diaw
PF: Charlie Villanueva, Ian Mahinimi, Amir Johnson
C: Eddy Curry, Mamadou Ndiaye, Adam Parada
looking for a good starting pg (Rondo?), Jim Jackson, Terry Porter, Robert Archibald and 10 points available
@HRStephenASmith: I need to report some of these fake parody accounts to Twitter. There is only ONE Stephen A Smith!
@HRStephenASmith: SO disrespectful! #FirstTake
I am happy with all of the FA's I signed or I wouldn't have made them an offer. Just bc I went about FA differently than you did doesn't mean I was signing players with the intention of trading them later. The year before I missed out on numerous players i wanted bc of the way I went about FA. I knew this year I would probably be a playoff team and wanted to get some solid role players and my starting center back in FA. I did that. All the players I signed are the type of players I have always targeted. I get that you don't want other teams to make a trade with me bc I am in your conference but please don't make assumptions about why I am shopping my players and try to make people think they are "Bailing me out". That's not the case. I made a trade that now makes Donnell Harvey expendable so I will shop him for something I may need now or in the future.
It's not, primarily, thanks for the explaination.
Man I hate waking up at 2 and missing all the fun.
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Guide to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions from A to Z.
Many types of skin inflammations (rashes) require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
My Resignation From The ENnies: An Explanation
You see, the ENnies requires each publisher to send 5 copies of their work (one to each judge), and then a 6th as a backup to the ENnies. If this book isn't used due to a missing judge copy or somesuch, then it is auctioned off, to support the various expenses the ENnies incur--operating costs, awards, that sort of thing. All well and good, yes?
The proposal was this--open Best Podcast and Best Electronic Product (and Best Fansite, of course) to link submissions, meaning unlike the prior rules, they could just fill out the submission form and link to their product. Since the other categories remained in the domain of deadtree products, this would open up two or three categories that would likely benefit most from this change without harming the financial model of the ENnies. In my opinion, it was a way to grow the awards in terms of fan/podcaster, pdf-only publisher, small press/indie, and international participation.
But it clearly is not to be. The ENnies feel that if you submit via link, you should pay an unprecedented submission fee to support the awards. In other words, they are asking you to pay them to consider your product's quality for the award. This donation, as proposed would go mainly to the ENnies, with a percentage going to each judge. Several individuals also wanted this as another "barrier" to the awards process, one of them going so far as to worry "we'll get tons of ill-considered crap that isn't worth the time to download". Hardly the right attitude for a judge, I'd say.
I will tell you right now, I will not accept one red cent of that money. I'm not saying this because I want a pat on the back, I just want you to know where I stand, as I always promised I'd be direct with you. I disapprove of this measure entirely, and find it to be a move in the wrong direction for the openness and accessibility of the awards. Instead of making a move that in no way hurt the ENnies but instead possibly improved awards participation, ease, and lowering cost for the entrants, they chose to go with a measure that provided a new income source for the awards, but that would do nothing to grow the awards in any sense. Bear in mind, this is despite the ENnies allowing several last-minute "usual suspect" and much-vaunted companies to submit via link at the very end of the submission period last year (for no charge, of course)! I'm not sure where this will lead, or what impact it will have. But at least you'll know where I stood.
I am, in a word, disillusioned with the ENnies. I am disillusioned with this, I am disillusioned with the attitude shown towards podcasters and fan products, and I am disillusioned with the purposeful lack of transparency in the awards. I am disappointed in the inconsistency shown on treatment of publishers and in dealing with technical issues.
I was especially angered and extremely disappointed when it was suggested that we retroactively change the submission cutoff dates for Book of Experimental Might 2 so that it would go undiscovered that it was accidentally ineligible for the awards period in question. I feel that judges should not be paid, but should be satisfied with the honor of being chosen to evaluate so much hard work (and all the books they receive on top of that). We have been entrusted to give every product a fair evaluation--there should be no bias or disgust at a product's chosen medium.
I don't feel any of this is in the spirit of making the awards transparent and more open. The air of prediliction towards certain favorites and an insular, incestuous culture for the awards themselves is a cancer which, if left untreated, will damage the awards' relevancy and standing.
With that in mind, and because I will not be a further party to matters I do not feel are right, I have suggested the ENnies contact alternate judge Jeramy Ware. I will work to ensure he receives all materials he needs to do the best job he can. In short, the ENnies need to adapt further to recognize both the growing shape and form of the gaming community. As I find it impossible to affect that change in this current situation, I can no longer support the ENnies. I am sorry for the inconvenience, and I am sorry I could not be a better voice and representative for those who elected me. Thank you.
33 comments:
I've been stunned out of lurkerdom. Wow. Kudos to you. Honestly.
- September 25, 2008 at 8:55 AM
- Tony Law said...
Thanks for your honesty, Zach. One thing I've found over the years, and especially last year as an entrant, is that the ENnies has become, and probably always was, nothing but a popularity contest. I lay the blame for that at the feet of the ENnies coordinators.
If you put small publishers in the same category with large publishers, the odds are well in the favor of the large publishers. Granted, that's not to say that small publishers will never win, but the odds of fans voting for small publishers are very, very small. Most fans, and really people in general when asked to vote on something, will vote for whom they've heard of. They will vote for the big dog in the yard.
The ENnies needs to have separate categories for large publishers and small publishers. They need to come up with a cut-off point of some sort to distinguish between the two. For example, if your company has above X number of dollars in sales for the year, then you're a large publisher.
While I don't agree with you that certain folks should be allowed to send in links while others made to send in CDs (I don't think sending in CDs is cost prohibitive), I do agree that the ENnies needs to change to make it more inclusive to the smaller dogs in the yard.
- September 25, 2008 at 9:30 AM
- Tomcat1066 said...
You said nothing that you didn't feel needed to be said. FWIW, I support you completely.
- September 25, 2008 at 9:46 AM
- Micah said...
Thanks for shedding some light on what sounds like a pretty scummy practice. And kudos for taking the high road.
- September 25, 2008 at 10:15 AM
- Tony Law said...
Just to clarify: When I say I lay the blame at the feet of the ENnies coordinators, I am talking about everyone involved in the ENnies; the judges, et al, since it is a collective decision as far as how they should be run.
- September 25, 2008 at 10:17 AM
- Dave The Game said...
Yep, you've got my full support too, as a fairly informed outsider (who knows a bit of what goes on behind the scenes of other awards) there has always been aspects of the Ennies that rubbed me the wrong way, especially this past year. Good on you for standing up.
- September 25, 2008 at 10:55 AM
- Propagandroid said...
Wow, are you saying the ENnies changed the rules so that Monte Cook could enter an ineligible product?
- September 25, 2008 at 1:16 PM
- Dave The Game said...
A statement was posted on the Ennie Awards site:
http://www.ennieawards.com/ (at the bottom)
- September 25, 2008 at 1:58 PM
- Steve said...
Re: Book of Experimental Might - does this mean that Wolfgang Baur might have won a Silver for Empire of the Ghouls or Six Arabian Nights?
- September 25, 2008 at 2:36 PM
- Tomcat1066 said...
The statement on the ENnies website is interesting. Not knowing anyone involved, I'm left with a small amount of confusion about all of this.
Still, if what Zach has said is true, the ENnies have serious problems. Even if they aren't (and I'm not saying that they aren't by any means), it sounds like the ENnies have serious problems regardless.
More transparency would definitely help I'm sure ;)
- September 25, 2008 at 3:13 PM
- d20Blonde said...
Sucks, dude. The ENnies were made better because of you.
@Tony - Of course the ENnies are a popularity contest. It's a FAN-based award. It's SUPPOSED to be a popularity contest. Small publishers have fared very well with the ENnies. The fact that the ENnies do not make a distinction between large and small companies, in my experience and opinion, simply pushes smaller publishers to release the best possible products they can... and, in many cases, they are rewarded for it.
Anyway... before I derail this whole discussion, I'm going to shut up.
- September 25, 2008 at 4:26 PM
- Tony Law said...
@d20blonde - I get that. But, like I said, people will vote for companies with which they are familiar, whether or not they believe the product is the best. It's true of all fan voting of any kind.
- September 25, 2008 at 4:30 PM
- Maestro said...
Thank you for standing up for what you believe in, and not giving in to what sounds like a pretty bastardy idea. I think everyone should have a fair go, and any attempts to sabotage that will only hurt the awards, IMHO.
- September 25, 2008 at 4:35 PM
- Zachary The First said...
I'd really like to thank everyone for their support, and I'm glad I had a chance to say my piece. I'm looking forward to moving past this--I feel at peace with my decision, and am looking forward to enjoying the hobby again as a pure fan, plain and simple.
For my usual readers and fellow bloggers, I'll still be blogging about RPGs as I always have--that won't change in the least. Thanks again!
- September 25, 2008 at 7:07 PM
- Jeff Rients said...
You did yeoman work and for that I thank you.
- September 25, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Historical Cast?...
- September 25, 2008 at 10:47 PM
- Zachary The First said...
...is definitely a possibility again!
- September 26, 2008 at 7:11 AM
- Telas said...
I appreciate your honesty, and the stand you're taking. I wouldn't take any money from the entry fees either.
As you mention, this is a barrier to entry, but so is sending six of your published product. I see this somewhat as "leveling the playing field" instead of "unprecedented".
There's no reason this fee (of $5 or so?) couldn't go towards charity, operating costs, etc. The judges do not have to receive anything from this fee (nor should they).
- September 26, 2008 at 7:50 PM
- Ryan Z said...
I post as RangerWickett at EN World. I've been involved with the ENnies in the past.
Quite a spirited discussion is going on at EN World about Zachary's announcement, the general tenor of which being that Zachary was making a mountain out of a molehill. Apparently the idea of an entry fee was proposed among the ENnies staff, with the possibility of that money going to offset the costs some of the judges incur by having to receive products through customs, or just the inconvenience of having to read tens of thousands of pages of text.
The judges, they say, declined, thinking it would be a bad idea. Most of them have no idea why Zachary got so upset about an idea that was never seriously considered. It's like quitting your job because in a staff meeting, a co-worker suggests a dumb idea which gets rejected (because it's dumb).
I recommend people who want the other side of the story to check out the thread here: http://www.enworld.org/forum/general-rpg-discussion/241749-zachary-houghton-resigns-ennies-judge.html
- September 27, 2008 at 12:07 PM
I am sorry to hear this but I understand the reason. Just over three years ago Zach posted some information on a board about a program for sending gaming supplies to soldiers, and it included a link to a Podcast called All Games Considered. Following that link I discovered gaming podcasts and shortly there after joined the cast of AGC. So if it had not been for Zach I might never have discovered gaming podcasts or became a gaming podcaster.
Ben P. Balestra
Host of Games You May never Have Heard of, part of the All Games Considered Podcast.
- September 27, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Dear Zachary,
I have responded to your post on TheRPGSite where you also posted your resignation letter. http://www.therpgsite.com/showpost.php?p=251967&postcount=42
You make some serious accusations in your letter. Given my long acquaintance with people involved with the ENnies, I expect you to back up these very serious allegations as to their conduct and motives with real and specific evidence.
If you can't please withdraw your statement immediately.
- September 27, 2008 at 2:26 PM
Another stunned lurker, late to the party. I notice you didn't even say anything about the preferential treatment between Confessions of a Part-Time Sorceress and Fear The Boot.
There's plenty of cases of issues with the ENnies, if folks want to look. It doesn't start or stop here.
- September 28, 2008 at 12:13 AM
I see that rather than respond to any of my very serious questions about the allegations you have forwarded, you have simply decided to reiterate what you have said, provide no details and get your friends at www.theRPGSite.com to ban me for raising questions about your claims. Classy.
I see that you're a champion of openness and transparency except where your own resignation is concerned.
- September 28, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Thanks for whatever you said to theRPGSite crew. My posting privileges have been restored.
- September 28, 2008 at 3:00 PM
- Zachary The First said...
Hi fusangite,
I'm glad they restored your posting privileges. I am sorry that I cannot claim credit for their restoration. Nor did I lobby to ever have you banned.
For everyone else still following this, I have posted a link with corroborating email excerpts between myself and other judges here:
I have received a few nasty emails, to include some mentioning my family. I've decided to post these items to let you know I am not lying nor fabricating my claims. Thanks, and don't expect me to post much more on this. I feel like I've put my evidence out there in regards to the ENnies' behavior. Take it as you will.
- September 28, 2008 at 6:25 PM
- Zachary The First said...
Strangely, now theRPGsite board is down. Here's the link for those who cannot access theRPGsite:
- September 28, 2008 at 8:06 PM
- Jonathan said...
I've read through the forums, and the email comments you saved and aired to the public ... I have 4 comments. sorry for the comment book:
1) I know virtually nothing about the ENnies, save for they are some sort of fan award thingy. Even so - from all the rage you have unleashed by stepping down; they must be important to some people - so hats-off to you for having the courage to do what you thought was right and to draw attention to it. Some might say, the blogger in you is showing...
2) Jody Kline seems out of touch with the reality of blogging and seems to have a geekego the size of Parada IV. Press vs. Industry? Hardly! Oscars / Emmys? I nearly fell out of my chair laughing my ass off at that comment!! As the blogosphere evolves it becomes its own product. She should do some more yoga, have some chai tea, and relax - then try, just try, to understand what the blogosphere _really_ represents.
3) After reading through the press release, the forums, and the internal emails you made public: what the heck is up with all the attitude of the ENnies staff? It just REAKS of know-it-all, better-than-you, nerd arrogance.
3) Airing private emails to the public. While its not my place at all to say, not should to care, but this has been done to me before and -- well -- it makes people extremely pissed off. There's this commonly held idea that email is like this unrecorded semi-private conversation; but in reality its more like everyone openly has a voice recorder for everything. When this lil fact rears it head... bridges are burnt for a long long time.
Well, again.. congrats on the courage and stamina! best of luck and keep your blog going!
- September 28, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Kudos indeed Zach. I am now also disillusioned with the Ennies and now by extension ENworld. A shame.
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