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Conversation on Twitter with former Mode Media/CEO, Former CEO of Ning

May 18, 2016

For what it's worth, finally "heard" from someone involved with Ning, the former Ning CEO - - and (just found out today, Former of Mode Media/CEO, as well), Samir Arora. It wasn't much, but great to hear he is listening. Does this mean Ning will improve their communication dialogue with Ning Creators? Who knows? But, maybe, just maybe, they will start listening, or at least tell Ning Creators their plans for the future of this platform. Honestly, this is the first time in 2 years I have heard one word from this company, other than support calls, "...working on the issues, updates to come..." AND the announcement: Notice of 2016 Storage Limit and Pricing Plan Changes. I just wanted to share this with you all. If you want to follow on Twitter, click on one of the links, below.

I will continue to design sites on Ning, help maintain existing sites. BUT, I am about to embrace the new version of phpFox! I love what I'm seeing.

@samirarora Great someone involved @Ning listening finally. LOVE #Ning but must have reliable platform/open dialogue https://t.co/QHfZbzdxSD
— JenSocial Directory (@jensocial) May 18, 2016

@Ning @samirarora You set up phone intros with several Ning Site Owners, when @ModeMedia first purchased #Ning. I thought you cared? Show it
— JenSocial Directory (@jensocial) May 13, 2016

@samirarora Thanks! We all feel lost. Had no idea you were no longer #Ning CEO. ZERO communication updates/overall. About to embrace @phpFox
— JenSocial Directory (@jensocial) May 18, 2016

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Comment by JenSocial on May 18, 2016 at 5:43pm: Yeah, close friend of Marc Andreessen, I think I read somewhere. He name is Jason Rosenthal. I had to Google it, lol. It actually comes back with Gina as the CEO - - we wish!

Comment by Neuerotica on May 18, 2016 at 5:34pm: The last CEO I recall is the one we met in California, back in 2010. Can't believe I forgot his name.

Comment by JenSocial on May 18, 2016 at 5:31pm: I know P, can you believe it? I have seen absolutely no news about this, you?

Comment by JenSocial on May 18, 2016 at 5:30pm: Thanks Bob, you too!

Comment by Neuerotica on May 18, 2016 at 5:27pm: No longer the CEO. Fabulous. :(

Comment by JenSocial on May 18, 2016 at 5:21pm: Thanks Networking Fool, good to see you. I think all platforms are going to have their issues. But at least with WordPress/BuddyPress you have huge community support, with SocialEngine and phpFox - - great communication with company and support. Ning's total lack of communication and updates, just too much after 2 years of waiting. Truly, I still love designing sites on Ning, really a shame it's all happened the way it has. I try to use several of the platforms, but thinking phpFox will become my flagship platform, as Ning was for so many years.

Best to you,

Jen