Model Ship World attacked by hackers

[Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)]

Believe you me Sir! I have a lot of written documentation of this.

and so do i but that is not the issue here it is about the people not the organization

 

[Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)]

If you're new to NRG specifically, their journal and research programs have a solid reputation that's largely separate from whatever forum politics happened on MSW.

NRG and MSW are or were one in the same

 

[Jimsky]

I really hope this thread becomes about mourning all the loss of that wealth of information we just lost as a community and moving forward rather than airing past grudges and reopening old wounds.

Well said, CLB. In fact, I was one of those who got banned from MSW, so I understand how easy it is for old frustrations to resurface... but I fully agree that this isn’t the moment for that. What we’ve lost as a community is far bigger than any individual grievance.

Rather than revisiting past conflicts, I think we should focus on what we can do going forward. As an established and knowledgeable group, we’re in a good position to help preserve, rebuild, and share what we can, whether that’s knowledge, plans, techniques, or simply supporting each other. If we keep the focus on that, something positive can still come out of this.

 

[Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)]

At its heart, the “now is the time for all good men” quote is a manifesto for proactive citizenship and moral courage. It contains three critical components: urgency (“now is the time”), identity (“all good men”), and action (“to come to the aid of their party”). The word “party” can be interpreted broadly—not just as a political faction, but as one’s community, nation, principle, or even the greater good. The quote argues that goodness is not passive; it is defined by the willingness to act when action is most needed. It challenges individuals to move beyond private virtue to public service, especially during crises or pivotal moments. In every era, the essence of this message finds relevance, reminding us that procrastination in the face of injustice or need is a failure of character. The true meaning of the “now is the time for all good men” quote is that history is shaped not by those who merely witness events, but by those who step forward to shape them at the decisive hour.