Changes
by Kent Wilson on Feb 17, 2010 11:25 AM PST
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PrintWell folks, some things are changing around these parts. First and foremost, I'll be stepping down as the managing editor of M&G in order to take the same position for Flames Nation. This wasn't a decision I made lightly given the work I've put into getting this community going, but the opportunity wasn't one I could pass up. Of course, I'll continue to chime in here now and then and will be the acting manager while the network looks for someone to fill my shoes. However, the bulk of my work will now appear over at FN, where I hope many of you will stop by to once again tell me how wrong I am. In addition, Robert and others will still be filling the virtual pages 'round these parts in my absence.
My experiences with SBN and with the community here have been overwhelmingly positive. I'm sometimes surprised with the degree to which the conversation and interaction has grown since I went live a year ago. Part of it was the great platform and back-end provided by the SBN overlords, part of it was the great contributions I got from guys like Robert and RO and perhaps the most important factor was the efforts of all the readers and commenters. Thank you all for coming by and making this site at once fun and interesting. It's been a pleasure.
This, of course, isn't a final good-bye. I will be as active as ever for Flames Nation and will endeavor to craft a full and vibrant community there as well. Again, I hope you all choose to drop by now and then.
Cheers,
Kent
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Sad to see you go
So what’s the scoop, do these Flames Nation guys have compromising pictures of you or something? I thought what happens on the prairie, stays on the prairie…
More fun than a stick to the face!
On the Forecheck is SB Nation's blog covering the Nashville Predators.
They are very, very convincing. They convinced me that Xenu was once the overlord of the universe and…
by Kent Wilson on Feb 17, 2010 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
I’m dissapointed and saddened to see you leaving M&G, at least in the editorial sense, but excited to see what you do over @ FN. I will make sure to add it to my bookmarks. Good luck over there!
Oh yeah, and don’t joke about Scientology. That shit’s fucked up.
Go Flames Go
Goals? Where we're going, we don't need goals.
by Justin Azevedo on Feb 17, 2010 12:26 PM PST reply actions
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
by SmellOfVictory on Feb 17, 2010 12:38 PM PST reply actions
Oh no!
Kent you will be missed. Your moderation was the best. I really hope that they find a suitable replacement though and not some Oiler fan posing as a Flames fan, you never know…
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
so you’re saying i have to read flamesnation now ? i’ll tell you why i don’t: i absolutely HATE articles that are double linked on both flamesnation and oilersnation. the commentary ends up being all over the place; totally unfocussed and largely ridiculous. additionally, i must say that the gamethreads here at M&G are awesome cause of the realtime updating, so i really hope that bob or whomever manages to keep them going…. beyond that, your readership will follow you wherever you end up, kent, cause you’re damn insightful and a hella good writer….
they had better be giving you a sweet deal that involves either hockey tickets, cash, or sexual favours. ;)
xx
sexual favours
From Wanye or one of those dudes?!?!?!?!?!?!?? Uh, unless I’m missing a sign, that likely wouldn’t get it done ;-)
Anyhoo, best wishes, Kent.
by Robert Cleave on Feb 17, 2010 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
Ugh…Sexual favors. Like I wanna think about McLovin and Kent rolling around together, ahah
Go Flames Go
Goals? Where we're going, we don't need goals.
by Justin Azevedo on Feb 17, 2010 2:09 PM PST up reply actions
Typically, the only posts double-linked are Jason Gregor’s Around the NHL feature. In rare instances, it may happen at other times. Currently, with the Olympic break, there is a lot of triple-linked Olympic threads, but when the season resumes, it’ll be back to business with the new & improved FlamesNation featuring new (re)additions Kent Wilson & Pat Steinberg as well as mainstays Jean Lefebvre & TLP. Gregor’s Around the NHL feature will likely continue being triple-linked, however. See ya there…
I wanted to ask Kent, if you still get to take the MSM to task on FN. Specifically Fan960, I know Steinberg endorses FN and it’s not that I find Steinberg any more or less hard to listen to than any other sports radio personality. But they are all hard to listen to. But I imagine that more toe-ing of the line will be in order.
I thoroughly enjoyed when you inflict beatings on stupid lines of thinking, hopefully that will continue even with wider exposure.
Thanks for all the work you’ve put into this site, Kent. I’ve expanded my knowledge exponentially since I came here a year ago, thanks to the great articles and intelligent conversation. I’ll be adding Flames Nation to my list of things to do instead of homework, but do also plan on sticking around these parts.
-Colin
Also, add Domebeers.com
it has girly pictures
by Domebeers.com on Feb 17, 2010 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
Kent, you'll notice Im on the blog roll at flamesnation...
Im not saying, Im just saying
Your post had math in it. Thats new for FN. good stuff
Separatist!
Cheers and good luck, Kent. I quite enjoyed what you established here.
Lighthouse Hockey: Under contract through 2021, knees and hips be damned.
Thanks again everyone. Although I guess it drains the value out of the good-bye when I stop by all the time anyways…
Damn, I have to boo the Flames AND when Kent leaves? So be it….BOOOOO.
(seriously, congrats Kent. Best of luck)
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