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I feel like I am in limbo. The Q was suppose to shut down and its still here. I am grateful its still here, just very confused. I said my goodbyes and now I don't know what. I am grateful for this community so that we can continue to received and give support. I am happy that we are solid in our quit, because this could have been a real trigger. Thank you for listening to this very odd ramble.
Thank you @sweetpit yes we are all on the journey together and I thank you for your support. We look forward to becoming a full time active member here.
For now, I might stay in both places - but since you are most comfortable at Quitnet, I would continue your pattern there, I think. You are prepared now to move here if it's necessary and you will be welcome whenever you need us.
jmho
Thank you @youngheart.7.4.12 as so many change is not the best, but we are doing it. We are prepared, we are being thrown for a loop it was closing and now its open?? I appreciate your thoughts and look forward to being here full time.
WaynenMary I'm sure it's not intended. There may be some loose ends that need to be tied up in the process of sunsetting QuitNet that weren't anticipated, thus the site being back online temporarily while those ends are addressed. Hopefully, there will be some communication as to more specifics as I'm sure they want to be as transparent as possible. I would use the remaining time to ensure that people who hadn't prepared get an alternative support plan set up by referring them to another quit site or to exchange contact information privately (if you know them well) to maintain contact.
Mark
EX Community Manager
Thank you Mark. At first I was rather excited to see it there, now I am just waiting for the darkness to come. People are still putting this website out there so there can be continued support.
As I mentioned to Cousin-Itt in another thread, I checked at Quitnet (never been a member), and they are not accepting new registrations or members, so that isn't a good sign. I think Mark may be right about tying up loose ends. Or, as they said, they are "looking for new vendor" (whatever that means) and may be doing like a realtor and "showing the site" to possble new operators.
As Cousin-Itt said, it doesn't hurt to have two support groups. It doesn't cost anything to travel from one site to another , and helps your continuity and deepens your comfort level here at EX as you participate, just in case. Can't hurt. double your pleasure, double your support, make new friends and keep the old, oh I'm full of triteness LOL!
Just saying, there's no extra fee to keep going to both sites.
WaynenMary I know you feel the same We all fell the same If the Q stays on that would be great but I met nothing but great people here at the Ex So I look at it as I now have 2 great homes to visit.
A Quit Coach responded today to a members request re why the site was still up:
"Shutting down a website is a slow process and you should notice some functionality ending in steps throughout the day. Sadly, today is the last day to enter the site. Wishing you the best and happy new year! Coach Kate"
On a side note, it may be sad but it is NOT the end of the world. But I DO understand because I have been a (active) dual member of the Q (under a different User Name there) and also a member here for the past 7 years. Each site has something to offer us … pick 1 or 2 going forward. It's all good.
Thank you Ladybug--7-3-12 I did see that yesterday. Its just so odd, we were told yesterday at 9am it would be gone now it says the week of the 5th. Its slow and painful
The site banner now says, "The site shutdown originally scheduled for January 6 has been delayed. Please be assured that when the shutdown occurs, all user account data will be securely deleted and will no longer be accessible."
Prior to that the information re it had been changed to the site would be shutdown sometime the "week of Jan. 6".
Also, in case you missed it, John S. stated he had spoken to the CEO of MYH (MeYouHealth) re buying the QuitNet domain. He was told they were donating the domain to a university to continue the studies of smoking.
At this point, my main concern is that ALL personal identifying information is being deleted from the system (personal to include medical/insurance info. of those who were forced to participate by their business/corporate sponsership in its Premium Membership) prior to the site's changeover.
You have a home here if you want it. Of that you can be assured.
YOU ramble away WaynenMary ... the good thing to keep in mind...we are in this journey together and share a common trait...quitting smoking...like Quitting sometimes Life is letting go...and moving forward...wishing this for all the Quitnet people...~ Colleen 399 DOF