That’s all folks, for me anyway. Canon Rumors will live on.

[Canon Rumors Guy]

I knew I’d be making this post one day, and I figured it would make me sad, I was wrong about the latter. The last 24 hours have been some of the most horrible hours of my life.
This has sort of been in the works for about the last year or so. I haven’t had much fun with this site over the last 2 or 3 years, a new demographic of people have exhausted me. I think a lot of this change started with the proliferation of YouTube personalities over the last 5 years.
Nothing is about information anymore, it’s only about whose saying it. This is true for all forms of media and I really don’t want to be a part of it.
So, those last 24 hours?
I don’t care if anyone comes at me, I’m a big boy and very few of you would ever say it to my face, so I generally don’t care about the cowards and fanboys.
However, yesterday they came at my children and my wife. They came at my family….. little fanboys of certain YouTubers that have obviously been raised horribly. What was in my inbox I won’t even...

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[twoheadedboy]

I'm so sorry to hear of the abuse you had to deal with, Craig, nothing more can really be said about that. Best wishes for the future.

 

[Shane]

So sad to hear this. Sad state of the world. Seen similar stuff in the wedding photography industry too sadly, especially on social media. You have been my daily first page I look at online for years and will be missed. Thanks for all the updates over the years. I never buy gear before watching your page.

 

[BakaBokeh]

Craig,
I'm with you that the ugly side of social media is horrible... especially if they come at your family.

Thanks for everything. Truly. You will be missed.

 

[Krispy]

People suck. Good luck in the future.

Any recommendations on where to keep up on Canon news if new ownership doesn't pan out?

 

[Blue Zurich]

Peace to you Craig and thank you for all your dedicated hard work over the years

 

[bergstrom]

Really sorry that THIS is the reason you have to stop. You should absolutely make a statement to police and keep screenshots etc and keep the emails in the inbox so they might be traced back. Well done for shielding your family from this, but at the same time, you are now carrying this burden and you should really just share it with a close friend and get it off your chest, it will be therapeutic.

Best of luck for the future and in your future endeavours.

 

[WOODS]

Dude!

Loooooooong time visitor before finally becoming a member and I can understand every sentiment you make. I‘m very thankful for all the effort you’ve put into getting Canon news over the years - it’s been entertaining and informative!

I wish you the very best in any new endeavours - be well.

Paul

 

[imagesandbirds.com]

This is really sad. I wish you and your family all the best!
You and your work will be missed. Your site provided information, insights and discussion for so many years.
Again: best wishes!

 

[USMarineCorpsVet]

This is one of the few sites about photography that I actually enjoyed. Sad to see you go but hoping you can enjoy your life a little more. Godspeed!

 

[xps]

Disgusting, what has happened to you. I´ll hope you get justice and those who did something to you and your family will be sentenced.
Good luck for you and your family in the future.

 

[neuroanatomist]

Sorry it got to this point, Craig. We’ve valued the site and your efforts greatly over the years. You’ll be missed!
Wishing you the best,
John

 

[privatebydesign]

Does this mean I get my $100 back?

 

[SilverBox]

Very sad to hear, this was my first page opened every day for the last several years. Will miss the community for sure, thanks for everything Craig!

 

[U-Type]

Very sorry to hear about this, but lots of respect for your decision to draw the line. Thanks for all of the information you posted over the past years, they greatly benefited my decisions regarding cameras/gear.

 

[Etienne]

I've been a member and daily visitor for 12 years. It's mostly been fun, with the odd heated exchange.
I understand that the time comes for change, so good luck with your next venture!

 

[SpaceGhost]

Of all the photography sites, this was always the best. It was always so genuine and had the least amount of drama. I'm shocked to hear that behind the scenes you were being attacked. That is just so wrong. I don't understand why some people, mostly strangers, feel the need to make others feel bad over something like a camera brand, etc. ... all for probably fanboy reasons. Maybe its more than that... maybe those people feel the need to put you down to make their purchases feel justified which is just silly. Who cares if you like another brand, etc. I couldn't care if one like a Mac or a PC but I love computers. I like Canon and I appreciate the competition in brands but my loyalty is to photography and those communities that help grow photography, not some soulless brand just trying to get market share. Canon Rumors was always a great place for photography. Long live Canon Rumors!

 

[Big_Ant_TV_Media]

sir dont go smh dont get Bullied by clowns
maybe it was that troll Neuro that lives in these forums?

 

[Skyscraperfan]

Girls love guys who know that latest rumors. That would be a good reason to stay.

 

[bvukich]

After being here since the beginning, I haven't been around much in the last several years at all, but I'm sad to hear this, and especially sad to hear the reason.

Craig, best of luck with all your future endeavors, you'll be missed.