Another one bites the dust (stepping down)

So this has been a long time coming, but I will be stepping down after submitting this thread. I've been here for a total of six months now, not so active in the last two, but my tour of duty has done and will now become a "veteran" so to speak.

First and foremost I would like to thank the rest of the mod team, including the other retired moderators I worked with. I've been around online forums for the past decade, moderating a lot of them, and these guys are honestly the best group I've ever worked with. We've disagree sometimes when it came to decisions but feelings were never hurt and professionalism was (almost) always maintained. I'll miss working with them!

I would also like to thank the rest of you guys. You definitely weren't the easiest users to work for, and I cannot count how many times I've been called a shill (or Hugs!), but I've really enjoyed interacting with you bunch. Obviously there was/is some hate towards me as I was in a position of authority, but this is supposed to be expected in a place where we operate against the law. Even though I'm stepping down I will still be here commenting, and am so looking forward to being able to interact as a regular user.

As for why I'm stepping down, there are a few reasons. I've grown tired of checking the modqueue and modmail every day, and in the past few months I've only been performing around 8% of the total moderator actions. I'm not as active around here as much as I used to be, and feel it would not be right to stay on the mod team while contributing fuck all to the moderator actions. Second reason is the drama. I'm not in love with drama, and I hate having to mediate or get myself involved in it even more. As a moderator this is almost impossible to avoid as we always get involved somehow. I no longer want to be involved with the added stress.

So yeah, I'm now one of you guys. Down with the mods!


Comments


[29 Points] Ruthersford:

Dread seeing the day in which the mighty automoderator steps down.

You'll be missed MLP.


[16 Points] bobbiggs69:

We all know the real reason you're stepping down. You couldn't take being around all those other bribe taking shills. I commend your integrity.

***EDIT - Just in case... One word, sarcasm.


[10 Points] simplemindedslut:

Thanks pestilence pony.


[6 Points] coffeencreme:

You always were a veteran MLP.

Although we clashed at times, sorry to see you pass through the moderator list.

Best of luck in your future endeavours!


[6 Points] Jay-__:

I'm missing the right words right now, but I'm happy that we won't 'lose' you completely.

Thanks for being so patient when teaching me the mod-stuff when I was new, even tho I kept pestering you with a lot of questions.

I <3 you and wish you good luck with your adventures in the near future.

(Btw, I knew this idiot would pop up to leave his bullshit-comments in this thread.)


[4 Points] crackwhoresonacid:

Down with the mods!

Tsk, tsk you could have helped the resistance take them down from the inside.


[4 Points] young_k:

I was sad to clear this from the modqueue just now :(

Happy Thanksgiving...


[4 Points] samwhiskey:

Happy thanks giving and enjoy your freedom. It's gonna take me and youngk have to keep up with all you did.


[3 Points] Pelican_Vendor:

This is the worst Thanksgiving EVER!

Well enjoy your time now that your are free.


[3 Points] octomarvel:

Awwww you too??!?

At Least now you can partake in calling people shitcunts n stuff.

Fuck man, what a shitty month this has been.

Plus now I got Freddie Mercury stuck in my head.

=,(


[2 Points] None:

See you on the new main


[2 Points] MarkMerrill1102:

You'll be missed. You were an awesome moderator, and an awesome part of this community.


[2 Points] None:

You'll be missed, bud. Stay cool.


[2 Points] Theeconomist1:

You will be missed MLP! I'm sorry to see ya go but as you know you are always welcome back when you feel you real life hasn't flogged you enough. Thanks for everything and am glad you'll be sticking around at least. Many thanks for staying on for a bit while we on boarded new guys. That helped out a ton! Be well and now you get to speak your mind without having to be diplomatic. What a feeling that must be!!


[2 Points] obsidianchao:

Request for mods: can we get veteran flairs for people like MLP and Waste Catamaran, etc, like old head mods who still stick around? It'd be a nice acknowledgement to their work on the sub.


[1 Points] VendorAnon:

You should confess to everything and cleanse your soul.


[1 Points] KevlarNChrome:

Somebody always has to ruin thanksgiving. Anyway, thank you for your service!


[1 Points] Tired8281:

Since I may never have your attention again, what is MLP?


[1 Points] None:

This sucks, I hardly knew ye! You had a hiatus there when we modded together, then I stepped down for two months, then you step down!


[1 Points] ParanoiaCat:

I would gladly take your place bud


[1 Points] chroniccoucher:

"Down with the mods"

I got a bag of fireworks popcorn and gasoline. Would anybody like to share?


[0 Points] None:

But you're like the only cool one.


[0 Points] None:

Good luck in your next endeavor


[-5 Points] None:

Thank, god. You were the worst moderator ever and you should be ashamed of your general dickhead behavior towards the users of this forum. You have consistently abused your power as mod, applying rules that don't exist and accusing anyone that disagrees with you of Rule #2 violations. Ever noticed most mods don't get nearly the hate you do? It's because you suck. Most people won't miss you at all. Good Riddance. Maybe now with young_k (who is awesome and I trust to make a great mod and others), this place can actually return from the absolute shithole of uselessness it's become. Oh no did I just violate Rule #2? You know the rule you use to delete any post you don't agree with or like such as the thread the other day that you still refuse to even explain why you deleted. Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.