Well, we got here at last and in the process have created an online community that we can all be proud of.

Those of us that have been here since we began around 2003/2004 will remember the troubles that happened but my intention was to get us here, in 2008 and we did it!

:hug:

Many members still here since the beginnings Kev?

Many members still here since the beginnings Kev?


Present and correct, squire!

:PDT_Piratz_26:

Many members still here since the beginnings Kev?

You can sort it by going to the members list then clicking on 'join date', then you'll see Kev, Robbo176, Howie, Gnomie and Lindy amogst others have all been here since the first few days.

Well done to all those who have lasted the pace here then :handclap:

You can sort it by going to the members list then clicking on 'join date', then you'll see Kev, Robbo176, Howie, Gnomie and Lindy amogst others have all been here since the first few days.

But there have been other Kev inspired forums before this fine place. I'll leave it for Kev to explain.

But there have been other Kev inspired forums before this fine place. I'll leave it for Kev to explain.

You've read my mind there I was going to post something asking Kev to go into the background as I get the gist this is a spin off from something else.

But there have been other Kev inspired forums before this fine place. I'll leave it for Kev to explain.

Ok, I will do.

You've read my mind there I was going to post something asking Kev to go into the background as I get the gist this is a spin off from something else.

Here it goes...

It was around 2003 and I had just began to read a few Liverpool publications about Liverpool and was amazed at what I read, Liverpool first and other notable facts, confirming what I felt towards Liverpool, and my experiences growing up, family, growing up the scouse way, if you catch my drift.

At the same time, I was growing more and more concerned and angry at the negative stereotypes that existed throughout my childhood, which had an impact on me in different ways. One notable incident was the 'There's no such thing as Scouse' experience which I've mentioned previously on the forum.

Put this together with my increasing desire to share these facts and achievements with more and more people, increasing their awareness of positive aspects of Liverpool life rather than the nastiness of the stereotypes that they had been led to believe.

I had no outlet as I found out very quickly that people, despite living and working in Liverpool didn't want to know. What to do next?

Increasing use of the net and in photography had led me to various sites, mostly those with Liverpool pictures on them (before the days of Flickr etc), I think ADW's site was one of them. It was later on, I decided what best way to catch people's eye than to create a forum for like minded individuals to Talk Liverpool. So; Scouseproud was born. Click here to view it (http://scouseproud.proboards7.com/), its still there!

Issues began to arise with the forum due to it free and remotely hosted, it was slowing down at peak times and people couldn't access it.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/70/199419071_86e5525912.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/70/199419071_86e5525912.jpg)

So after a while, I registered various website addresses (Scouseproud, Scouseology etc) and set to work setting one up myself. I opted for software that was free BUT allowed me to in complete control using my own server.

After about a year we were 'hacked', everyone's posts had disappeared as did the forum structure, lots of hard work down the drain.

I came away from it for a wile (about 3 weeks) and was encouraged by members (who I thought wouldn't be interested anymore, I couldn't blame them if they weren't. All their posts had gone) to set it up again.

I wanted a fresh start and after visiting the Trafford Center on several occasions, I couldn't understand the fascination with Yo! Sushi, why can't we do the same with 'Scouse'? I thought. I brought the idea home with me and registered the address Yo! Liverpool, I might give this forum thing one last go.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/62/178421837_32013a05b8_o.gif (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/62/178421837_32013a05b8_o.gif)

I invested in forum software that came with a yearly charge but my intention was to create an established, secure forum community in time for 2007/ 2008. I had visions of people from all over the world searching the net for information about Liverpool. They might have found us by accident but what the hell, we might be able to share the past achievements and facts about Liverpool anyway, going some way to erase these negative stereotypes that they may have about Liverpool and its people. I wanted Yo! to be the place were, with help from its members, people would find this information.

So that's our journey so far. Thanks for listening :PDT11

I remember the old days of 'Put The kettle' on :) ( for general chit-chat).

I liked that thread title Kev.

Ok, I will do.



Here it goes...

It was around 2003 and I had just began to read a few Liverpool publications about Liverpool and was amazed at what I read, Liverpool first and other notable facts, confirming what I felt towards Liverpool, and my experiences growing up, family, growing up the scouse way, if you catch my drift.

At the same time, I was growing more and more concerned and angry at the negative stereotypes that existed throughout my childhood, which had an impact on me in different ways. One notable incident was the 'There's no such thing as Scouse' experience which I've mentioned previously on the forum.

Put this together with my increasing desire to share these facts and achievements with more and more people, increasing their awareness of positive aspects of Liverpool life rather than the nastiness of the stereotypes that they had been led to believe.

I had no outlet as I found out very quickly that people, despite living and working in Liverpool didn't want to know. What to do next?

Increasing use of the net and in photography had led me to various sites, mostly those with Liverpool pictures on them (before the days of Flickr etc), I think ADW's site was one of them. It was later on, I decided what best way to catch people's eye than to create a forum for like minded individuals to Talk Liverpool. So; Scouseproud was born. Click here to view it (http://scouseproud.proboards7.com/), its still there!

Issues began to arise with the forum due to it free and remotely hosted, it was slowing down at peak times and people couldn't access it.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/70/199419071_86e5525912.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/70/199419071_86e5525912.jpg)

So after a while, I registered various website addresses (Scouseproud, Scouseology etc) and set to work setting one up myself. I opted for software that was free BUT allowed me to in complete control using my own server.

After about a year we were 'hacked', everyone's posts had disappeared as did the forum structure, lots of hard work down the drain.

I came away from it for a wile (about 3 weeks) and was encouraged by members (who I thought wouldn't be interested anymore, I couldn't blame them if they weren't. All their posts had gone) to set it up again.

I wanted a fresh start and after visiting the Trafford Center on several occasions, I couldn't understand the fascination with Yo! Sushi, why can't we do the same with 'Scouse'? I thought. I brought the idea home with me and registered the address Yo! Liverpool, I might give this forum thing one last go.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/62/178421837_32013a05b8_o.gif (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/62/178421837_32013a05b8_o.gif)

I invested in forum software that came with a yearly charge but my intention was to create an established, secure forum community in time for 2007/ 2008. I had visions of people from all over the world searching the net for information about Liverpool. They might have found us by accident but what the hell, we might be able to share the past achievements and facts about Liverpool anyway, going some way to erase these negative stereotypes that they may have about Liverpool and its people. I wanted Yo! to be the place were, with help from its members, people would find this information.

So that's our journey so far. Thanks for listening :PDT11


Cheers for that Kev

Ok, I will do.

So that's our journey so far. :PDT11

Kev
And a very interesting and rewarding journey it has been for me.
Rocky at times with one or two pot holes along the way but thats life.

It's been, for me, a journey back to the past, a a tour of the present and I have had a glance at the Liverpool to come.

Keep it up Lads & Lasses.

Phredd.

Ok, I will do.

So that's our journey so far. :PDT11

Fabulous work, Kev! :handclap:

Chris :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

CONGRATULATIONS, Kev.

Long may yo, and you, and us, continue.

Congratulations are in order. I know I don't use them often, or as often as I should, but they really are the best forums I have ever used. Happy and Prosperous New Year everyone. Maybe it's time I gave the DP forum a miss.

aaaw the old forum is still online:) I was Andalucia on there, changed to Gnomie for here:PDT11

Is it really that long ago:eek:

Great site Kev, well done der kidda la:handclap:

Just been reading a bit of the old forum - discussions about the Fourth Grace, tram scheme, and smoking ban proposals. Shame we only got the smoking ban! :PDT10

Hi Kev

You must be an expert with computers I wouldn't have a clue how to create a web site.

I'm so glad you didn't give up only wish I was one of the people who were there at the beginning.

Wendy :handclap: