I understand the sentiment behind the argument that vB has enough to worry about with vB4 fixes (which of course they do), but in this forum's context that argument is a specious one. The fact is Abe was here in January and then disappeared, reappearing March 3rd and then disappearing again.
I understand more than anyone how life can get the better of us sometimes and things like this rightfully fall way down on the priority list. That being said, to sign on and not provide some kind of update ("Sorry everyone...things are nuts in my life...I expect to be back in action by XXX") doesn't create the best atmosphere in a developer's thread or much joy in his/her users.
Yes for the most part the coders here offer their services and products for free, so the you-get-what-you-paid-for rule certainly applies. But...without the clamoring masses gobbling their stuff up to make their individual forums much better places to be, there'd be no incentive for these people to develop at all.
Abe1...we're just asking for an update. It's ok if you're completely buried in your real life - we've all been there - just let us know. Please? And if you don't want to take this on anymore, set your beautiful baby free.
Thanks.