AcE Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 We regret to inform you that due to the current economic conditions we are forced to indefinitely suspend the FileFront site operations on March 30, 2009. If you have uploaded files, images or posted blogs, or if you would like to download some of your favorite files, please take this opportunity to download them before March 30th when the site will be suspended. We would like to give a warm thank you to all of you who have been part of the FileFront communities we have built together. Your support has had a meaningful impact for all of us here at FileFront. Again, we want to give you a sincere "thank you" for your support over the years and wish you all the very best. Keep gaming alive, FileFront Management and Team. [email protected] http://farewell.filefront.com/ :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Man Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 well that sucks... I hate those paid sites and it seems that's all game updates are released to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellreturn Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 well that sucks... I hate those paid sites and it seems that's all game updates are released to. +1. File front was fast and free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMagnet Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 yes a real shame. i used to surf their files a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holback Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Well damn it. One of my favorite places to get files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrock Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 That blows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEG ShootMe Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Yes and the reason why I have to file an account change request. Anyway, some more info about this: Greetings all, Well, as some of you already know and some that think it's still a joke, FileFront will be closing its doors for good on March 30th. All of the paid staff has been laid off (including myself) and all volunteers have been let go. Unfortunately, it seems to have been decided that the forums and network should be the first to go and before I was even able to create some announcement to inform my beloved community and volunteer staff of this event, they were taken offline or 'locked' so no further changes could be made to them. To call this unfortunate or frustrating is quite a bit of an understatement, not only to me, but especially to those I am currently unable to reach to inform them as to what's going on. I cannot imagine the confusion they must have about this and probably think its all some April Fool's joke. If only it were. We found out yesterday that due to current economic conditions, Ziff Davis has made the call to suspend operations of the site at the end of March 30th. There isn't anyone at FileFront that knew this would happen. It was quite a shock to anyone that worked there. While we expected bad news (in this economy is there any other kind?) we certainly didn't expect that the site would be shut down for good. I certainly didn't expect the forums or network sites to be offline and unmanageable. To the Network Staff: I understand everyone's confusion and frustration. Hell, I share in these emotions with you. I do wish to say that it's been an honor working with every one of the volunteers, even you Skyrider. While there were days I just wanted to beat my head into the wall repeatedly from what I had to deal with, I'd do it all over again because I loved what I did. Remember that you guys are the real people that made the Network what it was and how successful it became. Keep that in mind and take pride in what you did. To the Forum Staff: Ah, my forum staff. I do not consider you simply volunteers of Ziff Davis that worked on the forums as those that just shut the site down do, no, I consider you guys and gals friends and family. I never had to worry about the forums, ever. I looked out for you and tried to treat you as though you were family as much as I could. I've tried requesting to get the forums database sent to me so I can continue on the community, however it seems that will not be the case. All of those posts will probably never see the light of day again. Just like the Network Staff, it's been my honor to work with each and every one of you on making one of the most popular game forums out there. Take pride that you were a part of it and helped mold it into what it was. At least we'll never have to worry about the white screen of death again though, right? To the Admins Network/Forums: You guys devoted more time on your respective areas then I ever did. I never lost sight of that and always had a level of respect that made me feel lucky to have you guys around. I don't think I could have ever accomplished things on my part without the strong devotion you shared in making File Front's community areas the best they could be. You did a damned fine job keeping the places up and running smoothly. I take pride in knowing that I was working with the best and always knew I could rely on you for advice and help whenever I asked for it. There's nothing I can say that really describes the thanks I wish to extend to you for all of your years of time and service, so I'll just say the words and hope you understand; Thank you. To the Community: I'm not sure I can write the proper words to show how much I cared for this community and what happened to it. 8 years of my life were devoted towards you all and I would never have had it any other way. You all made me happy to do the job I was doing. While I did have a work shift, when it came to the forums community, I always loved browsing it at all hours of the day. It was my job during the day, but at night, it was all about just being a member participating with everyone else. When I posted on the forums, my red username, title and status meant nothing to me at that point. I simply saw myself as a member of the community who wished to chat with other members of the community. Last night I was being approached by many. There were some to offer condolences and some to find out what happened and some to offer places to re-ignite the community in a new place. I feel the same way they do, I want to get the community back up and running and, if Danny and Ronnie are reading this, please drop me a line and let's see if we can work something out. I'm sure we all have different goals in mind, but at the same time share in the feeling that we want our community back! While writing this, I'm sure some of you will think it's a bit 'sappy'. I honestly don't care. I cared and respect the community and volunteers enough to write something from the heart. You all deserve it, not some cold statement written by lawyers who only wish to make it so they can't be sued for what is said. I wanted to show my gratitude for allowing me to be a part of the community and showing me the kind of dedication I've come to expect from those at FileFront. Whenever/ if ever we are able to do a fresh start with the community, I would love to see each and every person that used it before to return. To those that will be unable to come back, I'll miss you. Thanks for everything! Jeff 'n0e' Mills Former Community Manager, FileFront.com P.S. Please, send this to the Forum Staff who I'm unable to get contact information for. (any of them that did not work on a network site that you know of) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky_Fr4gg3r Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 That really sucks :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Guy21 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Ya thats pretty nasty. One would figure that they would at least inform the people they are hosting for before they just screwed them over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xX_Renegade_Xx Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Last night I was being approached by many. There were some to offer condolences and some to find out what happened and some to offer places to re-ignite the community in a new place. It's great to see the community pull together and try to keep the site alive by offering what they can :) Sad to see them go after such a long time :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugin Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Dang, need to retrieve my map packs then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maester Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Im just curious its past March 30th and they are still up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*TNA* Exterminator Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Im just curious its past March 30th and they are still up? Might be staying up till the end of their hostings billing period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maester Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Ahh ok Got ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Man Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 or they were boughtout again... http://welcome.filefront.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kite Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 or they were boughtout again...http://welcome.filefront.com/ wait...what? o_O; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcE Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Read the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaydaX Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 FileFront has been acquired by the original founders of the site and will NOT be suspended as previously announced. This is NOT an April Fool's Joke. After learning about Ziff Davis Media's plan to shut down FileFront at the end of March, the original founders of FileFront made the decision to buy it back from Ziff Davis Media. We're happy to announce to the gaming community that as of today, April 1st, 2009, FileFront is a completely independent company again and is no longer part of Ziff Davis Media. All previously suspended services should be active and working again. We thank Ziff Davis Media for their cooperation and willingness to keep the site and community alive. Due to the very unfortunate timing of this event and related announcements on March 24th and April 1st (April Fool's Day), we'd like to make it perfectly clear that: 1) The March 24th announcement about FileFront shutting down was NOT an early April Fool's joke and Ziff Davis Media had every intention of shutting down FileFront by the end of March. 2) This announcement about the original founders buying back FileFront from Ziff Davis Media is also NOT an April Fool's joke. 3) We're making this announcement on April 1st because the deal was completed today and we want to bring all services back online immediately. 4) We would NEVER shut down FileFront as an April Fool's joke. 5) We are happy to be back! FileFront has existed in one form or another (originally as FileLeech and Voodoo Extreme's downloads) since 1997. In the last 12 years, FileFront has become the gaming community's most comprehensive and trafficked library hosting millions of files for thousands of games while requiring no registration and providing uncapped download speeds. We look forward to improving FileFront and serving the gaming community for years to come. Welcome home. Game On! Email us, [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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