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This is not the end, but a new beginning
Well, here we are. A place I never thought I'd be. After three and a half plus years, though, it is time to step down as mod. As I'm sure as has been way too clear lately, I haven't had a lot of time over the last few months to post, and that's just going to continue from here on out. There's some pretty wonderful things going on in my life at the moment, and unfortunately those things make me have less time and focus for this wonderful place. That's not fair to you guys or the board and especially Betty. You deserve a mod that can give the time and the focus that this wonderful place deserves, and there are certainly a few applicants these days who can do just that. Which is why I'm so comfortable knowing that while I'm leaving as mod, I will be leaving the board and Betty in very, very good hands. And I'm not really going anywhere, nothing really is going to change. Just the title, otherwise I very much plan to do what I've always done, with hopefully more frequency than I have lately.
It has been a pleasure everyday to come on and see that even after six years to the day without the show (I didn't plan that, I swear!), that people still come on every single day. It's amazing, really, if you think about it. It used to say something about the show that it brought the kind of discussions that we've had and continue to have. It used to say something about the show that it brought the kind of people who would have those amazing discussions. It used to say something about the show that it brought us all together the way it did. Six years gone, though, that we're still here, we're still thriving, still talking, still discussing, still growing an amazing community, that says something about all of us. We have all kept up the themes of the show alive with this community: hope, togetherness, family, friendship, love, redemption, care, home, and of course community. We have always wanted Everwood to have a legacy and in some ways this community is a part of that legacy. Those qualities are ingrained in all of us just as much as they were in the show. That's why I know that even with us stepping down, that legacy is going to continue. The community is going to continue thriving. This is just a new chapter in the story of the board and I can't wait to see what happens next! Thank you all for helping me out so much over the years and making this a joy to do everyday. I plan to continue as mod until we have what I know will be an amazing replacement and after that, I absolutely plan to continue posting and continue being here until the very end. Which I know is a LONG way off! One more hug for the road. -Grant On a personal note I would like to thank Betty for, well, everything, really. You didn't even want to be a mod three and a half years ago and you stepped up for the sake of the board and you have turned out to be the best mod this board has ever seen. I'll never forget that and will always appreciate that. I really couldn't have done it without you. We all couldn't have done it without you. I'll much more remember and appreciate that you have always been there for me in times of mostly good, and the rare times of not so good. You are a true friend. It's been one heck of a ride, eh? I'm so glad that you were with me on it and I'm so glad the journey of knowing you and being your friend is far from over, and never will be. I'm honoured to count you as a friend. You deserve all the very best in the world. __________________
“[People] talk to me about these characters as if they’re real, and they’re not real, but they’ve become real...I really think, shows like this one, you have an attachment to them. They’re like friends you check in on."
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Not surprised by your announcement, but aw. I even remember when you and Betty became mods, and you've done an awesome job. Fare thee well returning to average person status!
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Grant, I'm sorry to read this, but I think we could all understand why you do this and we could all respect this. It's good to read that you're doing it for good reasons . It's good to know that you're preoccupied because of the good things in your life.
You and Betty are indeed good moderators team and I think that you welcome everyone here and while we all here make the place what it is, you have the biggest and most important part of that job. And you do it fine. __________________
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I'm really sorry to hear this Grant, but I completely understand that real life has to come first, and I thank you for the great job you did here along with Betty to keep this board active and thriving and for helping to make it the best message board on Fan Forum. Thanks for everything.
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Awwwww. So glad to see you'll still be around posting!!!!
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You know how I feel, Grant. On the one hand I'm incredibly sad to not be working with you as mod...we were a great team..weren't we?! On the other hand, I am incredibly happy for you! The new developments in your life sound wonderful...and very exciting!!
It has been a great journey..so happy the journey will continue with you still being around posting with us. |
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Grant, it's been wonderful knowing you over the years. Even though you are stepping down (which I respect and understand), I am glad that you will still be around. I know how tough it can be when real life calls. I certainly don't get here as often as I'd like, but I know that you and Betty and everyone else are here and it's always like coming home, or, like coming to Everwood itself. I wish the best for you in your life and look forward to more posting on this amazing board!
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Sucks that you are stepping down, but it's good to hear that you have so much good going on in your life.
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It sucks you'll be stepping down as mod but I'm glad that you have awesome things going on in your life and that you'll be sticking around as a regular. for being a great mod, Grant.
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nooooooooooooo! you can't leave Tos *grabs your pants leg* You can't leave
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Thanks for the kind words, everyone! You guys are why this board is going to prosper for years to come and why I'm proud to be part of the community.
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