The MDD.....A Potted History....

[StarZSoundS]

Despite all the run-ins I do find this a fascinating place to be.


Bit of guesswork here....looking at the join dates the site was started by Darren and possibly Corrabar Steve...in May 2005....Its coming up to its 5th birthday this year......

So....
How have things developed over the years?Were there any prolific posters that have either jacked the forum or DJ'ing?Does it make money for the organisers(they put a lot of effort into it)?Apart from Word Association which was the most replied to thread?How long are the threads kept for?Anybody famous posted on here?Who exactly are the mods and when and why did they become one(were they invited)??Was the forum already up and running and Darren or Steve (or both) inherited it

Not nosey....just love History(even if its recent)!!

If you ever wonder about an aspect of our community:) :) :) ....post your question here...

[DJWilson]

2004 - http://web.archive.org/web/20040410051102/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/

2005 - http://web.archive.org/web/20050312094022/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/

2006 - http://web.archive.org/web/20060413174835/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/

2007 - http://web.archive.org/web/20070502002056/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/


2008 - http://web.archive.org/web/20080303202428/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

The site was started by Richie originally before 2005 - it might have been 2004 or even 2003.

On the first day it started, Richie was looking for moderators, so I applied alongside others.

To cut a long story short, a few years ago, the people moderating the forum were all falling out and it was getting ridiculous, so I chatted to Richie and basically told him that I wanted to buy the forum and start again with my own team of admin and moderators. I didn't want to take all the responsibility, so rang Angela (Corabar Entertainment) and asked if she'd be my partner, to which she agreed.

Richie had decided to leave us and hand the forum and listing site over to Angela and I, but we persuaded him to stay and after a few meetings and negotiations, decided to all becomes partners and form the Mobile Disco Directory Partnership.

We chose out admin and moderators carefully, one of them being Shaun (Elite DJ), who helped me run the place when Angela was otherwise engaged and who became the fourth partner last year.

We do run it as a business, but it just about pays for itself as the hosting is expensive, which is why we appreciate any help from others.

The listings site was revamped last year and hopefully more and more advertisers will come on board over the coming months and years.

Longest thread? No idea!!!!

There have been a lot of prolific posters over the years who have gone their own way for reasons only known to them. And no, it's not because I have fallen out with them!

The current moderating staff were chosen by myself, Angela and Shaun and we also ask the other mods opinion when taking on anyone new.

We tend to go for a mix of age, experience and location, so that we get a fair mix of opinions.

All the moderators are listed on the site if you look carefully! The longest standing moderator is Corabar Steve, who I'm sure you all know!!

[Excalibur]

Nice reply. ;)
Fair mix of opinions? Ain't that the truth! :D

Know about Corabar Steve? Well it's pretty hard to ignore him. :D

Prolific posters? The one and only, the legend that is : Rob. :youdaman: :youdaman: :youdaman: :youdaman:

Longest thread? Jamesy asking how to fill in an H&S form. :D :D :D :D

[StarZSoundS]

2004 - http://web.archive.org/web/20040410051102/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/

2005 - http://web.archive.org/web/20050312094022/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/

2006 - http://web.archive.org/web/20060413174835/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/

2007 - http://web.archive.org/web/20070502002056/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/


2008 - http://web.archive.org/web/20080303202428/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/



Man....there is some reading on those old ones Wilson.....Thank you.Mad wolfie.....Pierre le Sound....(MIGHT THAT BE EXCALIBUR);) :D ;) :D



Thanks for your honesty Darren.....ITS AN INTERESTING STORY.I'm sure I saw a post from Richie....recently.Don't tell me you use to fall out in those days too:eek: :eek: :eek:

[NKR]

I feel all warm and snuggly from reading that history and glad to be part of MDD.

Cheers for that Darren and well done to all those that keep the show on the road. It is much appreciated. :)

Good thread 70's throwback. :beer1:

[Excalibur]

Man....there is some reading on those old ones Wilson.....Thank you.Mad wolfie.....Pierre le Sound....(MIGHT THAT BE EXCALIBUR);) :D ;) :D



Thanks for your honesty Darren.....ITS AN INTERESTING STORY.I'm sure I saw a post from Richie....recently.Don't tell me you use to fall out in those days too:eek: :eek: :eek:

Pas moi, mon ami. Ce n'est pas vrai. :p :D :D :D

[Corabar Entertainment]

I miss Pierre!

[rob1963]

Prolific posters? The one and only, the legend that is : Rob. :youdaman: :youdaman: :youdaman: :youdaman:


Ahhhh...but I havent "gone my own way" yet.

I'll probably get banned long before that happens!

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[StarZSoundS]

Good thread 70's throwback. :beer1:


Cheers Buddy.Its nice to know that people were posting....even when Robbie was at his most popular:eek: :eek:

Don't know why but when I first has a skeggy at the site I thoght Steve Corabar was the Guvnor....must be the Avatar!!

[Richie]

2004 - http://web.archive.org/web/20040410051102/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/

2005 - http://web.archive.org/web/20050312094022/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/

2006 - http://web.archive.org/web/20060413174835/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/

2007 - http://web.archive.org/web/20070502002056/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/


2008 - http://web.archive.org/web/20080303202428/http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/

These screenshots bought back some memories. My initial web building skills were really poor back then :)

[Corabar Entertainment]

Even the world's greatest started somewhere Richie ;)

[DJWilson]

These screenshots bought back some memories. My initial web building skills were really poor back then :)


Its nice to see how far the site has changed in looks over the years as ive only seen one change on the design so seeing from '04 is major difference.


Great work fella:beer1:

[Richie]

Its nice to see how far the site has changed in looks over the years as ive only seen one change on the design so seeing from '04 is major difference.


Great work fella:beer1:

Have you looked at google and yahoo's first web presence?

[DJWilson]

Have you looked at google and yahoo's first web presence?

Only because you mentioned it :)

Blimey! How something simple (yahoo '96 and google '99) can turn out to be two of thee biggest websites of current times :eek:

[Corabar Steve]

Pierre le Sound....(MIGHT THAT BE EXCALIBUR);) :D ;) :D
Not unless he's rapidly aged & had a hair transplant.

[Excalibur]

Not unless he's rapidly aged & had a hair transplant.

Oi. Grass doesn't grow on a busy street. ;) ;)

[Corabar Steve]

You have read my post wrongly.

Pierre has less hair than you.

[StarZSoundS]

And the Wicked Wabbit Roadshow....

Shame we can't see some of the posts....we'd be able to see if Rob has always had THAT Avatar.

[Excalibur]

You have read my post wrongly.

Pierre has less hair than you.

Oops, sorry didn't know that. :o :o Less hair than me? That's got to be tricky. :D

[Corabar Steve]

And the Wicked Wabbit Roadshow....The artist formerly known as Have a disco (Badger). Here's a particular gem of his http://www.forum.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2654&highlight=House

Shame we can't see some of the posts....we'd be able to see if Rob has always had THAT Avatar.No, he used to have this really hideous looking picture.

Oh, wait a minute, that was his photo :sj:

[rob1963]

Shame we can't see some of the posts....we'd be able to see if Rob has always had THAT Avatar.



No, he used to have this really hideous looking picture.

Oh, wait a minute, that was his photo :sj:

I think I've had a couple of photos as my avatar, one old & one current.

If you're referring to the old one, it certainly WAS hideous, as I looked awful 25 years ago.

Fortunately I'm like a fine malt, and I've improved with age.

:D :D :D

[simonp]

Fortunately I'm like a fine malt, and I've improved with age.

:D :D :D

:rofl:

[andyw]

I think I've had a couple of photos as my avatar, one old & one current.

If you're referring to the old one, it certainly WAS hideous, as I looked awful 25 years ago.

Fortunately I'm like a fine malt, and I've improved with age.

:D :D :D

unlike your post's:)

[rob1963]

unlike your post's:)

:rofl:

[CRAZY K]

The artist formerly known as Have a disco (Badger). Here's a particular gem of his http://www.forum.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2654&highlight=House
No, he used to have this really hideous looking picture.

Oh, wait a minute, that was his photo :sj:

I bumped into one of the Haverhill jocks a few months ago doing one of my Crazy nights and thought it was Badger---but no:confused:

Apparently down there he is respected as one of the leading lights in the club music scene and I think does cover mobile work at the venue I played (Haverhill Rugby Club)

Definitely take your own kit there---alll the equipment is rather ancient.:eek:

Used my own and had a good session.;)

CRAZY K

[Corabar Steve]

Definitely take your own kit there---alll the equipment is rather ancient.:eek: It's probably his :sj:






































NAUGHTY STEPHEN! Naughty naughty Stephen! Slapped wrists!

[StarZSoundS]

As we have a number of new members (some of whom are getting confused by genders) thought I'd dig up this old beauty....

Particularly at the beginning of the thread it gives a good insight to the dynamics of the site!!

[Charlie Brown]

Thanks - Just had a good read/look.

A lot of it I already knew....it's interesting though.

I wonder what it will look like in 2043...

[OllieJames]

Thanks - Just had a good read/look.

A lot of it I already knew....it's interesting though.

I wonder what it will look like in 2043...

Who? Rob or MDD? :D

[Daryll]

MDD.
April 1st-2043..

Section: For Sale/Wanted

Poster: Rob (posts 4,745,887)

For Sale: 6 x Par 36 lights , almost new.

Wanted: some of those new fangled LED par 36`s


:whistle: :Laugh: :Laugh:

Daryll

[StarZSoundS]

:Laugh: :clap: :laughup: :) :D :D
MDD.
April 1st-2043..

Section: For Sale/Wanted

Poster: Rob (posts 4,745,887)

For Sale: 6 x Par 36 lights , almost new.

Wanted: some of those new fangled LED par 36`s



Daryll



:D :D :D :D :D :D Brilliant:D :D :D :D :D :D

[Charlie Brown]

:lol:

Now, now...let's behave. ;)

[StarZSoundS]

:lol:

Now, now...let's behave. ;)


Hey......

You might be needing some pension advice from this 85 year-old!!!:D :D :D

[Shaun]

:ontopic:

[StarZSoundS]

The site was started by Richie originally before 2005 - it might have been 2004 or even 2003.

On the first day it started, Richie was looking for moderators, so I applied alongside others.

To cut a long story short, a few years ago, the people moderating the forum were all falling out and it was getting ridiculous, so I chatted to Richie and basically told him that I wanted to buy the forum and start again with my own team of admin and moderators. I didn't want to take all the responsibility, so rang Angela (Corabar Entertainment) and asked if she'd be my partner, to which she agreed.

Richie had decided to leave us and hand the forum and listing site over to Angela and I, but we persuaded him to stay and after a few meetings and negotiations, decided to all becomes partners and form the Mobile Disco Directory Partnership.

We chose out admin and moderators carefully, one of them being Shaun (Elite DJ), who helped me run the place when Angela was otherwise engaged and who became the fourth partner last year.

We do run it as a business, but it just about pays for itself as the hosting is expensive, which is why we appreciate any help from others.

The listings site was revamped last year and hopefully more and more advertisers will come on board over the coming months and years.

Longest thread? No idea!!!!

There have been a lot of prolific posters over the years who have gone their own way for reasons only known to them. And no, it's not because I have fallen out with them!

The current moderating staff were chosen by myself, Angela and Shaun and we also ask the other mods opinion when taking on anyone new.

We tend to go for a mix of age, experience and location, so that we get a fair mix of opinions.

All the moderators are listed on the site if you look carefully! The longest standing moderator is Corabar Steve, who I'm sure you all know!!


Good idea Shaun...Darren took the trouble to write this and I think it may be useful to the likes of funkymook,Squelch,funksoulbrother etc etc who have joined us in the last few months....its a good read!!:) :) :) :)