Econ Update

Community,

As you know, I made a post officially announcing my stepping down as head mod from the community. I know there are probably some questions and people wondering why I'm still up top. Most importantly, I won't be leaving immediately. I am working with the other mods to make sure things roll off well and in a good state when I transition off to the sunset. The mods are very overworked. I know I've been one of the more visible faces of the mod team, but the work is done largely by the other mods. We need to supplement the efforts with additional help. We are currently working on a short list of new mods. Please, don't ask or solicit - this is usually the quickest way to get unconsidered (is that a word?). We try to bring on new people organically - those who naturally stand out.

When will I step down? As a thief in the night, you know only the season but not the hour or day. It could be a few weeks or longer - all depends when the team feels comfortable with the workload. I won't leave the sub in disarray or have it be a problem for the current team.

My announcement was capricious in a sense. It was poorly executed. I've been thinking about stepping down for months. I had talked to many in the community privately about it and most said I needed to stay. So I stayed. But I wasn't putting in the time I should have been putting in. I made the announcement with Ambien courage - my rationale was "If I make this public, then I will actually have to do it!" So thus I did, with no real warning to any of the current mods. It was bad form. I have apologized to them for this as this was shitty of me. I'm really not in a big rush.

As promised, before my departure, I will regale you with stories and insights that most of you are not aware of. It will actually be quite an entertaining expose, so to speak. Stay tuned. And no, I will absolutely NOT discuss anything mod related. Anything related to current mods, former mods, or mod related business will NOT be discussed. I consider those private discussions - ala Bilderburg. Their philosophy is secrecy allows for honesty and transparency. That should always be respected. The exception might be some light hearted Astrid stories, for whom I have a soft spot for.

When I leave, will I return? Probably not. I haven't decided 100%. My original plan was to disappear into that good night, making a shitload of racket and controversy on the way out ;) The racket and controversy is a given, whether or not I go away completely, not sure. I promise the way out will be very exciting. It won't disppoint. I asked the mod team to keep my PGP key on the Wiki - so if I should return, I can prove who I am. Hopefully it'll be kept there but I think wiki versions are public anyway, so it shouldn't be an issue. If I disappear into that good night, I will wish all of you well and the best. Sometimes its best to make a clean break - I'm not a fan of long goodbyes. But then again, this community is very important to me.

~Econ


Comments


[3 Points] Killz_Shillz:

Your decesion to step down is a tremendous loss to the agency, er um , I mean community. You promised reports, er um , I mean stories for us. This was all part of 'Operation BBMC 2017' take over. Is that what you want? We'll be reviewing double decker buses in no time. Our friends, er um , enemies over at Mi6 will be thrilled.


[1 Points] None:

This post was smooth as silk


[1 Points] RIP_Meth_9000:

I will pour some meth on the ground for you Econ :-)


[1 Points] None:

How will I get my opiate vendor recommendations now?


[1 Points] WolfID:

Will miss seeing you around, your presence was appreciated amongst the community. Good luck in your future endeavors.


[1 Points] mlgSpYda:

where's astrid? some weird riddle in your post? lol