Comments on: Shutting Down DesiPundit http://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/ Crossing Borders Crossing Cultures Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:20:00 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ajay D'Souzahttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8366 Ajay D'Souza Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:08:23 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8366 Sad to read about this Patrix. All the best for your future.... What will happen to the domain etc.? Sad to read about this Patrix.

All the best for your future…. What will happen to the domain etc.?

]]> By: DesiPundit is dead………Long Live DesiPundit !!! « Recurring Decimals…..http://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8285 DesiPundit is dead………Long Live DesiPundit !!! « Recurring Decimals….. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:10:35 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8285 [...] Reactions have ranged from ‘what the hell I am supposed to do now ?’ to ‘what’s all the fuss about?’ to ‘yeah, about time- and close the door on the way out!‘. One the whole, however, most desi bloggers seem a bit upset and saddened by this decision (see the comments section of the post announcing the closure). This reaction, at least in my case, can be explained by the apparent suddenness of the decision. I have to admit I did not see it coming; DP was going in new directions having just introduced some novel features, so I was party blind-sighted. I had also hoped initially that Patrix would pass the baton to someone else, but one has to respect his decision for choosing not to do so. [...] [...] Reactions have ranged from ‘what the hell I am supposed to do now ?’ to ‘what’s all the fuss about?’ to ‘yeah, about time- and close the door on the way out!‘. One the whole, however, most desi bloggers seem a bit upset and saddened by this decision (see the comments section of the post announcing the closure). This reaction, at least in my case, can be explained by the apparent suddenness of the decision. I have to admit I did not see it coming; DP was going in new directions having just introduced some novel features, so I was party blind-sighted. I had also hoped initially that Patrix would pass the baton to someone else, but one has to respect his decision for choosing not to do so. [...]

]]> By: chandnihttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8281 chandni Thu, 19 Oct 2006 08:57:08 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8281 For what its worth it was worth all the while!!!! Good luck!! :) For what its worth it was worth all the while!!!!

Good luck!! :)

]]> By: Patrixhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8277 Patrix Thu, 19 Oct 2006 03:52:40 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8277 <strong>Mangesh</strong>, on the flip side, you'll see me blogging more often on this blog. <strong>Ravi</strong>, I understand your sentiments However I conceptualized DesiPundit with a distinct tilt and bias in selection of not only contributors but also the posts that we linked to. Like I repeatedly say, the concept is simple. Let anyone duplicate the model and do it their way. DesiPundit is just a name. Let's leave sentiments aside for a moment and take a rational view of things. Mangesh, on the flip side, you’ll see me blogging more often on this blog.

Ravi, I understand your sentiments However I conceptualized DesiPundit with a distinct tilt and bias in selection of not only contributors but also the posts that we linked to. Like I repeatedly say, the concept is simple. Let anyone duplicate the model and do it their way. DesiPundit is just a name. Let’s leave sentiments aside for a moment and take a rational view of things.

]]> By: Ravi | रविhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8276 Ravi | रवि Thu, 19 Oct 2006 03:09:08 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8276 <blockquote>Also, I might return to DesiPundit in the distant future (and probably in a different form) so I would like to keep that option open.</blockquote> जब आप विकल्प को जीवित रखना चाहते हैं तो देसीपंडित को क्यों नहीं? यह आपका व्यक्तिगत निर्णय हो सकता है, परंतु देसीपंडित निजी तो नहीं रह गया था! दूसरों पर भरोसा करें पेट्रिक्स, और देखें कि देसीपंडित और निखर कर निकलेगा.

Also, I might return to DesiPundit in the distant future (and probably in a different form) so I would like to keep that option open.

जब आप विकल्प को जीवित रखना चाहते हैं तो देसीपंडित को क्यों नहीं?

यह आपका व्यक्तिगत निर्णय हो सकता है, परंतु देसीपंडित निजी तो नहीं रह गया था!

दूसरों पर भरोसा करें पेट्रिक्स, और देखें कि देसीपंडित और निखर कर निकलेगा.

]]> By: Mangeshhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8274 Mangesh Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:13:06 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8274 Good job Patrix, and to all the DP team. I have followed your personal blog before the birth of DP, and I must say I was impressed with what you managed to achieve with DP in a relatively short time. We wil miss DP of course, but best of luck with your future endeavors! Good job Patrix, and to all the DP team. I have followed your personal blog before the birth of DP, and I must say I was impressed with what you managed to achieve with DP in a relatively short time.

We wil miss DP of course, but best of luck with your future endeavors!

]]> By: Patrixhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8273 Patrix Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:02:09 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8273 <strong>Siva</strong>, thanks. <strong>Sarat</strong>, thanks. Siva, thanks.

Sarat, thanks.

]]> By: Sarathttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8272 Sarat Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:02:53 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8272 Thanks a lot for Desipundit. I will definitely miss it a lot. Good luck with your academic pursuits and hope to see DP again some time in the future. Thanks a lot for Desipundit. I will definitely miss it a lot.
Good luck with your academic pursuits and hope to see DP again some time in the future.

]]> By: Siva Rajendranhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8271 Siva Rajendran Wed, 18 Oct 2006 19:11:36 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8271 Good luck for your studies. Hope & Wish to see DP back after that. Good luck for your studies.
Hope & Wish to see DP back after that.

]]> By: Patrixhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8269 Patrix Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:36:18 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8269 <strong>Ujval</strong>, thanks! I'm sure someone will pick up the mantle and take it forward. <strong> Shodan</strong>, DesiPundit 2.0? LOL! That might take a while and by that time, it might be time for 20.0 <strong>Ashu</strong>, thanks! <strong>Sakshi</strong>, thanks! <strong>Nixon</strong>, well, nothing lasts forever. <strong> Bombay Addict</strong>, of course! I plan to work more on my Urban Planning Blog now. Hope to see you there. <strong>Adnan</strong>, the wiki for the directory shall remain open. I'll try to maintain it and everyone is free to add and take from it. <strong>km</strong>, I would have never made that connection, pun intended. <strong> Ano</strong>, thanks. Ujval, thanks! I’m sure someone will pick up the mantle and take it forward.

Shodan, DesiPundit 2.0? LOL! That might take a while and by that time, it might be time for 20.0

Ashu, thanks!

Sakshi, thanks!

Nixon, well, nothing lasts forever.

Bombay Addict, of course! I plan to work more on my Urban Planning Blog now. Hope to see you there.

Adnan, the wiki for the directory shall remain open. I’ll try to maintain it and everyone is free to add and take from it.

km, I would have never made that connection, pun intended.

Ano, thanks.

]]> By: anohttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8268 ano Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:27:25 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8268 Patrix, will miss DP and you guys a lot. Thanks for the superb job you all did, and made a palpable difference to the Indian blogosphere. Here's wishing you guys many more successes. Patrix, will miss DP and you guys a lot. Thanks for the superb job you all did, and made a palpable difference to the Indian blogosphere. Here’s wishing you guys many more successes.

]]> By: kmhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8267 km Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:53:59 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8267 Patrix, Since you asked: Atlanta = area code 404 = page not found = shut down :)) Best wishes, Patrix,

Since you asked:

Atlanta = area code 404 = page not found = shut down :))

Best wishes,

]]> By: Adnanhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8266 Adnan Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:59:51 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8266 yaar, I understand that it is a mature decision. You did your job. Blogging means a lot for us but surely it is not everything. Your studies should not get affected at all due to it. I am grateful to you for linking to my blog 2-3 times and though I once felt hurt with a post, but all these things happen, and going to dp a couple of times every day was a habit. Over all, you have done a wonderful job. And yes tell me what will happen to the wiki....desipundit directory of blogs....will it be accessible or it will also disappear? Adnan yaar, I understand that it is a mature decision. You did your job. Blogging means a lot for us but surely it is not everything. Your studies should not get affected at all due to it. I am grateful to you for linking to my blog 2-3 times and though I once felt hurt with a post, but all these things happen, and going to dp a couple of times every day was a habit. Over all, you have done a wonderful job. And yes tell me what will happen to the wiki….desipundit directory of blogs….will it be accessible or it will also disappear?
Adnan

]]> By: Bombay Addicthttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8264 Bombay Addict Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:26:50 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8264 Patrix - What would help more (from my selfish pov) is to see more from you on the Bombay urban planning issue on <a href="http://urbanplanningblog.com" rel="nofollow">your other blog</a>. All the best Dr. Patrix. Now..on to the blogathon. You guys deserve it. Patrix – What would help more (from my selfish pov) is to see more from you on the Bombay urban planning issue on your other blog. All the best Dr. Patrix.

Now..on to the blogathon. You guys deserve it.

]]> By: Nixonhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8263 Nixon Wed, 18 Oct 2006 07:45:45 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8263 u cant do this to me...this is wrong.i hate you u cant do this to me…this is wrong.i hate you

]]> By: Sakshihttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8262 Sakshi Wed, 18 Oct 2006 07:17:14 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8262 Good Luck with your struggles and joy in the real world. Take care. Good Luck with your struggles and joy in the real world.

Take care.

]]> By: Ashuhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8257 Ashu Wed, 18 Oct 2006 03:12:06 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8257 Sad to read about Desi Pundit. It was a good site! Sad to read about Desi Pundit. It was a good site!

]]> By: Shodanhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8255 Shodan Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:00:47 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8255 To quote <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_'Bulldog'_Briscoe" rel="nofollow">Bulldog</a>, <strong>"This stinks! This is total B.S!"</strong> Good luck w/ your doctoral studies. Hope to see DP 2.0 soon. To quote Bulldog, “This stinks! This is total B.S!”

Good luck w/ your doctoral studies.

Hope to see DP 2.0 soon.

]]> By: Ujval Gandhihttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8254 Ujval Gandhi Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:20:42 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8254 [Patrix] Thanks for a wonderful job for such a long time... Best wishes for your studies, DP showed a lot us the light of blogging, hopefully someone can take ur cue and keep up the good work.. [Patrix] Thanks for a wonderful job for such a long time… Best wishes for your studies, DP showed a lot us the light of blogging, hopefully someone can take ur cue and keep up the good work..

]]> By: Patrixhttp://www.ipatrix.com/1674/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8252 Patrix Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:44:08 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/2006/10/16/shutting-down-desipundit/#comment-8252 <strong>obcvoice</strong>, LOL! you wish.. <strong>Abhijeet</strong>, thanks. And yup, if opportunity arises, it may be back. <strong>Nixon</strong>, well, nothing is forever. <strong> Nandu</strong>, glad you understand. I'll try to see if I can post something about your requests. <strong>Debashish</strong>, I am sure your Chitha-charcha experience helps you understand my plight better. By deleting the blog, I meant I would remove it from the hosting server. But only after I take a backup. Leaving it as it is would be pointless. Much like a forlorn dilapidating building slowly crumbling away. That would be sad. <strong>M</strong>, I guess it works out better for you coz you might get to read more of me here. But I'm not sure I'll be able to meet your expectations now. Experiencing a slight burn-out. <strong>Suyog</strong>, differences aside, I am glad you understand why I am doing this. I'll try to think of something regarding your suggestion. I don't want the front page to be a link farm though. <strong>Sirensong</strong>, probably you don't trust me. That's ok. <strong> Venkat</strong>, guess you didn't read this: <blockquote>Now that DesiPundit doesn’t exist, you may not like to sit through the litany of reasons that I am going to launch into. <strong>You can leave now</strong>. Trust me, I can ramble quite a bit.</blockquote> Guess English is not your forte. So you are forgiven? And why no url or email? chicken? <strong> Sqrl</strong>, I bet you aren't one of those who didn't see this coming, right? I must say your words were quite prophetic. <strong>Nikita</strong>, glad you liked to read us while we lasted. Hope to see you around. obcvoice, LOL! you wish..

Abhijeet, thanks. And yup, if opportunity arises, it may be back.

Nixon, well, nothing is forever.

Nandu, glad you understand. I’ll try to see if I can post something about your requests.

Debashish, I am sure your Chitha-charcha experience helps you understand my plight better. By deleting the blog, I meant I would remove it from the hosting server. But only after I take a backup. Leaving it as it is would be pointless. Much like a forlorn dilapidating building slowly crumbling away. That would be sad.

M, I guess it works out better for you coz you might get to read more of me here. But I’m not sure I’ll be able to meet your expectations now. Experiencing a slight burn-out.

Suyog, differences aside, I am glad you understand why I am doing this. I’ll try to think of something regarding your suggestion. I don’t want the front page to be a link farm though.

Sirensong, probably you don’t trust me. That’s ok.

Venkat, guess you didn’t read this:

Now that DesiPundit doesn’t exist, you may not like to sit through the litany of reasons that I am going to launch into. You can leave now. Trust me, I can ramble quite a bit.

Guess English is not your forte. So you are forgiven? And why no url or email? chicken?

Sqrl, I bet you aren’t one of those who didn’t see this coming, right? I must say your words were quite prophetic.

Nikita, glad you liked to read us while we lasted. Hope to see you around.

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