Good Riddance Mode Media! Exciting News About Ning + Cyndx LLC

by JenSocial

Sep 17, 2016

Announcement from Creators.ning.com (Ning):

Exciting News About Ning + Cyndx LLC

We are pleased to announce that Cyndx LLC entered into an agreement with Mode Media to take over the operations of Ning Inc from Mode Media immediately.  The Ning and Cyndx teams together are bigger, stronger, and better positioned to provide innovative media solutions that will improve our customers social experience.

Our combined organization is committed to maintaining excellence and strong customer relationships (read more...)

From Ning's Facebook Page:

In the News:

Mode Media, once a $1 billion valued company, shuts down abruptly ...

What $1 billion? High-flying Mode Media shuts down

I say good riddance to the most destructive force this platform has ever had to endure.  Of course, I feel badly for the Mode Media employees, and the bloggers left without pay. But, let's not forget the disgraceful treatment of the original mighty, powerful, and talented Ning Team. And what about Ning's Customers? It would take me a week to express that story.

Summary: Practically since the day Mode Media purchased Ning, they (Management) have ignored the Ning Customer base. They have made it quite clear - - We don't give a crap about our customers. OMG, it feels good to finally speak the truth. There have been few promises met (if any), very little support, and nothing but a regimented team of detached employees. And, according to my inside sources, those employees were given no choice.

The Future:

I have my fingers crossed that Cyndx will take this bull by the horn, and bring back the creative power of Ning, that we all knew and loved. We can only hope for the best. In my view, just the fact that someone on Ning Creators is speaking like a real person instead of a robot, we're already in better shape. The hostages have been set free! Let's just hope that Cyndx doesn't take the same approach. If they do, I am done. But, I have a good feeling...

Let us know how you feel about these recent events.

  • JenSocial

    Sep 17, 2016

  • OmtimesMagazine

    OMG Such a relief .. I can't begin to describe.

    Sep 17, 2016

  • JenSocial

    @Omtimes, Same here, just hoping Cyndx takes a more professional and well managed approach.

    Sep 17, 2016

  • OmtimesMagazine

    I saw a comment on the thread that scared me a bit. I hope this is not true.

    Sep 17, 2016

  • JenSocial

    @OMTimes, their site reads quite differently than their LinkedIn page, first time I saw that. Thanks. I'll read more on their site, tomorrow. It could be they are just a temporary holder, and will sell Ning to the right investors. But, still, even if the latter is true, I feel blessed we didn't wake up to nothing, yet. And obviously, that was a very real possibility.

    https://cyndx.com/

    Sep 17, 2016

  • Writer Chick

    I always approach things in a positive manner to begin with (no need to be negative right out of the gate, but that's just me and how I live my life.)  So, I am hopeful...for now. :) 

    Sep 17, 2016

  • Intl. Starseed Network (ISN)

    Wow they've come back from the dead! (Ning)...hopefully they will make Ning worth the 100+ I have to pay per month come October

    Sep 17, 2016

  • OmtimesMagazine

     Again, Jen, would you recommend an alternative for us, and  maybe suggesting a way to  transfer our data, especially of the relatively big networks

    Sep 17, 2016

  • JenSocial

    @Writer Chick, love your positive outlook.

    @ISN, nice to see you, and fingers crossed.

    @OMT, I've run the gamut on platform evaluation. For now, Boonex Dolphin-Pro is my favorite for many reasons. I'll write more later, busy day.

    However, there is no way to transfer data to any platform, with ease. It's apples and oranges. There's just not, sorry to report. A few have been successful with WordPress/BuddyPress, utilizing an outdated plugin for transferring. But, I only know of experienced Designer/Developers getting this done with any success, and ending up costing more time and money for both sides, than worth. I won't touch the process, unless I figure out a better way.

    Jamroom and SocialEngine have an import tool for Ning's file. But I'm sure, still no easy task, and definitely not perfect.

    Sep 17, 2016

  • Writer Chick

    You have to be code savvy to use Jamroom. Kos tried it three times and gave up. So, I know I have no hope of mastering it. LOL 

    Sep 17, 2016

  • JenSocial

    Writer Chick, agree. I want to like Jamroom. But, it's just not what I'm looking for in a Social Networking platform, at all.

    Sep 17, 2016

  • Fire-Tech

    Thank God.... I'm not that optimistic anymore, but time will tell. If Cyndx had intentions of making things better, don't ya think they would have posted on Creators a "We're here to fix things, hang in there" post by now?

    Sep 19, 2016

  • JenSocial

    Fire-Tech, Truly, have no idea how this will go. But, I was impressed that they quickly posted on their Facebook page, what was going on. However, AFTER finding out what type of Company they are, pretty concerned.

    Good to see you!

    Sep 19, 2016

  • Garfield Creator

    I am frustrated and upset. Almost more upset at the Ning Creators who think a hero will come save the day. You may think it's personal to you but it is not. I would have the same fiery intensity if I allowed myself to get duped into thinking everything was going to be alright. Same kind of upset I would have for one being abused thinking they can change their abusive partner. It's just sad and infuriating all at the same time. This is the Matrix. I'll just leave this here. Click here.

    Sep 24, 2016

  • JenSocial

    Hi Garfield,

    Thanks for your input. Yeah, I've changed my view about this being anything exciting. Still though, happy Mode is out of the picture. Here's how I look at it. Regardless to who takes over Ning, acquires Ning, with this scenario, the platform may have some chance of survival. I believe if it continued to fall under the hat of Mode, there would be no survival - - obviously. Still hoping for the best.

    Jen

    Sep 24, 2016

  • Garfield Creator

    Depends on your definition of Mode.

    Sep 24, 2016

  • JenSocial

    Not sure what you mean, Garfield. Certainly not trying to disagree with you, just giving my thoughts.

    Sep 24, 2016

  • Garfield Creator

    The company taking over Ning from Mode Media is run by a board member of Mode Media.

    Sep 24, 2016

  • JenSocial

    Yeah, I saw that.

    Sep 24, 2016

  • JenSocial

    Update from Ning Creators:

    http://creators.ning.com/announcements-from-ning/acquisition-update

    Sep 27, 2016

  • JenSocial

    Although, we really have no idea what the future brings, I do find one thing very interesting. Whatever force, management, or even an individual that prevented Ning employees from making announcements, no longer exists. That is at least one positive thing about all of this. Never in my career, online or offline have I witnessed such silence from a company. This has been going on, for at least 3 years. So, with that in mind, at least we are hearing something, whether good, bad, or ugly.

    Sep 27, 2016

  • Writer Chick

    My thoughts exactly. I find the recommencement of communication to be a positive thing.

    Sep 28, 2016

  • JenSocial

    Great news! The new management Team of whomever has taken over Ning, has announced that there will be no price increase! Although, I just hate it for all the networks (including myself) who scrambled to delete content, rollback, and cancellations, at least this is a step in the right direction.

    http://creators.ning.com/announcements-from-ning/price-increase-rol...

    Sep 30, 2016