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Originally Posted by Erwin

Hi all

I've stepped down as Admin. Being an Admin on this site has become impossible - it's one thing that I have to keep consulting Jelsoft as this is their site after all, but it's another thing that as an Admin I can't even implement strategies to get things done on the site because Mods disagree with it. It's no way to run a forum site, and I've run forums with over 100 staff.

Since my hands are completely tied as an Admin on this site, there's really no point hanging around and feeling helpless, so I've just stepped down. What's the point really.

I've got better things to do (like my day job running a cancer hospital, or managing my own forums) to be stressed over something I should be enjoying as a hobby.

Thanks for having me around. It's been a great experience.

Stefan or Brad, please change my user title - I can't remove it as I've changed myself back to Licensed.

Big big loss, i really liked you as an admin. And to lose you over red tape is ludicrous. you're a good man, hope you'll still be here in spits and spats at least.

Originally Posted by Erwin

I'll make a final post here so that people know exactly why I stepped down to avoid any rumor or gossip.

As everyone knows, there has been talked of a hack database and a paid mod directory for many months. Now, we know that the hack database has been in development for well over 6 months if not longer. I won't go on about it.

It was recently agreed (about a week ago) that the paid mod directory can go ahead by Jelsoft (before it was either denied or it was unclear if we could). Great news I thought. So I pushed for it to be implemented.

Wayne suggested that using an existing script instead of coding one from scratch would be a good idea and I agreed since this would avoid the problems of the hack database. I didn't want a paid mod directory to have to wait another 6 months before coming online. Well, I won't name anyone but let's just say that even though I pushed to use an existing script which we can modify for our own use, certain individuals pushed for a custom code. Now, if the Admin can't implement a strategy so that an objective is reached sooner for the members of the site, then there's no longer any point of him staying is there.

Therefore, all I can say is - have fun waiting for your hack database and paid mod directory. I'm sorry to post a pessimistic post like this, but that's how I feel about this whole situation at the moment.

P.S. Staff here are not paid but they do get their vBulletin license for free. Well, I am proud to say that I for one have NEVER taken up the offer and have ALWAYS paid for my vBulletin license - basically because I wanted to make it clear that I am a complete unpaid volunteer on this site and do it out of my love and passion for the forum software. My conscience is clear and there has never been an issue of a conflict of interest on my part.

So long and thanks for the fish!

Stefan mentioned that there's a restructure in place? will that prevent things like this happening again? a site should be administered by Admins and moderated by Mods. I'm quite disappointed that heirachy seems to be limited to aesthetics.