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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
I"ve reached 1,950 posts today here in Multiply. I don't think I will reach 2,500 before December 1, 2012 because thats when this site of mine will be gone...gone....
I don't know yet....its not my choice...the social networking aspect of MP will be taken out ..maiwan yung Marketplace lang...e magbenta kaya ako ng kwento? hehehe...
What? Would you care to elaborate, specially on that matter about the social networking aspect will be taken out? Does that go for all Multipliers? When was this announced/
I don't want to keep on going to that link...just reading the below makes me sigh, grit my teeth, exhale great bursts of angry air through my nostrils and pawing the ground...
"Hello. Stefan here, writing you from Multiply HQ in Jakarta, Indonesia.
As most of you are probably aware, Multiply's mission has evolved over the past year and a half to become the biggest and most beloved ecommerce marketplace in two very exciting markets, Indonesia and the Philippines. As our focus has shifted, we have reviewed all of our operations, and made some decisions that will affect everyone here.
From December 1st, we will unfortunately no longer be able to support Multiply in its current form - notably we will be removing the social networking and content sharing part of Multiply (photos, videos, blogs, social messaging, etc.). We have decided to discontinue providing and hosting these services, as we have concluded that other Internet sites who are committed to social networking services will do a better job serving you than we can.
For our existing users of social networking features, we will be providing easy ways for you to either download your stuff (photos, blogs, content, etc), or migrate it to other online services. We'll announce the precise details shortly. It will be your choice whether to download, migrate or just let your content lapse (and get deleted). For our existing ecommerce users (both buyers and sellers) in Indonesia and the Philippines, there will be no action required.
Regarding any existing Multiply Premium subscriptions we will refund any unused balance, and apologize for any inconvenience this will cause. Please contact customer service to request a refund. Note that this is for Multiply Premium, not the ecommerce related Multiply Trust product.
I am aware of how disruptive this news may be, and understand the disappointment that it may cause. Ultimately this was a business decision, critical to our to success moving forward. Instead, we are excited to pursue our own mission to give the 350 million consumers in Indonesia and the Philippines a great way to buy and sell items online. Our singular focus now is for Multiply to retain its status as a vibrant e-commerce destination in Southeast Asia in the years ahead.
I suspect that many of you will not like this news, and am sorry to have to deliver it now. I hope that you will be able to understand the reasons for our decision and thank you for being a part of the Multiply community over the past eight years.
that is an understatement...I'm trying to see anong alternative...pero walang almost as good as sa features ng MP....argh....I explored G+ kanina..but its just making it all the more obvious what a loss Multiply would be..haynaku..baka pwede if maraming mag protest e di nila to gagawin....
now, I wonder, will the Marketplace thrive if they take out the peeps who were social networkers? what would make Multply as a Marketplace more than the usual? tsk..tsk..
well i only notice the ads or even click on the sites, only because i check on posts & load stuff. Otherwise, i don't think i'd bother with them(ads) at all.
I don't know if it will help, but maybe friends here can also post a reply to Stefan's announcement to express their (dis)pleasure at the move that MP is doing...
I looked at the link posted by Suzanne...e parang sinara din po :-(
***August 6, 2012
A pop-up letter from Stefan has stated that the social side of Multiply will be shutting down as of December 1,2012. With much regret, this is about the worst news the members of Multiply could have received. I wish to remind all who's names appeared on this blog that even now, it is never a waste of time to say thank you or to show appreciation.
I fear that this blog will now turn into a field of angry words because of Stefan's letter, and because of that possibility, I am closing this blog and discontinuing the ability to comment any further.
I thank one and all for coming here and showing your support!
Going where?
ReplyDeleteI don't know yet....its not my choice...the social networking aspect of MP will be taken out ..maiwan yung Marketplace lang...e magbenta kaya ako ng kwento? hehehe...
ReplyDeleteWhat? Would you care to elaborate, specially on that matter about the social networking aspect will be taken out? Does that go for all Multipliers? When was this announced/
ReplyDeleteah, akala ko nabasa mo na..
ReplyDeletehttp://cuh888.multiply.com/journal/item/276/Multiply-is-not-going-to-be-the-social-networking-site-we-had-before-Goodbye-MP?replies_read=10
the bottom line, they will concentrate on Marketplace na...
I don't want to keep on going to that link...just reading the below makes me sigh, grit my teeth, exhale great bursts of angry air through my nostrils and pawing the ground...
ReplyDelete"Hello. Stefan here, writing you from Multiply HQ in Jakarta, Indonesia.
As most of you are probably aware, Multiply's mission has evolved over the past year and a half to become the biggest and most beloved ecommerce marketplace in two very exciting markets, Indonesia and the Philippines. As our focus has shifted, we have reviewed all of our operations, and made some decisions that will affect everyone here.
From December 1st, we will unfortunately no longer be able to support Multiply in its current form - notably we will be removing the social networking and content sharing part of Multiply (photos, videos, blogs, social messaging, etc.). We have decided to discontinue providing and hosting these services, as we have concluded that other Internet sites who are committed to social networking services will do a better job serving you than we can.
For our existing users of social networking features, we will be providing easy ways for you to either download your stuff (photos, blogs, content, etc), or migrate it to other online services. We'll announce the precise details shortly. It will be your choice whether to download, migrate or just let your content lapse (and get deleted).
For our existing ecommerce users (both buyers and sellers) in Indonesia and the Philippines, there will be no action required.
Regarding any existing Multiply Premium subscriptions we will refund any unused balance, and apologize for any inconvenience this will cause. Please contact customer service to request a refund. Note that this is for Multiply Premium, not the ecommerce related Multiply Trust product.
I am aware of how disruptive this news may be, and understand the disappointment that it may cause. Ultimately this was a business decision, critical to our to success moving forward. Instead, we are excited to pursue our own mission to give the 350 million consumers in Indonesia and the Philippines a great way to buy and sell items online. Our singular focus now is for Multiply to retain its status as a vibrant e-commerce destination in Southeast Asia in the years ahead.
I suspect that many of you will not like this news, and am sorry to have to deliver it now. I hope that you will be able to understand the reasons for our decision and thank you for being a part of the Multiply community over the past eight years.
Stef"
This is not good.
ReplyDeletethat is an understatement...I'm trying to see anong alternative...pero walang almost as good as sa features ng MP....argh....I explored G+ kanina..but its just making it all the more obvious what a loss Multiply would be..haynaku..baka pwede if maraming mag protest e di nila to gagawin....
ReplyDeleteunique pa naman sana an mix dito sa Multiply..maski may Marketplace, bloggers here still do thrive...
ReplyDeleteMultiply x 0 = goodbye
ReplyDeleteThis many? How many years have yopu been in Multiply?
ReplyDeletefunny i thought the world will end on Dec 21, 2012 as per Mayan calendar....Dec 1, 2012 pala.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way too!
ReplyDeleteDoc Philip,
ReplyDeletebaka if mag reklamo tayo, they will keep it?
let me know kung san kayo mag migrate....
I shall miss the comments naka post din in answer to posts from friends..hayz...di lang ako nakapost for a time, ganito na MP pagbalik ko...
Photo albums are about 800 plus (hmm..parang ayoko na mag update ng albums and post more kc mawawala rin...I've got backlog pa sa trips).
ReplyDeleteI've been in Multiply since September 5, 2006. So mag 6th anniversary na sana ako next month :-(
*double sad*
una muna ang MP mag end yata before that...
ReplyDeletenow, I wonder, will the Marketplace thrive if they take out the peeps who were social networkers? what would make Multply as a Marketplace more than the usual? tsk..tsk..
Multiply money yata iniisip nila? :-)
ReplyDeleteeven those who signed up for Premium e, i-refund nga daw eh...so...
well i only notice the ads or even click on the sites, only because i check on posts & load stuff. Otherwise, i don't think i'd bother with them(ads) at all.
ReplyDeleteganon nga po...parang binalewala ang market segment ng the usual crowd sa MP who have kept it up for a couple of years...
ReplyDeleteI don't know if it will help, but maybe friends here can also post a reply to Stefan's announcement to express their (dis)pleasure at the move that MP is doing...
ReplyDeleteSuzanne posted a link & i saw a lot of petitioners there.
ReplyDeletehttp://brodhead.multiply.com/journal/item/216
I looked at the link posted by Suzanne...e parang sinara din po :-(
ReplyDelete***August 6, 2012
A pop-up letter from Stefan has stated that the social side of Multiply will be shutting down as of December 1,2012. With much regret, this is about the worst news the members of Multiply could have received. I wish to remind all who's names appeared on this blog that even now, it is never a waste of time to say thank you or to show appreciation.
I fear that this blog will now turn into a field of angry words because of Stefan's letter, and because of that possibility, I am closing this blog and discontinuing the ability to comment any further.
I thank one and all for coming here and showing your support!
~ Linda ~