Welcome from the new owner!

**sanjay** · 02-23-2008, 08:30 PM

Hey guys, I want to introduce myself since I just bought this forum from Sholiz!

My name is Sanjay and I am a 37 year old male residing in Los Angeles. I currently own around 20 forums within my company CrowdGather. The forums are all on diverse topics and IronMass will be a great addition to the family!

I tend to leave the moderators in place when I buy a community- unless there are openings in which case I will add new ones.

My intentions are to spiff up this place- new logo, new skin and then to spend some money on marketing so we can bring a lot of new members here. I am also open to ideas.

Please feel free to ask me if you have any questions!

Sanjay

P.S. I need to get in shape so I will soon chronicle my obesity in order to benefit from your support and ridicule

**bubba g** · 02-23-2008, 08:56 PM

I'm Sad to see Sholiz give up ownership, but at the same time I'm looking forward to this forum growing, and becoming even better.

Best of luck to Sholiz in whatever he does, and I hope he sticks around, and posts.

**Ikaika** · 02-23-2008, 09:24 PM

I agree...hope Sholiz will be around a bit still.

I'm looking forward to working with Sanjay to help grow our community but maintain everything that has made it a great home for all of us.

**NYCmitch25** · 02-23-2008, 09:26 PM

nice meeting you... I look fwd to having this site up and running...its a good community

**romanaz** · 02-23-2008, 09:47 PM

as long as the community stays intact, I'd love to see changes. Sucks that Sholiz is out. Is TheChosenOne still doing HTML support for IM then?

**davtown** · 02-23-2008, 10:01 PM

Welcome to the board, Sanjay.

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Originally Posted by romanaz

as long as the community stays intact, I'd love to see changes.

I agree. What I like about this place is that although there are a lot of sensible and mature postings (most of the time

), the forum is a pretty laid back place in general. As evidenced by bubba's avatar... I love that gif.

¡Viva la IronMass!

**DJSTARER** · 02-23-2008, 10:14 PM

welcome.

navarone · 02-23-2008, 10:59 PM

Welcome.. Its nice that alot of new faces will be around... excited to see what is in store for IM.

wannabstrong · 02-23-2008, 11:40 PM

Welcome to IronMass!!!

**sanjay** · 02-23-2008, 11:44 PM

Thanks for the welcome! I like bubba's gif as well, but I have to scroll by it fast since I am at home and I have 3 daughters

**Sholiz** · 02-24-2008, 12:17 AM

If anyone wonders if I'm going to disappear ... the answer is "no". I'll still be around, probably more active than I've been in the past months. I'm going to be going to a law enforcement academy, and maybe joining the Military. Plus I work full time for UPS at night, and sleep most the day ... pulling a 2nd job, I just don't got the time or motivation to give this place what it deserves - So, Sanjay is stepping in and I'm sure he's going to really turn this around.

So everyone knows, I had a lot of interested buyers but didn't feel any would bring anything 'special' to this site until Sanjay got in touch with me. I really feel he's a "good fit" for the site.

**DJSTARER** · 02-24-2008, 12:40 AM

I trust.

**sanjay** · 02-24-2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJSTARER

I trust.

I appreciate.

**Midnight_Lifter** · 02-24-2008, 12:54 AM

Welcome sanjay! Looking forward to the new changes as well as contributing in any way I can...

Also looking forward to the log -- you'll get a lot of constructive feedback from the existing members of this board. Let any of us know how we can help with the basics, nutrition questions, etc.

If you and Sholiz keep EME and the IMPC around, maybe you'll join us for IMPC 2008!

**davtown** · 02-24-2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJSTARER

I trust.

Me too after reading this

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjay

Thanks for the welcome! I like bubba's gif as well, but I have to scroll by it fast since I am at home and I have 3 daughters

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sholiz

If anyone wonders if I'm going to disappear ... the answer is "no". I'll still be around, probably more active than I've been in the past months. I'm going to be going to a law enforcement academy, and maybe joining the Military. Plus I work full time for UPS at night, and sleep most the day ... pulling a 2nd job, I just don't got the time or motivation to give this place what it deserves - So, Sanjay is stepping in and I'm sure he's going to really turn this around.

So everyone knows, I had a lot of interested buyers but didn't feel any would bring anything 'special' to this site until Sanjay got in touch with me. I really feel he's a "good fit" for the site.

Sounds good, Sholiz. You're becoming an LEO? I didn't see that one coming, but congrats!

**bigDman** · 02-24-2008, 01:51 AM

Welcome. Id love to see this forum grow and would love to help

**Sholiz** · 02-24-2008, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davtown

Sounds good, Sholiz. You're becoming an LEO? I didn't see that one coming, but congrats!

Neither did I ... I'm going mostly because after I'm certified law enforcement, I'm pretty much guaranteed a job anytime, anywhere in my life. Certified LEO also means a 10-20% discount from most companies on guns and ammo, more places you're allowed with a concealed weapon, insurance breaks, etc. ... plus I'll get to play with guns at academy, and I love guns

02-23-2008, 08:30 PM	#1
sanjay Administrator Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 11 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Welcome from the new owner! Hey guys, I want to introduce myself since I just bought this forum from Sholiz! My name is Sanjay and I am a 37 year old male residing in Los Angeles. I currently own around 20 forums within my company CrowdGather. The forums are all on diverse topics and IronMass will be a great addition to the family! I tend to leave the moderators in place when I buy a community- unless there are openings in which case I will add new ones. My intentions are to spiff up this place- new logo, new skin and then to spend some money on marketing so we can bring a lot of new members here. I am also open to ideas. Please feel free to ask me if you have any questions! Sanjay P.S. I need to get in shape so I will soon chronicle my obesity in order to benefit from your support and ridicule

02-23-2008, 08:56 PM	#2
bubba g Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,156 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 177	Re: Welcome from the new owner! I'm Sad to see Sholiz give up ownership, but at the same time I'm looking forward to this forum growing, and becoming even better. Best of luck to Sholiz in whatever he does, and I hope he sticks around, and posts.

02-23-2008, 09:24 PM	#3
Ikaika shippin dem stacks Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,649 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 207	Re: Welcome from the new owner! I agree...hope Sholiz will be around a bit still. I'm looking forward to working with Sanjay to help grow our community but maintain everything that has made it a great home for all of us. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

02-23-2008, 09:26 PM	#4
NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,073 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 46	Re: Welcome from the new owner! nice meeting you... I look fwd to having this site up and running...its a good community __________________ "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." - Rollins

02-23-2008, 10:14 PM	#7
DJSTARER Writing Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,903 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 109	Re: Welcome from the new owner! welcome. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: Total 1400 in competition

02-23-2008, 10:59 PM	#8
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 49	Re: Welcome from the new owner! Welcome.. Its nice that alot of new faces will be around... excited to see what is in store for IM. __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

02-23-2008, 11:40 PM	#9
wannabstrong Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 104 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Re: Welcome from the new owner! Welcome to IronMass!!!

02-23-2008, 11:44 PM	#10
sanjay Administrator Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 11 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Re: Welcome from the new owner! Thanks for the welcome! I like bubba's gif as well, but I have to scroll by it fast since I am at home and I have 3 daughters

02-24-2008, 12:17 AM	#11
Sholiz Soldier In Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,988 Recipes: 3 Rep Power: 234	Re: Welcome from the new owner! If anyone wonders if I'm going to disappear ... the answer is "no". I'll still be around, probably more active than I've been in the past months. I'm going to be going to a law enforcement academy, and maybe joining the Military. Plus I work full time for UPS at night, and sleep most the day ... pulling a 2nd job, I just don't got the time or motivation to give this place what it deserves - So, Sanjay is stepping in and I'm sure he's going to really turn this around. So everyone knows, I had a lot of interested buyers but didn't feel any would bring anything 'special' to this site until Sanjay got in touch with me. I really feel he's a "good fit" for the site. __________________ You hear me before you see me, I got King Kong in the trunk

02-24-2008, 12:40 AM	#12
DJSTARER Writing Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,903 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 109	Re: Welcome from the new owner! I trust. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: Total 1400 in competition

02-24-2008, 12:54 AM	#14
Midnight_Lifter IronMass Vip Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 382 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 32	Re: Welcome from the new owner! Welcome sanjay! Looking forward to the new changes as well as contributing in any way I can... Also looking forward to the log -- you'll get a lot of constructive feedback from the existing members of this board. Let any of us know how we can help with the basics, nutrition questions, etc. If you and Sholiz keep EME and the IMPC around, maybe you'll join us for IMPC 2008! __________________ - Discipline means doing within, not doing without. *Currently rebuilding in phase one...

02-24-2008, 01:51 AM	#16
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,553 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 182	Re: Welcome from the new owner! Welcome. Id love to see this forum grow and would love to help __________________ COME CHECK OUT MY JOURNAL