Rick - Moderator Emeritus :)

Mark · 20th June 2006, 03:53 AM

There seems to have been little fanfair about Rick's change of status here at Vikingsword, but I think there needs to be some.

After many years of moderating the forum, many as the sole mod, Rick has decided that he deserves a vacation for some reason. However, he will soon realize that like the Mafia, once you are a "made guy" at Vikingsword, there is no way out except feet first.

In the meantime, we will let Rick enjoy the illusion of freedom, so please join me in giving him a huge "THANK YOU" for all that he has done keeping this forum healthy and happy. Rick, you are a mod among men, and a man among mods.

Mark (one of the three it takes to replace Rick

)

Ian · 20th June 2006, 04:27 AM

Take a few hours off to attend a family event and look what happens! Some guy gives himself a new title, turns in his zapper, puts on his comfy slippers and takes up residence in the old leather recliner.

Well, Rick, I guess you earned a break after all the time you've been keeping a close watch on the Forum. My thanks too for all the good work you have done in each of the three stages of this Forum. Look forward to the day you get back in the saddle and pick up the Mods cattle prod again.

Ian (two of three).

MABAGANI · 20th June 2006, 07:03 AM

Thanks Rick, for all the years of making this webspace an excellent place to surf...

S.Al-Anizi · 20th June 2006, 08:21 AM

Thanks Rick, for all your great services to this forum, I hope you change your mind

Marc · 20th June 2006, 09:29 AM

Rick has undoubtedly contributed as very few had in giving this forum its character.
Being a Mod is not easy, I know very well myself, and doing such a good work as it has been (and keeps being) done here is much, much harder. And, in the fulfilment of his duty Rick has ended up setting up a true "School" of moderation. And quite an efficient one, I must say, as time keeps proving...

So, thank you, Rick. Thank you for your selfless service to our community in general and to this forum in particular.

I hope we'll keep enjoying your presence around...

Mark · 20th June 2006, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc

Rick has undoubtedly contributed as very few had in giving this forum its character.
Being a Mod is not easy, I know very well myself, and doing such a good work as it has been (and keeps being) done here is much, much harder. And, in the fulfilment of his duty Rick has ended up setting up a true "School" of moderation. And quite an efficient one, I must say, as time keeps proving...

So, thank you, Rick. Thank you for your selfless service to our community in general and to this forum in particular.

I hope we'll keep enjoying your presence around...

Yes, Rick is an excellent teacher. His wisdom, judgment, and especially his keen nose for trouble (

) have been the model for me and made my transformation from humble member to humble mod very easy.

And he's not going anywhere, Katana, just hanging up his moderator hat. We would hunt him down and bolt him to his keyboard if he tried to retire entirely from the forum.

Tim Simmons · 20th June 2006, 10:04 AM

A big thank you. As in all clubs, groups and so on, they all usually only function well because of the efforts of a few. A diamond geezer making things the DB's

.

katana · 20th June 2006, 10:46 AM

I have only been a member for 5 months or so. But Rick's contribution to this Forum is astounding, humourous and informative. Sad to see you leave......

... take care, good luck.............and hurry up and come back

BluErf · 20th June 2006, 01:49 PM

THANK YOU RICK!

Come back soon!

fernando · 22nd June 2006, 07:34 PM

If indeed there are no irreplaceable persons, there surely are some who are quite complex to fully replace.
Your moderation was superb.
Thank you.

Battara · 23rd June 2006, 05:26 PM

You are irreplacable!

Thank you for your hard work. You and I have talked and I understand. I would still love to keep in touch.

20th June 2006, 03:53 AM	#1
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Rick - Moderator Emeritus :) There seems to have been little fanfair about Rick's change of status here at Vikingsword, but I think there needs to be some. After many years of moderating the forum, many as the sole mod, Rick has decided that he deserves a vacation for some reason. However, he will soon realize that like the Mafia, once you are a "made guy" at Vikingsword, there is no way out except feet first. In the meantime, we will let Rick enjoy the illusion of freedom, so please join me in giving him a huge "THANK YOU" for all that he has done keeping this forum healthy and happy. Rick, you are a mod among men, and a man among mods. Mark (one of the three it takes to replace Rick )

20th June 2006, 04:27 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,053	Not so fast, pal ... Take a few hours off to attend a family event and look what happens! Some guy gives himself a new title, turns in his zapper, puts on his comfy slippers and takes up residence in the old leather recliner. Well, Rick, I guess you earned a break after all the time you've been keeping a close watch on the Forum. My thanks too for all the good work you have done in each of the three stages of this Forum. Look forward to the day you get back in the saddle and pick up the Mods cattle prod again. Ian (two of three).

20th June 2006, 09:29 AM	#5
Marc Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madrid / Barcelona Posts: 256	Rick has undoubtedly contributed as very few had in giving this forum its character. Being a Mod is not easy, I know very well myself, and doing such a good work as it has been (and keeps being) done here is much, much harder. And, in the fulfilment of his duty Rick has ended up setting up a true "School" of moderation. And quite an efficient one, I must say, as time keeps proving... So, thank you, Rick. Thank you for your selfless service to our community in general and to this forum in particular. I hope we'll keep enjoying your presence around... Last edited by Marc; 20th June 2006 at 02:03 PM. Reason: Spelling

20th June 2006, 07:03 AM	#3
MABAGANI Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 221	Thanks Rick, for all the years of making this webspace an excellent place to surf...

20th June 2006, 08:21 AM	#4
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	Thanks Rick, for all your great services to this forum, I hope you change your mind

20th June 2006, 10:04 AM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,745	A big thank you. As in all clubs, groups and so on, they all usually only function well because of the efforts of a few. A diamond geezer making things the DB's .

20th June 2006, 10:46 AM	#8
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	I have only been a member for 5 months or so. But Rick's contribution to this Forum is astounding, humourous and informative. Sad to see you leave...... ... take care, good luck.............and hurry up and come back

20th June 2006, 01:49 PM	#9
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	THANK YOU RICK! Come back soon!

22nd June 2006, 07:34 PM	#10
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,652	If indeed there are no irreplaceable persons, there surely are some who are quite complex to fully replace. Your moderation was superb. Thank you.

23rd June 2006, 05:26 PM	#11
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,142	You are irreplacable! Thank you for your hard work. You and I have talked and I understand. I would still love to keep in touch.