Steven P. Administrators Posted October 25, 2010 Administrators Share Posted October 25, 2010 During the early hours of this morning, Tom's new site winrumors.com went live. It was a bit unexpected, because we were still in discussions on how we would approach this, and what Tom's role (if any) would be on Neowin after this change. Tom has been here with us since the beginning and has helped Neowin develop into what it is today, he also played a huge role in making Neowin "all original" content, with no more copy/pasting syndication and us paying staff for the first time in our history for news content. There are a few reasons for this move, Tom feels that he wants something to call his own, and despite us doing what we could, like paying for content/trips to events and the Administrator position, this wasn't satisfying enough, and as co-founder I can totally relate to this. Some people are happy to be part of Neowin, while others feel they can do a better job going at it alone. So with that we have agreed the following, removal from the Administrator group, and instead placed in the Partner group (like Julio from TechSpot), he retains News Reporter permissions, to post non-Microsoft news here on Neowin, but no longer has a role in the operations of the site. I hope we can all wish Tom the best, and Neowin will of course support his website and cite it wherever possible. Tom will cover TechEd/CES 2011 as planned for Neowin. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Veteran Posted October 25, 2010 Veteran Share Posted October 25, 2010 All the best Tom! :) It's like Ryan Block and Engadget>gdgt - time to fly the nest and try something new :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argi Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Best of luck Tom! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted October 25, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted October 25, 2010 Good luck, Tom W. The new site looks promising; here's hoping it'll become as successful as Neowin. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeoo_andy_ni Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Oh wow, unexpected. New site looks great. Good luck with everything! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tekkerson Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I get that Tom can't post microsoft news on Neowin. Does that mean you guys will get all future Microsoft news from his site? Since posting your own Microsoft news would compete with his site. Unless he doesn't mind or something... How's that going to work Neobond? Just curious. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 His new site is lovely, but there doesn't appear to be much rumor-based news on there, just general Windows etc. news :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted October 25, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted October 25, 2010 I get that Tom can't post microsoft news on Neowin. Does that mean you guys will get all future Microsoft news from his site? Since posting your own Microsoft news would compete with his site. Unless he doesn't mind or something... How's that going to work Neobond? Just curious. Well we also get Microsoft news from Engadget, Ars Technica.. so really it will just be another source. Plus Tom isn't the only news guy that has all the MS gems ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney T. Administrators Posted October 25, 2010 Administrators Share Posted October 25, 2010 Sorry to see you go, Tom! Your site looks great! The very best to you as you pursue your new dream! (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwarren Veteran Posted October 25, 2010 Veteran Share Posted October 25, 2010 His new site is lovely, but there doesn't appear to be much rumor-based news on there, just general Windows etc. news :p heh it's going to be a mix of news/rumors as per the title of the site :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buendia Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Good luck? :yes: I added your website to bookmarks. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 heh it's going to be a mix of news/rumors as per the title of the site :p No forum? :cry: I wanna sign up and discuss the latest rumors in a forum! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuietStorm21A Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Good Luck Tom on your new site! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Sorry to see a high profile member go, but hey good luck with your new site :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hammond Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Tom who? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emil Valsson Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Congrats on the new site and good luck. Needless to say though, a forum will drive more people to your site. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal_dragen Veteran Posted October 25, 2010 Veteran Share Posted October 25, 2010 Good luck on the new venture Tom! I'm honestly surprised it's really taken this long to get a dedicated Windows rumors site on the internet. Mac/Apple ones have been a dime a dozen for years, but Windows rumors seem to just mix in with general tech and industry news at most sites, if they are even published. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun N. Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Tom who? +1 - I mean, I agree with this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_over Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 only joking.. all the best with the new site. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun N. Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 only joking.. all the best with the new site. fail. 3rd time lucky eh? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted October 25, 2010 Veteran Share Posted October 25, 2010 No forum? :cry: I wanna sign up and discuss the latest rumors in a forum! do it here! :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
christb Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 good luck Tom. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrooksuk Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Good luck :) Lovely new site. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Good luck Tom! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pupik Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Today is a "talk about yourself in third person" day, or what? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/948284-tom-w-has-flown-from-the-nest/#findComment-593303846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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