Question ScubaBoard's first thread?

[Akimbo]

I was exploring our updated search function and wondered what ScubaBoard's first thread was. The two oldest threads I could find were dated Jun 14, 2000:

If this isn't a gorgonion, what is it?

Great Forum here! I really think the way these forums are run are a wounderfull and welcomed changed to the diving Industry! =-)

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New Underwater Photos

Anyone know a good dive photo site?

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I would have expected some kind of Welcome thread as the first post, and maybe it was. I suspect it is lost in digital history. The only name besides @The Chairman (NetDoc then) that I recognized while tromping through the old threads is our illustrious colleague, @herman.

I started looking for Pete's oldest post and it turned up on Mar 20, 2001:

SUUNTO Cobra Issues?

I just took my brand new cobra to cayman brac, it seems accurate but after 15 dives it started leaking air from computer/hose conection. Have not had a chance to have it serviced it yet. Also it seems a little difficult to review dive log. mike

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Note the Reply from @Warhammer, I'm guessing of the famous Warhammer Maneuver fame.

So, the question is, what was the first thread and what was ScubaBoard like?

 

[Compressor]

WOW; 19 years ago. I joined in 2002. Scubaboard lives on.

 

[Akimbo]

I joined in 2002. Scubaboard lives on.

That explains how you got such a great username. I joined in 2009 and all the cool names were already gone.

 

[herman]

I think I was member 16, been here a while.

 

[Akimbo]

I think I was member 16, been here a while.

The first two quotes I found were in the Marine Life & Ecosystems and Underwater Photography forums. Did they have a lot of forums at that point?

How did you discover ScubaBoard? Was it even on Google's radar?

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[Ana]

I couldn't find my joining date but I came over when Diverlink took a dive. Seems like very long ago. Wasn't it a different name back then? I don't remember all the details.
Walter and I used to dive together often at that time. A big group from Diverlink tried this place but it was very different, many didn't stay.

 

[Compressor]

I couldn't find my joining date but I came over when Diverlink took a dive. Seems like very long ago. Wasn't it a different name back then? I don't remember all the details.
Walter and I used to dive together often at that time. A big group from Diverlink tried this place but it was very different, many didn't stay.

@Ana : Hover your mouse over your name. You will see your join date.

 

[Akimbo]

I couldn't find my joining date

Like most things in life, it's all about knowing where to look:

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I'm guessing @Ted S is member 1 or 2???

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Edit: Simulpost with @Compressor

 

[Ana]

@Ana : Hover your mouse over your name. You will see your join date.

I'm using a phone, I'll check tomorrow from a computer . Thanks.

 

[Ana]

Wow I knew it was several years .... But that's a lot. Damm feels like yesterday I was arguing with someone about the mask on forehead