How is Adam doing?

Any news on Adam Hanlon? A lot of us are concerned.

I wanted to ask the same question...

I too would appreciate knowing how he is doing, hoping for the best, a prompt complete recovery.

We’re all wishing him well for sure and looking forward to seeing him back here soon. The Mods aren’t able to update though. 

sounds to me like he may be in some pretty serious legal trouble based on all the individuals accusing him of embezzlement of divetrip funds. I certainly hope that it doesn't impact this excellent forum though and i hope that the mods have a plan to transition ownership if and when the legal problems get to a stage of jeopardizing it. Alex Mustard's summery of the accusations facing Adam on his facebook group are shocking to say the least.. 

Where can this commentary be found?

'alex mustard workshop chat' facebook group

I just looked up Alex Mustard in Facebook and found this:
"Alex locked his profile. Only his friends can see what he shares on his profile."

Any suggestions on how to access what Alex has posted? Or will somebody please copy it here, to Wetpixel?

It is really sad to see the wetpixel forum that has been running for almost 20 years to become the place to complain about the wetpixel trips which are related but different from this community.

I hope this is not going to become the wall of rant for all those that have issues with the trip organisation which would be unfair to the moderators and other participants

Alex comments are inside his facebook group 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2957927947836312/

9 minutes ago, Interceptor121 said:

It is really sad to see the wetpixel forum that has been running for almost 20 years to become the place to complain about the wetpixel trips which are related but different from this community.

I hope this is not going to become the wall of rant for all those that have issues with the trip organisation which would be unfair to the moderators and other participants

Alex comments are inside his facebook group 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2957927947836312/

considering it will more than likely impact advertiser/sponsorship for this site due to Adam's current lead affiliation, i would suggest it is a very relevant topic so that the mods etc. can address the issue behind the scenes and hopefully formulate a plan to get ahead of it before it seriously impacts this forum and the legacy of everyone other than Adam who have worked so hard to make it successful.

I would also be conscious of separating 'rant' and 'comment'. based on the situation and the evidence and commentary from Adam's good friends validating the concerns, i do not envision this ending well for him and i agree it would be unfortunate if it turned this board into a pariah to advertisers/sponsors.

I am aware of several individuals who are mobilizing group legal action and reaching out to wetpixel sponsors and advertisers to brief them on the situation.

Much though Mods would really like to see an amicable resolution to this issue, our role is only to help manage this forum.

I for one know nothing about the trips nor about Adam’s state of health or any alleged financial issues. 

14 minutes ago, Ministryofgiraffes said:

considering it will more than likely impact advertiser/sponsorship for this site due to Adam's current lead affiliation, i would suggest it is a very relevant topic so that the mods etc. can address the issue behind the scenes and hopefully formulate a plan to get ahead of it before it seriously impacts this forum and the legacy of everyone other than Adam who have worked so hard to make it successful.

I would also be conscious of separating 'rant' and 'comment'. based on the situation and the evidence and commentary from Adam's good friends validating the concerns, i do not envision this ending well for him and i agree it would be unfortunate if it turned this board into a pariah to advertisers/sponsors.

I am aware of several individuals who are mobilizing group legal action and reaching out to wetpixel sponsors and advertisers to brief them on the situation.

The mods are just volunteers they have no stake in the wetpixel business that is a UK limited company owned 100% by Adam Hanlon. To expect those guys to adress any issue is a big ask

Anyway let's hope the wetpixel brand survives this challenge

Wikipedia has this:
"Wetpixel is an online community website providing information on digital underwater photography and imaging. Established in 2001 by Eric Cheng, it is now owned and published by Adam Hanlon with assistance from Associate Editor Abu Mullens, Alex Mustard, Drew Wong, Cor Bosman, the volunteer Wetpixel staff, and numerous other contributors. Wetpixel includes news, features, equipment reviews, photo contests, and an active community forum."

Let us hope the best for Adam, and that the Associate Editors and volunteer staff have the knowledge, motivation and influence to act as needed in order to keep Wetpixel alive and prospering.

Agreed on all points. One would hope that this can all come to an amicable resolution with minimal drama and without jeopardizing the board.

Even Alex is convinced that Adam stole the money of the wetpixel trips in at least the last 9 months.  I think a warning must be placed in this forum not to subscribe to the trips that are advertised on this website.  I could do it, but can imagine that the Mods want to do it in a more coordinated action.

Nothing I read in Wetpixel supports the Ministryofgiraffes statement above that: "based on all the individuals accusing him of embezzlement of divetrip funds".  Which individuals?, what embezzlement?

Wetpixel readers such as me would like to know what transpired on the recent March, May and July 2023 trips. What facts support the above accusation?
Also, are the September and November Wetpixel trips still on?

The Wetpixel readers deserve to know the facts.   

4 hours ago, Interceptor121 said:

It is really sad to see the wetpixel forum that has been running for almost 20 years to become the place to complain about the wetpixel trips which are related but different from this community.

I hope this is not going to become the wall of rant for all those that have issues with the trip organisation which would be unfair to the moderators and other participants

Alex comments are inside his facebook group 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2957927947836312/

Hello

As one of the victims of Adam's actions I must say that I find your comment very dismissive.  Where else do we express it? Writing to Adam makes no difference and in the mean time more people are becoming victims of this. Another member tried putting this on the forum months ago and the posts were deleted. This information is relevant for every member that might think of a trip via this forum and company.

What you should be saying it is really sad that the figurehead and owner of Wetpixel, leader of tours etc has acted the way he has, not that it is sad to see it shared on the forum.

I had made a very clear post as a notice to Adam on the Fraud, Non Payment forum yesterday but it is only since someone mentioned Alex's post on FB that this have been commented on.

Wetpixel is a business.  Wetpixel Limited and Adam Hanlon was the source of information to make the booking,  Adam / Wetpixel was conducting the trip and Adam has taken the money, not just from me but dozens of other participants. Adam is the main moderator of this site, the star of the live videos etc etc.

I paid Adam USD 5,000 in January 2020 that is still held for a trip that I cancelled out of in October 21 and multiple times thereafter.  Most of us have not said anything due to the health situation which has been used an excuse. He will not respond to anything. No sign of a refund, no attempt to communicate either himself or via an intermediary. In short nothing has been done, one broken promise after another.

Alex has done the industry a massive service by coming out and stating what has been happening and finally the wider community can know what has been going on. Myself, and many others involved, back him up 100%.

Making this known is a benefit to everyone on the forum - to avoid booking trips from this site, and be careful when making any bookings, and further if you have a future booking with Wetpixel you should act on it. It is not a wall of rants for those that have issues -- it is notification of a very serious situation and one which could have been avoided with some communication and honesty.

We have a fraud, non, payment copyright issues forum - to report exactly things like this. That is where this belongs as that is what it is, plain and simple. Adam would not hesitate to call out another operator on this forum.

Respectfully please do not make us victims a second time because you feel it should not be on this forum. Have some empathy for those affected  - we are not attacking the forum at all and do not want to see it affected.

There is no connection to the moderators, no criticism, you all do a fantastic job and this is one of the best resources out there, I certainly refer to it daily and appreciate everyone on here.

You can reach out to me for more details anyime

Regards

John

27 minutes ago, Kraken de Mabini said:

Nothing I read in Wetpixel supports the Ministryofgiraffes statement above that: "based on all the individuals accusing him of embezzlement of divetrip funds".  Which individuals?, what embezzlement?

Wetpixel readers such as me would like to know what transpired on the recent March, May and July 2023 trips. What facts support the above accusation?
Also, are the September and November Wetpixel trips still on?

The Wetpixel readers deserve to know the facts.   

Should wish to receive an exact chronology of my own case I would be happy to send it to you.

35 minutes ago, Kraken de Mabini said:

Nothing I read in Wetpixel supports the Ministryofgiraffes statement above that: "based on all the individuals accusing him of embezzlement of divetrip funds".  Which individuals?, what embezzlement?

Wetpixel readers such as me would like to know what transpired on the recent March, May and July 2023 trips. What facts support the above accusation?
Also, are the September and November Wetpixel trips still on?

The Wetpixel readers deserve to know the facts.   

Direct message sent to you with the emails

4 hours ago, Interceptor121 said:

The mods are just volunteers they have no stake in the wetpixel business that is a UK limited company owned 100% by Adam Hanlon. To expect those guys to adress any issue is a big ask

Anyway let's hope the wetpixel brand survives this challenge

Who is asking the moderators to address anything? Nobody expects them too. it is not their issue.