People of SEN,

Many of you have probably speculated or have seen this coming, but the time has come for me to speak. It would be naive to pretend that I can be here forever or to think that there would be a good time for this. At the same time, I would like to have some favorable conditions. I decided that as StarCraft 2 came closer that I would make this announcement.

I have been with SEN for a long time, since just after its founding. I have seen v1, I have been a mere member, I have been a moderator, I have been a Global Moderator, and I have been administrator. I've seen it through turbulence and I've seen the population of the site explode and contract and surge in various directions. Logic dictates that there will be another, perhaps more massive, influx with StarCraft 2 and I am personally ill-equipped to handle it.

It is quite possible that many of you have noticed me fading out. I've been doing less moderation in favor of overseeing moderation and handling appeals. I've been trying to be less authoritative and placing more trust in the people of SEN to choose what is good for themselves. Some choices are good, some are disappointing. I'm sure that my dictations have been viewed in a similar manner. Perhaps such a thing is a result of getting older and realizing that I don't always have all the right answers, but I digress.

Real life responsibilities, personal issues, new interests and hobbies, as well as the overall "growing up" thing have become quite time-consuming. The changing community is always a factor, but pinning anything down to one cause is a gross oversimplification. My availability is changing and I am becoming more disconnected from SEN insofar as it sinks lower in my life's priority list. There are willing, talented and deserving people who have far more motivation and time for SEN than I have had lately. The signs are there: some private messages not answered here or there, an issue dismissed here or there. I don't feel any better than you guys do about my shortcomings. Unfortunately, my position is one that will only become more challenging and demanding in the immediate future with the advent of StarCraft 2. I would be irresponsible to continue to hold down my position of power as it is, to delude everyone including myself into thinking that I can meet these demands.

So what of the future? I cannot say. I am not leaving quite yet, (assuming that I even could get myself to leave completely, but that's a whole different topic) but it is only fair that everyone is aware of what is going on. No replacements or staff motions have been planned. I have tried to impart my wisdom and experience while demonstrating good judgment through my decisions and actions. SEN holds a place in my heart and many fond memories, so I want very much for it to continue and to be successful without me. (Whatever "successful" means, which is yet another tangent...)

Now everybody is on the same page. It's been one hell of a ride. I'll let you know what happens next when I know.

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It's been one hell of a ride

You tearjerker you.

We'll miss ya', Moose. I think I've been here as long as you've been administrator (unless my memory is broken and you were an admin since significantly earlier than Yoshi left), and you were (usually) fun to be with and... well... effective. I've noticed the lack of your participation in SEN and such and kind of saw this coming.

Anyway, not to seem... untouched... but who are you thinking might replace you as head of SEN? My one request is that it not be Vrael. Maybe... your son? Run SEN like a good ole' Monarchy?

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We'll miss ya', Moose. I think I've been here as long as you've been administrator (unless my memory is broken and you were an admin since significantly earlier than Yoshi left), and you were (usually) fun to be with and... well... effective. I've noticed the lack of your participation in SEN and such and kind of saw this coming.

Anyway, not to seem... untouched... but who are you thinking might replace you as head of SEN? My one request is that it not be Vrael. Maybe... your son? Run SEN like a good ole' Monarchy?

Only royal blood may wear the crown of Moose.

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My one request is that it not be Vrael. Maybe... your son? Run SEN like a good ole' Monarchy?

I vote for Vrael

Been nice knowing you as an admin Moose.

Bawww I kinda liked you. Then you blocked me on MSN. And I still liked you. And miss you <3 Bye, soon, I guess. You'll never leave completely! No one ever does.

I didn't know you at all but, good luck.

Sorry to hear moose. Goodbye when you do decide to leave, no matter how much you hate me and my want to moderate null. </3

Sorry to see you go, I'll miss the bantlers.

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My one request is that it not be Vrael. Maybe... your son? Run SEN like a good ole' Monarchy?

Moose.... is... my father.... Search your feelings Centreri, you know it to be true.

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Been nice knowing you as an admin Moose.

Yes, I already knew his fading out before as he told me about that but whatever, good luck.

I totally relate and understand. Like you, I'm sure I'll still visit this site now and then for years to come, but also like you, I empathize with the decrease in energy you're able/willing to give to this site. You promoted me to staff here, and I enjoyed my stint and learned some things from it. Thanks for that and everything else you've done.

Welcome aboard my boat

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"growing up"

I thought you were born old and grew down?

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Welcome aboard my boat

You act as if you are the first person to start fading out. People have been fading out forever.

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"growing up"

I thought you were born old and grew down?

Hence the quotes.

The only person I could possibly consider being "fuck yea high five" with as the new head of SEN would be Ex or JaFF. Just because they "captivate" me more lul. More so JaFF as a leader. Ex would be too much... of something.

Eh.. you've always been awesome . We'll miss you.

I think that ultimately our opinions will have no effect upon the next "leader" but, personally, I find myself going back and forth between who would be a good leader. I don't think Vrael really wants to be a leader... but I would support whatever decision moose makes. JaFF is a great guy, smart, a little lick of humor here and there, usually just, well liked (more or less), and is friendly enough to become a good leader. But I suppose I'm flip-flopping a little bit. I guess it's really a matter of perspective.

Honestly, moose, I don't know too much about you. Are you in college right now? I heard that people generally have a lot of free time when they get out of college, so you might change your mind later (Assuming you are in college and in certain fields of work and study that have the aforementioned trait.)

I did notice that you were being less helpful with PM requests and such.

Goodbye

Man I love writing!

I would have never known about this if tikels hadn't bumped.

But... Who else is going to ban me when I get out of line???