Had a Wonderful Stay

[Ghan_04]

It is true that I have been a part of this site for a year and a few months, and I have enjoyed my time here.

However, various circumstances lead me to the conclusion that it would be in the best interests of myself and the site to tender my resignation as part of the staff. This, I believe, would be most beneficial to the site. Some of the regulars and staff around Hive will be better able to articulate the reasons behind this that I cannot - mainly the discussions that have come about in the staff forums as well as certain actions on my part that have met with disapproval from the general populace of the forums.

I really wish to avoid all of the disagreements between the different members of the staff and the long-winded arguments that have become part of daily life around here at Hive - it seems that it would be better for me to stay away from this climate.

I don't believe I shall be leaving completely. You may still spot me around helping here or there, or possibly in the chat. But I will probably be less active due to the end of school coming soon and the fact that I, as a senior, will be very busy around the graduation time. So with a warm farewell to all of you I have met at Hive, I will take my leave. And to all of you who may know what it means,

Se onr sverdar sitja hvass!

 

[NeCrO_OwNeR]

Nooooooooooooo dont leave

 

[JaysProjex]

You just got here WTF! Don't be a gurl! You'r a great mod man! Well I hope you change your mind and come back. Good Luck to ya.

 

[Just_Spectating]

is this because of the communism? cause if it is then >.>

 

[Ghan_04]

Well, there were some comments made about the communism April Fools joke that led me to this decision.
And just as a note, I'll stay around for another day or so to clean up this communism stuff. Since I created it, I know how best to fix it.

 

[Just_Spectating]

is this an april fools joke or something then?

no one wants you to leave

 

[Ghan_04]

No, I'm just saying that part of the reason that I finally decided to leave is due to the communism April Fools joke.
As far as wanting me to leave, the fact that you want me to stay is nice. But I think that it is in the best interests of the site as a whole that I step down. I know some people will be sad, but I think Hive can benefit more without me.

 

[Belgarath]

I dunno what's wrong with the communism, it's funny :0.
Sad that you're leaving man. : |

 

[Joe-black-5]

:/ Damn ... well good luck man, hope to see you in chat from time to time.

 

[Zombie]

Honestly, I think the site might collapse without Ghan, no matter what they say.

 

[Just_Spectating]

he said he wouldn't be leaving permanently

 

[Zombie]

He said he was resigning from the staff. I doubt he can moderate/administrate without any privs.

 

[Just_Spectating]

we'll just see how it goes.

 

[Zelda.Alex]

As far as wanting me to leave, the fact that you want me to stay is nice. But I think that it is in the best interests of the site as a whole that I step down. I know some people will be sad, but I think Hive can benefit more without me.

I Disagree. I Disagree. I Disagree.
Do not step down.

 

[bounty hunter2]

Is this supposed to be an Aprils fool joke? You will try to convince me it's not, however I won't believe you. I refuse to.

http://i44.tinypic.com/25zjhpc.jpg

Here is a comic I made, a concept for the comic contest. It's got Ghan in it.

 

[Zelda.Alex]

One more thing Ghan.
If you think that Hive will benefit without you then try to explain how you got the user award in the same year you joined? The reason is simple because people thought you worked nicely.

 

[bounty hunter2]

Not a good argument Zelda, since Ralle personally gave it to him, without the poll or anything. I'm not saying he didn't deserve it, I just say that it's not a argument.

 

[Zelda.Alex]

But still Ralle thought he was doing nicely.
I personally think he is very helpful. Whenever i asked any question he gave an answer every time with what i will call patience. Patience because sometimes my questions just turn out to be foolish.

 

[CMarket]

No, I'm just saying that part of the reason that I finally decided to leave is due to the communism April Fools joke.
As far as wanting me to leave, the fact that you want me to stay is nice. But I think that it is in the best interests of the site as a whole that I step down. I know some people will be sad, but I think Hive can benefit more without me.

How exactly will it benefit? Sure, there were a few complaints here and there, but most of the users respect you and all the time you've put into the Hive. Can't you just ignore the select few that are disagreeing with you and think statistically? I mean, nobody can be all good and sometimes you might have even made a wrong decision, but you've made good and even great decisions more frequently.

Statistically you are more helpful as an admin than as a user. Now, I'm not saying that you shouldn't leave if you have personal business(like the fact that you are finishing school) but if you're leaving because of a few bad apples then I can't really see the sense in it.

 

[Zelda.Alex]

How exactly will it benefit? Sure, there were a few complaints here and there, but most of the users respect you and all the time you've put into the Hive. Can't you just ignore the select few that are disagreeing with you and think statistically? I mean, nobody can be all good and sometimes you might have even made a wrong decision, but you've made good and even great decisions more frequently.

Statistically you are more helpful as an admin than as a user. Now, I'm not saying that you shouldn't leave if you have personal business(like the fact that you are finishing school) but if you're leaving because of a few bad apples then I can't really see the sense in it.

I Agree.

 

[Eleandor]

Dunno, but if you are serious, your timing is really bad...

If you're not serious, it's a bad joke. Even worse than dota campaigns or commies...

 

[bounty hunter2]

I almost fell on the dota campaign thou. Damn Wc3c. I just hope this ain't a joke.

 

[Ash]

Ghan, I think you're a nice enough guy as a user, but you're making the right decision <33

 

[Squiggy]

I don't believe you

 

[FrIkY]

I like communism!

Don't resign! D:

 

[Ash]

Neither do I, squiggy, but we can always dream, 'ey?

 

[PurplePoot]

Happy 01/04 to you too.

 

[Devine]

What was your function again ... what exactly did you do, Ghan?

 

[Eccho]

He did more than we all knew - Which was a result for him having the used of the year award. Too bad you are resigning Ghan. Good luck.

 

[LiOneSS]

Happy 01/04 to you too.

<3

 

[Gilles]

Bye.

 

[TheDivineBoss]

Bye yeah..

 

[Mr. Bob]

This leaves us with em..... 2 or 3 active admins? Ah well, I guess when SC2 comes out, more people will come to fill the position.

Anyway, we love you Ghan. Bye bye now. D;

 

[Rising_Dusk]

Resigning is bad form for an April Fool's joke, really bad form. I'm seriously disappointed that you think this is funny, Ghan.

 

[Pyritie]

Resigning is bad form for an April Fool's joke, really bad form. I'm seriously disappointed that you think this is funny, Ghan.

You've got to remember which site you're on.

 

[Rising_Dusk]

That doesn't make this any less detestable. There's a line that one can cross in an April Fool's joke and this is way past it.

 

[TheBlooddancer]

I would say the line goes more in direction of 'real life happenings'.

I don't think internet has any line for April fools jokes.
-Though, resigning would be kinda bad, cause some people would think it was for real, and make a fool of themselves, and some people might think 'hah, this is a joke' and not say anything, where it might've been for real.

 

[Rising_Dusk]

Imagine if Blizzard said as their April Fool's joke that SC2's release date was a week from now. You can bet your ass that thousands of fans would call that 'crossing the line.' For the case of a site and a prominent admin at said site resigning, this is of similar stupor.

 

[Masiah]

Bye

See you around sometime!

 

[Pyritie]

I've seen worse. Last year, the 3D gallery director on dA made a joke about "the 3D gallery not being important so it will be closed". After he said it was a joke, nobody forgave him for a while.

 

[Zombie]

Meh, these April's fool jokes are not as funny on the internet as they are in real life.

 

[Traxamillion]

sad to see you go Ghan, i know me and you had our differences in the past but lately it seems me and you have got along really well and im sad to see you go after all this time.

Congratulations on Graduating.

 

[Ash]

Resigning is bad form for an April Fool's joke, really bad form. I'm seriously disappointed that you think this is funny, Ghan.

Don't take away my hope, Dusk. He hasn't quite declared himself not going yet.

 

[Sergeant Ray]

Five bucks says this is a joke itself.

 

[TheDivineBoss]

Five bucks says this is a joke itself.

Well, I got quite the faith in that statement, because off the last five mods here who announced that they were resigning and leaving permanently the site, only one kept his promise.

Plus the rep they gained as a no-don't-go gift for them.

I don't think we've seen the last of Ghan (and Brad)..

 

[Ash]

Well, I got quite the faith in that statement, because off the last five mods here who announced that they were resigning and leaving permanently the site, only one kept his promise.

Plus the rep they gained as a no-don't-go gift for them.

I don't think we've seen the last of Ghan (and Brad)..

I never said I was leaving permanently, and this is the first time I've been here in ages. I'm only popping in to take the piss out of everything...

 

[PurplePoot]

Well, I got quite the faith in that statement, because off the last five mods here who announced that they were resigning and leaving permanently the site, only one kept his promise.

Plus the rep they gained as a no-don't-go gift for them.

I don't think we've seen the last of Ghan (and Brad)..

Who would those five mods be?

 

[Aeroblyctos]

It's good that staff changes. Then we will have some new power hopefully.

Bye.

 

[Ghan_04]

April Fools

No, I will not be leaving at this time. I know I convinced some of you - and some of you saw right through the plan.

Part of the reason I did this was to highlight some issues, not just to have a good time with a joke. The problems I mentioned are not fake - there are disagreements and many of them. And no, I don't really like having them. But I'm just not going to let them determine my future.

The most important thing, however, is that I would like to extend a thanks to all of you who posted kind comments and farewells - they meant more to me than you know. Thank you!

Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed the Russian extravaganza that we had here for a day. But now all has been put right. Things have been restored to normal. But I have a feeling that Ralle would have had a fit if I had really decided to leave. I hope now that I can continue to be helpful to the site and continue to contribute to the wealth of Hive.

Happy April Fools' Day, everyone.

 

[maj.slovok]

It was too good to be true, I'm afraid.