Looks like Snipers Hide just fell on its sword.

[Tim K]

The move to Scout (whatever that is) appears to be a real mess. The old posts are gone, as are all PM's. It also looks like you might have to pay $130 a year now, though I'm not sure of that yet. We'll see what happens when the free 7 day trial runs out.

[USMC88-93]

Here is a quote from elsewhere.

For the commercial sales accounts, we will be honor all commitments as well the current SH Site will remain online but in a read only state so we can access the information. This means all the current ads will continue to view. Over the next few weeks we will also be moving the ads to the Scout Network.

In 2015 the commercial sales account will be handled through the Scout Network, we have an 800# that will be used to sign up with . Also the ads will be served through Scout, Sniper’s Hide has been assigned a Sales Person to help with the transition. With this move we will be opening up our network to a much larger audience. Scout is dedicated to this move and has committed to promoting Sniper’s Hide among this 25 Million subscribers, as well as outside their network. Advertising of content is in place which will push our stories and topics to greater group of enthusiast.

If you have any questions please call me @ 203-530-3301

More About Scout
Scout is a multi-channel, men-focused media network owned by Pilot Group, Bob Pittman’s investment fund. Scout’s proprietary content is produced by over 1,000 contributing experts and distributed over 300+ unique Web destinations, 40 print publications and three broadcast television shows. Scout content focuses on men’s passion points: the NFL, fantasy sports, college football and basketball, high school recruiting, hunting, fishing, outdoors, military and history. Scout has a growing consumer base of over 21MM, and our members’ passions make Scout a place where brands can speak to men in a brand-enhancing, premium environment. Scout.com - College and High School Football, Basketball, Recruiting, NFL, and MLB Front Page"

[USMC88-93]

Here is the canned BS on the Snipers Hide Facebook page.


I am extremely excited to announce that Sniper’s Hide has joined Scout Media, the leading sports and men’s lifestyle destination. So, what does this mean for you and the rest of our Sniper’s Hide community?
Sniper’s Hide has moved to the Scout Network. Our address is still the same, so go to snipershide.com and check it out. You’ll see some great new additions to the site, and you’ll also have access to over 300 additional sites on Scout – plus TV series and print magazines. Scout is dedicated to the outdoors, sports, fantasy, military, home improvement and much more. An online store was also recently launched and it features awesome gear with discounts for members, like you. This makes our Sniper’s Hide community even stronger and provides new opportunities for you.

This expansion is something Sniper’s Hide could not have done on our own. With the Scout Team behind us, we hope to grow the site, and grow the sport by taking it mainstream. The Scout Network is the perfect launch point for this growth. There is a lot to Scout, in addition to literally hundreds of sports sites that comprehensively cover each and every market like no one else, they have a network of hunting and fishing content – including the renowned North American Hunter and North American Fisherman – it is absolutely unparalleled. The best part? That’s all part of your membership. Change for the better, for all of us. As part of the move, we will be recruiting several new moderators as well as “Scouts” to help add content to the site. We will be expanding the home page of Sniper’s Hide and we are looking to include the Sniper’s Hide members to add to this. So, if you’re interested in being a Scout for Sniper’s Hide and getting inside access so we can provide a better experience for all, let me know.

Again, we’re excited about joining Scout, and we hope you are, too. While there will be many changes in the next month or so when we move into the network, all of it will be for the better. A full support staff, a sales team for commercial accounts, and you, our valued members who will help us build great content and community.

For the commercial sales accounts, we will be honoring all commitments. As well, the current SH Site will remain online but in a read only state so we can access the information. This means all the current ads will continue to view. Over the next few weeks we will also be moving the ads to the Scout Network. In 2015 the commercial sales accounts will be managed by the Scout support team. We have an 800# that will be used for sign up.. Any digital advertising requests will also be managed by Scout. With this move we will be opening up our network to a much larger audience. Scout is dedicated to this move and has committed to promoting Sniper’s Hide among it’s millions of members, as well as outside their network. Advertising of content is in place which will push our stories and topics to a larger group of enthusiasts.

More About Scout Scout is a multi-channel, men-focused media network owned by Pilot Group, Bob Pittman’s investment fund. Scout’s proprietary content is produced by over 1,000 contributing experts and distributed over 300+ unique Web destinations, 40 print publications and three broadcast television shows. Scout content focuses on men’s passion points: the NFL, fantasy sports, college football and basketball, high school recruiting, hunting, fishing, outdoors, military and history. Scout has a growing consumer base of over 21MM, and our members’ passions make Scout a place where brands can speak to men in a brand-enhancing, premium environment.

[Spdu4ia]

So are all off the threads after threads of good info gone!? I'll hold judgement for 8 days and then I'll move over to sniperforums

[Brian]

Yeah I'm not thrilled about the move in general either, but the transition seems to be a lesson in how not to do something. I guess I'm happy for the guys who sold and have a gazillion dollars now, or whatever.

[USMC88-93]

So are all off the threads after threads of good info gone!? I'll hold judgement for 8 days and then I'll move over to sniperforums

He claims accessible but not writable. I see more than a few people that are complaining about ongoing equipment exchange deals being lost... I do not have a problem with the fact Frank chose to do this but I do dislike what this will inevitably do to that website.

[Great-Kazoo]

The wording sounds like recruitment for a cult.


Again, we’re excited about joining Scout, and we hope you are, too. While there will be many changes in the next month or so when we move into the network, all of it will be for the better. A full support staff, a sales team for commercial accounts, and you, our valued members who will help us build great content and community.

As part of the move, we will be recruiting several new moderators as well as “Scouts” to help add content to the site. We will be expanding the home page of Sniper’s Hide and we are looking to include the Sniper’s Hide members to add to this. So if you are interested in being a Scout for Sniper’s Hide and getting inside access so we can provide a better experience for all, let me know.

[Irving]

I've never been to Sniper'sHide before, but feel confident that this will ruin the site. I used to post on RunnersWorld and it is run by a magazine. Feels similar to this. It's probably going to suck. Adding a corporate feel to a discussion forum is a great way to kill a site. RunnersWorld is big, and thrives, but it kind of ends up like the comments section after a news article.

[crays]

I am of the opinion that nothing good can come from this.

[jerrymrc]

There is a reason why we do not accept commercial ads and to become an IP takes time. Once the inmates run the asylum all bets are off.