# I quit. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 14, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845 "2009-02-14T18:45:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9fc348/32.png) [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/201 "2009-02-15T22:34:28Z")
> [@Eutychus](#): > > Welcome to the sidelines. Did you bring pie? Hey, the real action is on the field. Its the staff who are on the sidelines. (except when they come out to play) ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/202 "2009-02-15T22:40:45Z")
You’ll be missed as a mod. How many other boards can say that their misbehaving members are whipped back in line by an 18-inch prehensile tongue? I have to say, though, that your reason for resigning fills me with foreboding. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/203 "2009-02-15T23:06:27Z")
I don’t suppose there is a mechanism by which your resignation might be refused? Popular demand, that sort of thing? ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/204 "2009-02-16T00:07:21Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > Has that ever happened before? Not that I know of- they’re probably too smart to give it a second go 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/205 "2009-02-16T00:08:29Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > I don’t suppose there is a mechanism by which your resignation might be refused? Popular demand, that sort of thing? He’s still got the title, for what it’s worth. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/206 "2009-02-16T00:18:01Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > He’s still got the title, for what it’s worth. In other words, he’s a VERY TALL figurehead? ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/207 "2009-02-16T01:00:12Z")
> [@Cicero](#): > > Without detracting from **Giraffe** , we still have plenty of fine moderators and administrators, so I won’t join the chorus of wer’re all going to hell in a handbasket.\ It’s not the fact of **Giraffe** stepping down as a moderator, it’s the reason for it that has people worried. ---
**Author:** ![Tranquilis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tranquilis/32/3639_2.png) [@Tranquilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tranquilis)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/208 "2009-02-16T01:00:36Z")
Frankly, I’m more than a little impressed that Giraffe lasted this long - There’s a burnout arc imposed by moderating any forum, and The Pit is a very challenging venue. Giraffe has set the standard for the role of Jackbooted Pit Mod, and it’s a standard that will stand the test of time. Bummer, du. Best wishes in your lower-profile career! ---
**Author:** ![DudleyGarrett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d9b06d/32.png) [@DudleyGarrett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DudleyGarrett)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/209 "2009-02-16T01:06:19Z")
Giraffe was by far the best mod here. He’s actually an intelligent likable character who often cracked me up. The other mods range from just awful to pretty good. Giraffe was grrrrrreeeat! Oh well, it’s certainly the board’s loss. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/210 "2009-02-16T01:14:27Z")
Interesting that of all the thousands of human dopers and quite a few human mods, it took a giraffe to moderate the pit. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/211 "2009-02-16T01:42:42Z")
Somehow missed this thread until now, but let me add to the chorus. **Giraffe** , IMO, has been one of the best mods this board has ever had. At least we’ll still get to read his highly enjoyable writing from time to time. OK; there, I said it. How 'bout that five bucks you promised me, big **G**? ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/212 "2009-02-16T02:12:49Z")
> [@Q.E.D](#): > > Please. Even **Giraffe** has standards, an indelible line beyond which he will not pass no matter what the cost. > > She was 13. But since that was in 2003, she’d be at least 18 now. . . And since he won’t be in a position of authority anymore. . . 😉 😃 Sorry you’re stepping down, **Giraffe**. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/213 "2009-02-16T02:38:27Z")
> [@leander](#): > > Crap. As others have noted, that’s unfortunate. If these “changes” are enough to make you quit then they’re probably very bad news. > > **Ed** , take notice. You have posters from all different walks of life who generally argue with each other (vehemently) about any little frickin’ thing – ALL agreeing that you have just lost one of your best mods. > > Please let that give you some pause. I doubt that will make any difference, but I’d like to add my voice-for the love of GOD, **Ed** , LISTEN to your CUSTOMERS for once. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/214 "2009-02-16T03:33:47Z")
> [@Giraffe](#): > > I just notified Ed and the rest of the mods that I’m stepping down as a moderator. Ed and I have some fundamental differences on what type of forum the Pit should be, and rather than enforcing rules I don’t agree with or providing inconsistent moderation, I would prefer to simply go back to being a regular poster. Oh, man. I remember when you became a mod. And of course, we collectively reamed you. FWIW, I think you’ve done a great job. Sorry to see you step down. I hope your replacement, if there is one, does as good a job as you did. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/215 "2009-02-16T04:20:03Z")
How exactly do you moderate in The Pit? Isn’t that a lot like the Maytag repair man? ---
**Author:** ![Ensign\_Edison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7ab992/32.png) [@Ensign\_Edison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ensign_Edison)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/216 "2009-02-16T04:39:07Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > How exactly do you moderate in The Pit? If you’re Giraffe, you do it with intelligence, wit, and charm. ---
**Author:** ![fluiddruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c2a13f/32.png) [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/217 "2009-02-16T04:42:39Z")
I might as well chime in now that I am stepping down from moderating the Pit. I will stay on as a moderator in my other forums. I’ll step in here if it’s needed until staff is reallocated, so feel free to PM me if you need help. ---
**Author:** ![Seeker\_of\_Truth\_and\_Beauty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@Seeker\_of\_Truth\_and\_Beauty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seeker_of_Truth_and_Beauty)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/218 "2009-02-16T04:45:10Z")
Whoa. ---
**Author:** ![Squink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/219 "2009-02-16T04:46:47Z")
> [@fluiddruid](#): > > I might as well chime in now that I am stepping down from moderating the Pit. In the end, there can be only ONE? Wow! ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/220 "2009-02-16T04:48:14Z")
> [@fluiddruid](#): > > I might as well chime in now that I am stepping down from moderating the Pit. I will stay on as a moderator in my other forums. I’ll step in here if it’s needed until staff is reallocated, so feel free to PM me if you need help. Wow, this is really quite a Pit exodus. You’ll be missed around these rambunctious parts, **fluiddruid**. Please don’t tell me that the Pit is going to become **Ed Zotti** ’s sole and personal moderating domain! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845.md?page=12)