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The moderation team is announcing that German Guy has stepped down as a moderator for personal reasons. Real life has a way of taking it's toll on anyone and German Guy is no exception. His unique viewpoints and voice on the team will be missed. Thanks to German Guy for his time as a member of the moderation team at DP.
 
Maybe we could hear him more on actual debates then. Ever since he took the job his posts were minimum.
 
Best wishes to German Guy, hope all turns out well with regards to whatever reasons he is stepping down.
 
X Factor said:
That's why I never do anything in moderation.









Peace out, German Guy.
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LOL!

IMO, a Mod [in a perfect world] should technically not have any bias and keep their opinions neutral. That way they can't be accused of taking sides.

But we all know this isn't a perfect world.
 
WCH said:
LOL!

IMO, a Mod [in a perfect world] should technically not have any bias and keep their opinions neutral. That way they can't be accused of taking sides.

But we all know this isn't a perfect world.
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I doubt you could find anyone that had no opinions about anything that would be interested in being a mod on a political forum. :lol:
 
X Factor said:
I doubt you could find anyone that had no opinions about anything that would be interested in being a mod on a political forum. :lol:
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I was a Mod on a forum for a while. Trying to be fair to all parties was a nightmare.


BTW: God Speed GG.
 
RedAkston said:
The moderation team is announcing that German Guy has stepped down as a moderator for personal reasons. Real life has a way of taking it's toll on anyone and German Guy is no exception. His unique viewpoints and voice on the team will be missed. Thanks to German Guy for his time as a member of the moderation team at DP.
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Best to GG, been there, experienced that - wiederschauen.
 
Thank you all for your words!

Truth be told, it was difficult to reconcile moderator activities with real life from the beginning: My lovely daughter is 20 months old now, and no.2 is expected in February. It wasn't obvious to me right away just how much this experience caused a shift in my priorities.

I'll do my best to check in now and then! See you! :)
 
German guy said:
~ My lovely daughter is 20 months old now, and no.2 is expected in February ~
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Those two are life's real priorities; hope your young family is doing well and my best wishes for the new arrival due in 4 months.

Maybe we might meet up for a beer next time I come to Berlin.
 
German guy said:
Thank you all for your words!

Truth be told, it was difficult to reconcile moderator activities with real life from the beginning: My lovely daughter is 20 months old now, and no.2 is expected in February. It wasn't obvious to me right away just how much this experience caused a shift in my priorities.

I'll do my best to check in now and then! See you! :)
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Congrats on your no.1 and your upcoming no.2! :2wave:
 
German guy said:
Thank you all for your words!

Truth be told, it was difficult to reconcile moderator activities with real life from the beginning: My lovely daughter is 20 months old now, and no.2 is expected in February. It wasn't obvious to me right away just how much this experience caused a shift in my priorities.

I'll do my best to check in now and then! See you! :)
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Parenthood tends to do that! Congratulations on your growing family, and thank you for your service to DP!
 
WCH said:
Moderation takes it's toll.
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It does. I've done moderation on an active board in the past and it was a lot more work that I imagined. It's much more fun to just spout off in front of the rest of you and look foolish :)

Thanks German Guy. And thanks to rest of y'all as well.
 
German guy said:
Thank you all for your words!

Truth be told, it was difficult to reconcile moderator activities with real life from the beginning: My lovely daughter is 20 months old now, and no.2 is expected in February. It wasn't obvious to me right away just how much this experience caused a shift in my priorities.

I'll do my best to check in now and then! See you! :)
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Congrats!
 
German guy said:
Thank you all for your words!

Truth be told, it was difficult to reconcile moderator activities with real life from the beginning: My lovely daughter is 20 months old now, and no.2 is expected in February. It wasn't obvious to me right away just how much this experience caused a shift in my priorities.

I'll do my best to check in now and then! See you! :)
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I hope this means more posting form you, I, for one, have missed your often unique insights.
 
German guy said:
Thank you all for your words!

Truth be told, it was difficult to reconcile moderator activities with real life from the beginning: My lovely daughter is 20 months old now, and no.2 is expected in February. It wasn't obvious to me right away just how much this experience caused a shift in my priorities.

I'll do my best to check in now and then! See you! :)
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I'll definitely miss your contributions, but I'm glad to see that things are going great in your personal life. Good luck with everything!
 
He never gigged me - so he was a good moderator!
 
Moderating would drive you round the twist. Everyone is a wacko and if they're not, they become one the minute you become a moderator.

Well done for getting out while you still can.
 
Servus Deutsche Dude... Ois Guade.
 
RedAkston said:
The moderation team is announcing that German Guy has stepped down as a moderator for personal reasons. Real life has a way of taking it's toll on anyone and German Guy is no exception. His unique viewpoints and voice on the team will be missed. Thanks to German Guy for his time as a member of the moderation team at DP.
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I didn't cross his path often, but when I did he was thoughtful.
 
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