Ladies and gentlemen, stay determined!

[Blake]

Ladies and gentlemen, the fun has just begun!
 
It's time for a very special show from your very own chaotic party mod! Drama, romance, bloodshed! These joys to the masses I've brought!
 
However, every good entertainer knows when the show must come to an end. Well, originally, this thread was going to wait until the end of the 28th to be posted, hence the countdown in my statuses. I hadn't even started typing this post until just now, but, honestly... I don't wanna compromise myself in the name of simplicity. I came in looking to communicate better, from the start, so why not?
 
Lately, my life has been... busy, to say the least. Mom, gparents, tasks, work, girlfriends, and beyond. I don't really want to go into details about them, right now, but I'm rather swamped, and it doesn't look like I'm going to be freed up for a good while.
 
I'm not going to be a hypocrite and do what I've criticized others for, and I refuse to become something I have called a liability.
 
As of March 1st, 2017, I will be resigning from my duties as a moderator. This is due to a myriad of real life reasons, plus a personal reason in regards to the site. I will not be leaving the site, but I feel that I will have neither the time nor the patience for this position. I was hoping it wouldn't come to this, mais c'est la vie.
 
 BUT!
 
That means I'm not gone yet!
 
f you want me to do some chaos, feel free to leave your approval for limited edition funtimes action, similar to the funtimes thread in Misc, but limited to me doing it.
 
Maybe I'll host a card contest while I have the power to make rewards real. Links make me a little apprehensive about this, though, as it adds an unknown element to the design.
 
And, for the grand finale... If no one on the team objects to it, for a limited time only, you can purchase permanent member groups from me for the low, low price of 30000 points! This is 25% off, and you won't want to miss this deal! Just supply the color code you want for the name and/or backdrop, as well as the name for the group!
 
... Theatrics and special events aside.
 
I will still be here if anyone wants my input/wants me to tackle an issue. I've told the team the same, and you guys know I'm good for it. I'm perfectly willing to help out, but I can't guarantee proactivity or the ability to always do it. Desire to help the site remains unchanged, though.
 
I put in my 2 cents on the team. I feel the team has weak links that need to be removed, and I said such straight-up. While some of the team members weren't happy with it, I proved that I had no personal gain in doing so, and I'd even offered my position as recompence if I was found to be acting out of self-interest. Funny that I ended up deciding to step down of my own accord just two weeks later... But hey, life changes a lot in short periods of time.
 
No, I'm not being forced out, no more than Birdie or Aix were. I simply don't want to be in the way or compromise things, and I want to be open and honest as I head out the proverbial door. I can't disclose all the information, but I've covered my own stake in it. I continue to stand by the statements I made to the team/about the team, and I hope that, as the team continues to shrink, the weak links will truly be made apparent, so that the team can improve. I'd ask for more than one of their heads, as-is, but improvement is an acceptable result, all the same.
 
Most importantly, I want to sincerely thank you guys for the chance to hold this position again. The support meant a lot to me, even for something as silly as a moderation position on a yugioh forum, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to prove myself. I would like to think I've made an impact to change the site for the better, but time will tell. 
 
... And I want to thank you guys for supporting Birdie, as well. The position meant a lot to her, and it really hurt her to have to step down, especially so soon. I can't articulate her thoughts, but we both want to see the site grow and improve. It's just not our time, right now.
 
For now, that's all. But who knows? Maybe something spooky will happen later, too. For now, though, this is how it has to be for me. But, at the end... Thank you guys, again. I'll definitely see you around.

 

[(GigaDrillBreaker)]

You had a legendary run, man.

 

You changed the forum for the better, and set a great precedent for the rest of the staff.

 

You have your flaws, but that is true for everyone, and you did great work in spite of them.

[Delibirb]

Not to undermine your announcement or the great loss it is announcing, but does the team have any intention of replacing you, and if so, do they have anyone in mind?

 

That said, I'll be honest that I didn't like you when I first came here, nor for a long time following. But eventually I came to understand your dry humor, and you got better about making it more clear, and toning down the direct cynicism, most noticeably after your promotion. That allowed me to see all the good you've provided for the forum, and though what you achieved as a moderator was not necessarily progress, it wasn't regression, and it was effective and positive. So I thank you for your service and sincerely hope you'll continue to be around like the rest of us old members.

[Dad]

Not to undermine your announcement or the great loss it is announcing, but does the team have any intention of replacing you, and if so, do they have anyone in mind?

 

That said, I'll be honest that I didn't like you when I first came here, nor for a long time following. But eventually I came to understand your dry humor, and you got better about making it more clear, and toning down the direct cynicism, most noticeably after your promotion. That allowed me to see all the good you've provided for the forum, and though what you achieved as a moderator was not necessarily progress, it wasn't regression, and it was effective and positive. So I thank you for your service and sincerely hope you'll continue to be around like the rest of us old members.

 

I'm gonna jump in quickly here.  As of this moment, we have no intentions on adding additional moderators at this time.  And Black's leaving the team is not for everyone to start campaigning.  So let's cut that off before it starts.

[Blake]

Not to undermine your announcement or the great loss it is announcing, but does the team have any intention of replacing you, and if so, do they have anyone in mind?

 

That said, I'll be honest that I didn't like you when I first came here, nor for a long time following. But eventually I came to understand your dry humor, and you got better about making it more clear, and toning down the direct cynicism, most noticeably after your promotion. That allowed me to see all the good you've provided for the forum, and though what you achieved as a moderator was not necessarily progress, it wasn't regression, and it was effective and positive. So I thank you for your service and sincerely hope you'll continue to be around like the rest of us old members.

At this time, the team seeks no new members. The smaller team will be more easily assessed, thus showing where improvement or pruning is needed.

[Delibirb]

And Black's leaving the team is not for everyone to start campaigning.  So let's cut that off before it starts.

Naturally. I was only concerned for any further upheavals that may have accompanied another power struggle.

 

At this time, the team seeks no new members. The smaller team will be more easily assessed, thus showing where improvement or pruning is needed.

I think that is ideal, given what followed the last promotions, and of course the efficiency associated with smaller teams vs larger ones.

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

Welp. We certainly disagree a lot but I do think you were one of the better mods, though not necessarily for the reasons other may think, so this is quite the blow.

 

Of course I am a firm believer that you must do you and that if you feel you can't then this is the best decision.

 

But I won't lie I am now kinda scared for the mod team overall. ^^;

 

It'll be weird not having you as mod, despite how short your run was this time, which shows how well you were suited to it. Hope everything goes well.

[Ryusei the Morning Star]

Just glad you're sticking around in some capacity

[Sethera]

Same. At least you're still here, and not leaving the site itself.

Also, I'm totally down for that discounted permanent member group.

[Sleepy]

This is unfortunate, you made a very good job during your run. Next time your life clears up I'm sure people would accept you back if you wanted to be mod again.

Since Zaiduck at RP rather than as PR mod (iirc) and Birdie resigned, and now you that wanted to be a PR mod along with Birdie are now also resigning, does that mean the PR mod thing is entirely called off?
 

Well I guess you gotta shrink the team properly first. There are currently 15 staff members, minus you two and Night, and minus Pizza and YCMaker..... 10.

Wonder how much more you guys plan on shrinking it.

[Catterjune]

AS A MEMBER OF THIS BOARD I WOULD LIKE TO STATE MY OPINION, AND IN MY OPINION IT IS GOOD THAT YOU ARE LEAVING. IT'S GOOD FOR YOUR SAKE BECAUSE REAL LIFE TAKES PRECEDENCE AND IT IS GOOD FOR THE BOARD BECAUSE WE DO NOT NEED A MOD WHO CAN NOT COMMIT.

 

A SORT OF "GOOD RIDDANCE" IF YOU WILL.

[Blake]

AS A MEMBER OF THIS BOARD I WOULD LIKE TO STATE MY OPINION, AND IN MY OPINION IT IS GOOD THAT YOU ARE LEAVING. IT'S GOOD FOR YOUR SAKE BECAUSE REAL LIFE TAKES PRECEDENCE AND IT IS GOOD FOR THE BOARD BECAUSE WE DO NOT NEED A MOD WHO CAN NOT COMMIT.

 

A SORT OF "GOOD RIDDANCE" IF YOU WILL.

...um...? Thank you? oo

[Ryusei the Morning Star]

...um...? Thank you? oo

You leaving puts the mod team in a place I'm not at all comfortable with. 

 

Wish you the best, but this sucks 

[evilfusion]

Simply for the record, the resignation has since been made official.

 

I hope everything in real life works out for the better and such, and you may still feel free to annoy- I mean, PM me, with anything that's concerning or other input, etc. You know...normal stuff.

[Ryusei the Morning Star]

Sigh, keep in touch I guess