Who was the genius?

[Carakeel]

who started the answerbank?

[B00]

Not that it answers your question, but It's owned by Crystal Guides.

[Carakeel]

Thanks BOO, I knew that. Was just wondering who had the great idea of starting this site up. Would be nice to be able to say 'thanks'.

[-Zorro-]

me

[RogK]

No, it was me.

[jno]

andy-hughes will no doubt know, he was here then

[A Chill Wind]

It's owned by Crystal Guides now, but it was originally an Associated Newspapers offshoot before being sold on a couple of years back. AB started in 2001, I believe.
Wasn't there a loose tiein with the Daily Mail?

[Siamsal]

Yes, I remember the Mail's Q&A thing! I really liked it. Well, well, that's where AB came from.

[Carakeel]

Thank you all for your answers.

[excudus]

well it was Sharlock Holmes(that is infact me)