Farewell, from a Moderator

[JOHNDEEREGN]

After much thought, I've decided to hang up my guns.I am submitting my resignation as a moderator of the TB/T6P boards.​

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As many of you know, I've followed Buicks since their inception back in the 80's. I made the transition from the two previous sites and joined this site early on. I've been a moderator since Shane Grimsley so kindly invited me several years ago. I can't even imagine the number of hours I've spent on the boards.​

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In that time, I've seen a lot of good posters come and go and have made many friends (and probably a few enemies).I've seen the level of discussion and the level of civility on the boards wax and wane. ​

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My posting has decreased substantially, but each time I considered leaving altogether, I talked myself out of it with the hope that things would eventually change. They haven't. It's come to the point where it's just not as much fun as it once was and I no longer feel like I am in touch with the pulse of the board community. It's time I moved on.​

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At their best, these boards provide a terrific opportunity to create community. They can be the modern day equivalent of a small town coffee shop where you can get together with your buddies and B.S. about something you all share...a love of Buicks. The vast majority of you understand that. To all of you that do, please keep it up. Treat each other with kindness, tolerance, and respect.​

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I want to thank you all for your support through the years. I particularly want to thank Shane for his support and friendship.He has a tough job and has always done it well, with grace and a good heart.I also want to thank my brother and sister mods.Their job is thankless and yet they keep doing it on a voluntary basis with good cheer.I leave with a lot of good memories.​

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I'll stick around as a lurker and an occasional poster, but my days in any "official" capacity are done.​

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Go Fast With Class!​

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Johndeeregn​

 

[Gary Wells]

I'm very sorry to hear that, Ty. I've always enjoyed messing & chatting with you over the years and I hope that you have taken it for what it was. I know that you & only you know what's best for you, but I sincerely think that you might re-consider your decision. I know that you will be missed in your capacity.
Best of luck, Ty.

 

[rmar]

Ty, start drinking now ( look who I'm telling to start drinking) and send out some emails and we will do a farewell tour tonight.

 

[ttaowner]

Are you gonna bea moderator on a sheep board now is that why your leaving us? JK I have always enjoyed reading your responses and always thought you were fair and funny and you will be missed by all.i hope things change and you come back we will be waiting. Good luck in whatever you decide

 

[Phoneguy]

Sorry to hear TY...I think you need to follow your heart and that one legged stripper needs you as a manager. Your humor will be missed bro...
Its OK if we still poke fun at you while you are out right?

Bryan

 

[Red C5]

Drop by and say hello once in a while.

 

[Grumpy]

Just because I asked you to check something doesn't mean ya have to leave. If ya didn't want to do it I understand Sadly times are a changing. Went out today lookin at 2013 GT 500s

 

[chopped39]

Good luck to you. As everyone should say to you .Job well done. Best of wishes.

 

[BMS1]

Ty thanks for your service, I thought you did a excellent job on the for sale forum, you handled issues straight foward and fairly, going to miss your sense of humor in your posts. Brian

 

[Tmizunocherry]

Thank you, Ty!! You helped me get started on my search of a GN and appreciate the help you gave me. Thought you did a great job on this site!!
Thanks again

 

[coach]

 

[larry33kc]

Well that sucks

 

[gofstbuick]

Sorry to hear. Good luck to you Ty.

 

[charlief1]

Do I need to come up there and kick some jayhawk ass Ty? I've been tied to my job right now but I'm still doing the best that I can at my position. I know that you've got 2 teens and a lot of other things going on but if you decide to beg off then I will need to come get you and give you a "swirly".

 

[O SO LO]

Sorry to hear, TY. Thank you for your service through the years.
Job well done and best of luck to you!!

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

Ya know Ty,
I never liked you anyways...

SHANE!!! DON'T LET HIM GO!!!

The guy who leaves the room always gets blamed for everything. You might want to keep checking in just to make sure we're not talking about you.

Thanks for all you've done for us and your dedication supporting the Turbo Buick/ TTA family.

Mike Barnard

 

[scot w.]

Well it sucks to hear your leaving. We got to be good friends over the years and you did a great job as a moderator.....Stay in touch buddy!

 

[87chrisss]

TY, before you go.. just wanted to remind you of something..

Good Times .. Good Times..

 

[87granny]

Sucks to hear this why not just stay and creep you can blast us when we are not staying inline with the rules also thanks for all you have done even though we have never met face to face I still can call you my friend your friend Achilleas

 

[aminga]

The guy who leaves the room always gets blamed for everything. You might want to keep checking in just to make sure we're not talking about you.

Mike Barnard

We'd blame even if he didn't go.

Take care big guy