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The Director's Chair => Paul Thomas Anderson => Topic started by: MacGuffin on May 26, 2005, 05:07:43 PM

Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: MacGuffin on May 26, 2005, 05:07:43 PM
http://ptanderson.com/


:yabbse-cry:

Thanks, Greg, for creating your unofficial website. Without it, I wouldn't have explored the filmmaker I admire when I first saw Boogie Nights. It was also the start of meeting a lot of people I consider friends from the message board that ultimately turned into xixax. A lot of pleasures and fine memories. Best of luck to you, Greg.

Sincerely,
MacGuffin
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: modage on May 26, 2005, 05:09:46 PM
OH GOD!  this is terrible.  greg will you still give us any updates here!?!?

this is terrible.   :(
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: GoneSavage on May 26, 2005, 05:14:34 PM
I hope someone with equal dedication will pick up where it left off.  I admired the simplicity of the site and more importantly the wealth of indexed information.  I have always wished for a similar website for a lot of other luminaries.  

Cheers, Greg.  Thank you.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: sickfins on May 26, 2005, 05:32:50 PM
ha ha ha
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on May 26, 2005, 05:43:34 PM
No important news?

Isn't the point of having a website waiting for that important news to report?

If the domain was too expensive, I can see that being a problem... oh well.  Never went there too much, but it was a pretty swell website.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Brazoliange on May 26, 2005, 05:56:34 PM
fuck.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: bluejaytwist on May 26, 2005, 06:02:35 PM
It will not disappear too far from the original hands, that is the plan.
Stay tuned...
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: SHAFTR on May 26, 2005, 06:42:02 PM
This is unfortunate.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: boombanglarrabee on May 26, 2005, 06:44:08 PM
Oh my fucking god.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Myxo on May 26, 2005, 06:47:32 PM
Quote from: boombanglarrabeeOh my fucking god.

Easy there..
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: boombanglarrabee on May 26, 2005, 07:10:51 PM
From You Might Be Obsessed:
"You break out in a cold sweat when you imagine what you'd do if he shut down his site."


Sweating.  Big time.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Pubrick on May 26, 2005, 07:15:49 PM
Quote from: boombanglarrabeeFrom You Might Be Obsessed:
"You break out in a cold sweat when you imagine what you'd do if he shut down his site."


Sweating.  Big time.
he didn't run the site.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: jtm on May 26, 2005, 09:22:43 PM
:cry:

man, this really sucks.  there was so much there i never even got around to reading. mostly interviews.

i wonder if Greg & Paul had a falling out of some sort.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Ordet on May 27, 2005, 06:13:08 AM
I'm shocked...like someone died...it's ok.
Thank you Greg...
Thank you so much. Please do keep us posted we love you.

Paul...we need you!
Give us a sign.

You changed my life.

Im gonna cry...I don't know why.

I love you Paul.

Let's come together in someway guys.
Ideas pls.

Paul what can we do we will help in anyway...

I need to breathe
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: bluejaytwist on May 27, 2005, 10:39:24 AM
Quote from: bluejaytwistIt will not disappear too far from the original hands, that is the plan.
Stay tuned...

relax children...
i know its the usual fodder to ignore my posts
but if all goes according to plan
things will be fine and back asap
i assure you
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Ultrahip on May 27, 2005, 10:43:29 AM
we just have to keep rocking and rolling and making better posts! we can always do better! hiya!
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Fernando on May 27, 2005, 11:26:52 AM
Quote from: MacGuffinhttp://ptanderson.com/

:yabbse-cry:

Thanks, Greg, for creating your unofficial website.

Noooooooooooooooooooooo


Quote from: bluejaytwist
Quote from: bluejaytwistIt will not disappear too far from the original hands, that is the plan.
Stay tuned...

relax children...
i know its the usual fodder to ignore my posts
but if all goes according to plan
things will be fine and back asap
i assure you

In birds we trust.

Thanks Greg for an amazing job. :yabbse-cry:  :salute:
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: boombanglarrabee on May 27, 2005, 12:28:17 PM
Sweating.  Big time.
he didn't run the site.

I know PTA didn't.  I wrote the "Obsessed" Thread.  I know what I'm doing.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Redlum on May 27, 2005, 12:38:24 PM
Quote from: boombanglarrabeeSweating.  Big time.
he didn't run the site.

I know PTA didn't.  I wrote the "Obsessed" Thread.  I know what I'm doing.
I wrote a hit play and directed it, so I'm not sweating it either.

I just want to say thankyou to Greg for running a great and truly legendary site. Many thanks. I look forward to its next incarnation.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: SiliasRuby on May 27, 2005, 01:02:56 PM
Thanks greg for the wealth of information.....This is pretty sad but we need to learn how to move on, I am up for helping out and putting together another site, just as informative.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Finn on May 27, 2005, 01:03:34 PM
OMG! One of the greatest sites of all time is closing!?!? I loved it while it lasted!
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Satcho9 on May 27, 2005, 02:49:43 PM
...such is life.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Marty McSuperfly on May 27, 2005, 03:02:50 PM
This really sucks. Over the years Greg gave me an autographed Boogie Nights and I treasure it to this day!

Loved the site and appreciated your passion Greg. Whatever happens just remember you made some PTA geeks very happy.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Something Spanish on May 27, 2005, 05:36:54 PM
i'm with ya'll so it's pretty appropriate for me to write a few words. i was hooked on C & C within a few months of it being on the 'net and daily visits were such a habit that even with no news on the horizen those visits did not cease. it was an awsome site. unique too, seeing as pt participated a lot in it. as a pta geek, it was a real fuckin' pleasure to be able to contribute a lil' content. so, greg, thanks man and good luck.

we really need to get all those interviews n' shit back online. look forward to ptanderson.com v.2

peace
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: sickfins on May 27, 2005, 08:29:03 PM
Quote from: SiliasRubyI am up for helping out and putting together another site, just as informative.

have you read nothing in this thread sir
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Brazoliange on May 27, 2005, 08:38:45 PM
Quote from: sickfins
Quote from: SiliasRubyI am up for helping out and putting together another site, just as informative.

have you read nothing in this thread sir

Ownzor!!
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Pubrick on May 28, 2005, 08:51:40 AM
Quote from: sickfins
Quote from: SiliasRubyI am up for helping out and putting together another site, just as informative.

have you read nothing in this thread sir
seriously
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Gamblour. on May 28, 2005, 10:01:32 AM
He can't read.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: ABKman18 on May 28, 2005, 10:53:40 AM
R.I.P. PTanderson.com
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: md on May 28, 2005, 02:58:11 PM
QuoteI was shocked to find out that the most talented and fresh filmmaker in Hollywood did not have a website that did him and his films justice. It's about time someone had a resource dedicated to waxing his car. This is my first attempt at something like this but I was overcome with inspiration from his films. I wanted to create a place for people to come and learn about P.T. Anderson and his films.

His latest film Magnolia (with most of the Boogie Nights cast and Tom Cruise in a supporting role) will be an Oscar contender. My only hope is that people leave here with more knowledge about his films.

Enjoy!

thanks greg...i owe tuition fees
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: 72teeth on May 28, 2005, 04:48:39 PM
i just found out, that picture of Paul said it all. thanks for everything, Greg. I consider you a real friend.
-teeth

p.s. this is my first post. i fill so big!
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: AntiDumbFrogQuestion on May 28, 2005, 05:05:38 PM
this was the ONLY site I would visit on a regular basis. I'm at least glad you chose to end it instead of putting up "don't worry...we'll be back soon!"  Good luck in your future web-endeavors.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Ordet on May 29, 2005, 05:57:32 AM
I realized I've become my mother...Terrible,terrible thoughts came to me...What if the world has seen all it has to see on PTA...

Just overworrying.

Male menopause at 23.

We're good baby. The kids are alright. I'm happy for this family.
What ever you do son I'll always love you and I know you'll figure it out.

We have a buisness to run people.No oil catastrophe!

Muahhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: mogwai on May 29, 2005, 06:16:03 AM
:shock:
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: imawombat on May 29, 2005, 08:34:19 AM
oh man! :shock:

this is so sad.  i loved that site.  i remember way back when there were messageboards there and i visited that site regularly.

thanks greg-and i hope someone else takes over or else there is a new version soon.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: kotte on May 29, 2005, 08:43:25 AM
Quote from: imawombati remember way back when there were messageboards there and i visited that site regularly.

Haha... :)

Welcome to Xixax...
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Sigur Rós on May 30, 2005, 11:16:11 AM
Quote from: Ultrahipwe just have to keep rocking and rolling and making better posts! we can always do better! hiya!
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Pozer on June 01, 2005, 11:34:41 PM
godbless 'em 'n all for the wonderful site, but couldn't he hold out for the next movie dag nabbit.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: bluejaytwist on June 03, 2005, 04:44:39 PM
and they said it couldnt be done...

get you game faces on kiddies
the final i and t's are being crossed...
your precious pta playground will be returning with the same yet revamped content, new design - the whole works...

so close we can taste it...
i will let you know when the switch has been thrown
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Ultrahip on June 03, 2005, 05:39:37 PM
you are so eloquent, man
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Pozer on June 04, 2005, 11:16:55 AM
hells yeah. can't wait. i took a picture of a bluejay this morning.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: imawombat on June 06, 2005, 07:17:48 PM
Quote from: bluejaytwistand they said it couldnt be done...

get you game faces on kiddies
the final i and t's are being crossed...
your precious pta playground will be returning with the same yet revamped content, new design - the whole works...

so close we can taste it...
i will let you know when the switch has been thrown

this is most excellent news!
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: jtm on June 16, 2005, 05:31:18 PM
Quote from: bluejaytwistand they said it couldnt be done...

get you game faces on kiddies
the final i and t's are being crossed...
your precious pta playground will be returning with the same yet revamped content, new design - the whole works...

so close we can taste it...
i will let you know when the switch has been thrown

flick the damn switch already.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: polkablues on June 20, 2005, 11:14:41 PM
:shock:   ptanderson.com is gone... it's enough to make someone from the past come out of the woodwork to mourn for a moment with old friends, then fade back into the fog.

I think... I think I'm gonna...   :(   :yabbse-undecided:   :yabbse-lipsrsealed:   :cry:   :yabbse-cry:    

That felt good. That felt right. That felt  8)
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: imawombat on June 27, 2005, 07:36:53 PM
is it back yet?  come on....
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: bluejaytwist on June 28, 2005, 05:39:14 PM
there are many factors that need to be accomplished before it returns, they are slowly being conquered one-by-one.

the site is also being overhauled/re-designed. apologies for the delay, but there is a certain quality level that needs to exist before it is reborn.

design is nearly finished, content is being transferred shortly, then implimenting content into new design, then publish/rebirth....

it will be a short time still, but worth the wait (i assume)

CJW
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: modage on June 28, 2005, 05:54:34 PM
so if greg's not running the show, then who is?

and why greg's sudden departure?
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Kal on June 28, 2005, 06:02:59 PM
i talked to him. he didnt want to do it anymore, and he wanted to make some money from the domain names and stuff... i have a team of programmers and designers, and writers, so i could have brought the site back up in a day, but he was very determined to get some cash of it first

so either this guy paid or he's lying
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: sickfins on June 28, 2005, 10:55:42 PM
Quote from: andito dynamiteso either this guy paid or he's lying

play nice, sir
if everything goes according to the current plans, the site will be taken over by two people who have been around it closest and longest

there is a lot of content that is sprawled and unorganized, and on top of that the entire site existed only in html and used no scripting at the request of its owner, which is incredibly impractical when you're looking at hundreds of articles and inteviews.  please be patient, be assured that it is transferring into good hands, and hopefully you can trust the people who have been helping it along since the beginning.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Pubrick on June 28, 2005, 10:57:52 PM
i could tell u why this is all happening, but u'd never believe me..
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Kal on June 28, 2005, 11:11:49 PM
Quote from: sickfins
Quote from: andito dynamiteso either this guy paid or he's lying

play nice, sir
if everything goes according to the current plans, the site will be taken over by two people who have been around it closest and longest

there is a lot of content that is sprawled and unorganized, and on top of that the entire site existed only in html and used no scripting at the request of its owner, which is incredibly impractical when you're looking at hundreds of articles and inteviews.  please be patient, be assured that it is transferring into good hands, and hopefully you can trust the people who have been helping it along since the beginning.

didnt mean it in a bad way... i was just giving my opinion from the info i had... great if it really happens

i knew it was disorganized and it was a lot of work, thats why i offered my staff to work on it.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: SiliasRuby on June 28, 2005, 11:45:31 PM
Quote from: Pubricki could tell u why this is all happening, but u'd never believe me..
Why do you say that?...
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Ultrahip on June 29, 2005, 12:06:08 AM
Because P is a tease.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: bluejaytwist on June 30, 2005, 02:38:43 PM
Quote from: themodernage02so if greg's not running the show, then who is?

that would be myself.
i am the "cj" part of the "thanks, greg & cj"
i've been with the site for nearly as long as greg has.
ive met paul several times.
i/we are in good standing with The Team

as sickkk says, there is alot to be done....
we are working as fast as we can
my impending trip to new yakkk for 7 days will halt production somewhat
but my worthy co-sitemate will stay on the ball
as only he can...

it has taken awhile, but myself and the new team are trying to take what was already great about the old site and make it easier to use, more graphically pleasing and all sorts of other good things...
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: MacGuffin on June 30, 2005, 02:53:35 PM
Quote from: Back one page, bluejaytwistthe final i and t's are being crossed...

so close we can taste it...

Tease.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Pubrick on July 02, 2005, 11:27:13 PM
Quote from: bluejaytwistit has taken awhile, but myself and the new team are trying to take what was already great about the old site and make it easier to use, more graphically pleasing and all sorts of other good things...
my only request is that u link us and don't add a message board.
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Kal on July 03, 2005, 12:36:28 AM
I guess thats a given... a new message board would be stupid... especially since most members of xixax came from there and most are also interested in other topics besides PTA
Title: Goodbye ptanderson.com
Post by: Bethie on July 03, 2005, 12:54:53 AM
that's debatable.