View Full Version : So long, and thanks for all the fish...
Boofo
06-09-2006, 05:43 PM
As a number of you have already noticed, I have decided to step down from being a staff member.
I have been reassessing my personal life recently and the truth is that I need to spend more energy on both that and my own site which I cannot do with the amount of time that I find myself on here.
Stefan was the main reason that I became a mod here, and has been a source of encouragement throughout my time as staff, especially as it has been tough with issues in my personal life which have greatly affected me. Without him here as my rock, I cannot continue to keep the faith and use my time and energy on something that has no pleasure any longer for myself.
Like Stefan, this is a decision that did not happen overnight. But I have to admit, the final straw came when Stefan stepped down. As he was the only reason I ever accepted the Mod-ship (is that even a word?) and the only reason I stayed as long as I did, with his departure, I really don't feel I can contribute anything more to the org as the present time. Without him, all the fun and desire is gone out of it now for me.
While it has been fun and I have enjoyed my time as staff here, it has been gradually building to this decision for a number of weeks now. It is not a decision that I have come to lightly as I know that it will have an impact not just on the coding team, or the staff, but on the site as a whole. I've been staff for so long that I feel like part of the furniture now.
I leave with no regrets or anger, just relief and a much needed vacation.
Bob
Reeve of shinra
06-09-2006, 05:45 PM
Thanks old man for hanging in there with us youngsters all this time and showing us what it means to walk up hill, both ways, in the snow, with no shoes, and only a glass milk bottle for company. :)
Gio~Logist
06-09-2006, 05:46 PM
As a number of you have already noticed, I have decided to step down from being a staff member.
I have been reassessing my personal life recently and the truth is that I need to spend more energy on both that and my own site which I cannot do with the amount of time that I find myself on here.
Stefan was the main reason that I became a mod here, and has been a source of encouragement throughout my time as staff, especially as it has been tough with issues in my personal life which have greatly affected me. Without him here as my rock, I cannot continue to keep the faith and use my time and energy on something that has no pleasure any longer for myself.
Like Stefan, this is a decision that did not happen overnight. But I have to admit, the final straw came when Stefan stepped down. As he was the only reason I ever accepted the Mod-ship (is that even a word?) and the only reason I stayed as long as I did, with his departure, I really don't feel I can contribute anything more to the org as the present time. Without him, all the fun and desire is gone out of it now for me.
While it has been fun and I have enjoyed my time as staff here, it has been gradually building to this decision for a number of weeks now. It is not a decision that I have come to lightly as I know that it will have an impact not just on the coding team, or the staff, but on the site as a whole. I've been staff for so long that I feel like part of the furniture now.
I leave with no regrets or anger, just relief and a much needed vacation.
Bob
I know for a fact you will be missed a great deal and the atomosphere here will never be the same without you. I have already spoken with you via pm. Don't be a stranger by the way ;)
Blam Forumz
06-09-2006, 05:47 PM
Eek, I hope more people don't step down :(
You were a great help and admin
Chris M
06-09-2006, 05:47 PM
You will be missed, I hope you will continue to be active so we can still have a good laugh and enjoy whats left of the "old community" :)
Chris
Lottis
06-09-2006, 05:48 PM
Im really sorry, that you have stept down. But i am happy that you are staying as a member.
Enjoy your life and i wish you the best.
You are a really good man, sir. And i am happy to het to know you. ;)
Boofo
06-09-2006, 05:49 PM
Thanks old man for hanging in there with us youngsters all this time and showing us what it means to walk up hill, both ways, in the snow, with no shoes, and only a glass milk bottle for company. :)
And we were THANKFUL for that glass milk bottle. :cross-eyed:
Guest190829
06-09-2006, 05:50 PM
Who will I direct all my old jokes to now? :/
It will not be the same without you Boofo, and it's been great working with you. :)
Ntfu2
06-09-2006, 05:51 PM
I know for a fact you will be missed a great deal and the atomosphere here will never be the same without you.....
this
Lottis
06-09-2006, 05:51 PM
Please, say you will stay here as a member?
You lighten things really up here.
noppid
06-09-2006, 05:53 PM
Good luck in your endeavors Boofo.
Corriewf
06-09-2006, 05:53 PM
Boofo, you will be missed here as you know. You were a big part of the site for me. I got out of coding a long time ago, but enjoyed the company of many here. I consider you as good of a friend as anyone can be on the internet. ( it's a long trip to go hunting with you ) I hope you stay in touch. You have my contact info and of course if there is anything I can ever do to help, you know it is here.
MPDev
06-09-2006, 06:02 PM
So you retired?
:)
TruthElixirX
06-09-2006, 06:03 PM
Good luck with your future endeavors.
And 10+ points for the reference to Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
peterska2
06-09-2006, 06:09 PM
Sorry to see you go Booby, but I'm sure that we will talk lots on IM and stuff so you can't escape :p ;)
Seriously though, it's not going to be the same without you on staff. :( You're like the comfy sofa, always there and apart from getting a bit older and frayed round the edges, the type you never want to get rid of.
MPDev
06-09-2006, 06:13 PM
Okay, short post for a laugh is done; but knowing you a bit better than I used to I think this is a positive step for you. vB.org has become a place that takes more than it gives and with your need to focus on other things, well, it's natural to cast off the negative so that it doesn't hold you back.
When I think of work, it's mostly about having control over your destiny, as opposed to being at the mercy of what's out there.
Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.
-Albert Einstein
hotwheels
06-09-2006, 06:37 PM
hmmm, my new mentor resigned? Dang it............no just kidding, sound's like you put alot of thought into your decision. Goodluck with your future.....
hotwheels
derekivey
06-09-2006, 06:41 PM
Sorry to see you go Boofo. Good luck with what ever you decide to do next :). You will surely be missed here at vB.org, and I hope you decide to stay around for awhile.
Derek
Logikos
06-09-2006, 06:47 PM
You will be missed Boofo, hope you still post from time to time. :)
smacklan
06-09-2006, 06:55 PM
man...this sucks! But you do what you gotta do my friend...I'm sure it will be better for you now that you've "gone North, to freedom!!" ;) Hope you will PM me with an IM address so I can engage in some boofonery with you in real time. Let us know how the meat pudding tastes at the assisted living center :p
The Chief
06-09-2006, 07:00 PM
Thanks for your time here Boofo, your efforts were greatly appreciated :)
Boofo
06-09-2006, 07:03 PM
man...this sucks! But you do what you gotta do my friend...I'm sure it will be better for you now that you've "gone North, to freedom!!" ;) Hope you will PM me with an IM address so I can engage in some boofonery with you in real time. Let us know how the meat pudding tastes at the assisted living center :p
You suck!
But here is my info anyway. :cross-eyed:
MSN: bearjam131@home.com
Yahoo: Boofo131
If you need any more, write me a letter at.....
Ohiosweetheart
06-09-2006, 07:13 PM
Sad that you're stepping down... but glad that our friendship isn't limited to this site. See you on IM! *kisses*
Mike Gaidin
06-09-2006, 07:48 PM
Sorry to see you stepping down Bob. You were a good staff member here and are just a good person regardless.
Freesteyelz
06-09-2006, 07:55 PM
You're not getting rid of me that quickly, Boofo! #^^$%^$@@@!!!!
In any case, for myself, you were the bridge between the staff and members. You've stuck to your principles with dignity, tact and of course humor. It was your humor that kept people grounded even in the most controversial of discussions. When the people look back at your off-topic and lighter posts I hope they begin to realize it served a purpose of keeping the community together. :)
As a member of this community, I thank you. As a friend, your lack of understanding what music is... :banana: Catch ya on the flipside. :D
Ohiosweetheart
06-09-2006, 07:58 PM
You're not getting rid of me that quickly, Boofo! #^^$%^$@@@!!!!
In any case, for myself, you were the bridge between the staff and members. You've stuck to your principles with dignity, tact and of course humor. It was your humor that kept people grounded even in the most controversial of discussions. When the people look back at your off-topic and lighter posts I hope they begin to realize it served a purpose of keeping the community together. :)
As a member of this community, I thank you. As a friend, your lack of understanding what music is... :banana: Catch ya on the flipside. :D
I couldn't agree more
Gemma
06-09-2006, 08:37 PM
All the best Bob
It's been a pleasure learning bits and pieces from you in the past few years!
I hope RL is going in the right direction :)
Gemma
Daniel
06-09-2006, 09:12 PM
Two departures in one day, very sad. :( Thank you for sticking around here as long as you did Boofo. You were a great member to the vB.org team and the community in general.
:( Sad to see you go man, you're a hell of a guy. I hope you stop by now and then. You're always welcome over at my site if you get bored.. ;)
I can't say I'm liking the changes since good people are leaving too... Bad news...
IM/PM me sometime. :)
Bobby, I will miss you also... like the rest of other members.
All the best my good friend,
Floren.
PS. https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1003547&postcount=32
FLMom
06-09-2006, 09:39 PM
You were my first friend here and I will be sad to see you go :(
But I know where to find you so expect me to bug you a lot :banana:
Lottis
06-10-2006, 05:27 AM
You were my first friend here and I will be sad to see you go :(
I think Boofo is everyones first friend here. That says alot about what a good man he is. ;)
Hellcat
06-10-2006, 05:39 AM
Good bye!
I didn't know you that long, but what I learned about you, I liked very much :)
I hope you will at least visit us here as a regular member....
Well, for the least, I know the URL of your own board, and will try to catch you on IM as well :)
Keep it up!
Azhrialilu
06-10-2006, 06:00 AM
:( everything's already been said. I'll catch you on msn when it lets me stay on long enough to say more than "hello... oh crap it's booting me again!"
Lottis
06-10-2006, 06:23 AM
Im gone sit on him, so he wont leave this place fore good.
Gio~Logist
06-10-2006, 06:39 AM
I think Boofo is everyones first friend here. That says alot about what a good man he is. ;)
Or just how old he is. Sorry, i need to pick on him as much as possible before he stops posting around here.
Shaliza
06-10-2006, 07:05 AM
Seems like the best are leaving. Good luck to you!
You've stuck to your principles with dignity, tact
Yup.
Chris M
06-10-2006, 08:39 AM
Or just how old he is. Sorry, i need to pick on him as much as possible before he stops posting around here.
I don't think there's any danger of that ;)
Chris
Freesteyelz
06-10-2006, 09:05 AM
You've stuck to your principles with dignity, tact
Yup.
You only quoted a part of my post. In fact, it's so good let's re-post the main message :D :
In any case, for myself, you were the bridge between the staff and members. You've stuck to your principles with dignity, tact and of course humor. It was your humor that kept people grounded even in the most controversial of discussions. When the people look back at your off-topic and lighter posts I hope they begin to realize it served a purpose of keeping the community together. :)
;) <--- Copyright ? Boofo
hambil
06-10-2006, 09:46 AM
Thank you for the chats, and the code we worked on together. I hope you continue to hang around, but I understand that real life is more important :)
Take care, Boofo.
dont know you much Pal, but all the best to you..., ive seen quite a few threads about people leaving...., how comes alot of peeps leaving..., must be the British Weather getting to people @ vb.org ;) all the best!
firstrebel
06-10-2006, 10:42 AM
Just like to add my thanks for your help over the short time I have been coming here. Well, ya know where we are. Mosey over from time to time.
Bob
Xenon
06-10-2006, 11:08 AM
Well, i won't say bye to you Bob, as i know we will keep in touch on icq and the like ;)
Just to mention it in public: you have been a great help to me on staff. You have the same sense of humor like me, and you did what you could to lighten my work regarding the teams, and it was one of my best descissions to take you on board, so long ago, and i think the comments in the thread proove it as well :)
See ya :)
Rickie3
06-10-2006, 11:16 AM
what the heck is going on here why are all the old school leaving??
@Boofo I would like to thankyou for the help you have provided me,and the wonderful things you have contributed to this board
Gaskell
06-10-2006, 12:43 PM
Good luck for the future Boofo :)
Snake
06-10-2006, 01:34 PM
Aww why do you guys keep deciding on leaving the site?
Bye Boofo, you will be missed a lot for sure.
Talisman
06-10-2006, 02:21 PM
Such a sad turn of events ... :(
You've been a great friend, Bob, and your participation on staff will be sorely missed here.
Fair you well Boofo, hope you stick around to keep us newbies of a couple of years on the straight and narrow on keeping true to the ideals that originally helped form this community.
And also remember that we are still searching for the question to the answer to Life, the Universe and Everything ;)
Ohiosweetheart
06-10-2006, 04:12 PM
Aww why do you guys keep deciding on leaving the site?
Bye Boofo, you will be missed a lot for sure.he's not leaving the site, just stepping down from staff.
Boofo
06-10-2006, 05:45 PM
So YOU say. :cross-eyed:
he's not leaving the site, just stepping down from staff.
Trust me, people who step down is because they plan to never show up here, or maybe to do it like I was doing it for years... in invisible mode and only once a month.
Many coders asked me why I left the community 2 years ago, including Stefan and Boofo.
I guess we all have the answer now.
I recently decided to come back and see if it's worth to stay.
I even made one of my popular mods, MicroStats, just to see how people will respond.
It touched my heart to see my old buddies how happy they were when they saw me back to post... I was feeling like I found my family again and hoped things changed. They did not... and the answer to this I get it from the resignations we all see now.
Believe me, there will be others like "our dying breed" (Chris said it well) who will step down.
The times they are a changing.
Great tune from another ole geezer named Bob.
!!!~All the best Boofo~!!!
Life is short - make it sweet
Paul M
06-11-2006, 08:04 PM
So long, and can I have my fish back please :p
Sorry to see you step down Boss, but I hope you are staying around. :)
Ohiosweetheart
06-11-2006, 08:08 PM
Trust me, people who step down is because they plan to never show up here, or maybe to do it like I was doing it for years... in invisible mode and only once a month.
Many coders asked me why I left the community 2 years ago, including Stefan and Boofo.
I guess we all have the answer now.
I recently decided to come back and see if it's worth to stay.
I even made one of my popular mods, MicroStats, just to see how people will respond.
It touched my heart to see my old buddies how happy they were when they saw me back to post... I was feeling like I found my family again and hoped things changed. They did not... and the answer to this I get it from the resignations we all see now.
Believe me, there will be others like "our dying breed" (Chris said it well) who will step down.
He's still been posting, although he has found another home as a moderator ;)
FlyBoy73
06-16-2006, 06:38 AM
Thanks for your work here.
sabret00the
06-16-2006, 08:54 AM
this is shocking, shocking and saddening.
DrkFusion
06-18-2006, 12:12 PM
Trust me, people who step down is because they plan to never show up here, or maybe to do it like I was doing it for years... in invisible mode and only once a month.
Many coders asked me why I left the community 2 years ago, including Stefan and Boofo.
I guess we all have the answer now.
I recently decided to come back and see if it's worth to stay.
I even made one of my popular mods, MicroStats, just to see how people will respond.
It touched my heart to see my old buddies how happy they were when they saw me back to post... I was feeling like I found my family again and hoped things changed. They did not... and the answer to this I get it from the resignations we all see now.
Believe me, there will be others like "our dying breed" (Chris said it well) who will step down.
Very true. I myself have done the same --- stuck it around in Invisible Mode but just didn't fit in anymore things changed alot.
Anyways Boofo, you ol' fart --- we'll keep in touch. Thank you for everything!
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