Thanks for having me as Admin for the past 4 years, on and off. :)

[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.

[FleaBag]

Nice one Erwin. I think you've done a good job where you could, I've always thought of you as 'for the people' so to speak. You've helped me many times and created some great hacks in your time, especially for vB2. I didn't realise you worked in a cancer hospital, I think it's amazing you've chosen to help people live as your career. Good luck (as I can tell from your post that there'll be no changing your mind) and take care! Hopefully you'll still be around.

[Boofo]

Erwin, please clear some PMs.

[smacklan]

I completely understand your decision Erwin and wish you all the best! You are a true gentleman of the internet and the org has been fortunate to have had you serve! Hope it gets back to being that "enjoyable hobby" for you

[MPDev]

Best of luck in your endevors; if you aren't enjoying it, then I totally understand. If there is room for compromise and conditions change I hope you'll reconsider.

[FleaBag]

Originally Posted by smacklan

You are a true gentleman of the internet

I have never heard that said before; I think it is the most appropriate thing to say!

[smacklan]

Originally Posted by FleaBag

I have never heard that said before; I think it is the most appropriate thing to say!

I think I first heard John, theMusicMan, use it to describe someone once...yes, I think it describes Erwin as well

[Dean C]

I share your frustrations Erwin and wish you and your family the best

[Mosh]

I don't post that all that often, but I would like to say that you will be missed as Admin here, I hope that you stick around and continue to help the peeps out (including myself) with your wise advice

I can understand why under the current climate of the site, I have been doing a lot of lurking of late as I do not feel compelled to add additional oil to the flames, they are hot enough as it is.

Good luck with all of your endeavours

[bairy]

Erwin,
I'm not a big vb.org user. Though I have followed this whole yes/no/maybe coders/staff thing recently.

I haven't had any dealings with you that I'm aware of, I just wanted to say that you posted this the other day:

Originally Posted by Erwin

But it's no excuse to make people wait for months and months based on a promise we haven't delivered too. It's time we have some action rather than just talk.

And I sense just that phrase gave you a whole heap of respect. Not just because the communication did lack, but because for any staff member to essentially say "Hey, we screwed up, sorry" takes great courage.

Based on that sentiment alone, I think this decision is a loss to the staff team.