Originally posted by RahimKI think the site started as a little side project at work one day. He set up a basic site that allowed people in his office to play against each other without having to be online for ages at a time. Apparently the site made it onto an american search engine (i think that's what happened) and all of a sudden hundreds of people started subscribing. Over time the whole thing grew and here we are...
I'm curious about what Russ does besides take care of this site? Is this is an actual job and he makes money from it or does he have a real job and this is just a hobby?
I think what he is doing is great but I have to question what his original intention was when he first started.
Having an interest in chess wouldn't one want to improve even if it is ...[text shortened]... me for "Chess" and is busy just keeping this site running and possibly working a real job?
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I did quit my job, then put in quite a bit of time into the site. In fact, a company has been formed around it, but I/we take consultancy/contracting jobs, and then use RHP, and other stuff, to fill the gaps meaning I never have a quiet period (which is good and bad). Which is why I still suck at chess, and have never found the time to even try to improve. One day...
But the real value of RHP (to me) over the years is as an excellent reference site when chasing work.
-Russ
BTW : Google contacted me and the site is being sold for $75,000,000. See you on the beach 😉
Originally posted by RussM$75? That's one dollar for everytime Bowmann corrected someone's spelling and/or syntax. Now that's ROI!
I did quit my job, then put in quite a bit of time into the site. In fact, a company has been formed around it, but I/we take consultancy/contracting jobs, and then use RHP, and other stuff, to fill the gaps meaning I never have a quiet period (which is good and bad). Which is why I still suck at chess, and have never found the time to even try to improve. ...[text shortened]...
BTW : Google contacted me and the site is being sold for $75,000,000. See you on the beach 😉
Originally posted by Russthats 75,000,000 crispy chicken sandwiches!
I did quit my job, then put in quite a bit of time into the site. In fact, a company has been formed around it, but I/we take consultancy/contracting jobs, and then use RHP, and other stuff, to fill the gaps meaning I never have a quiet period (which is good and bad). Which is why I still suck at chess, and have never found the time to even try to improve. ...[text shortened]...
BTW : Google contacted me and the site is being sold for $75,000,000. See you on the beach 😉
Originally posted by RussSeriously ??
I did quit my job, then put in quite a bit of time into the site. In fact, a company has been formed around it, but I/we take consultancy/contracting jobs, and then use RHP, and other stuff, to fill the gaps meaning I never have a quiet period (which is good and bad). Which is why I still suck at chess, and have never found the time to even try to improve. ...[text shortened]...
BTW : Google contacted me and the site is being sold for $75,000,000. See you on the beach 😉
Originally posted by RussWell if ever want to improve and got some time, you know where to find me 🙂
I did quit my job, then put in quite a bit of time into the site. In fact, a company has been formed around it, but I/we take consultancy/contracting jobs, and then use RHP, and other stuff, to fill the gaps meaning I never have a quiet period (which is good and bad). Which is why I still suck at chess, and have never found the time to even try to improve. ...[text shortened]...
BTW : Google contacted me and the site is being sold for $75,000,000. See you on the beach 😉
Thanks for answering, I was just curious.