KarateForums.com Turns 15 Years Old!

[Patrick]

Hello,

Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com.

It was 15 years ago today that KarateForums.com launched. The longevity of this community is incredible to me. Even with 15 years and 535,437 posts, when I tell people about this community, it's not the numbers that I spend time discussing.

What I tell them is how beautiful this community is. How people speak to one another. How thoughtful they are. How, even when disagreeing, we treat each other with respect. How we bring people together, from all different walks of life, through the martial arts. That's what I'm proud of.

You can't do that without amazing, exemplary members who participate in a way that reinforces and encourages those ideals. These great members, given a structure that enables them to stand out, really show people what the community is about, and ensures that we continue to bring in new people who share the same interest in having thoughtful conversations.

Thank you.

Naming names is fun because I will always end up leaving out a large number of members who have contributed to our community in a positive way. Even so, I would like to thank a group of members specifically, in recognition of their longstanding and/or current contributions to these forums.

Thank you to bushido_man96, sensei8, tallgeese, SaiFightsMS, ninjanurse, DWx, karatekid1975, aefibird, SBN Doug, monkeygirl, kicker, G95champ, ps1, joesteph, ZeRo, Treebranch, Red J, cathal, gheinisch, Shotokan-kez, JusticeZero, Goju_boi, battousai16, Wastelander, iamrushman, cross, MasterPain, Harkon72, ShotokanKid, TJS, Menjo, delta1, Sam, lordtariel, Pacificshore, patusai, white owl, Jack, Nidan Melbourne, Aodhan, ramymensa, italian_guy, KarateK, Zaine, yamesu, GoldDragon, Lupin1, the beast, GrrrArg, Karateka_latino, The BB of C, y2_sub, P.A.L, Jay, Kirves, pittbullJudoka, BKJ1216, jaymac, Tiger1962, NightOwl, Kuma, June1, Adonis, Spartacus Maximus, krzychicano, kchenault, IcemanSK, pineapple, granmasterchen, Icetuete, marie curie, KarateEd and LeaF.

Thank you to Hawkmoon, ShoriKid, JR 137, Montana, stonecrusher69, wagnerk, Kusotare, jaypo, Luther unleashed, JohnASE, cheesefrysamurai, pers, ashworth, brickshooter, mazzybear, armanox, hammer, Spodo Komodo, sperki, Titanium, kenpo4life, Wado Heretic, Nevinyrral, vantheman, chiliphil1, Judodad_karateson, RW, lowereastside, The Pred, CTTKDKing, liger, Bulltahr, guird, Harlan, Drew, Kanku65, A. Orstrom, bassaiguy, stoneheart, wayneshin, hawkfish, skullsplitter, Canadian77, DaveB, Oshishinobu and Karate_John.

I would further like to recognize our current staff for the exceptional role that they play in carefully steering this community. Thank you to ninjanurse, bushido_man96, DWx, tallgeese, Wastelander, sensei8, Lupin1 and Zaine. Finally, I would like to thank past staff members SaiFightsMS, monkeygirl, karatekid1975, SBN Doug, gheinisch, scottnshelly and jdash for the deeply valued contributions that they made.

Your Thoughts?

On this day, I would love to hear your thoughts about KarateForums.com. Why have you become a regular member of our community? Why do you stay? Who are some members who make this a great community for you? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Our Livestream Celebration

Also, don't forget: in two weeks, we'll be hosting a big livestream celebration with various members of the community appearing. We'd love to have you participate, but even if you can't, please tune in and participate in the chat room. The fun starts at 4 PM EDT (UTC -4) on June 4.

Thank you for reading and for supporting KarateForums.com.

Sincerely,

Patrick

[DWx]

Congratulations Patrick on another massive milestone

[tallgeese]

AWESOME news!

[Nidan Melbourne]

Amazing work Patrick and team. We wouldn't have connected this well without all your help!

[Wastelander]

Congratulations! This is definitely a big landmark!

[mazzybear]

Congratulations on the milestone!! Here's to another 15 years!!

Mo.

[ninjanurse]

Time to celebrate! Congratulations!

[Patrick]

Thank you, Danielle, Alex, Liam, Noah, Mo and Heidi! Very kind. I'm looking forward to the livestream!

Patrick

[bushido_man96]

Congrats on hitting this milestone. Fifteen years, and all quality years at that. No site is its equal. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into making sure this site maintains the high quality that it does, Patrick.

[Patrick]

Thanks Brian. You're a big part of everything we've done here over the last 10 years! I appreciate you.

Patrick