MSN Groups will be closing on February 21, 2009. It'll be replaced with a new service, Windows Live Groups, which debuts on November 17.
Here's the catch: The LiveSide post indicates MSN Groups will not be migrating to Windows Live Groups; the new Windows Live service will be different enough so that the transition wouldn't be a clean one. Instead, the LiveSide post says that existing MSN Groups will transition to community site Multiply--in other words, Multiply is effectively acquiring MSN Groups from Microsoft.
Representatives from Multiply, which said earlier this month that it has reached 10 million registered users, confirmed the news. Microsoft representatives released a longer statement: "It is true that we are planning to close the MSN Groups service on February 21, 2009 and will offer you the opportunity to move your group to our new partner service, Multiply. We understand the importance of keeping your group together, so we partnered with Multiply to create a migration process that moves your group to their service to preserve your online community and its history.
thanks for the info John.dont understand it all.will give you a ring after the weekend. regards DEREK
ReplyDeleteDerek Like you don't understand it all. Does this mean we will have to pay to be on the new site, Don't have a problem with this as long as it does not cost an arm and a leg. Regards Ian
ReplyDeleteIan no you will not have to pay.it means that i will have to change to the new site. if i dont then the BB will be closed down.not sure what im going to do at the moment regards DEREK
ReplyDeleteNo disrespect to anyone, but why, when this site closes down in Feb.,2009 do we have to start a new site.?? We already have a very good site at www. eagle105. plus the HHC BB. Just aqw thought. Regards Doug.
ReplyDeleteFurther to my previous post. Eagle105 is free, has an Administrator, and Moderators already set up, And is an excellent set-up. Regards. Doug.
ReplyDeleteThis site was put up B4 the 105 one,do we want to loose THE FIRST like we lost the REGIMENT?I think we should put it to the vote ,and myself would like it to carry on "TILL THE LAST MAN" Grumps.
ReplyDeleteBRIAN this site will not close down in FEBUARY ,it will just change from MSN to MULTIPY..no action will have to be taken by members..regards derek
ReplyDeleteDOUG THIS SITE WAS STARTED BY ROYALS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ROYALS AND THAT IS THE WAY IT IS STAYING. THE CHOICE IS YOURS?
ReplyDeleteDennis -- I will not send this by PM. I want everybody to read this. NOBODY, but NOBODY will drive me off this web-site, until it closes, as it surely will, now that you are abusing members and driving them away. As I stated to Brian, I am happy to stay with this website as long as it is up and running. Let us hope you do NOT delete this post. Good luck with your running this site. Best Regards Doug
ReplyDeleteIn addition to my post, the 3 guys making comments and posting. Myself, Grumps and Dennis are ALL members of the web-sites, HHC-BB, 1st.THEROYALDRAGOONS (MSN) and Eagle105. So what is the problem?? Best Regards Doug.
ReplyDeleteNo problem in being a member of all three sites ( you will not be branded a traitor) Enjoy the benifits of all Syd
ReplyDeleteSyd thats very true if you have the time to spare. i dont so im only on the ROYALS BB.i am a member of the HC BB but dont use it as i say i dont have time to spare;for members that have time on their hands try this one www.multipy.com sign in and take a look around its good fun..regards derek
ReplyDeleteDenis, Brian, I cannot understand the anomisity that you are showing towards the Eagle105-club BB, for that is what your comments are directed at. You are certainly not living up to the old motto of the Royal Dragoons, 'Judge us by our deeds'. Mike did not set up the forum to sabotage this one, thats the way your thinking is working. We are all supposed friends, all three forums CAN work alongside each other and you should try doing so instead of being intransigent over the matter. So come on, lets work together instead of sniping, I'm sure you'll agree that life is too short to be bearing grudges. TIS
ReplyDeleteSyd that should read WWW.MULTIPLY.COM
ReplyDeleteDOUG The problem is that this site is not going to close. And if i have offended anyone i apologize. But i do not want members saying things that are not true about this site which DEREK has done so much to keep going
ReplyDeleteHow I read it this site was about to close down,then someome says we have got the 105 club,ok I agree but I still say that this was the first site running and I would realy like it to conue,that is ALL I said,I HAVE NOT SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THE OTHER SITES,Please check past messages. DONE. Bri. To all why make waves ???????
ReplyDeleteDennis, Brian -- I made my comments after reading posts 1 and 4, and I stand by them. I accept that Derek has done a great job and you Dennis will try and continue. No Royal is closing the web-site, MSN is, and we can do nothing to stop that. Multiply is a "Blog" site does not have a BB. and has 10m. members. Nuff said. Best Regards Doug.
ReplyDeleteDerek Logged onto UBB.threads (the site of the H Cav BB). It's all a bit technical for me, but I THINK they charge £120 per year to have a BB (but of cause there could be hidden extras). Using the back of my fag packet it would only be a couple of quid per head. If members are not happy with a blog, this could be an alternative. Just a thought. Regards Ian
ReplyDeleteDear Members of 1stTHEROYALDRAGOONS@groups.msn.com All the other groups who are associated with our Regiment must be laughing up there sleeves, this also includes our overseas members. This site was formed by a Great and Loyal Royal Dragoon for the benifit of all Royal Dragoons. Note, I do not say "Past or Ex", once a Royal always a Royal. Yes there are other sites, some are better than others and we are all free to join them but this site is our Mother site, just as the Royal Dragoons was our Mother Regiment and all of us should remember this. It was a rule of the Mess "That what is said or happens in the Mess stays in the mess" This is a rule that we all should think about. We have a leader (Founder) also his helpers, who are doing their best. We now have a Annual get together, maybe we should have our own Mess meeting and air any agreements or disagreements there and then and not hang dirty washing in public. Yes Guy's I'm upset and ashamed, but I am a Royal and will remain a Royal. Trooper/Sgt J.A.Matthew "C" Squadron. 1st Royal Dragoons 1954-1969 "SPECTEMUR AGENDO"
ReplyDeleteI'll go along with that John. Enough said. TIS
ReplyDeleteI STILL say I have NOT DEFAMED ANY OTHER SITE,where the hell this comes from I do not KNOW. I think it would be better if the whole topic would be completly deleted. END OF MESSAGE. Bri.
ReplyDeleteI AM SORRY GENTLEMEN BUT DON'T YOU THINK THAT THIS TOPIC HAS GOT OUT OF HAND AND I AGREE WITH BRIAN THAT IT SHOULD NOW BE CLOSED, DO YOU ALL AGREE OR NOT.
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