Rom's Resignation During BFF
Originally sent 29 October 2003
Original text as it was sent, during the height of our troubles with Guilds/Op's during the BFF.
I'm aware i've threatened to do this many times in the past. Often I will admit simply as the "check" to ensure what I was doing was in the best interests of this guild and its people. I can no longer fulfill this obligation however.
I want to make it clear, I am not trying to shoot this guild in the foot because of my decision, because this is the last thing I want to do. I also don't want to dwell on the fact that this decision is based on the complete bull crap that is associated with the politics of this game. I am too much involved in it, and its getting to the point where I can admit my own personal views and beliefs are going to be detremental to the folks who want to play and have fun as part of a guild.
Its part of swallowing my own pride, I admit I don't really want to let go of the reigns here, but its folks like me that contribute to the never ending circle of crap, and eventually somthing has to give. In this case, its going to be me.
There are others who want to start putting the past behind them and get on with things. I apparently need to do the same. Its time I went back to being a "peon" - I need to take this step back from the politics of Magestorm, and try and enjoy the game once again. I NEED to do this for my own sanity.
Which is why (and i'm aware of my sense of self-importance in this heh) no one here has my permission to leave because of this. I am not leaving SF, SF is still the big part of my life that I want it to be. I will continue to pay for and maintain the website, I will remain an MGL rep if need be - but I need those = signs away from my name. I won't ever expect to regain them, but if times and circumstances change, perhaps in the future. This is my justification perhaps to some people, I need this as a break if nothing else. We'l see what happens in the future.
My own personal feeling is that it should be Xeeron who assumes the = Tag. I did not go to council with this decision, it is my own. Theres no disrespect to Chrome in this, he is fully welcoming of the = tag as well, but i'm aware he has a few comp access problems at the moment.
I will not change my decision here. I will make the transition as easy as possible, and transfer as many of my previous responsabilities as will be needed to the new leadership. I hope people will be understanding and respect my decision in this, but its time for me to call it a day on GM responsabiltiies.
I am aware the next few days may be a mess, the orders will still go in from myself in the BFF (as they are due tonight) - last second discussion on this is on the forums.
I'd just like to thank everyone over the years who has served my various councils, and of course the membership. You guys are simply the best, and it has been a total pleasure.
Dan aka Rom
