Taking a break

[kato13]

Long term forumites will have noticed a change in my interactions with this board since the "DC Group vs Canon" conflict (for more details click here and here. My production of materials for the group has pretty much ceased as has the effort to constantly improve this forum (I have only made the attachment map, 2 google maps and I only updated the site map when Loren arrived). This is very troubling to me as activities related to the game and making new materials had been a significant outlet for stress and a particular source of joy for me for decades. That is not working right now in any way shape or form and to be honest this board causes far more stress than it relieves.

The most recent interactions have shown me that a the intensity of the "DC Group/Canon" discussion was not only due to simple disagreements, but in my opinion was significantly fueled by personal animosity between the two posters a have recently hit with temp bans.

From my PMs I gather that many people have not understood my statement about leaving the forum if I banned people. I will admit at the time I realized the true reasons for the above mentioned conflict I was full of fury (which is why I took the board down for several hours). While I was not 100% sure I could remove my personal anger from the ban decision making process, I was sure if I chose to remove myself from the forum I could remove any additional personal benefit I might receive from the banning. As I do enjoy reading the forum it would also make what should be a difficult decision even more so. That is why I made that statement at that time.

I will most likely be removing myself from the board for at least the next 2 months. As far a fixing what was broken in me in regards to my passion for this game and this board I am taking a significant break from this board and most of the other stressors of my life. This is all part of an attempt at a personal "reformat". The outcome of such an action is unpredictable, but it is better than current limping along without any passion towards what I am doing.

Given I will be off the internet for a significant amount of time starting May 9th I will most likely be giving moderator privileges (and my cell phone number in case of downtime) to a few members so issues regarding the board can be resolved. I will be sending the requests to them today and will instate those who accept on the 9th.

Hope to see you guys in a bit and play nice everyone.

-kato13