Searching for Lost Contributors
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Where did vineviz go?
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It's been more than three months since vineviz last posted and over a month since he was last active. Any clue on what may have happened?
It's been more than three months since vineviz last posted and over a month since he was last active. Any clue on what may have happened?
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Re: Where did vineviz go?
Well, sometimes even the most prolific and well respected members here will disappear for a while with no notice *cough*willthrill81 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:44 am
It's been more than three months since vineviz last posted and over a month since he was last active. Any clue on what may have happened?
I do hope he's ok.
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Re: Where did vineviz go?
Very true.
For any number of reasons; personal, forum dynamics, etc.
Perhaps, at some point for some/many, the "hassle factor" or " harassment factor" (kidding) does not match the rewards and gratification of helping and contributing.
"vineviz" has some of the most intelligent and cogent inputs on this forum. (also OP)
There are others, especially senior portfolio reviewers that are gone or not as active. IE: "ducky", etc.
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Re: Where did vineviz go?
Maybe he went back to work at Ed Jones. Just kidding.
Re: Where did vineviz go?
I've certainly appreciated his generous contribution of time for both composing and responding to posts and so forth. I imagine (hope!) he's just become busy with work or life and will resurface sometime soon. I do miss his posting and expertise.
Re: Where did vineviz go?
C'mon Will. We were asking the same thing about you a couple of weeks ago! (welcome back BTW)
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Re: Where did vineviz go?
I’d suggest sending him a nice private message and tell him that you miss him. Sometimes people like a kind message from someone telling them they’re being though about.
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Re: Where did vineviz go?
A good idea, WT!Wanderingwheelz wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:53 am I’d suggest sending him a nice private message and tell him that you miss him. Sometimes people like a kind message from someone telling them they’re being though about.
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Re: Where did vineviz go?
He disappeared a couple of years ago for a few months. Like then, I hope he'll be back. Learned a lot.
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Re: Where did vineviz go?
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Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
Sadly, I believe that he was banned from the forum. I really enjoyed discussing many issues with him.Marseille07 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:56 pm geerhardusvos. Always enjoyed talking about SWR and EF.
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That's a bummer. I learned quite a bit from their aggressive AA, I'm looking to do something similar.willthrill81 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:08 pmSadly, I believe that he was banned from the forum. I really enjoyed discussing many issues with him.Marseille07 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:56 pm geerhardusvos. Always enjoyed talking about SWR and EF.
Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
Bogleheads,
I was about to start a new thread to ask about Vineviz. Then I found this one.
It's a real shame that he is not here anymore, along with Hedgefundie. I didn't always agree with them, but they sure forced my brain to look at seemingly old concepts from a new and interesting angle. Same with Grabiner, who is fortunately still here.
Anybody know if the thoughts of Vineviz can be found at other investing forums?
Thanks,
Winthorpe
I was about to start a new thread to ask about Vineviz. Then I found this one.
It's a real shame that he is not here anymore, along with Hedgefundie. I didn't always agree with them, but they sure forced my brain to look at seemingly old concepts from a new and interesting angle. Same with Grabiner, who is fortunately still here.
Anybody know if the thoughts of Vineviz can be found at other investing forums?
Thanks,
Winthorpe
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Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
I wonder where TheTimeLord has gone. He left before and came back. So maybe he will return.
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FIREchief is missing too.
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I miss OP. I enjoyed all his posts.
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Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
Have you tried a web search with search term vineviz?Winthorpe wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 3:12 pm Bogleheads,
I was about to start a new thread to ask about Vineviz. Then I found this one.
It's a real shame that he is not here anymore, along with Hedgefundie. I didn't always agree with them, but they sure forced my brain to look at seemingly old concepts from a new and interesting angle. Same with Grabiner, who is fortunately still here.
Anybody know if the thoughts of Vineviz can be found at other investing forums?
Thanks,
Winthorpe
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Maybe vacationing on Gallifrey.GoldenFinch wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 4:23 pm I wonder where TheTimeLord has gone. He left before and came back. So maybe he will return.
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I’m thinking it’s something like that. I guess when he returns he will have some stories to tell.placeholder wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:30 pmMaybe vacationing on Gallifrey.GoldenFinch wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 4:23 pm I wonder where TheTimeLord has gone. He left before and came back. So maybe he will return.
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Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
Tony as "abuss368" is no longer as active, nearly mute (or muted), as before -- his vast well of knowledge and understanding of all things REIT and more, no longer.
Perhaps called away to sit in as a board member on David's ("dave55") global hedge fund or taking a cross Atlantic trip on a Gulf Stream jet.
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Perhaps called away to sit in as a board member on David's ("dave55") global hedge fund or taking a cross Atlantic trip on a Gulf Stream jet.
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Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
When a very old post is revived, it is always interesting to wonder what happened to some very prolific posters.
Such is the way of social media, here today, gone tomorrow.
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Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
Did you try: https://twitter.com/vineviz000 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:30 pmHave you tried a web search with search term vineviz?Winthorpe wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 3:12 pm Bogleheads,
I was about to start a new thread to ask about Vineviz. Then I found this one.
It's a real shame that he is not here anymore, along with Hedgefundie. I didn't always agree with them, but they sure forced my brain to look at seemingly old concepts from a new and interesting angle. Same with Grabiner, who is fortunately still here.
Anybody know if the thoughts of Vineviz can be found at other investing forums?
Thanks,
Winthorpe
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Dave’s Gulfstream goes much to slow for me! I only travel by rocketshipSandtrap wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:40 pm Tony as "abuss368" is no longer as active, nearly mute (or muted), as before -- his vast well of knowledge and understanding of all things REIT and more, no longer.
Perhaps called away to sit in as a board member on David's ("dave55") global hedge fund or taking a cross Atlantic trip on a Gulf Stream jet.
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Looks like he's been quiet on Twitter, too.abuss368 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:58 pmDid you try: https://twitter.com/vineviz000 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:30 pmHave you tried a web search with search term vineviz?Winthorpe wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 3:12 pm Bogleheads,
I was about to start a new thread to ask about Vineviz. Then I found this one.
It's a real shame that he is not here anymore, along with Hedgefundie. I didn't always agree with them, but they sure forced my brain to look at seemingly old concepts from a new and interesting angle. Same with Grabiner, who is fortunately still here.
Anybody know if the thoughts of Vineviz can be found at other investing forums?
Thanks,
Winthorpe
Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
No. I have not begun to stalk search for him yet .UpperNwGuy wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:22 pmLooks like he's been quiet on Twitter, too.abuss368 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:58 pmDid you try: https://twitter.com/vineviz000 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:30 pmHave you tried a web search with search term vineviz?Winthorpe wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 3:12 pm Bogleheads,
I was about to start a new thread to ask about Vineviz. Then I found this one.
It's a real shame that he is not here anymore, along with Hedgefundie. I didn't always agree with them, but they sure forced my brain to look at seemingly old concepts from a new and interesting angle. Same with Grabiner, who is fortunately still here.
Anybody know if the thoughts of Vineviz can be found at other investing forums?
Thanks,
Winthorpe
Yesterday, I joined the rational reminder forum. It seems like a likely place for vineviz to show up. Otherwise, perhaps the reddit forums. If I find a spot where he is actively posting, I'll report back!
Winthorpe
Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
Thanks. I always wondered who Vineviz was. I suspected that he worked in the industry. Hope to see him here at Bogleheads again.Winthorpe wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:29 pmNo. I have not begun to stalk search for him yet .UpperNwGuy wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:22 pmLooks like he's been quiet on Twitter, too.abuss368 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:58 pmDid you try: https://twitter.com/vineviz000 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:30 pmHave you tried a web search with search term vineviz?Winthorpe wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 3:12 pm Bogleheads,
I was about to start a new thread to ask about Vineviz. Then I found this one.
It's a real shame that he is not here anymore, along with Hedgefundie. I didn't always agree with them, but they sure forced my brain to look at seemingly old concepts from a new and interesting angle. Same with Grabiner, who is fortunately still here.
Anybody know if the thoughts of Vineviz can be found at other investing forums?
Thanks,
Winthorpe
Yesterday, I joined the rational reminder forum. It seems like a likely place for vineviz to show up. Otherwise, perhaps the reddit forums. If I find a spot where he is actively posting, I'll report back!
Winthorpe
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Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
Larry Swedroe still posts on AdvisorPerspectives.com [as recently as Oct 11, 2021].nedsaid wrote: ↑Fri Jul 09, 2021 3:57 pmYes I miss Larry too and I am pretty sure he won't be back but he still has fans here on the forum. I keep a thread going regarding his latest thoughts on Twitter.One Ping wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:38 pm Ditto Larry Swedroe.
I know a lot of people didn't like/agree with some of what he said, but I think his contributions were always well founded and stimulated conversation and alternative thinking ... which to my mind is always good, even if you don't agree in the end.
https://www.advisorperspectives.com/art ... a-big-test
Larry also used to write articles for SeekingAlpha.com, but the most recent was Jul 14, 2021.
https://seekingalpha.com/author/larry-s ... r_articles
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I think some of the more interesting financial ideas come from people who are smart but just different enough that they aren’t always welcomed by the relatively conservative BH community, both the participants and the organizers, and that can end poorly for them. I’ve seen this happen from time to time over the years.
Agreed.
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it's been about a month since galawdawg posted.
I really enjoyed his advice.
EDIT - I note this his Georgia Bulldogs football team is currently ranked #1. Maybe he’s busy watching Dawg football rather than posting on the Forum.
I really enjoyed his advice.
EDIT - I note this his Georgia Bulldogs football team is currently ranked #1. Maybe he’s busy watching Dawg football rather than posting on the Forum.
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Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
Oh boyabuss368 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:11 pmDave’s Gulfstream goes much to slow for me! I only travel by rocketshipSandtrap wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:40 pm Tony as "abuss368" is no longer as active, nearly mute (or muted), as before -- his vast well of knowledge and understanding of all things REIT and more, no longer.
Perhaps called away to sit in as a board member on David's ("dave55") global hedge fund or taking a cross Atlantic trip on a Gulf Stream jet.
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Hi nedsaid -
Vineviz posts were educational and provided a different perspective related to portfolio construction.
Best.
Tony
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I simply can’t contribute and post on the forum when I am in my rocketship orbiting earth! The internet connectivity is spotty.Dave55 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:44 amOh boyabuss368 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:11 pmDave’s Gulfstream goes much to slow for me! I only travel by rocketshipSandtrap wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:40 pm Tony as "abuss368" is no longer as active, nearly mute (or muted), as before -- his vast well of knowledge and understanding of all things REIT and more, no longer.
Perhaps called away to sit in as a board member on David's ("dave55") global hedge fund or taking a cross Atlantic trip on a Gulf Stream jet.
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Maybe call your friend Elon Musk so you can get hooked up with SpaceX's Starlink satellite network?abuss368 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 10:59 amI simply can’t contribute and post on the forum when I am in my rocketship orbiting earth! The internet connectivity is spotty.Dave55 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:44 amOh boyabuss368 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:11 pmDave’s Gulfstream goes much to slow for me! I only travel by rocketshipSandtrap wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:40 pm Tony as "abuss368" is no longer as active, nearly mute (or muted), as before -- his vast well of knowledge and understanding of all things REIT and more, no longer.
Perhaps called away to sit in as a board member on David's ("dave55") global hedge fund or taking a cross Atlantic trip on a Gulf Stream jet.
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Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
Vineviz is Vincent E. Vizachero, CFA. He is the Founder/CEO of Denouement Financial Planning. He has a Bachelors at the College of William and Mary and received his MBA from the University of Chicago. He was an Equity Analyst and Mutual Fund Manager at Van Kampen and Fidelity. I didn't realize all of this when I interacted with him on the forum, I did suspect he had background in the industry. I was right.
So there is a real person behind the Avatar.
In my case, I am a bot and exist only on the internet.
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I am lost in orbit! Beam me up Scottie, I mean Dave!Dave55 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:44 amOh boyabuss368 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:11 pmDave’s Gulfstream goes much to slow for me! I only travel by rocketshipSandtrap wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:40 pm Tony as "abuss368" is no longer as active, nearly mute (or muted), as before -- his vast well of knowledge and understanding of all things REIT and more, no longer.
Perhaps called away to sit in as a board member on David's ("dave55") global hedge fund or taking a cross Atlantic trip on a Gulf Stream jet.
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Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
We're still missing a lot of these great contributors.
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His last post was on Oct 24 (you do know how to check that?).
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If I ever go a week without posting, call the fire brigades! I know I will be sorely missed.
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Indeed. It's been nearly two years since The Wizard has posted and 4 months since he was on the forum at all. I hope that he is well.
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Re: Searching for Lost Contributors
I would be curious to know the breakdown of reasons for becoming a lost contributor, but sadly we'll probably never know.willthrill81 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:49 amIndeed. It's been nearly two years since The Wizard has posted and 4 months since he was on the forum at all. I hope that he is well.
My guess is that the top three are taking a break and then just losing interest, ragequitting after a frustrating thread or moderation, and death.
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Where’s livesoft ? Just kidding
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FWIW vineviz has been active on the rational reminder community. If you're missing him, pop over there
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I'm not sure how I feel about becoming a member of a site without even knowing what kind of content is there first.luckyducky99 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:49 pm FWIW vineviz has been active on the rational reminder community. If you're missing him, pop over there
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It was too bad that Stemikger left after someone criticized him. He was a very frequent contributor.
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It’s like bogleheads, but more focus on factors, and a large Canadian audience rather than American000 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:54 pmI'm not sure how I feel about becoming a member of a site without even knowing what kind of content is there first.luckyducky99 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:49 pm FWIW vineviz has been active on the rational reminder community. If you're missing him, pop over there
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Vineviz did log in recently but hasn't posted for a while. I do hope he comes back.luckyducky99 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:49 pm FWIW vineviz has been active on the rational reminder community. If you're missing him, pop over there
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Stemikger aka Steve used to send me private messages. He enjoyed simplicity and followed Jack Bogle’s recommendation of Vanguard Balanced Index fund.GoldenFinch wrote: ↑Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:24 pm It was too bad that Stemikger left after someone criticized him. He was a very frequent contributor.
I miss his thoughts.
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I also enjoyed reading his posts.abuss368 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:50 pmStemikger aka Steve used to send me private messages. He enjoyed simplicity and followed Jack Bogle’s recommendation of Vanguard Balanced Index fund.GoldenFinch wrote: ↑Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:24 pm It was too bad that Stemikger left after someone criticized him. He was a very frequent contributor.
I miss his thoughts.
Tony