Farewell...

[Brekkie]

Rob isn't closing the forum because of us, he's closing it because of people outside of the forum.

Let's not just brush it off as completely that.   Whilst it is a key factor we all need to look at our own behaviour too and how we can ensure those running sites can enjoy them as members too, rather than just constantly having to be in moderation mode.  I know I've given Rob headaches at times over the last 18 months and I know those who've repeatedly reported posts everytime they see something they disagree with or view as "political" will have done so too.  

It's also very clear that although it came from a good place and was with the best intentions the pages of discussions yesterday about people taking over the forum, buying it off Rob, why isn't he just getting the mods to run it etc. was somewhat disrespectful to the decision Rob had clearly communicated too considering he had never put that option on the table and people were essentially running with it for pages without considering Rob's views at all.  For it to come up again after Rob had clearly reiterated his position wasn't great too, and it's incredibly sad Rob doesn't feel able to be a part of the community he has provided so much for in it's final few days.


A bit worried though Rob has said he is going to raise a glass "to each and everyone of us" on Monday considering that's over 1500 members.   That's a hefty bar bill (that Donate button below will help with that) so it's a good job his radio show isn't until Saturday!