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Title: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Web master
Post by: Kees on August 22, 2003, 10:36:36 PM

In a letter to the Amiga.org community, Dave Crawford announces his resignation at Amiga.org

On behalf on the entire staff, I would like to thank Dave for everything that he has done for Amiga.org and wish him all the best in the future.

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Dear Amiga.org users,

The transition of Web master from Wayne Hunt to Kees has been completed, and my tenure too is at an end.  During the time in which Wayne stepped down, I maintained my position for awhile to make sure that one of the other moderators could step up to the plate and score a few runs.  With that task completed, I am now officially stepping down from the Web master position as well; although, I'm sure that many of you have already noticed that my rank has been changed.  The roller-coaster has been fun, and I will now move to the cars in the back with everyone else.  I appreciate the support that I received from the community during my tenure, and I thank y'all.

Years ago, I was editor of "The UGN Times," an ill-fated, amigaguide-based, periodical  from Amiga.org.  Later I created ARexx scripts, REBOL scripts, and various how-to guides, some of which are still available.  After quite some time of helping AO from the shadows, Wayne decided to have me help out in a more official capacity for a plethora of reasons.  

Eventually, I began to work on MorphZone, as an unofficial help site for MorphOS  users.  Due to my work there, I finally went to work for Genesi.  I stayed onboard the AO crew because Wayne still hadn't worked through the reasons for me coming aboard in the first place.  As everyone knows, Wayne eventually took a position at Genesi as well, but he was much more visible than I; thus, he felt compelled to step down immediately.  I stayed on as a Web master to help ease the transition as best I could.  That phase of Amiga.org's history is now over, and I can move back to what I've always done: helping in what ways I can from the background.

I really appreciate the support I've had from the staff, past and present, of Amiga.org.  Just as importantly, I appreciate each and every member of AO that has lent an ear, posted a positive comment, or helped another user.  While I may spend much of my creative energy on MorphZone now, rest assured that I will continue to provide support to Amiga.org and its users from the sidelines.  Once again, thanks to everyone for the good memories.

Best Wishes,

Targhan

P.S. Those "thank yous" include the people who've taken the time to remind me when I crossed the line.

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: Palpatine on August 22, 2003, 10:35:42 PM

You'll be missed.

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: redrumloa on August 22, 2003, 10:51:15 PM

Yes..

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: Targhan on August 22, 2003, 10:57:35 PM

Thanks guys.  :-)

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: bhoggett on August 22, 2003, 11:00:43 PM

All the best Dave, and thanks for your contributions to amiga.org. Here's hoping MorphZone goes from strength to strength, which I'm sure it will.

Don't be a stranger.

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: Mike_Amiga on August 22, 2003, 11:07:27 PM

Sorry to see you go... err... bye then.

*Edit*

I'll miss your avatar. :-)

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: Targhan on August 22, 2003, 11:33:07 PM

;-) C'mon guys, it's not like I've sold my trusty old A1200 for a PC and leaving the forums completely.  I'm just making the fact that I stepped out of the administration "official."

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: iamaboringperson on August 22, 2003, 11:48:17 PM

" ... then there were none!" :-D

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: Damion on August 23, 2003, 12:09:35 AM

Best wishes Dave and thanks for all the hard
work.

-D-

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: Karlos on August 23, 2003, 12:23:29 AM

Quote

C'mon guys, it's not like I've sold my trusty old A1200 for a PC and leaving the forums completely. I'm just making the fact that I stepped out of the administration "official."

Good! As long as you stick around!

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: Lo on August 23, 2003, 12:56:43 AM

(http://home.hawaii.rr.com/kihoalu/images/hulagirls.gif) Hawaiian send-off...

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: GadgetMaster on August 23, 2003, 01:32:39 AM

Is it just me or are people genuinely trying to be nicer towards each other lately:-D .

Thanks for your work Dave, I am sorry if I ever offended you.   :-?

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: R2D2 on August 23, 2003, 02:05:02 AM

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Hawaiian send-off...

That was nice. :-)

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: redfox on August 23, 2003, 02:51:58 AM

Welcome to the regular membership ranks, Dave.   ;-)

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redfox

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: Vincent on August 23, 2003, 04:20:59 AM

I just said in another news item that you're one of the best impartial moderators on here, despite your Genesi position.

Ah well, at least you're still among us, make sure you don't get lost down here with us mere mortals :-P

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Web master
Post by: System on August 23, 2003, 08:28:33 AM

Good riddance! :)

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Web master
Post by: alx on August 23, 2003, 09:34:42 AM

Thanks for your work - and keep banging that PC; someday it might work :-)

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Web master
Post by: Coder on August 23, 2003, 02:17:16 PM

Hi Dave,

Done great work. But is it not normal to give a party when you leave? :-)

Coder

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: amigamad on August 23, 2003, 05:49:53 PM

Take it easy . :-)

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Webmaster
Post by: Methuselas on August 24, 2003, 05:46:20 AM

Damn....I guess that we can't run around screaming 'Dave's not here!' :-D

Title: Re: Dave Crawford - Targhan resigns as Web master
Post by: Targhan on August 24, 2003, 06:34:50 AM

:)  Thanks everyone!  I'll enjoy the hula girls at the party and listen to Vincents praise :-D

Seriously, I appreciate the kind words, and will keep trying to do different things to help out.

I was thinking about donating my personal start-page to Amiga.org, as kind of a present.  It's basically a page that has the search blocks from Amiga.org, MorphZone, and ANN on it.  (Hey, I could easily throw in AW.net on the page too!)  It's kind of my own personal Uber-Search start page :-P