William Stephen (Dare?) Griffin

[Vvamp]

Point being, the launch of modern cities was simply a new focus for the old ownership and it was always intended to aid all parties in a smooth transition, but it maybe gives a bad look for those without the benefit of the whole story.

There really is no story to be told between Modern Cities and Metro Jacksonville.  The truth will come out in due time.

We just have to take your word for it, since you deleted the main founder of the site.

[KenFSU]

Point being, the launch of modern cities was simply a new focus for the old ownership and it was always intended to aid all parties in a smooth transition, but it maybe gives a bad look for those without the benefit of the whole story.

There really is no story to be told between Modern Cities and Metro Jacksonville.  The truth will come out in due time.

We just have to take your word for it, since you deleted the main founder of the site.

No horse in the race, not privy to any inside info, and not interested in private details of someone else's business, but come on now, if there's one person who has earned MORE than the benefit of the doubt over the last decade, it's Ennis. Certainly doesn't need my defending, but guy has never been anything less than a class act. And the foundation of the site, as far as I'm concerned.

[FlaBoy]

I am a neutral third party who has only heard one side of the story and it was 10 months ago.

Rather than air any potential dirty laundry I will just simply say that it was my understanding that Stephen Dare was to purchase sole ownership of the site from the rest of the members, who were in the process of creating and launching modern cities. There were concerns about whether funding would be available to close on the sale, and I'm guessing those complications have resulted in no transfer of ownership to date.

I am a neutral third party as well, and I don't think you are correct. Two of the owners of moderncities are owners of Metrojacksonville. According to non compete agreements they weren't allowed to open a competing website but did so anyways.

Stephen Dare offered to buy out the competing owners, (Ennis Davis and Dan Herbin) put the cash in a trust account for them and then they breached the agreement. Then colonized this site with their competing websites's content. then cut out their equal partners, Arash Kamiar and Stephen Dare and deleted all of Stephen's content.

Not trying to be your lawyer but if there is litigation underway, you don't look good posting on here about it. There are definitely ways to cut out partnerships, especially with multiple member boards and majority votes, depending on how your bylaws are written. Sounds like some fun going on behind the scenes here.

[Vvamp]

I don't need a lawyer actually. I just happen to be posting at the same office that Stephen uses. Which it kind of sucks that one of the owners of the site decided to post my IP address on the forums.  Thats pretty lame.

You guessed correctly that there are shenanigans behind the scenes with these guys. And Im not going to be a target for these guys to pick on because they decided to screw over their partners.

[Glenn VL]

Sorry if this has already been addressed, but with the shakeup who is going to write the creepy articles about the conductor of the JSO?

[remc86007]

That's enough of an update for me.

Since most of us don't know what really happened or is happening, I'd suggest that it's best for all of us not to make enemies of each other unnecessarily by accusing people of things on the forum.

I hope the owners are able to resolve their issues amicably.

[coredumped]

Wow I had no idea, I thought it was quieter around here lately!
Lake, can you give us anything official here? What happened to issue a permanent ban?

[thelakelander]

Lake, can you give us anything official here?

^I'm just here so I won't get fined.

[lastdaysoffla]

So, Y'all hiring?

[edjax]

Well I have to say the site has been much more pleasant since his departure.  Hopefully he and that Fineho can just go ahead and start their own site and go on and on about all the fine social and political crap they desire.  I actually have enjoyed coming to Metro Jacksonville recently and seeing much more of what is actually going on in Jacksonville instead of the social and political agendas that were being pushed. Seems like more recently what it's origins were all about.

[Houseboat Mike]

As I sit here in Boston, trapped in my Hotel, watching the PBS special of the highwaymen, (cause Hyatt's cable selection sucks)...I cant help but lament the demise of...well...this site.

Why was Stephen's recount of when he went to the equestrian center deleted? That was fucking gold.

Not to mention the Hemming Plaza commentary in August.

Christ, I am a passive observer at best. I understand money/profit drives this site. Fair enough. But WHY THE FUCK delete what was posted during better times?

Me for one...I Don't give a flying fuck who owns the site or who profits from it.

But I...well...nevermind.

fuck it.

[acme54321]

Well I have to say the site has been much more pleasant since his departure.  Hopefully he and that Fineho can just go ahead and start their own site and go on and on about all the fine social and political crap they desire.  I actually have enjoyed coming to Metro Jacksonville recently and seeing much more of what is actually going on in Jacksonville instead of the social and political agendas that were being pushed. Seems like more recently what it's origins were all about.

This right here.

[Shirt Tail Johnson]

Can someone point me to where I can review the operating agreements  between the members ownership group?  I would like to use my internet law degree to draw conclusions and comment on this situation.  Thanks!

[fsquid]

I wondered where the lad went.

[JaxUnicorn]

I have no idea what's going on with Stephen and it's really not my business.  What I'd like to know is whether all forum posts he made have been deleted.  There's a TON of info on here that he either started or commented on that has a lot of great info.  Just wondering.  Thanks.