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Topic: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

Message 1 / 12
MarkAug 2, 2014

The descendent of TheBox is dead.

This may mean nothing to many of you. If so, please move on.

There is nothing of interest here for you.

But for those who have specialised in acquiring British media downloads using a specific medium, it will be a sad time.

TheBox died some time ago.

It quietly moved to a new, secret location which has recently also gone silent.

They seem to have sensed danger afoot.

I have heard of no new residence for it.

This is very sad indeed.

If you have benefited from TheBox - or its various incarnations - you might also bemoan its demise.

It has been a powerful resource for perpetuating Just A Minute.

Vale.

Mark

JAM Jar - http://jamjar.nylon.net - see the JAM forum for login credentials

JAM forum - http://b9fx.com

And NO - I will not explain what the JamJar is or how to get into it!

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Topic: Re: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

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ejumeanAug 3, 2014

I am pretty gutted over, as it was a really awesome site, full of content -- especially older programs. I also belong to UKNova, but there the content is only held for a short period (several weeks I think) before being dropped off. That, and you could donate to add to your share ratio. UKNova didn't. That was another major plus in their favour.

Not sure what I'm going to do now. I belong to other torrent sites, but none of them could ever hope to hold a candle to The Box/ZXCV in regards.

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Topic: Re: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

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delmelzaAug 3, 2014

It may be the end of our local UK Video watching group that has been around for over 25 years.

The man relied on it for pretty much everything since he stopped getting VHS tapes from the UK and having to transfer them from PAL.

If anyone has an idea of other sources please contact me Off Group and I can pass it along to him.

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Topic: Re: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

Message 4 / 12
MarkAug 4, 2014

One can only hope that a quality site like kickass can take up the strain...

On 4 August 2014 16:42, delmelza@... [just-a-minute] <just-a-minute@...> wrote:

It may be the end of our local UK Video watching group that has been around for over 25 years.

The man relied on it for pretty much everything since he stopped getting VHS tapes from the UK and having to transfer them from PAL.
If anyone has an idea of other sources please contact me Off Group and I can pass it along to him.
Posted by: delmelza@...

Mark
JAM Jar - http://jamjar.nylon.net - see the JAM forum for login credentials
JAM forum - http://b9fx.com

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Topic: Re: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

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goluxgoluxAug 4, 2014

Despite announcing that they would close on 1st August, the site is still up and running, still accepting new torrents and still providing downloads. Recent discussions in the forums have given a few suggestions for sites to adopt as replacement.

I thought the emphasis on secrecy regarding the revived site seemed to work; the only place I have seen the site's name quoted has been in this thread!

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Topic: Re: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

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James R CurryAug 4, 2014

There were still something like 30,000 users on the revived site. Smaller, very closed, very secret communities can thrive.

On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 1:44 PM, golux@... [just-a-minute] <just-a-minute@...> wrote:

Despite announcing that they would close on 1st August, the site is still up and running, still accepting new torrents and still providing downloads. Recent discussions in the forums have given a few suggestions for sites to adopt as replacement.
I thought the emphasis on secrecy regarding the revived site seemed to work; the only place I have seen the site's name quoted has been in this thread!

--
James R Curry
scratchy@...

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Topic: Re: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

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MarkAug 4, 2014

Hmmm. It seems to be well and truly gone now:

All it says is "Don' t Cry Because It's Over. Smile Because It Happened"

On 5 August 2014 04:44, golux@... [just-a-minute] <just-a-minute@...> wrote:

Despite announcing that they would close on 1st August, the site is still up and running, still accepting new torrents and still providing downloads. Recent discussions in the forums have given a few suggestions for sites to adopt as replacement.
I thought the emphasis on secrecy regarding the revived site seemed to work; the only place I have seen the site's name quoted has been in this thread!
_
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--

Mark
JAM Jar - http://jamjar.nylon.net - see the JAM forum for login credentials
JAM forum - http://b9fx.com

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Topic: Re: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

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lindaAug 5, 2014

just to let you all know the box alternative site closed down last night (monday) roughly at 23-00 . yes i was a member there myself . does anyone know where i can get a look at Mondays episode of i'm sorry i haven't a clue ?

cheers

Linda

As we journey through life, discarding baggage along the way, we should keep an iron grip, to the very end, on the capacity for silliness. It preserves the soul from desiccation.Humphrey Lyttleton 1921-2008 chairman of the radio panel game i'm sorry i haven't a clue and jazz musican .

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Topic: Re: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

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MarkAug 5, 2014

The most recent ISIHAC is still on iPlayer.

It and the rest of season 61 are also in the Jar.

On 6 August 2014 08:47, linda irishmanufan@... [just-a-minute] <just-a-minute@...> wrote:

just to let you all know the box alternative site closed down last night (monday) roughly at 23-00 . yes i was a member there myself . does anyone know where i can get a look at Mondays episode of i'm sorry i haven't a clue ?

cheers
Linda

As we journey through life, discarding baggage along the way, we should keep an iron grip, to the very end, on the capacity for silliness. It preserves the soul from desiccation.Humphrey Lyttleton 1921-2008 chairman of the radio panel game i'm sorry i haven't a clue and jazz musican .

--

Mark
JAM Jar - http://jamjar.nylon.net - see the JAM forum for login credentials
JAM forum - http://b9fx.com

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Topic: Re: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

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goluxgoluxAug 7, 2014

Here you go Linda -

ISIHAC S61E03 Worthing 1.mp3
http://www22.zippyshare.com/v/54163395/file.html
ISIHAC S61E05 Bradford 1.mp3
http://www22.zippyshare.com/v/19519132/file.html
ISIHAC S61E01 Norwich 1.mp3
http://www22.zippyshare.com/v/66786656/file.html
ISIHAC S61E06 Bradford 2.mp3
http://www22.zippyshare.com/v/8755287/file.html
ISIHAC S61E02 Norwich 2.mp3
http://www22.zippyshare.com/v/53521775/file.html
ISIHAC S61E04 Worthing 2.mp3

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Topic: Re: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

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gina terranaAug 7, 2014

Thank you so much James for helping me to listen to the game we love so much to hear, Just a Minum!

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Topic: Re: Thebox - the second generation - the end?

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irishmanufanAug 17, 2014

goluxgolux my apologies for not replying to this message sooner . i only just saw it now . thanks a million . cheersLinda

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