the loss of ANY long time member, or especially, a moderator will hurt us all. i am a lurker from the old site, and i pop in and out of here as my desire to join the handy ranks resurfaces. the hook is set, and i will be buying one within the month. i hate to see the people that have helped so many be ran off with hard feelings. i have learned tons from mac, and quicks' posts and their absense from here will be missed.
please reconsider, fences can be mended.