Thank you all! (Page 1/2)
Cliff Pennock MAY 20, 03:10 AM
As PFF approaches a major milestone, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who has made this online Fiero community possible. Next year, I will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of this amazing place, and it's all thanks to your unwavering support.

I want to acknowledge the incredible generosity of the members who have donated to keep this forum, which still runs on its own dedicated server, up and running. Your contributions have been vital in ensuring that we still have a thriving (well, relatively speaking) platform where Fiero enthusiasts can connect, share knowledge, and forge lasting friendships.

I would also like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to a long-standing vendor who has supported me for many years with their banner ad. Thank you Fiero Store! Your continued partnership has made a significant difference in sustaining my beloved forum.

And of course I would like to thank Jason (isthiswhereiputausername?) who has donated server space for PFF's photo archive. If it weren't for him, I'm sure a lot of the posted photo's would have been lost in cyberspace a long time ago.

While I'm unable to personally thank each one of you individually, please know that your support has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. Life has thrown its fair share of challenges my way, and I've had to navigate personal difficulties that have consumed much of my time and energy. Despite these hardships, I remain committed to keeping this forum alive for as long as I can. I was 34 when I started this forum. Who would have thought I would still be running this while pushing 60? I certainly didn't! 😄

Your dedication and passion for the Fiero have been the driving force behind its longevity. It's through your collective efforts that we've created a space where enthusiasts from all walks of life can come together, celebrate our shared love for this iconic vehicle, and learn from one another.

As we move forward, I invite you to join me in reflecting on the memories we've built, the knowledge we've shared, and the friendships we've formed. Let's continue to support and uplift one another, ensuring that our beloved car remains a sight on the road for many years to come, and this Fiero community continues to thrive!

Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without your support, this forum would have ceased to exist many years ago. ❤️
R Runner MAY 20, 04:37 AM
Cliff.... My personal opinion is that the Fiero Community is better and stronger because of your hard work and ongoing effort. You have given so much.

I also want to thank you for your moderation ability and wisdom on this site. It must be a struggle to fairly deal with the many personalities that post. Here, again, you have done a first class job. Consistently. For years! ( and decades!)

When meeting new people who own Fieros (or more importantly... those who want to own one), This site is one of the first things I mention. I ask if they know about PFF and follow it up by telling them how great a resource it is and what a wonderful, helpful community has been built around the car. YOU are a strong part of that. Again. THANK YOU.

.....At this point, I struggle to imagine the Fiero world without PFF.

Congratulations, Sir.
Monkeyman MAY 20, 07:34 PM
Cliff---

I sold my 6th and last Fiero a few years ago and due to some personal issues, will probably never own one again however I still love them. I'm rarely on here anymore but still check in once in a while. I still remember when I joined WAAAAAY back in 1999 (feels like it was last century). I applaud you for everything you've done over the last...oh, wow...almost quarter of a century! Less than 18 months from now, I will have been a member of the greatest Fiero forum ever imagined. I'm not even sure there are ANY other automotive forums that have had as much success as PFF. Anyone who has been here very long knows that 90% of PFFs success is due to you.

Thank you, sir, for your dedication to not only this forum but to the Fiero in general.
Mike in Sydney MAY 20, 10:14 PM
Cliff, In my honest opinion, your dedication to the Fiero Community is the principal reason that there are so many still on the road 35 years after the last one rolled out of the factory. 370,000 were built. I’m guessing there’s still 200,000 around and 100,000 individual owners.

Of those 100,000 owners, I’ll bet every one of them has been on the forum. It’s the best resource around for Fiero enthusiasts. You have done more than anyone to ensure our cars stay on then road.

Thanks, Mate. You are a LEGEND!!!
Trinten MAY 21, 11:47 AM
That's an awesome milestone, Cliff!

For those not computer savvy, maintaining a forum is not exactly beginners material, even with some of the more user-friendly platforms that are out there. Installing patches, version changes, maintenance rules, implementing new features, tracking your backups (because with a version change DB conflicts are a thing. I learned the hard way)... all that stuff takes care and attention. One incorrect file copied or deleted, value changed, and if you're lucky you've just temporarily broken a few features or temporarily made the board unusable.

In the 10 years I've been a member, I don't recall any issues like this at all. Which is pretty damn amazing.

Thanks for your dedication, Cliff!
Patrick MAY 23, 11:53 PM

In April of 1999, I signed up to this new Fiero site (I believe I was member #66) hoping I could get some advice on bleeding the damn clutch hydraulics of my first Fiero. We didn't have double-seal slaves back then. Life was much tougher.

For some obscure reason, I stuck around. It must've been The Ogre's humor. This will be post number 34,348. A lot has happened in the last 24 years. Some good... some not so good... but this is where I come online to socialize.... and yes, to try and help out other Fiero owners when I can.

So thank-you, Cliff. You've created something special here. I feel quite privileged to have been a part of it for so long.
TheDigitalAlchemist MAY 30, 11:21 PM
Thank you, Cliff. This site has saved my butt countless times (trying to figure out an issue with my car (or my life)).

This place has helped me during some ROUGH patches. And it was fun sharing random stuff with you all. And I've made some friendships that I truly cherish.

It was a shame my engine died on the way to meet you and others that time.

Thanks again, man.

Now, to figure out why my AC/Vent fan doesn't spin...
reinhart MAY 31, 08:10 AM
I've visited many other car forums and can say without a doubt, pennocks and the Fiero is the best supported one out there. Many of the others have scarce info/posts/responses despite having 10x or more the number of vehicles on the road. Thanks Cliff.
Fierochic88 MAY 31, 09:44 AM
Cliff,

Although I don't post as frequently, I'm still grateful for the forum. It has brought some of my closest friends into my life and has created lasting friendships. It also remains a wonderful resource to the Fiero community. Thank you for all you do!!

~ Jen
82-T/A [At Work] JUN 01, 07:41 AM
Thanks Cliff, this website has been fantastic. Unfortunately, you've been around long enough that it's been with me through my late teen years, and early 20s... and God only knows the things I've posted as an immature young adult. But I've met people from here, people who I've been friends with for over a decade, and I don't just mean my "buddies" in the T/OT, but in person too. It's been a great resource, and kind of cool too that it's from the Netherlands where half my family comes from... makes me realize the madness is somewhat genetic! Haha...