The Inevitable Closing of FingerboardSpot

It has finally come. The words I dreaded to write... But, the truth non the less.
For the few who have been here for a good amount of time, and have stuck around somewhat, you know who you are, I thank you for the good times, and conversations that we have shared again and again.

Somehow through this incredible device, the computer, we have grown to know each other, to enjoy each others words, and to share our friendship. We were once a very prosperous forum, held together by a tightly knit community of fellow fingerboarders, and the the time we have spent here has brought us together, but the inevitable has come upon us. We have all gone our own ways with age, and time.

I remember when I first joined here nearly two years ago, when I first learned that fingerboarding was more than just a bunch of $3 plastic tech decks. I was always active, and enthusiastic to learn about what fingerboarding was. This was the first forum I ever joined. I remember looking up to the admins and mods at the time, like they were really important figures and just people I felt I had to treat with respect. I just think its crazy how much has happened, how much time has gone by, and now I'm one of them. Not only one of them, but one the remaining few. and not just one of the remaining few admins, but simply one of the few remaining nearly 500 users.

For the few newer users who have made efforts to post now and then, Thank you. Its regular members that keep forums alive and going. It just wasnt enough to keep this one going.

Its pretty simple, we've all moved on. Whether its to different forums, or just away from fingerboarding.

Its been a great run guys. A lot of work has gone into making this forum the place it is, and a lot of work has gone into trying to revive it. It has proven time and time again a failure. Id rather not look at this as giving up, but instead, moving on. Fbspot will never die in my books. I'll always be nostalgic on the times ive shared on this forum. I hope you guys will feel the same. All who have actively participated here at one point have a part of fbspot in them, and hopefully they'll remember this place for a long time to come. Long Live Fbspot!

Cant say Thanks enough for the great times ive had here. As lame as all of this sounds on an online forum, i cant lie, my eyes are getting a bit watery

So anyways, i'll end this now. Thanks again to the few of you who will actually read this <3
I frickin love you guys

Its been amazing!

Im glad we can agree its a good time to "close shop". I think its better this way.

I'll still talk to you man!

you have my youtube and stuffs right??

I have your skype

man, i joined this when i started fbing over 1 year ago, sad to see this happen but i think we all knew it was coming. Im obviously gonna keep in touch with you andrew, loved the way you worded this!

Thanks Ryan! It's been awesome having you here.

Man, I don't even know what to say... I'll miss you all, this place is so unique.

Thanks Alex, I couldn't agree more.

can we not just leave it up for random posting pleasure and not worry about the size of the forum?

It'll still be up. shouldve clarified. this is more of a statement. Im done trying you know? its not going anywhere.

i messed everything up

NO WE ARE NOT CLOSING. i just havent been on in a while, but cmon brosef, were just a small forum. doesnt mean we have to close

ohai ^^ havent been on for almost 3 years, time really flies. gonna be preparing for college and army in a matter of time.

i remember coming here when i first learnt about techdecks. still have my ancient berlinwood, defstone and other decks today, that nostalgia! it has been a wonderful place, didnt forget the old guys (ithink some of us are still in contact today? :p) thanks for everything guys!

luajh wrote:

ohai ^^ havent been on for almost 3 years, time really flies. gonna be preparing for college and army in a matter of time.

i remember coming here when i first learnt about techdecks. still have my ancient berlinwood, defstone and other decks today, that nostalgia! it has been a wonderful place, didnt forget the old guys (ithink some of us are still in contact today? :p) thanks for everything guys!

hey man! i joined here right around the time you left. i remember you very well though, owning springfield and all lol. i wish the best of luck to you and your army career and college! yes some of the ogs are still in touchor drop by to say hi once in a blue moon, but its been 2 years since ive heard from christian

Haha i remember you too ^^ nah army is a compulsory thingy over here in singapore

i still do a little bit of fingerboarding every now and then, been trying to help out in many of our local fingerboard events as well. quite recently, ive been running a tape company and moving onto other stuff soon https://www.facebook.com/pages/SniperStyle/179473682121551

local scene is growing into a pretty vibrant one and im glad to be part of it. Local fingerboard cum longboard event which i helped out in> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg2tBT1xCFI

i never really gave up on this hobby to be honest. it was fun, and it still is

Very cool, thanks so much for helping the scene!

I truly hope this forum doesn't close. This was the one forum when I first signed up, erm(2010?) there were members on here that were really cool, made me feel like I was home. Not a drama place. My favorite members were TaylorT and ToastyCornFlakes there pretty cool guys. Let's not tear this place down by closing it. Theres a ton of memories on this place, don't make that mistake.

Holden ur gay

LOL

I found that very enjoyable.

it's sad this place is finally gone. but i had a great time here.

I totally agree with you taylor

Haven't been on in a while and its sad too see this place at rock bottom. Ill remember all the memories Ive had on FS.