Author Topic: Change in status (Read 2464 times)

Double D · « **on:** January 02, 2012, 06:29:25 PM »

I have asked Graybeard to remove me as Moderator of this forum. I will continue to make occasional contributions.

BoomLover · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2012, 08:33:39 PM »

Douglas, we hope there isn't any problems, but something must be up, for you to make this statement. Do you have any desire to enlighten us as to this decision? We will be anxious to hear Graybeards response, too! BoomLover Jim

Zulu · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2012, 02:09:22 AM »

Can't we vote on this? You give too much to leave.
Zulu

little seacoast · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2012, 02:52:46 AM »

I personally would hate to see you give it up although I don't know what is going on in your life right now. Have you considered a sabatical rather than resignation? No matter what you decide please know that your help has been appreciated more than may be apparent. Respectfully, LS

seacoastartillery · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2012, 03:05:06 AM »

Nothing can diminish the hundreds and hundreds of good things that you have done for this wonderful forum. We sure hope you will reconsider, but if that is not possible, Mike and I hope you will give us regular updates on your super sturdy, K.I.S.S. Bowling Ball Mortar Project.

Sincerely,

Tracy and Mike

flagman1776 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2012, 05:19:25 AM »

I do not know what has brought about this request & hope that it was not some misunderstanding on the board. We don't always agree but I always respect your opinion. I Admin or Moderate other boards & it can be a daunting & sometimes thankless task.
I want to THANK YOU for all you have done.
You have to do what is right for you but this board will be lessened without you.
Russ

RocklockI · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2012, 05:23:06 AM »

DD,Thank you for all your hard work on this board ....... now what ? Thanks for the two Montana shoots,will there still be a third ?

I agree with little seacoast , take some time off ...... whatever you do Semper Fi

Gary

KABAR2 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2012, 06:13:01 AM »

This is sad news....

DD, I too want to thank you for your years of contrbutions to this forum please don't be a stranger!
Both you and Catwisperer have made this board what it is today.

Allen <><

dominick · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2012, 06:19:31 AM »

Douglas, Thank you for all your dedication and hard work. Keep posting! Dom

irishman · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:12:58 AM »

Douglas, I am sadly taken aback by this. All of the years of your selfless dedication to making this a truly Internationally known forum. You will be sorely missed.

The only positive aspect of this can be your wisdom to know what is best for you. We will cherish any contact you elect to have us.

Michael & JB

Double D · « **Reply #10 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:28:31 AM »

Quote from: RocklockI on January 03, 2012, 05:23:06 AM

DD,Thank you for all your hard work on this board ....... now what ? Thanks for the two Montana shoots,will there still be a third ?

I agree with little seacoast , take some time off ...... whatever you do Semper Fi

Gary

Unfinished business

The Montana shot is not a GBO event. It is an event of the Cut Bank Sportsman Association (CBSA)and will continue. If the new moderators keep the Upcoming Cannon shoots and events sticky, I will post the announcement there. Details will also appear in the CBSA page on my website http://www.southafricancannons.org/pages/CBSA.html and in the CBSA blog at http://www.cutbanksportsman.blogspot.com/

Microboomer · « **Reply #11 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:47:50 AM »

DD,
Thanks for all of your hard work on the forum! I'm not very chatty on this (or any other) forum, but I'm a regular reader and particularly appreciate the way you have encouraged safety and kept things on topic. I can understand that you might need a break from this thankless task, but I hope you keep posting!
I love your KISS golf ball mortar design and I can't wait to see how the KISS bowling ball mortar comes out.
thanks again,
andy

Max Caliber · « **Reply #12 on:** January 03, 2012, 10:07:40 AM »

Looks like DD and Cat are both gone

, Damn!!!

Zulu · « **Reply #13 on:** January 03, 2012, 10:32:28 AM »

Quote from: Max Caliber on January 03, 2012, 10:07:40 AM

Looks like DD and Cat are both gone , Damn!!!

Max,
How do you know about Cat? This isn't right!
Zulu

Max Caliber · « **Reply #14 on:** January 03, 2012, 10:42:39 AM »

Along with DD, he is not listed as a moderator. Maybe just a glitch.

brokenpole · « **Reply #15 on:** January 03, 2012, 11:52:22 AM »

DD, I am sorry you have made this decision. But like so many others on here I will not debate your decision. I was lucky enough to meet you and a couple of friends you brought to Mississippi on your travels. I had the pleasure of having a meal together. You are a great person Douglas and you will be missed.

Sparky

Rayfan87 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 03, 2012, 12:15:56 PM »

I'm sorry to hear you're giving it up. You've been a great moderator and a wonderful contributor to the board.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #17 on:** January 03, 2012, 01:15:02 PM »

Quote from: Max Caliber on January 03, 2012, 10:07:40 AM

Looks like DD and Cat are both gone , Damn!!!

I appreciate the sentiment, but I need a break. It was MY decision to leave the position of co-moderatorship. I do wish that Douglas would continue as moderator.
I'll pitch back in from time to time after a couple of months.
Thanks one and ALL.
Tim K

Graybeard · « **Reply #18 on:** January 03, 2012, 01:17:37 PM »

Doug and Tim have both resigned from their positions as moderators of this forum. I have recommendations from them and others as to possible replacements for them. I will contact two folks who have been highly recommended to see if they wish co-moderate or if one or the other prefers to moderate alone.

Until I contact them and hear back I don't know if either will accept.

I have honored the requests by Tim and Doug both and removed their names as moderators. I wasn't able to convince them them to stay on. I'm sure both have their own personal reasons. I believe both will continue to post here and who knows someday might again want to moderate but until such time I will honor their wishes and we'll move on.

rays89 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 03, 2012, 01:31:37 PM »

DD and Tim I decided to come out of hiding and say thanks for all you have done for this forum, And for putting up with me. It has been a real pleasure. I hope that you will pop up from time to time.
God Bless
Ray

subdjoe · « **Reply #20 on:** January 03, 2012, 01:48:49 PM »

Thanks for your efforts, Doug. Modding takes its toll on you, no matter how pleasant it may be. And then there is that pesky thing known as "Life." Sometimes you just gotta step back.

I hope that it's just moderator burn out, and not something serious.

Keep your powder dry and mind the safety zones. God bless and keep you safe.

BoomLover · « **Reply #21 on:** January 03, 2012, 02:11:59 PM »

Thanks to both Double D and Cat...we will all miss both of you,

and I'm sure that we will hear from both from time to time. Your efforts on all of our behalf have been GREATLY Appreciated! BoomLover

Artilleryman · « **Reply #22 on:** January 03, 2012, 02:42:22 PM »

Thanks Doug and Tim for all your efforts on this board.

NinjaToes · « **Reply #23 on:** January 03, 2012, 04:38:12 PM »

Both of you guys will sorely be missed

P38 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 03, 2012, 05:16:57 PM »

Double D

Thanks for all the help and guidence you have given me as a newby cannoneer and in the words of my fellow countrymen.

Your "One of Lifes Good Buggers" giving plenty and asking for nothing in return.

Good on Ya Mate!

Cheers
Pete

keith44 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:48:29 PM »

My thanks to both of you Cat and DD for all of your hard work. I hope you both return one day, it has been a real pleasure learning from both of you.

Keith

Ex 49'er · « **Reply #26 on:** January 03, 2012, 09:15:00 PM »

DD and CW, It's not gonna be the same around here without the two of you poking in your heads and keeping us on the straight and narrow. You will be missed. Vaya Con Dios, Amigos!

Happy Trails and 2nd star to the right, straight on till morning

Cannoneer · « **Reply #27 on:** January 04, 2012, 01:58:13 AM »

I've been dealing with some serious family health matters recently, and was floored when I checked in this morning only to be met by this topic; so it's going to take some time to digest this unwanted news.

Double D · « **Reply #28 on:** January 04, 2012, 05:11:25 AM »

Based on some comments here, and the comments in the email and PM's I have been getting, I need to clear the air about something.

Lately, I have grown more and more weary fighting the same battles over and over again; max powder charge, thinner barrels , and welded seam liner. The attacks have become more and more vicious of late.

I have always been a lightening rod on these discussions. I willingly accepted that role. Unfortunately I find this role to be more and more disruptive on the board and wearing on me.

I told Tim, a week or so ago, I have had enough. Tim said, “if you go I go.”

I am only gone as moderator. I am still around but will not be taking part in the heavy discussions. There will be no daily post from me. I will report on projects and nothing more.

Tim was the person who fronted the idea for this board. I only seconded his motion. Even though I was the more vocal and more visible moderator, I have always considered this Tim's board.

I appreciate Tim's loyalty to me, but he doesn't need to leave because I step down.

I want him to continue on as the moderator...or at least as Moderator Emeritus.

Ramrod · « **Reply #29 on:** January 04, 2012, 05:27:29 AM »

mod·er·a·tor noun \ˈmä-də-ˌrâ-tər\
Definition of MODERATOR
1: one who arbitrates : mediator

2: one who presides over an assembly, meeting, or discussion: as

a : the presiding officer of a Presbyterian governing body
b : the nonpartisan presiding officer of a town meeting
c : the chairman of a discussion group

3: a substance (as graphite) used for slowing neutrons in a nuclear reactor