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Old 08-09-2011, 08:27 AM
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Yesterday knifetalkforums went the way of the Randall Knife Society and was terminated. A scant seventy days after I delivered the eulogy at Rhett Stidham's memorial service, both of the organizations he founded and for which he worked so diligently have been closed. It is my opinion this was done in a most cowardly fashion without notice or explanation to the members. Though I found out Monday morning that this was eminent, I could not alert the board as I was permanently banned early in the day without cause or notice.
I may feel compelled at a later date to relate the whole story but for now the reasons can be boiled down to grief and greed.
A great deal of valuable information and images are now irretrievable from the archives but they are not lost. The knowledgeable folks that contributed daily are still envolved.

Alexander Graham Bell said:
?When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.?

What is important now is to spread the word that we have not been eliminated, we have simply moved. Tell your friends "Y'all Come!

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Old 08-09-2011, 09:35 AM
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Hi Rick and fellow RMK enthusiasts!

Welcome aboard!

It is indeed disgraceful that the legacy of Rhett Stidham has been tarnished in such a shabby, selfish manner. The fact that the efforts of so many RMK collectors were flushed down the toilet, with not so much as an explanation, nor apology is absolutely inexcusable.

Fortunately, the Randall forums here at the Knife Network are still breathing. Despite having been in hibernation for awhile, these bears can be stirred from their slumber fairly easily. All it takes is the participation of those of us who enjoy sharing our passion for Randall Made Knives.

To all reading this: please spread the word. We're "open for business"!

Cheers!

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Old 08-09-2011, 10:02 AM
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Rick,
Thanks for the email heads-up about the Knifetalk Forums closing down and the Randall collectors that were members of the Randall Knife Society being asked to come to the knifenetwork. I hadn't visited this forum for a long time, but I was pleased to see that I was still registered.
Thank you all for providing a forum to ask questions, display, and talk about Randall knives.
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Old 08-09-2011, 10:33 AM
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We're happy to have you join us. If we can do anything to help with your setup or features, please PM me and we'll get on it.

I've been requested to enable Rick Bowles as moderator. We'll have this done for you shortly.

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Old 08-09-2011, 10:52 AM
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Rick, thanks for the email heads-up. #### shame about the forum.


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Old 08-09-2011, 11:13 AM
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Alex. thanks very much for all your support. It is very much appreciated.

Welcome to Rick Bowles, our fellow moderator.

Hi Raindog and BladesNBarrels! Good to hear from you guys.

Cheers!

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Old 08-09-2011, 11:14 AM
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Hey All..

Although I've been a member of this forum awhile now...I was a long time member of the RKS. I'm sure once the word is spread around almost all of the RKS forum member's will get on board.


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Old 08-09-2011, 11:27 AM
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Pleased to see the continuation,on line forums are a RMK lifeline for those of us across the pond,I'm sure things will all work out well,just a different click in my favourites,thanks to all concerned.
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Old 08-09-2011, 12:10 PM
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David / Gary / Rex / NRJ: It's really nice to see you guys here!

Thanks and best,

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Old 08-09-2011, 12:32 PM
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Hello all

After looking for the KnifeTalk Forums and then getting a phone call from Moosehead, I am here to contribute and learn.

Although I live in Ireland, my RMK live in Canada. I just returned this morning from a week in Canada, where I had a bit of a holiday, as well as a "fondle and photo shoot" of a few of my RMK.

I will post some pics, in the next few days, if I can remember how to do so.

I am hopeful things will go well here and it will be a good site for everyone, new and old RMKaholics..

Don't know if it is appropriate or correct, but I left my RKS number under my name. I did so in remembrance of Rhett, who did so much for us RMK collectors.


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Old 08-09-2011, 02:31 PM
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Yesterday knifetalkforums went the way of the Randall Knife Society and was terminated.
So sorry we lost that forum; maybe we can make this one even better!
Would really like to hear the whole story when you're ready...
(Thanks, Rick, for your reply to my e-mail--never would have found this without it.)
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Old 08-09-2011, 05:29 PM
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Would really like to hear the whole story when you're ready...
I would like to hear the whole story as well. My guess is that we will never hear the whole story, we may hear bits & pieces but not the whole story.

I would love to hear Rick Tuberville's take on how things went down. It has been my understanding that RT owned at least 20% on knifetalkforums.com even before Rhett's passing and possibly the whole shebang after Rhett's death. He sure was an active, behind the scene, participant especially during the last couple of years.

Where is Paul Harvey and "The Rest of the Story"
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Old 08-09-2011, 06:20 PM
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Hi folks!

It's really unfortunate that Knifetalkforums has closed down. We lost a wealth of Randall related information and a fantastic collection of photos.

Although there is no way to stop the spread of gossip, it seems unethical and perhaps disrespectful to discuss the shut down here.

Instead, let's talk about Randalls....

Cheers!

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Old 08-10-2011, 10:38 AM
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Just glad to be here!

I'll add my sadness in the loss of the former forum and all that was lost but its nice to have a 'new' home!!
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Thanks for the invite to The Knife Network, Rick, and the kind welcome, David. Hope to see most of the old RMK gang here.

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