The Gear Page forum has been acquired!!

[fretmeister]

 

https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/exciting-news-verticalscope-acquires-thegearpage-net-meet-your-new-community-management-team.2636211/

 

You'll need an account so this is the message:

 

"Hello everyone!

We’re thrilled to announce that TheGearPage has officially joined the VerticalScope family! On behalf of the entire Community Management team, we’d like to extend a warm welcome to all of you. We’re here to support the ongoing operation and growth of TheGearPage, and we want to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and share what you can expect moving forward.

Who Are We?
VerticalScope is a network of vibrant online communities, and our community management team is dedicated to making the work of forum moderators and administrators easier and more effective.

What Do We Do?
Community is at the heart of everything we do. Our top priorities are continuity, stability, and providing the resources needed to help TheGearPage thrive for many years to come. We’ll work alongside volunteer moderators and administrators to enhance member engagement, increase reach, attract new members, and continuously improve the overall community experience.

What Will Change?
From a cultural perspective, very little will change. You may see our Terms of Service and Privacy Policies being implemented, but they’re aligned with what you’re already familiar with. On the technical side, you can expect some ad changes, along with software updates and improvements to the site over the coming months, aimed at enhancing performance. You’ll also gain access to additional resources, including community management support for forum-related technical issues. Rest assured, our focus remains on community, and we’re here to make sure the platform remains stable, well-maintained, and ready to meet the needs of its members.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out!

We’re excited to work alongside the members, moderators, and administrators of this community and are genuinely happy to be a part of this journey with you.

Warm regards,
The VerticalScope Community Team"

 

Apparently they also own many others including: TDPRI, SevenString, Rig-Talk, Gretsch-Talk, and Squier-Talk.

 

It seems that many members are not happy...

 

 

[fretmeister]

There's even a reddit about them...

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/4x4/comments/hw1p3a/vertical_scope_forum_killers/?rdt=53278

 

Oops...

[Gasman]

Just so I understand - what value is this lot adding? Is it an April Fool's joke? 

[ped]

Ah yes, verticalscope. Using terms like 'reach out' 🤢 I've been approached by them (reached out to? reached around?) a few times and they didn't seem like a remotely safe pair of hands.

[prowla]

WTF is "The Gear Page" anyway?

[fretmeister]

11 minutes ago, prowla said:

WTF is "The Gear Page" anyway?

One of the biggest forums in the world with a massive amount of users and ad revenue.

[fretmeister]

50 minutes ago, Gasman said:

Just so I understand - what value is this lot adding? Is it an April Fool's joke? 

They probably made a very attractive offer because of the advertising revenue TGP gets.

[prowla]

1 hour ago, fretmeister said:

One of the biggest forums in the world with a massive amount of users and ad revenue.

OK, but apart from that…

[fretmeister]

18 hours ago, prowla said:

OK, but apart from that…

 

Guitar forum. 

 

It's hilarious over there at the minute. They have the strictest "No politics" rule ever, and are trying to have discussions about what tariffs will do to them.

 

It's a place where people have been suspended for a week simply for asking IF they can make a thread on a particular subject!  

[Geek99]

I’m assuming someone said “we need the gear page… it will be ours one way or the other. Militarily is an option….”