Based on multiple requests, and agreeing that this thread is outliving it's useful purpose, I'm locking it.
I've stated my case, the reasons, the hows, and the why. Short of that, if you'd like to discuss it, please feel free to do so to me directly via Private Message (PM).
Whether or not the site sells to a new owner is not really the deal here guys. My biggest interest is in being able to move on, while assuring that the new captain will keep the ship upright and true. Whether or not you feel I'm asking too much, or I'm wrong for doing so is truly irrelevant to the situation.
It is what it is. I've ALWAYS had a price set on the site, and it's currently 1/2 of what it used to be before the community was splintered. I would challenge any of you to point out where I've ever pretended to be anything more than a capitalist.
As for hosting, between the ads and the donations, the site's hosting is, and will continue to be paid for by you, the community with my heartfelt gratitude for the votes of confidence. Hopefully this thread hasn't damaged your opinion of me so much that said trend will stop. The site has ALWAYS been covered by it's members. Nothing about that should hopefully ever change.
For the record, The site will not change for the foreseeable future. We, or more meaningfully, I am not going anywhere or changing. NEVER have I intended to suggest this site will be discontinued.
Admittedly, I've bitten off a bit of troll bait enough to respond rashly to a few, but again, being told that your life's work is worthless is not a pill easily swallowed.
In truth, I'm trying to get my life back in order and on track. This site has seen me through multiple jobs (including self-employment), a painful divorce and loss of a good friend, being screwed by BBRV, and more drama than I can recall.
This site to me, is a reminder of younger, more impetuous times. As such, I just feel like it's time to put it behind me. At the same time however, I don't feel in any way that 15 years of work is worthless, so forgive me if I've nipped a bit at the less-than-helpful trolls on this one.
I look forward to your replies via PM or even e-mail.
Wayne