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LoboMan59

The Lobo Lair is no more…

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It’s gone full ‘pay to post’ as of today. The only way you can see ANY content there, is to pay a minimum $21 MONTHLY PAYMENT (tied to NIL for UNM and the site owner). They also lied to posters there, saying that when this happens, you could still view and read content there, but you had to pay to be able to post. But, I couldn’t even sign in there without paying up first. Really sucks but guess the owner of the site wanted his money too.

I hope this site doesn’t go to pay to post.

"Make a mistake once and it becomes a lesson, make the same mistake twice and it becomes a choice."
 

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On 9/5/2023 at 3:15 PM, HR_Poke said:

The wyoming rivals board did the same thing. I don't think the owner realized it would put all the content behind the pay wall. Not just a pay to post type thing.

The entire time we knew it was coming, they said LL members could still read content. Not the case. I tried signing I. With my LL creds… not recognized. Not sure how many posters lost access to the site, but I posted about this site before the deadline. Hoping we’ll get some new posters here from there.

"Make a mistake once and it becomes a lesson, make the same mistake twice and it becomes a choice."
 

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(AOL voice)

GOODBYE!

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I say… let’s bring back “The Red Menace.” Site on Scout I believe? At least that’s free… for now! If I can find the link to it, or if on out you Lobos posters here have it, let’s try to revive it! The. Get the word out!

"Make a mistake once and it becomes a lesson, make the same mistake twice and it becomes a choice."
 

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On 9/5/2023 at 1:23 PM, LoboMan59 said:

It’s gone full ‘pay to post’ as of today. The only way you can see ANY content there, is to pay a minimum $21 MONTHLY PAYMENT (tied to NIL for UNM and the site owner). They also lied to posters there, saying that when this happens, you could still view and read content there, but you had to pay to be able to post. But, I couldn’t even sign in there without paying up first. Really sucks but guess the owner of the site wanted his money too.

I hope this site doesn’t go to pay to post.

A bit of a strong arm tactic to push the NIL agenda. I’m not a big fan of tactics like that. On the positive side, the dude has UNM operating at the top of the MWC in terms of basketball NIL.

At least you’ll still have Grammer giving you great content.

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I need to get a hold of @mugtang pick his brain about what it takes to start up a site like this, or just in general. But I’m sure I’ll need an internet guru for it. I’m coming up on retirement and will have some free time on my hands! Lol

"Make a mistake once and it becomes a lesson, make the same mistake twice and it becomes a choice."
 

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On 9/11/2023 at 4:12 PM, LoboMan59 said:

I need to get a hold of @mugtang pick his brain about what it takes to start up a site like this, or just in general. But I’m sure I’ll need an internet guru for it. I’m coming up on retirement and will have some free time on my hands! Lol

Mustang didn't start this site. When I first joined it was a byu fan that never posted. He just owned the site then he sold it to mustang who sold it to the current owner. I have no idea if the byu guy was the original owner or not.

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@Stealthlobo, yup, I knew that. But mug (or anyone on here that wants to chime on the topic), may have some info they can impart about doing something like this.

it’s really a shame, that Lobos fans now have ZERO outlets out there to go to, to discuss UNM Athletics, except here now.

A sports chat site that is UNM specific, is what’s needed now more than ever. The LL/505 is a ‘pay to post site’ now. So is 247sports, where ‘The Red Menace’ use to reside. 
If anyone has any info they could kindly impart, they would be appreciated. PM if anyone has any info they want to share.

This will in no way affect this site though, I love it here!

"Make a mistake once and it becomes a lesson, make the same mistake twice and it becomes a choice."
 

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On 9/11/2023 at 3:12 PM, LoboMan59 said:

I need to get a hold of @mugtang pick his brain about what it takes to start up a site like this, or just in general. But I’m sure I’ll need an internet guru for it. I’m coming up on retirement and will have some free time on my hands! Lol

@retrofade is your guy.

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I agree with you LoboMan59. It is a damn shame that we have nowhere to post right now. We have an upcoming basketball season that could be amazing. I want to talk about that. I very much believe in NIL as it pertains to modern day athletics, but I quit believing in Roth a long time ago. I once considered him a very close friend. I will not waste any time on this forum explaining what happened, but if you want to know please PM me. How he could say that people could still read the posts (which they cannot) is beyond me. He is arrogant and thinks he is better than us. He does not know New Mexicans as well as he thinks he does. Tough loss tonight. I worry for DG.

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It is pretty disappointing that more Lobo fans that said they would not be joining that site are not posting to this thread. I believe in the NIL as we have no choice but to do so, given that we want to remain in the conversation for great recruits. That is the reality of college sports today. Still, I thought there would be more fans wanting a place they could post their opinions without having to give up a monthly subscription fee to do so, I am not saying that I am giving those fans the opportunity to do that, but the possibility is certainly out there in various forums. GO LOBOS!

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On 9/5/2023 at 1:23 PM, LoboMan59 said:

It’s gone full ‘pay to post’ as of today. The only way you can see ANY content there, is to pay a minimum $21 MONTHLY PAYMENT (tied to NIL for UNM and the site owner). They also lied to posters there, saying that when this happens, you could still view and read content there, but you had to pay to be able to post. But, I couldn’t even sign in there without paying up first. Really sucks but guess the owner of the site wanted his money too.

I hope this site doesn’t go to pay to post.

Not making excuses for Anyone running the Lair, but I'm guessing they'll not let people lurk right away to encourage people to pony up the $20 a month.  Eventually I'm guessing lurking will be allowed.  I haven't decided whether to do it or not but I'm leaning away from it. Meanwhile, I think it's great you've tried to get a board going.  I'm all over that.  Post us a link or two and I'm there.

 

Thx

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On 9/6/2023 at 5:35 PM, SharkTanked said:

I used to frequent the Lair a few years back. The only Homer board I regularly read. Sad to heard of this decision. It was a good community over there.

I'd say it was a really good community for quite a few years.  Things were shifting and morphing after Brooklyn took over (in some ways for the better - and some not) and while it was still a good site to visit, the community comradery was slipping.  The end of an era is upon us apparently.  Time will tell for sure.

 

Go Lobos. 

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