Spin Solutions closed its doors today.

DeVore · 08-08-2003 1:58pm #1

I wont go into the gory details but the company I was MD of has closed its doors today.

Thats a pity but its of no real impact on Boards.ie. Boards has its own ltd company and has a different set of directors etc (eg: Cloud is not involved with Spin).
The only connection with Spin was that Regi, Vex and I were directors of both companies. There were directors of Spin who had no involvement (or even comprehensive knowledge of) Boards.ie

Just that it seems people are drawing conclusions that Spin's demise will have some impact on Boards future. It wont.

Spin's involvement with Boards was that it was paid to set up and build the original website when we started. Beyond that the two companies have no on going arrangement.

Its sad to have the company we set up and ran for 5 years go bang but c'est la vie.

DeV.

DaithiSurfer · 08-08-2003 2:05pm

But sure its no wonder if all of their employees have a similar post count to yours

DeVore · 08-08-2003 2:15pm

3.7 posts a day is hardly taxing

2 of those a day are "Hey Muppet... SHUT UP!"

1 is "No, let me explain AGAIN how this dictator thing works"

and every second day I post an actual original post.

DeV.

DaithiSurfer · 08-08-2003 2:21pm

Thats a good point.
I know how it feels.
I've been a director of a company that had to close its doors 2 years ago. Still hurts when i think of the millionaire dreams i used to have.
I'll have to watch my post count too

sunbeam · 08-08-2003 2:26pm

Sorry to hear that DeV.

Good to know it won't have an impact on Boards though.

Thorbar · 08-08-2003 2:27pm

Sorry to hear about spin Dev, Boards ISP next?

DeVore · 08-08-2003 2:31pm

Oh, damn yeah I have to write that round up of the Boards ISP thing. In short: No, the market is FNCKED.

Oh thats another thing. Now that I dont have to watch what I say for fear of a bad reflection on Spin (and yes I *did* do that on occasion).... well I dont have to do that any more and boy am I going to speak my mind now...

DeV.

irishgeo · 08-08-2003 2:33pm

Soory to hear that guys but just to let you know the website is still up. you might wanna take it down.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 08-08-2003 2:36pm

woo hoo, we're all screwed! \o/

seriously though, sorry to hear that dev. all of you director types come to the beer in doyles tonight and drown your sorrows with the rest of us

well.. all 4-5 of us anyway

Redshift · 08-08-2003 3:24pm

Sorry to hear that DeV I'm sure it wasn't for the want of trying. At least now you can concentrate on Boards.ie taking over the world;)

Good Luck:)

Ryan

gandalf · 08-08-2003 3:29pm

Sorry to hear that Dev, say hi and sorry to Vex, Regi and all the other lads as well.

Gandalf.

po0k · 08-08-2003 3:48pm

Hope what ever ye're planning next goes well

On to bigger and better things etc.

Cake Fiend · 08-08-2003 4:10pm

Having known a few of the Spin heads for a while (and living above the office gimp), I'm sorry to hear about it lads. But with your collective skillz, I don't think any of you are going to have too much difficulty getting back into various saddles!

Talliesin · 08-08-2003 5:05pm

Originally posted by irishgeo
Soory to hear that guys but just to let you know the website is still up. you might wanna take it down.

Hell no, my CV and personal site is on that thing.
I suppose that we should take down the main bit, but what are people going to do if we don't, fire us?

Bard · 08-08-2003 5:11pm

When I first heard about this (on IRC) I didn't believe a word of it.

Very sorry to hear that the company went bang. - Have a lot of respect for you guys and your work. Best of luck to all involved for the future.

Gordon · 08-08-2003 5:19pm

Lets hope it's just a haircut for you all.

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spooky donkey · 08-08-2003 6:00pm

Yeah in the curent climate i hate hearing this kinda news, too many places are closing their doors these days.

My comiserations Tom!

Asok · 08-08-2003 6:35pm

I'm very sorry to hear bout this tom i want to wish you and all the lads that took me in under yer wing all the best with the future and hope everything works out for you all

DMC · 08-08-2003 7:00pm

Sorry to hear that guys, heres to the future.

Speaking of the future, anything planned?

eth0_ · 08-08-2003 7:10pm

Sorry to hear that Tom, didn't see it coming. Hope ye all get sorted with new projects soon!

Lucutus · 08-08-2003 7:19pm

I would just like to say that I *hate* recruitment companies.

That is all.

Moriarty · 08-08-2003 10:02pm

Oh arse

Sorry to all the spin people, thats rough

Good luck in getting stuff sorted.

Greenbean · 08-08-2003 10:51pm

Sorry to hear the bad news. Knowing those involved, I'm sure you are all capable of doing well with other ventures/jobs in future. Plus, if you can afford it, its nice to relax and take a breather, do that world trip you've been meaning to do for the last 5 years etc, or just somehow get the batteries recharged and start something else new.

Jak · 08-08-2003 11:19pm

Aye, kinda shocked and sorry to hear it for you all.

A pretty rough market at the moment, but I'm sure things will work out.

JAK.

sceptre · 08-08-2003 11:41pm

Genuinely sorry to hear that lads. The only Spin-type I've met has been Regi - seems a thoroughly decent chap. I wish all of you the very best in your onwards and upwards quests.

TomTom · 08-08-2003 11:41pm

Sorry to hear about it. Best of luck in the future to all of ye.

amp · 09-08-2003 12:12am

CuLT · 09-08-2003 12:30am

My condolences on the loss of Spin, but my congratulation on your new level of freedom-of-speech!

Dustaz · 09-08-2003 11:13am

Sorry to hear about this lads

As posted above im sure that such high profile bods such as yourself regi and vex (OMG TEH AER BOARSD LOIKE) will have no trouble at all finding work.

Good Luck

The Corinthian · 09-08-2003 2:43pm

Commiserations and respect.

bubbles · 09-08-2003 2:50pm

Never thought I would see the day, really sorry to hear that lads. Can you recommend another male escort service, with as randy dirty men as yourselves we can use for Spin's replacement?

Cloud · 09-08-2003 4:29pm

Very sorry to hear that the spinning has come to an end, but wish you all the best in the future guys.

John.
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Blade · 09-08-2003 5:03pm

Sorry to hear that guys. Difficult running a business in this country. Knowing you all I'm sure you'll do ok whatever you decide to do.

Lorz

mike65 · 09-08-2003 5:49pm

Me feels guilty for not really knowing who Spin Solutions were...:ninja:

Mike.

yellum · 09-08-2003 6:07pm

Originally posted by Lucutus
I would just like to say that I *hate* recruitment companies.

Beat them at their own game. Become a recruiter and one with morals and run the ****ers out of business.

People are always looking for Recruiters than are not lying c**ts. Word will soon spread amongst people.

You'll have to get rid of your Catbert Calendar though.

Lemming · 09-08-2003 6:40pm

Not really sure if there's anything that I can say that hasn't already been said. But for what it's worth lads, sorry to see this happen and I'll keep my fingers crossed for whatever you do next

Oh - and I hate recruitment companies too. F*cking vultures .....

JustHalf · 09-08-2003 7:44pm

Well that really sucks. Sorry to hear about it. Good luck in finding new jobs.

Victor · 09-08-2003 9:29pm

Sorry to hear. Welcome to the ranks.

MindPhuck · 09-08-2003 11:01pm

Sorry to hear the news. Gutted for you.

Hobbes · 09-08-2003 11:07pm

Sucks.

Hope things work out guys.

GoneShootin · 10-08-2003 11:22pm

Oh the irony of it all.

Im sure ye will come up with something else, perhaps take a different route into IT.

You all can come work for me if you like, you'll have to bring your own rouge tho o_0

koneko · 11-08-2003 8:33am

sorry to hear it lads, gl for the future.

Praetorian · 11-08-2003 8:54am

No wonder I wasn't getting a reply! ;(

I hope yee find good new jobs quickly.

Yavvy · 11-08-2003 10:01am

well I hope the 50 yoyo's ( Euro's to yoda ) that people pay for rhw excellent supporter pack is generating some Kash to keep you in beer and sundries.

Good luck with any new venture ??

if there is anything I can do let me know ( and no I dont have any idea where people are hiring dictators)

Regards,

Al.

Dr_Teeth · 11-08-2003 10:14am

I'm sorry to hear about this Tom, I wish you and the rest of the Spin lads all the best for the future. It's tough out there!

Teeth.

WhiteWashMan · 11-08-2003 1:04pm

when one door closes, more open up, you just have to keep your eyes open and your ears alert for them.
it sucks badly, but i hope you will take some good lessons and experience and next time it will work.
i hope you guys all come through.

oh, and by the way, if you want, theres a work forum here. its one fo the forst forums here actually, and has served many people over the years. feel free to use it, but please, i dont want any spamming or free advertising of services

Victor · 11-08-2003 3:29pm

Originally posted by Alany
if there is anything I can do let me know ( and no I dont have any idea where people are hiring dictators)

I hear there is a vacancy in Iraq ....

Yavvy · 12-08-2003 10:09am

Iraq is alot like dell.. sure they are hiring but do you really want to work there ?

Yoda · 19-08-2003 6:50pm

Alas. Someone will need to edit www.boards.ie/about.html

Typedef · 19-08-2003 7:35pm

Originally posted by Lucutus
I would just like to say that I *hate* recruitment companies.

That is all.

Recruitment companies and all those associated with them are minions of the devil.

Lart with impunity, then lart some more.

Get a great job, and when they email you say

"Oops, sorry.. I'm too ignorant to reply to your emails".

And 'then' lart them.

the sluts.

Spin Solutions closed its doors today.

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