Bill - Founder and King of the Hill - First in our Legends
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Bill - Founder and King of the Hill - First in our Legends
Bill founded TDF July 4, 2001, a fitting date for what started as a small group of love doll owners (mainly Realdoll & inflatables) and grew to over 32,000 members. Bill is especially well known for his easy going nature and open arms policy welcoming everyone to TDF. This has been one of the key elements in TDF's success.
With a desire to spent more family time and no longer able to dedicate the time and resources to the running of a much larger TDF than what it had started out as, Bill finalized a 6 month planning and negotiation period into a shift of ownership in August 2009. The Doll Forum is now under the ownership of CoverDoll, which is the Doll Community's only eZine started in 2000 by another TDF founding member, Kharn. Kharn has two working partners as well - Midiman and Incrediwagon. Bill's biggest concerns in the shift of ownership were that TDF maintain its grass roots 'open member based' forum and pro consumer stance.
Bill still has his foot in the door of TDF as an administrator and his management posts still carry much wisdom and weight. He is one of the most respected 'seniors' in the community and a good role model for those seeking to have a moderator or other staff position at TDF.
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I've always enjoyed your comments and dry sense of humor.
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You remind me of a skilled woodsman, Dode, I once worked with. We were clearing land and I cut into a bumble bee nest with my power saw. Bumble Bees are generally pretty docile ... until you cut their home in half. Dode, was standing about 5 feet away. He said stand very still and you won't get stung. After a few seconds, with Bumble Bees flying around my face and body, my nerves got the better of me when I saw them landing on him, I swatted them off and I took to running....towards the truck. In the process I was stung 6 times. While I sat in the truck staring at a window holding back the angry bees, Dode, quietly walked in the other direction away from me and the swarm. He had no stings
Bill, I don't know how you do it. You stand fast, and take it all in stride. You never lose your cool. I truly admire your for it. If all TDF memebrs had your temperament - including me - TDF would be the most peaceful forum on the internet.
I salute you.
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Yep, I also still wonder about that. My newest theory is :midiman wrote:Bill, I don't know how you do it. You never lose your cool.
Must be because "retirement is good"
Eh, yeah LOL... go figure ymidiman wrote: Bumble Bees are generally pretty docile ... until you cut their home in half.
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You done good, Bill - you done good.
Thank you.
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Thanks, Bill!
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I salute THE Man, too. Well said, midiman.midiman wrote:
Bill, I don't know how you do it. You stand fast, and take it all in stride. You never lose your cool. I truly admire your for it. If all TDF memebrs had your temperament - including me - TDF would be the most peaceful forum on the internet.
I salute you.
I don't really know him, he doesn't really know me, but this forum has been a tremendous benefit and value in my life. I love hanging out here. Many good things have happened to me here, and many good people here, and of course, beautiful dolls of all kinds, types, and brands are here!
Bill, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this wonderous place!
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As THE MAN sez: Life is Good.
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I joined TDF about a year after Bill created this place. Bill and TDF have had a profoundly positive impact on my life. Ever since I found TDF, I would turn to TDF for a form of solace. There have been many good times and many sad times over the years, but I can honestly say that I have become a better, happier person thanks to Bill and TDF.
Thank you, Bill.
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How about splitting memorials and legends into separate forums/topics? Could be less confusing...