BX25D. Mod #1 and continued.

[dragoneggs]

Dear Paul,
I only found this forum and thread a few days ago and my first post was on this thread. In fact you where the first to welcome me and made me feel I belonged! My shiny new BX25D awaits my return from a 10 day overseas business trip... I can't wait to get started on my first two mods... Wheel spacers and skid plates. Took me two nights to read carefully this entire thread in an otherwise boring hotel room. You and a few others have been intrustmental in getting me up the learner's curve faster than I imagined and instilled so much more passion than I realized for DIY projects! :drink:

I sincerely thank you. Good luck in your new adventure.

Mark

 

[imgone52]

Paul; I read every page and entry along the way and despite the fact that I responded only a few times, I assure you every mod brought a smile to my face. Every one of us on TBN that followed the BX25D thread owe you a huge thanks for keeping us interested and entertained. Stay well and we will see ya down the road.:thumbsup:

 

[RaydaKub]

Paul,
I just ran out of superlatives to use. Your work is stunning. I could only wish I could do 1/4 of it.
Please don't take any lack of response personally in any way. All the way through, you had all of us by the throat, our undivided attention. I still look daily, despite my long term distraction of finding out last Wednesday that after 29 years I'm being laid off next month.

 

[rbarker]

Paul, I can certainly understand you desire to spend more time with the family and your other "toys". I want to thank you for all the time and effort you put into the projects and postings you did. It was certainly enjoyable for me. I would like to point out though that the purpose of these forums is not only for discussion but for archival of information. By deleting this thread you remove over 600 posts and all record of the hard work you put in to those mods, including the feedback and discussion from many other posters. It seems like a shame to me to waste all that effort and knowledge. Well, just my opinion anyway. Good luck and stay safe!

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[PapaPerk]

Paul, I can certainly understand you desire to spend more time with the family and your other "toys". I want to thank you for all the time and effort you put into the projects and postings you did. It was certainly enjoyable for me. I would like to point out though that the purpose of these forums is not only for discussion but for archival of information. By deleting this thread you remove over 600 posts and all record of the hard work you put in to those mods, including the feedback and discussion from many other posters. It seems like a shame to me to waste all that effort and knowledge. Well, just my opinion anyway. Good luck and stay safe!

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Yeah I agree. I find it all a little bizarre. Why throw it all away? Whatever...

 

[sixdogs]

That makes sense with the photos. I could easily see his work either in a reality television show or coffee table book. Plus he has the personality and probably an on-screen presence that would be widely appealing. Mrs. 4shorts is really clever and talented on her own so that would be a very marketable package of technical and marital bliss with crowd appeal. Sort of the Sonny and Cher of the specialty mod business.

 

[PapaPerk]

Sort of the Sonny and Cher of the specialty mod business.

Lol! Is that a compliment?!

 

[sixdogs]

Lol! Is that a compliment?!

Oh, absolutely and of the highest order.

 

[lamanated]

I think like me everyone read the posts, then hit the internet finding the supplies to make the same one.. but also I think everyone like me is out in the yard mowing and raking, or working overtime while the weather is good.

 

[ericher69]

I have enjoyed reading and admiring these mods.

Very creative and excellent workmanship.

I can appreciate the time and effort that this type of work takes out of your life; specially with the detailed documentation and video editing that comes with it.

I for one will not even look at another post from Mr.Short as I find his reply statement (paraphrased) I posted the mod on the spinner and nobody replied within 24hrs totally absurd!

I'm sure we are all old enough to not need lectures but I do hope that Mr.Short realizes that he is not the only one that is busy.

Many of us have Mobil devices and check in on breaks or when life allows it and do not always have the luxury of time to respond with a reply.

Anyway I wish you well Mr.Short and am sure that you will be back fabricating amazing things in one capacity or another to amaze the masses!

 

[swick1]

I have enjoyed reading and admiring these mods.

Very creative and excellent workmanship.

I can appreciate the time and effort that this type of work takes out of your life; specially with the detailed documentation and video editing that comes with it.

I for one will not even look at another post from Mr.Short as I find his reply statement (paraphrased) I posted the mod on the spinner and nobody replied within 24hrs totally absurd!

I'm sure we are all old enough to not need lectures but I do hope that Mr.Short realizes that he is not the only one that is busy.

Many of us have Mobil devices and check in on breaks or when life allows it and do not always have the luxury of time to respond with a reply.

Anyway I wish you well Mr.Short and am sure that you will be back fabricating amazing things in one capacity or another to amaze the masses!

Maybe he was in a mood when he made the post in question. Its out of character imo, but artisan did the same thing. Must be a bad case of burnout. I'm sure neither of them wanted to act like they came off. Its a good lesson for the rest of us.

 

[ericher69]

Fair enough!

I often get "in a mood"

 

[PapaPerk]

It only takes a couple "moods" to ruin a good reputation.

 

[timswi]

This is strange...Given the quality of his work I don't know why he needs constant praise....I've been watching this but haven't responded until now...Impressive work but a bit much for my tastes. The number of page views would be enough for my ego.

 

[like2wheel]

This is strange...Given the quality of his work I don't know why he needs constant praise....I've been watching this but haven't responded until now...Impressive work but a bit much for my tastes. The number of page views would be enough for my ego.

Same here

 

[farm88]

I am surprised he did not delete his youtube videos. They don't have many comments for the amount of views. I think he will be back after all how many times did he quit posting mods in this thread. Maybe his wife just got the credit card statement:laughing:

 

[varmint]

Wow, I got back from being away, and when I had some time, I searched for 4shorts to see what good stuff Paul was up to. It's like waking up and hearing the news that the president was shot or something. I think it's fair to say that a lot of us are sorry and disappointed that we won't be looking at the cool stuff Paul comes up with. Over the years, he has become like a buddy you visit from time to time, always looking forward to what is new and what he's up to. He's gonna be missed by a lot of us, big time!

 

[trihounds]

I am one of the lurkers who has followed every update in this thread and have been enjoying the mods and the read. They really are exceptional - both the product and the documentation.

As for the 'departure' and removal of the photos, this is pure speculation but I wonder if commercialization is getting in the way - either someone wanting to produce these mods for $$ or Paul himself ramping up a side business.

"Digital reputation" is becoming more and more important and this thread is a testament to Paul's 'prowess' in this area and I find it a shame that it appears ego is getting in the way. I don't know Paul personally but I find it hard to believe that is the reason for jettisoning the photos and ending his contributions to his thread. There has to be more to the story, hence the 'commercialization' speculation. :fishing:

 

[PapaPerk]

This is strange...Given the quality of his work I don't know why he needs constant praise....I've been watching this but haven't responded until now...Impressive work but a bit much for my tastes. The number of page views would be enough for my ego.

Ditto... Pimp your ride comes to mind.

 

[Scooby074]

I am one of the lurkers who has followed every update in this thread and have been enjoying the mods and the read. They really are exceptional - both the product and the documentation.

As for the 'departure' and removal of the photos, this is pure speculation but I wonder if commercialization is getting in the way - either someone wanting to produce these mods for $$ or Paul himself ramping up a side business.

"Digital reputation" is becoming more and more important and this thread is a testament to Paul's 'prowess' in this area and I find it a shame that it appears ego is getting in the way. I don't know Paul personally but I find it hard to believe that is the reason for jettisoning the photos and ending his contributions to his thread. There has to be more to the story, hence the 'commercialization' speculation. :fishing:

I truly hope this is the case and for some reason (trying to patent his ideas, for example) he had to get rid of the public images until the patent process is over.

Now,if he pulled it down because he wasnt getting his ego stroked enough... thats pretty childish. Ive had many threads that have gotten no comments, its the nature of the internet, I post things for myself and for future reference for others, not my own glorification. Pulling this thread after all his work, and the work that the commenters have put in by reading and commenting regularly is unfair to both and seems completely out of character for Paul..