Hello!
This announcement is happening very suddenly, and rather unexpectedly, but here it is: I'm going to be stepping down as moderator of this forum, more or less immediately. In fact, I think Mat's finger is hovering over the button as I type.
What happens after that is somewhat up in the air, I believe. If you need moderator assistance in the immediate future then
R*R can assist you. My hope is that new moderators will also come on board. Coincidentally, I've recently asked a couple of people if they were interested. I didn't know that I would be writing this post when I PM'd them, but I hope they will accept anyway, and not feel like I tricked them. I wasn't trying to be sneaky! The timing is accidental. Others who may be interested should talk to Mat Sklansky or at least express their interest here (looking at you, rococo).
As for me, well, I just need a break from politics, and to focus on some real life stuff that's more important. My hope is that this forum will go on and even be better with more and different mods. If it does, I'm sure I'll be around some in the future as a poster.
Apologies in advance to R*R, any new mods, and anyone else that deserves one.
Good luck.