The WalMart Receipt Site has died.The account has been pulled, for what reason I do not know. Prohosting has told me in the past, "we don't track cancelled accounts," so I doubt I'll ever find a reason. Part of me is very sad. The site is lost, gone forever; yes, I keep backups, but the URL was the thing, and the constant comments kept things going. I felt almost as bad when the original incarnation of I Am was deleted, but the Receipt Site got me in magazines and newspapers, on television and radio. It was a life all it's own, and it is lost forever.Another part of me wants to just let it go, because the site has been slowly declining over the past year. Traffic has been down, and there have only been a few new linking sites. The Site had passed its prime, and there wasn't a lot of reason to keep it updated, other than to appease the Regulars.That's a little harsh, though: the Regulars were the core of what the Receipt Site is about. Unfortunately, they've been the most influential force in the past 6 months, making up 90% of the new comments. That camaraderie is lost, and that saddens me the most.
So sad, it's brought a lot of
fun to me and my friends. Is
it a coincidence that Wal-
Mart gave earnings warnings
today?
--Rick, 
11/26/2002 19:43:31
An end of an era - likewise, it's
brought me a lot of fun and a
group of new friends from around
the world.
--Abi (Cakes), 11/27/2002 07:29:50
Wow. I've enjoyed the site
very much the past year
(which is really 7 years for
me). About the time I found
the site, I had a dream I
was a tap dancing dog with
a top hat and cane. That's it.
That's the story behind the
tapping. Tap tap!
--FLuffy White Dog, 11/27/2002 07:48:16
Well I just hope that Gern finds
his way here and finds out the
tapping answer! Keep on
tapping!
--Cakes, 11/27/2002 10:07:15
I agree that the heady days
of the Wal*Tart goddesses,
Merlin, Dally's latest
episode of life in aisle 6,
and groping in dark recesses
of the toaster box are long
gone. The very first receipt,
buying a crib, for a girl
that has grown up into 'big
school', shows the time lapse
from the beginning. I view
these comment websites like a
caravan [trailer] park - you
conduct your daily personal
ablutions with total
strangers, but soon it's time
to hit the road and seek new
adventures, perhaps taking
the addresses of a few new
friends you have found. So
thanks for the trip, Derek!
Al least you're on my
Christmas card list!
--BalmainBoy, 11/27/2002 15:04:25
Awwwwww. Rats.
All good things must come to
an end, but that doesn't mean
I have to like it.
Your site was a special place
to let off steam and a snappy
comback or two. I will miss
everyone and you all well!
Laura "Huh?"
P.S. At least now I know
*the* story behind the FWD.
P.S.S. BB, perhaps I could
get on that Christmas card
list too?
--Huh?, 11/27/2002 16:53:22
This is terrible. This site
was really fun, not just to
participate in the constant
conversations, commenting on
the occasional reciept,
wondering about a certain
tapping (thank you for the
story, FWD). It was really a
bright part of my day for the
last year or so. And, as FWD,
I have a bit of a confession
to make, I am in fact related
to the one you know as FWD.
ISnt that right, mom? <gasp>
THis is correct, i am half
fluffy white dog. Well, that
all i have to say past the
fact i am sad for the site
going under.
--Przywojski, 11/27/2002 19:14:46
Where do we go now? I blame
Steve Russell. Never say
Never. TalkCity.com returns
tomorrow (Dec 3). I thought
they were gone forever too.
--MOGGEE, 12/2/2002 10:08:52
I would like to thank
everyone for being the
crazy, wonderful, funny
people you are, and making
me laugh. My only regret is
not finding this site
sooner. Take care everyone,
Love,hugs,snogs,and nanners-
Jenny
I feel like crying!!
--Jenay, 12/9/2002 17:46:17
awwwwww... A shame... I agree
it might have been past it's
prime, but so are my parents,
and I'd still give em a ride
to the hospital and pay for
it. But you probably are
right. All truly excellent
things come to an end... Ach.
Good job. *sobs* my hero
--Timmy!, 12/11/2002 10:37:01
