One Door Closes, Another Opens...

[Cache Maine]

Congratulations to the 5 winning members who will now take this website in a whole new direction.

With the vote now in, it is time for me to step down from my moderating position and let them take the lead. It's been a pleasure to work with Rick for the past year and a half and get to know the software and forum inside and out. I will surely be able to move on and continue to learn about html and have the solid base that Rick has provided to me.

The events that took place yesterday have also factored into my decision not to continue to be moderator for this site. Some of the words spoken in public and private from members of this site were truly hurtful. It's unfortunate that it even got to this point, but the bottom line is that I care too much about my friendships with these members to jeopardize that more than it is now by holding them accountable for what they say and do on this site. I'd rather just be friends with them! Also, I look forward to being able to share my opinion and not having to hold back.

So with that said, I look forward to returning to the caching trail! See you there!

[WhereRWe?]

Congratulations to the 5 winning members who will now take this website in a whole new direction.

Sheesh! I'm sorry you feel that way. I don't see that being the case at all, and think that the names of any of the other nominees could have been substituted for any of those elected without any change in the direction of GeocachingMaine.

[Cache Maine]

Sheesh! I'm sorry you feel that way. I don't see that being the case at all, and think that the names of any of the other nominees could have been substituted for any of those elected without any change in the direction of GeocachingMaine.

Should I have picked a different word? What would you suggest Bruce?

[WhereRWe?]

Should I have picked a different word? What would you suggest Bruce?

Um... How about instead of "whole new direction" we substitute "more focused"?

[d’76]

Um... How about instead of "whole new direction" we substitute "more focused"?

Good point I thought the direction was staying the same and the focus was what was changing with a few folks that can make a few basic desicions.

OBTW congrats Bruce and the others.

[Cache Maine]

OBTW congrats Bruce and the others.

Off-topic!

[Cache Maine]

Um... How about instead of "whole new direction" we substitute "more focused"?

Congratulations to the 5 winning members who will now take this website in a more focused.

Hmmmm....something missing....

[tlarson]

Well Bruce, Cameo had it right the first time. The administration of this site tried to make it “more focused” and hold people accountable for their words here and all some of you folks did was jump all over their case instead of thinking about what they were trying to do and their reasons behind it, so now it will move on in a new direction.

Everyone needs to remember that even with the new “board” this site still belongs to Rick and it is his right to have final say on what goes on here. If it is his decision to make this site one where it is safe to have an mature conversation rather than a free for all for flame wars and snide remarks then the members need to respect that or move on.

[WhereRWe?]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Well Bruce, Cameo had it right the first time. The administration of this site tried to make it “more focused” and hold people accountable for their words here

I think you miss the purpose of the advisory board. Although Rick is the webmaster, the site actually "belongs" to all of us - we are in all respects an organization. I really don't understand why some people think this VERY diverse group of cachers that has been elected as the advisory board will take the site in a new direction. If you had attended the meeting that was held to discuss establishing the board, you'd know that the peoplected - and most of those nominated - espressed their opinions and they were NOT in lock-step about anything - other than the need to establish the board.

[attroll]

Well Bruce, Cameo had it right the first time. The administration of this site tried to make it “more focused” and hold people accountable for their words here and all some of you folks did was jump all over their case instead of thinking about what they were trying to do and their reasons behind it, so now it will move on in a new direction.

Yes Tim I tried my best in the past and your right all I got was people jumping all over my case. This is one reason I was wanting to have the board. Now we that we have a board we will truly see what direction it will take us. Whether it will be good or bad only time will tell. I will say this though. I will give it my 100% and work with the board on this. At least if it fails now I will not be the soul person that gets all the crap from here on out.