# DrMatrix is retiring **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [May 10, 2007, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519 "2007-05-10T10:17:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/1 "2007-05-10T10:17:48Z")
Effective today Dr Matrix is stepping down as moderator in General Questions. We thank him for his years of service tending the Straight Dope peapatch of knowledge. You’ll see him around as a SDSAB member. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/2 "2007-05-10T10:37:20Z")
Good luck **Dr. Matrix**! Are they letting you keep your jackboots and coffee mug? ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/3 "2007-05-10T11:58:24Z")
Only in the SDMB can such an enormous transfer of power be carried out in such an orderly fashion without attempted coups, military involvement, street rioting, etc. I applaud your service, Sir, and wish you a pleasant transition back to a civilian lifestyle. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/4 "2007-05-10T13:27:47Z")
I demand a recount. Regards, Shodan Thanks for your service, **DrM.** ---
**Author:** ![fortytwo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f9ae1b/32.png) [@fortytwo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fortytwo)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/5 "2007-05-10T13:48:53Z")
Was it something we said? ---
**Author:** ![Jake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@Jake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/6 "2007-05-10T14:28:22Z")
Thanks, **Dr Matrix** for your help in keeping the boards running smoothly. Keep posting! ---
**Author:** ![cards](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecd19e/32.png) [@cards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cards)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/7 "2007-05-10T15:02:32Z")
Is anyone replacing him? Will there be an inauguration? Pie? ---
**Author:** ![lightingtool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/57b2e6/32.png) [@lightingtool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lightingtool)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/8 "2007-05-10T15:05:31Z")
Thanks for all your work, **Dr Matrix**. ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/9 "2007-05-10T15:09:46Z")
First **Banhatten** , and now **Dr Matrix**. Who will protect us from idiots in GQ now? ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/10 "2007-05-10T16:24:25Z")
[QUOTE=cards] Is anyone replacing him? Will there be an inauguration? Pie? [/QUOTE] Not right away. Only if you want one. Don’t mind if I do. ---
**Author:** ![Billdo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billdo/32/315_2.png) [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/11 "2007-05-10T16:50:08Z")
Fare thee well, **Doc**. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/12 "2007-05-10T16:54:14Z")
But you’re still keeping up the [mad mathematician](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irving_Joshua_Matrix) gig, right? ---
**Author:** ![Trion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/13 "2007-05-10T17:45:52Z")
Bye Doc! So, you’re looking for a replacement? I already have a list of people I want to ban. Who do I submit that to? ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/14 "2007-05-10T17:58:55Z")
> [@](#): > > Dr Matrix is retiring Really? I’ve heard he’s boisterous and assertive. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/15 "2007-05-10T18:07:13Z")
It’s because he’s failed to even make the board in the annual mod/admin pit contest, isn’t it? Well, not his fault nobody ever has a problem with him. 😃 Good luck, **Dr Matrix**. Thank you for giving us your time. ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/16 "2007-05-10T18:10:01Z")
So what’s the SDMB equivalent of a gold watch? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/17 "2007-05-10T18:44:28Z")
Aw, gold watches are so last century. We do thank them for their service, which is much appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/18 "2007-05-10T18:46:09Z")
[QUOTE=Kythereia] So what’s the SDMB equivalent of a gold watch? 🙂 [/QUOTE] He get’s to have one of the elderly hamsters when the Reader brings in a new younger more efficient one. If he chooses, The Reader will give him the option of having it dipped in gold and having a wrist band put on. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/19 "2007-05-10T19:41:51Z")
I wish Dr. Matrix all the best; hopefully whatever is about to take up his time is enjoyable. 🙂 Thanks for the service! ---
**Author:** ![Geek\_Mecha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecae2f/32.png) [@Geek\_Mecha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geek_Mecha)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2007, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519/20 "2007-05-10T20:35:52Z")
Thank you, **Doc**. This is going to make those games of “Who’s Your Moderator?” in the Cajun-Matrix household awfully one-sided. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drmatrix-is-retiring/403519.md?page=2)