First and foremost, it is important to remember that DwS has been in continuous operation for just over six years now. We have already exceeded the lifespan of the vast majority of free forum sites, and we are not disappearing anytime soon. We've stood the test of time, and will have a new board up and running shortly.
I have ZERO desire to become the site's maximum leader. Unfortunately, fate and the hosting company forced a critical juncture where things had to be done or the site could have been down for a much longer period. Combined with direct abuse from a former board member who was originally the holder of the new account that was going to pay for the site, and who crudely used epithets while informing me he allowed it to lapse, this left me with no alternative but to assume control of the site until the hosting could be moved and a new board put in place.
AC, wily and anybody else are more than welcome to contact me directly and discuss things as adults. Other DwS members are strongly encouraged to join the board and become a part of the process, and a part of the site's future. The sooner I can have the community take things over, the happier I will be.
I would like to personally apologize for our disruption in service, and I am taking steps with the hosting company to ensure this will NEVER happen again.
I will also be happy to essentially open the books to the community, so you can see transparently and directly what our hosting costs are, who our hosting company is, and any other information that might be germane. As to the more personality driven elements in regards to what has transpired, I will discuss that as little as possible, and keep such discussions on the site itself.
In closing, I invite you all back to enjoy the site, and more importantly, to become a part of the process. Thank you for your attention.
Regards,
DH
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