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18Jul 12

Hey, hello, greetings, and hiya to all those dearly beloved and anonymous folk who have intermittently stumbled into this dusty little corner of the Internets. Now goodbye.

Just kidding! I'm not actually leaving. I have, however, stepped down from my position as GameSpot Master Mod. (The title still looks very impressive, with all those caps. ) Alas, my job is just taking too much time. Plus I'm trying to date an awesome girl who happens to live two hours away.

Anyway, rather than reiterating what's already been said, I will simply re-post (in relevant part) my letter of resignation. Bottom line: I'm still here in spirit, I'm grateful for the time I spent as a mod, and I hope to remain a GameSpot denizen for a long time to come.

Elraptor wrote:
I am writing to bid you all Adieu. It's been a long time coming. I've resisting resigning until now because you guys probably wouldn't believe how much fun and camraderie I've enjoyed on the mod team over the years. [JodyR] and Bethany--and Synthia too in recent times--have been great leaders.

[ . . .] I just can't find the time like I used to. The workplace becomes a lifestyle. Given how I've treasured my time on the team, I feel even more keenly that I shouldn't occupy a position which someone else could use and enjoy more productively.

Please accept my reluctant resignation, and far more importantly, please accept my thanks for the years I've enjoyed as a GameSpot moderator. You guys are awesome; you have an awesome team; I hope you don't forget that.

I'm sure I'll still see you all around.

17 comments
Bozanimal
Bozanimal ranger

I never made it out of modling status and, while it was an interesting experience, I'm glad to have been relinquished of the mantle, in retrospect. It's a big time commitment, though the people that are volunteering are among the best on the site.

 

I'm just happy you're not leaving!

CodingGenius
CodingGenius moderator moderator

El, you are great, and I wish you all the best.

Allicrombie
Allicrombie moderator moderator like.author.displayName 1 Like

I remember the first time I saw your avatar on the forums, my first thought was, "No one with a Locutus avatar can be that bad, right?"  Thankfully, the past few years on the mod team have shown me how right I was.  All the best wishes, and don't be a stranger.

SuperSaiyanLink
SuperSaiyanLink

 @Allicrombie pffft I remember his Kyo Kusanagi avatar back in the day before he became a mod and went mainstream

EJ902
EJ902 moderator moderator like.author.displayName 1 Like

"Plus I'm trying to date an awesome girl who happens to live two hours away."

 Totally justified then. Honour working with you, best of luck!

 

N-REAL
N-REAL

Good luck !  I'm going to  miss your intelligent reponses at AtM......   All the luck with your life projects.

Dracula68
Dracula68 moderator moderatorstaff

Gonna miss ya El! 

Yagr_Zero
Yagr_Zero moderator moderator like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 3 Like

Well if it's a girl then, I guess we can let you leave. :P

 

It was great working with ya!  Good luck in your other ventures!

verbtex
verbtex moderator moderator

Aw man, elraptor. It was great working with you. :(

gbrading
gbrading moderator moderator like.author.displayName 1 Like

:( I am most saddened by this news. However I'm glad you're still sticking around GameSpot. You are a credit to this community Sir!

TwighlightBlade
TwighlightBlade like.author.displayName 1 Like

Didn't see that one comin'.

 

I understand though, you don't do a job halfway and when you do it you do it right. I respect that.

Strider_91
Strider_91 like.author.displayName 1 Like

You've always been a favoured mod - glad everything is going well for you!

ArmoredCore55
ArmoredCore55 like.author.displayName 1 Like

You were the best mod I ever knew. :( Please don't leave!! :cry:

mjc
mjc moderator moderator like.author.displayName 1 Like

We can skip off into the sunset together.

JustPlainLucas
JustPlainLucas like.author.displayName 1 Like

Can't remember if you came on the same I did or shortly after, but we go back.  I wish I was still on the team, but a lot has happened since then.  Anyway, sounds like you got... well.. life going on, so don't worry about leaving your mod tags behind.  Enjoy life!

Sandpiper121PP
Sandpiper121PP like.author.displayName 1 Like

I remember working with you and it was so awesome.  I handed back my badge about 7 months ago or so and miss it so much...  but like you I have alot gong on and need to stay focused on my personal life.  You will always be an awesome friend and I wish you the very best in your future...  where ever it takes you! :)

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