AdminNosy banned?

Hard telling, Max. Maybe the guys are just in need of a break. They will probably be back within a week, I would imagine. Then again, maybe its a calculated move to get some of us newer administrators to do more work!

Percy does not owe anyone an explanation as to the decision of his administrators to step down. Being an administrator is a voluntary job, and the decision to accept the job and/or quit it is that of the administrator alone.It is true that Jar did at least 4 times the work of the rest of us. He is (was) the most consistant poster that EvC has ever had. His folk wisdom and his fathering guidance for new members and new administrators was instrumental in building EvC Forum up to the standards that it now shows. This is one of the best forums on the internet in terms of our relationships with each other as a virtual family, and we DO care about one another as you do know, Brian.Being human, we all occasionally disagree with one another, and feel the need to demand respect from each other as well.This is Percys site and Percy is the Boss. I dont know the particulars of why Omni and Jar chose to step away from the building, and I dont really feel Percy owes anyone an explanation either. Quite simply, this is Percys ship and not Jars nor anyone elses.I expect that you may see Jar return sooner rather than later, and in case he is reading this I want to acknowledge him publically as a well loved and important contributor to these forums.

What about your vision, Ringo? You are also a valuable contributor to EvC and your wisdom, humor, and wry insights are quite well appreciated by me.All that I meant about Percy is that I don't think he forced anyone into leaving. I almost think that this all is a setup to make the rest of the administrators work harder. I think that our vision as a discussion board remains unchanged. Now if anyone can keep me from slipping into nonsense mode, I would appreciate it! Also....This is not a rift in EvC loyalties, Ringo. We are all the same as we always were.Oh and by the way...they are all welcome to return at any time. They were not suspended, either.Edited by Phat, : add by edit

I don't have any problems with that, Percy. Anyone who types that long of a response and who also has invited anyone to return who has left (in this instance) has my support.It will be a growth process for us, though. Jar in particular did a lot of work around here....and I cant even find the broom!

Well Jesus also left without showing the Disciples all the ropes...and they did just fine.I think that Jar did too much of the work. By him stepping down, we will have to learn how to do more of it.

Thats because belief has a wider margin of acceptable logic and error than does science.

I still think that it is a conspiracy to force other admins to do more work. Maybe you wanna help, gasby? Grab a broom....

Rob was suspended because he kept sending "preaching" e-mails to the administrators.

Jar was a good mentor and father figure, kuresu. If he does leave permenantly, he will be noticeably missed.Those of us in chat need to make the effort to act respectfully and maturely to one another.As Jar would say,"And its just that simple."

Will miss you. I hope and pray that you will find the inner strength to persevere over whatever challenges you face.Power to the people!