siddhartha
Administrator
Hey gents,
As some of you already know, and as many have suspected, I am handing the ownership of this forum over to Nathan.
The reasons for this are many, but I believe that the forum deserves more than I can give it as this point in my life.
When I first "founded" the forum in the early 2000's, it was meant as an alternative to the other sites out there, and one that was not associated with any one maker of leather jackets. That still holds true-we've always remained independent of the makers, to try and give a level playing field for discussion.
However, many things have changed since those early days, and with a family (2 young daughters), a busy career, and a wife with her own busy practice, I simply cannot commit the time needed for the day-to-day operations. Also, I haven't really been an active member here for a while now-simply having to choose where I spend any (little) free time carefully. Any of you with kids I am sure will understand!
I hope to still remain a part of the forum, and will continue to stop by, but the ownership and operation of the forum is no longer mine. I think we've placed it in more than capable hands with Nathan, and that he will do the forum justice. We've spoken about our vision for the forum, and it is clear that he's got its best interest in mind.
I've learned a heck of a lot about our subject matter, myself, and how to deal with issues as they arise. Far harder than it looks! However, I am proud that we've been able to allow self-moderation for the most part for quite a while-over 10 years!
So it's not farewell, but it's a changeover. Thank you all so much for being such a great part of my life.
Be well,
Chris
As some of you already know, and as many have suspected, I am handing the ownership of this forum over to Nathan.
The reasons for this are many, but I believe that the forum deserves more than I can give it as this point in my life.
When I first "founded" the forum in the early 2000's, it was meant as an alternative to the other sites out there, and one that was not associated with any one maker of leather jackets. That still holds true-we've always remained independent of the makers, to try and give a level playing field for discussion.
However, many things have changed since those early days, and with a family (2 young daughters), a busy career, and a wife with her own busy practice, I simply cannot commit the time needed for the day-to-day operations. Also, I haven't really been an active member here for a while now-simply having to choose where I spend any (little) free time carefully. Any of you with kids I am sure will understand!
I hope to still remain a part of the forum, and will continue to stop by, but the ownership and operation of the forum is no longer mine. I think we've placed it in more than capable hands with Nathan, and that he will do the forum justice. We've spoken about our vision for the forum, and it is clear that he's got its best interest in mind.
I've learned a heck of a lot about our subject matter, myself, and how to deal with issues as they arise. Far harder than it looks! However, I am proud that we've been able to allow self-moderation for the most part for quite a while-over 10 years!
So it's not farewell, but it's a changeover. Thank you all so much for being such a great part of my life.
Be well,
Chris
