I'm so annoyed as well as hurt by Drone's post.
For those of you who are unaware, GoneGambling is barely getting by. Some months I'm only squeaking by, with only Deedeemoe, John and our hosting costs being covered...I'm not taking any sort of paycheck. To keep things going (this includes my own home and expenses), I spend a ridiculous amount of time doing consulting work--most weeks I work no less than 80 hours. I'm exhausted.
I think I've made no secret that without Jeff being available full-time (or someone with ASP knowledge), there is little that can be done to change the site. This site was built nearly 20 years ago, using language that is long-forgotten. We've tried for years to find someone that could handle ASP and without success. Without someone with ASP knowledge, it's going to require re-building the site from the ground up, costing well over a quarter million dollars (likely closer to half million). Again, we barely squeak by each month.
I've always wanted more for GoneGambling. No one purchases a site like this, without big dreams for the future. Unfortunately, our membership is laden with folks who DON'T support our bottom line. Unless we get more money in, it's going to be difficult to make changes. It pains me more than you'll know that someone who is bragging about how many GG's he has, is now slamming this site...a site he never contributed to by supporting our sponsors.
No one will ever understand how truly heartbreaking it is for me (and Dee and John for that matter), that things are stagnant. With so many technological changes and industry changes, it's difficult. On a more personal level, I wish I had more time to devote to the site, but as it is, I have precious little time.
Call Drone's post salt on an open wound/kicking a dead horse, whatever, I don't understand it. If anyone is so unhappy here, it's simple: Leave. You don't need to leave crying for attention. Just go.
And to whoever is still here, please know, Dee, John and I all sincerely appreciate EVERYONE'S support.