91Quake
PhD Student
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Reg: 11-22-04
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10-18-18 12:39 PM - Post#262966
Give up the ghost? Sorry to hear it if true but maybe Josh can share with us what is going on.
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32803
Reg: 11-21-04
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Re: City of Basketball Love?
10-18-18 12:47 PM - Post#262967
In response to 91Quake
You apparently (and disappointingly) are correct:
https://www.crossingbroad.com/2018/10/is-city-of-b...
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Quakers03
Professor
Posts: 12530
Reg: 12-07-04
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10-18-18 12:58 PM - Post#262969
In response to palestra38
Josh, please know how appreciated you were/ARE.
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jmverlin
Junior
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Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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10-18-18 01:20 PM - Post#262970
In response to Quakers03
Sorry guys. Couldn't do it anymore.
Those of you who signed up for Patreon, please cancel your subscriptions. I'm not sure how to do it internally.
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palestra38
Professor
Posts: 32803
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-18-18 01:31 PM - Post#262971
In response to jmverlin
Be well. That is what matters.
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Silver Maple
Postdoc
Posts: 3770
Loc: Westfield, New Jersey
Reg: 11-23-04
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10-18-18 01:39 PM - Post#262972
In response to palestra38
Thank you for all you did, Josh. From my perspective as a reader, I thought it was terrific site, with great content. I'm sorry it was not a success financially, but please don't think it was a failure from the standpoint of quality of writing or coverage.
Take care, and I wish you success in the future.
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Mike Porter
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Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-18-18 01:45 PM - Post#262973
In response to jmverlin
Hi Josh - really appreciated all your work, and really sorry to see your site go. I can only imagine how much blood, sweat, and tears you must have poured into it and further know how tough it can be to sustain a business like it. That said, while it might seem hard now, you should be proud of the work you did and the content you created. Know that even 3,000 miles away, folks like me really enjoyed and appreciated it. Nothing can take that away. Wish you nothing but the best, and if you're ever in Los Angeles, I'd be happy to buy you a few drinks!
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Bill Lewis
Senior
Posts: 304
Reg: 12-23-04
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10-18-18 01:47 PM - Post#262974
In response to jmverlin
Josh - thanks for the heads-up. Patreon is very easy to cancel.
I enjoyed your work. Best of luck going forward!
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pennhoops
Postdoc
Posts: 2470
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-18-18 01:53 PM - Post#262975
In response to Bill Lewis
Thanks for the great work and be well.
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Streamers
Professor
Posts: 8220
Loc: NW Philadelphia
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-18-18 02:30 PM - Post#262978
In response to pennhoops
Yes, thanks from me as well and all the best to you from here on out.
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TheLine
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Age: 60
Reg: 07-07-09
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10-18-18 02:42 PM - Post#262980
In response to Streamers
Hope all is well. You know where to find us if you get Patreon up and working.
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section110
Masters Student
Posts: 847
Loc: south jersey
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-18-18 02:53 PM - Post#262985
In response to TheLine
Thanks Josh. What everyone else has said. Be well.
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weinhauers_ghost
Postdoc
Posts: 2137
Age: 64
Loc: New York City
Reg: 12-14-09
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10-18-18 03:13 PM - Post#262986
In response to section110
Sorry to hear that you weren't able to keep the site going, Josh. I looked forward to the information and insight you provided. Your work will be missed.
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SteveChop
PhD Student
Posts: 1154
Reg: 07-28-07
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City of Basketball Love?
10-18-18 03:16 PM - Post#262987
In response to section110
A repeat message Josh but thanks for doing quality sports journalism. Sorry that it did not work out as you might have hoped.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, take care of your health! There's only one Josh. I wish only good things and good health for you.
Edited by SteveChop on 10-18-18 03:16 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Penn7277
PhD Student
Posts: 1365
Loc: Lancaster, PA
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-18-18 03:33 PM - Post#262990
In response to SteveChop
Best of luck, Josh, and good health to you. I always enjoyed reading your articles.
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pennsive
Junior
Posts: 200
Reg: 11-21-04
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10-18-18 03:36 PM - Post#262991
In response to jmverlin
I echo everyone's sentiments. Your work was outstanding, and your passion for Philly basketball was evident. COBL always was a great read and informative. Now it is time for you to take care of yourself. Be assured: you let no one down. Don't give that another thought. You hung in there far longer than anyone else would have done and have earned everyone's admiration.
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jmverlin
Junior
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Age: 35
Reg: 07-18-12
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10-18-18 03:44 PM - Post#262992
In response to pennsive
I can't help but feel that someone in my position who wasn't me could have made this work. One of you Penn grads, perhaps. I'm a terrible businessman and far too all over the place to run anything successful.
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Silver Maple
Postdoc
Posts: 3770
Loc: Westfield, New Jersey
Reg: 11-23-04
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10-18-18 03:52 PM - Post#262994
In response to jmverlin
Well, next time you try something like this, perhaps you should consider partnering up with somebody who has strong administrative skills. People like that aren't hard to find. People like you, OTOH, who have journalistic chops and a passion for the subject matter, are much rarer.
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91Quake
PhD Student
Posts: 1125
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-18-18 04:52 PM - Post#262999
In response to jmverlin
Don't be so hard on yourself. Most successful people have many failures on their way to success.
Speaking from experience, I have had one startup not work out and I am trying it again a bunch of years later. DM me if you ever want to talk about it.
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Jeff2sf
Postdoc
Posts: 4466
Reg: 11-22-04
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10-18-18 05:10 PM - Post#263002
In response to 91Quake
good luck josh. i feel badly for even making you think I was questioning your value last week. I appreciate you working up til the end to find ways to make it work. Shows a real dedication.
I really wish you wouldn't be so hard on yourself. I'm unaware of another Philadelphia based site on college and high school that lasted as long.
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rbg
Postdoc
Posts: 3050
Reg: 10-20-14
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City of Basketball Love?
10-18-18 05:16 PM - Post#263003
In response to Silver Maple
I am in agreement with everyone here in praising all of your hard and amazing work, Josh, over these last six years.
I can share some of your feelings - While not in the journalism field, I had to close a small health care office I owned many years ago. It didn't work because I had limited clinical experience, at that time, and even more limited business skills. It was certainly a humbling experience that made me question a lot of things about myself and my career.
I was able to figure out what to do next by being honest about my strengths, weaknesses and interests, as well as my short and long term goals with friends, family and professionals. It took a time to put things into action, but it eventually worked out.
You have a tremendous gift with your writing, Josh, and an incredible passion for basketball. The main thing I can suggest is to reach out to those people closest to you to help figure out where you want to go next. If that doesn't help, reaching out for professional help is a consideration. It is understandable to want to withdraw, but it is better to keep your connections strong and rely on those who mean the most to you.
If I can put a Penn-centric idea out there - perhaps Professor Angela Duckworth, who writes and lectures on the concept of grit, perseverance and success can be of some help.
Here is her TED Talk -
https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duck worth_gri...
You have a lot of supporters on this site, so please feel free to reach out here whenever you need an bit of an ego boost or any suggestions.
Edited by rbg on 10-18-18 05:17 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Old Bear
Postdoc
Posts: 3992
Reg: 11-23-04
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10-18-18 07:11 PM - Post#263005
In response to rbg
Amen. Providence is a good BB town. but not in the same class as Philadelphia . I wish we had a Josh ‘
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penn nation
Professor
Posts: 21193
Reg: 12-02-04
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City of Basketball Love?
10-18-18 07:55 PM - Post#263009
In response to Old Bear
Josh:
Right now, as others have mentioned, your health should be your number one concern. The other stuff can wait.
You have already taken a giant step in that direction by speaking openly about your health.
My sister, who has had her share of mental health issues in her life, including being hospitalized on multiple occasions, has devoted the past decade of her life to founding an organization that aims to eliminate the stigma of mental health and raise general awareness in the larger community.
Feel free to PM me for more details if you like.
Good luck.
Edited by penn nation on 10-18-18 07:55 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Jay O
Masters Student
Posts: 547
Loc: Philadelphia
Reg: 11-16-09
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10-20-18 11:22 AM - Post#263104
In response to penn nation
Unsuccessful venture alum here too—it's a difficult emotional place to be where it's hard not to wonder "what if?" all the time. Some probably-not-helpful-now- but-comforting-when-you'r e-ready news? You're not alone, here on this site, in the local Philly community, and beyond. There's no stigma in putting yourself out there, working hard for something you believe in, and having it not work out as planned. I hope you're proud of the work you were able to accomplish—this community certainly is.
Josh, I enjoyed meeting you a few years back at a game, chatting about Jerome Allen's departure. I wish you all the best and echo rbg's sentiment above: you're always actively welcome here. You have lots of fans in this forum!
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Jeff2sf
Postdoc
Posts: 4466
Reg: 11-22-04
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12-11-18 11:51 PM - Post#268739
In response to Jay O
Josh, I navigated over to your twitter page because I wanted your thoughts on tonight.
You are just way too hard on yourself for CoBL shutting down. I wish you were as kind to yourself as you were giving to others.
I also saw a note on Mike James' twitter feed when the shutdown occurred. If you can impress him with your coverage, I think you were on the right track.
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