BoddaH1994 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 This, unfortunately, has been a long time coming. It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that I am moving on from KICentral effective immediately. Over the past 14 years, I have seen this web site grow from a second place fan site to a media powerhouse. We crashed through the glass ceiling of being just a "fan site" and because a legitimate source of Kings Island and amusement industry news. Although I am grateful for the professional experience that I have gotten from this site, I am more grateful for the friendships that I have forged over the years with many of you. This goes from Dane, my former business partner and one of my best friends of 14 years, all the way to the many of you that I met as recently as this past season. Many times this KICentral Universe that you guys formed felt like family and these forums felt like home. We are a Universe of thousands upon thousands of people. We are all different ages, different races, and of different backgrounds. We are all only united under one unified banner: a love for Kings Island. Through all the ups and downs, I still feel like Kings Island is a great park and is run by even better people. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful place to create memories. Why am I stepping aside? Unfortunately due to a constraint in my personal time the growth of my own personal business I simply can not serve as an asset to the team any longer. Recently we appointed two new staff members: malem and IndyGuy4KI - which is a decision that has worked out fantastically. Their ambition and passion for the site has breathed a new light into the forums and as a result of this it became the perfect opportunity to pass the torch. Thank you for taking to time to read this, and thank you for a wonderful 14 years! Ryan aka BoddaH1994 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy15 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks for your work on KIC. Best of luck to you down the road. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Your hard work over the years and passion for Kings Island has been truly appreciated by us all. I can't thank you enough for helping build KIC as a place centered around mutual respect and friendship. It has become a special place for many. I'm still humbled to have been asked to help in a leadership role here. It has been a joy to work with a team of great people eager to make KIC even better. Thanks for your support and advice, and best of luck with your current projects! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thank you for everything you have done for KIC. It has not, and will never go unnoticed. Farewell, and good luck on your next venture. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thank you for everything. May you enjoy the next step of your life, and I hope you have as much passion in that next step of your life that you did here on KIC. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Congratulations! It was a pleasure to have met you and I'm sure you will be successful on your new endeavor! Hopefully you will pop in every so often and visit with us! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I personally want to thank Ryan as well. He made me a staff member here on KIC back in 2005 (hard to believe that was twelve years ago). This site had been a big part of my life, and will continue to be. Thanks for your hard work Ryan and having trust in me to be a staff member. I have been in constant contact with Malem and IndyGuy4KI over the last several months and can assure you there are exciting things ahead. Good luck with your future endeavors, Ryan! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 You've done a wonderful job here at KICentral, helping make the site what it is today! Good luck with your personal business and all the things you want to do! You're always welcome here friend! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Best of luck Ryan, you've done a great job making KIC the great place it is today, hopefully I'll see you at Escape The Room Challenge sometime! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 That was a beautiful post, BoddaH; I'll miss you but I do hope you come to the park and hang out with us sometime. Good luck in your personal endeavors and thanks for being a leader in making this site a great place to be. And I agree that Malem and IndyGuy are doing a fantastic job running things. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thank you for having the bright idea of making a fantastic Kings Island fansite that is so much more than that. You created friendships and memories for many on here... including me. I'm glad I was finally really able to meet up with some kicers last year. Thank you for creating a website that means so much to so many people. Best of luck to you sir! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Oh wow- this I didn't expect. Best of luck to you in whatever comes next Boddah, and as others have said, feel free to visit every now and then. KICentral is an awesome site and you were one of the reasons why. I'd say more, but basically everyone else who posted above me kinda already said everything I'd want to. So I'll leave it at this: farewell for now Boddah, but hope to see you on here again from time to time at some point in the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks for all the work, and best wishes! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerColt Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 BoddaH, Thank you. Thank you for all of your hard work. If it weren't for you, this website would not be here today. I just want to say, that in my awkward teen years, I always found this forum as a safe place to unwind, to learn and see other people with a different eye. Though I didn't join until 2013, I was an avid reader way back in the early 2000s. This website helped me stay sane and even happy. And you were a part of that magical experience. Keep doing what you love. Let that fire motivate you. You can do anything. I don't have to wish you luck. You create your own. I know you will succeed at whatever you choose to do next. We will all miss you. Thank you again for creating this website, it truly has touched peoples' lives around here. Sincerely, Eric 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I have to give a lot of credit to Ryan and Dane for helping me come out of my shell and meeting new people here on KIC. I originally came to this site to learn about the construction of DB. I still remember being Terp'ed by the very first post I ever made on this site. (I think we all have at some point.) I honestly wondered if I made the right decision to join after that first post. When the 2009 season stated I remember going to a KIC meetup where I meet Ryan. He came over and spoke to me, he took the time to get to know me and the few people I was with. Ryan made me feel comfortable into the community. It was refreshing to feel so welcomed by him. Thank you Ryan for all your hard work over the years as the face of KIC. I have meet so many great people from this site. If not for KIC, I many not have meet my best friend or my girlfriend. KIC means a lot to us for different reason. Please know that you helped build something special and amazing, and your work here has literally changed lives. I know it has mine! Best of luck to you on your new ventures, and much success with your business! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thank you sincerely for all of your hard work since 2003. My life certainly wouldn't be the same if I hadn't experienced KIC, and I wouldn't have experienced KIC if you and Dane (and anyone else I'm unintentionally forgetting) hadn't put it here. Best of luck in life's next adventures! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thank you so much for everything you did for this site the last 14 years. This site wouldn't be as great without the hard work you (Dane, and everyone else involved) put in over the years. It was a pleasure to talk to you when I met you at Woodstock Gliders during late night rides (I think Coasterstock 2015). Thank you and good luck with your future endeavors! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstnline Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Best of luck to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Best of luck to you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thanks for all you've done over the years Ryan. I joined this site in 2005 back when it was "pkicentral" and it's amazing how much it's grown since then. Good luck with your future endeavors! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thanks for all of the work you have put into the forum. My life has changed since I joined (and the bumpy road was paved ) Best of luck for the future! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thank you very much for your time on this site, I wish you good luck for the future! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoeter Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Ryan, thank you for all that you have done to make KIC as successful as it is and there's no doubt in my mind that you'll be successful in whatever you do! Hope to see you on here from time to time and at the park as well! -Hoeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Ryan, I remember when this site first came to be. There was I think PKIU and PKIGuide combined to make KICentral. You have been a major contributor and have provided great insight along with cool interviews, promotions, etc. The problem ( and I use that word loosely) you have is a good problem. Thanks for all your efforts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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