Outline · Standard · [ Linear+ ] General Manager named for Collector Zone, Update: Pictures added on 4/2/08

[bob_TCC]

Beginning in January 2007 and continuing now, TradingCardCentral's Collector Zone has been growing at an incredibly fast pace on all fronts - members, topics and posts as well as collector-to-collector transactions. Along the way, I have worked directly with the entire TCC Team to determine the best ways to support our growth and provide quality service to each and every member. However, there have been periods of time where life's demands have made it difficult for me to provide the level of dedication that is needed to meet various expectations.

With another one of those periods expected soon, we have been taking additional steps to assure that we're able to meet the demands of the increased activity. For example, a number of members have been recently added to the Collector Zone, Content and Graphics, Membership and Programming teams. In addition to those changes, I'm pleased to announce that jethro_TCC (Jethro) will be immediately taking on the role of General Manager.

Jethro, my cousin, is an individual that I know very well and someone that has my complete and full trust. I am confident that he will be able to provide the level of attention and dedication that is required during this important time.

In this role, Jethro will be working directly with the members of the Collector Zone Team and the Membership Team as well as each of you to ensure that the TCC Collector Zone becomes and remains the leading forum for trading card collectors.

At the same time, this new structure will allow me to devote additional time to assist the Content and Graphics Team with the updating of various content sections of TCC including hobby headlines, articles, product reviews and more. I will also be able to devote additional time to assist the Programming Team with the implementation of a number of new features including integration of content powered by OpenChecklist.com.

While this is obviously a new approach, it is also a very exciting time for TCC and I am confident that Jethro and the entire TCC team are up to the task. I, like all of you, look forward to seeing where they lead the Collector Zone!

In order to guarantee that this new approach succeeds, Jethro and I felt that it was important for our members to get to know him better and to have the opportunity to interact with him directly. Therefore, there will be a special Trading Card Central LIVE event this evening. Here is information for that event:

Host: Jethro
Date: 4/1/08
Time: 10:45 PM EST
Location: Trading Card Central LIVE

I will make a brief introduction this evening and then will simply turn the event over to Jethro. That way, all of you will have lots of time to get to know Jethro - including his interests and qualifications - and ask any and all questions that you might have about this change and the related transition.

We'll see you tonight!

-Bob

4/2/08 Update: For those that were not able to join the LIVE event last night, here are a couple of pictures so that you can associate a face with the name...

Jethro with a Florida State Seminoles Box


Jethro Head Shot (used in his profile)

This post has been edited by bob_TCC: Apr 2 2008, 12:01 PM

[RGBII]

While this whole thread is quite disturbing,

However, I will say that Jethro and I are on opposite ends of the political spectrum.
-Bob

There is that bit of sunshine.
Collect Hard!,
RGBII

[jwman92]

I guess I am somewhat torn here. I know there are ways that i can find to put a bad spin on this, but I can't see myself putting someone down who I dont even know. I think that as I become more and more involved with TCC (hopefully), I know that I will have to take some chances, and trust others. I trust Bob, and am sure that this decision was well thought out, and will be great for TCC in the long run.

So after typing this, I am no longer torn. Bring on Jethro!!!!!!!

[skatalite]

if he's a liberal bring him in about time we could use some of those ..

seriously, i don't really have a problem but then again i dont' know exactly what this job entitles (i wont be up for ustream tonight) could you give me a briefing of what his titles include.

IMO, he would be completely fine with me if he doesnt interfere anything outside of his duites

Yes, because it's been proven liberals are great leaders.

I wouldn't be surprised if Jethro pushes for user fees.

Are we all done with making snap judgements about someone we've never even met before? Don't be mistaken. Bob is not handing complete control of TCC over to someone else.

I'm just calling it as I see it.

[jwman92]

I wouldn't be surprised if Jethro pushes for user fees.

I dont understand how you could make that type of assumption about a person based on their political beliefs, especially because you haven't met them? What's to say he isnt just like Bob???

[hernant15]

Yes, because it's been proven liberals are great leaders.

I wouldn't be surprised if Jethro pushes for user fees.

Do you think that this site will keep its level of users if there's a fee to access it? Do you think that Bob would allow that? Remember he won't leave the site completely.

[jwman92]

Do you think that this site will keep its level of users if there's a fee to access it? Do you think that Bob would allow that? Remember he won't leave the site completely.

Exactly, I completely agree. Just because Jethro is coming to help out a bit doesn't mean that Bob isnt going to be on the site any more.



--Bob Still is the President and Ceo, Jethro is JUST the general manager.

[nerk01]

I so call Aprils Fools on this.

[jwman92]

Hmmmm there doesnt seem to be a Jethro Williams from Arkansa in the white pages, could this be an april fools????

[jwman92]

I so call Aprils Fools on this.

darn beat me to it, but i did the research!!!!!!

[19th Century Indiana Jones]

Exactly, I completely agree. Just because Jethro is coming to help out a bit doesn't mean that Bob isnt going to be on the site any more.
--Bob Still is the President and Ceo, Jethro is JUST the general manager.

GMs can be fired. Presidents must be impeached. Or assassinated.

[jwman92]

GMs can be fired. Presidents must be impeached. Or assassinated.

There is a conspirator among us!!!!!

[jwman92]

why are their 8 guests reading this topic?

[skatalite]

Do you think that this site will keep its level of users if there's a fee to access it? Do you think that Bob would allow that? Remember he won't leave the site completely.

No, this site will die if user fees are put into place. Optional fees for certain areas might be a different matter, but the hobby isn't about that!

I so call Aprils Fools on this.

Like I said earlier, I wish this were true. There's been a ton of behind-the-scenes talking going on and, frankly, a lot of the Team is very, very unhappy. It just came out of nowhere and looks like the first stone in a long, bumpy road of trouble to come.

[jwman92]

No, this site will die if user fees are put into place. Optional fees for certain areas might be a different matter, but the hobby isn't about that!
Like I said earlier, I wish this were true. There's been a ton of behind-the-scenes talking going on and, frankly, a lot of the Team is very, very unhappy. It just came out of nowhere and looks like the first stone in a long, bumpy road of trouble to come.

are their other changes coming in the near future??

[skatalite]

are their other changes coming in the near future??

I'll let Bob and/or Jethro address that. Ask them tonight.

[19th Century Indiana Jones]

A mandatory fee would definitely kill this site, just as it would any other site.

[jwman92]

I'll let Bob and/or Jethro address that. Ask them tonight.

I won't be on as it is a school night. But could someone ask that for me tonight and PM me the answer??

[RGBII]

Alright, I for one have taken the original post seroiously.
I've only recently become a Team member, which has given me more insight and knowledge into this fine site.
Bob, has indeed been speaking of a need for a change. I feel that after his labors, he is deserving. I cannot imagine the will & fortitude that it would take to give up Day to Day control of something of this magnitude that I, myself had created.
Jethro has some shoes to fill!
Collect Hard!,
RGBII

[sportscollectoroz]

Definitely interesting news, but personally, I would've preferred Skatalite or aceecards.

[faulkrules]

Looks like APRIL will bring some big changes to TCC. One would have to be a FOOL to miss out on this big announcement!!
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Yes, I am officially calling shenanigans.