Chthugha Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 After about 8 to 9 months of being a moderator, I've decided so stop doing it. Earlier this year Jessie asked me time and time again if I could become forum moderator. I didn't do it at first, because I don't like moderating, I have to do enough of that in my daytime job as teacher, so the last thing I want is my free time to be dominated by the same thing. In the end I gave in, basically just for Jessie. When Jessie stepped down as Community Manager in september, my initial thought was: time to step down as well. My extrinsic motivation for doing this had been taken away. In the end I decided to give it a go for a couple more months, but now the time has come to really quit the "job". It's requiring too much of my time, and that's something I have less and less of lately with my job demanding more and more time. I've send an e-mail to Kinkoid, and given them the chance to find replacements this month. Starting 2019, or when Kinkoid decides to take away the role, whatever happens first, I will no longer be your moderator. I will stick around as member of the community, but I'll be glad I don't have to be here every day. I wish my successor, whoever that may be, the best of luck. ~Chthugha 4 17 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorba the Geek Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Hey, you and I didn't see eye to eye often enough, but I have always respected you and your role. I felt you did it fairly and (mostly) constructively. For Jessie to have head-hunted you means that she saw qualities in you that HH could use to communicate effectively with the rest of us. Re. Jessie, I'm forever fascinated and obsessed by the revelation in the Wiki that Mala was inspired by her, but I guess I'll never know why. Good luck to her in her life's path too. So you are a teacher. I used to be one before my role in the nature conservation and environmental movement, as well as writing weird fantasy stories and novels. I do know this, I lack the discipline and social skills ever to be an effective moderator. It is, I imagine, calling on special abilities. The best of luck to you in whatever your life after HH. I, for one, will actually miss you and the advice you have offered without fear or favour. Thank you, Chthugha, for being a moderator and making such a good job of it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniele Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I've been a moderator in more than one forum in the past and i know how much times it takes. Thanks for all the work you did here! I hope to see you around here often as a normal member 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windia Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Having no history with you (and never any "complain"), I just say: Thank you for your time and good luck with RNG. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sovereign RHB Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) Thanks for all the hard work over the last few months Dr. C. It has been a pleasure to have you as moderator/big brother. I hope you will still enjoy the game as a normal community member. I am sure we will see you around on the forum as well. greetz, Edited December 4, 2018 by dirty harry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chthugha Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 1 hour ago, dirty harry said: Thanks for all the hard work over the last few months Dr. C. It has been a pleasure to have you as moderator/big brother. I hope you will still enjoy the game as a normal community member. I am sure we will see you around on the forum as well. greetz, Big Brother is watching you 👀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy55 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I can't imagine how much time it takes just to read everything that is posted, never mind analyzing and responding where required, Thanks & kudos dude! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trunks2585 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I can imagine how tiresome this can get, especially when you didn't really wanna do it in the first place. I know you struggled with your own issues of moderating, finding a balance between players and sympathizing with them, and trying to get the devs more involved in communicating with the playerbase. I'm sure there's choice words you could have with both sides and things that frustrate you. And I thank you for the work you did, you never seemed overly harsh to anyone, regardless of if opinions on subjects were different. I bet it'll be nice to not have the mod title hanging over your head and be able to interact with everyone as just another player again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlusIon Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Thank you for your hard work. Those are some lucky kids to have someone as dedicated as you be their teacher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Thank-you for your efforts, it's a thankless job but someone needs to do it, of course I'm writing about teaching not moderator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer_X Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Thank for your work. You were a good moderator, always correct and civil, sustaining the devs when it was necessary but telling your opinion when it was correct to do it, and even ready to make one step back if you realized that you missed to consider something, a rare quality in a moderator. I think the forum is losing a strong column, one that will be difficult to replace, with all due respect for your successor. It is probably due to your efforts, especially to your open letter to PorcoRosso, if HH forum users now get better attention by the devs. Hope to see you soon on these pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaguy Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thanks for giving us your time and effort these months. I appreciate how you did your job — I thought you were worth respecting when I first saw how you moderated the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Thank you for all your hard work and patience with us. I didn't really interact with you but I always appreciated your input and comments in the threads I read. Have a good rest of this year and a great next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackMacKenzie Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) Thank you for your service! I haven't been here long but you've managed to reply to my questions and comments several times and with surprisingly rapid response. It's been appreciated, but I think I'll appreciate even more once you've stepped down. We'll be hard-pressed to find someone as capable and committed. Edited December 12, 2018 by ZackMacKenzie fixing ambiguity 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanjkame Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Thanks for your services! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisticuz Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Good luck and thanks for everything you did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_HH Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Man! I stay away from the forum for a month, and when I come back, I find this! 😱 You are a superb moderator, Chthugha, and while I understand your reasons for stepping back from the role, you will be greatly missed. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Hammer Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Thank you, enjoy your relax as a normal player now ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewmann Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thank-you for your service. May you have as much fun in your new role! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Wave Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thank you @Chthugha for your constructive feedback and the hard work you put in. 👍 Hope you'll stick around as an active member, would be a loss to the community otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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