Praise for SkipMagic

The BBQ Pit
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Under the “other discussion regarding administration of the SDMB” description of the Pit.

In a thread started by **Dung Beetle ** on behalf of Sampiro whose Mom just passed away. **SkipMagic ** locked the thread, as it was a technical violation of the SDMB rules.
Why I am praising him is the locking post was done with an admirable touch and kindness.

[QUOTE=SkipMagic ]
Mod Note:

Sampiro, you have my deepest sympathies for the passing of your mom. I wish you the best in these tough times ahead of you.

And, Dung Beetle, it was kind of you to pass along the information; however, we don’t allow post-by-proxy here. Sampiro has an active account in good standing; if he would like to post when he feels comfortable doing so, he’s welcome to do so. This thread, though, will have to be closed.
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It just really struck me as a perfect job of moderating the board, I know the mods, and administrators mostly get grief and not praise. Therefore, for a particularly classy touch, I just wanted to say job well done.

Jim

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I agree. I was thinking about that as I read the thread, and I guess I just assumed **Dung Beatle **had gotten special permission. I’m sorry she hadn’t, but I also think **SkipMagic **did a difficult job with grace.

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Why put this in the Pit though? Am I missing something here??

-XT

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[QUOTE=xtisme]
Why put this in the Pit though? Am I missing something here??

-XT
[/QUOTE]

Because of this:

I agree, SkipMagic handled that very well.

Best thoughts to Sampiro, too.

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My condolences, Sampiro. Hang in there.

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I reread my Op, I forgot to add,

In case you read this, my condolences **Sampiro ** for your loss.

xtisme: the Pit is rarely used for anything but pitting, but I do believe this is the correct place for my thread and not ATMB or IMHO.

Jim

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No worries…I was just curious. Seemed rather a gentle OP for the pit…and I thought that was what the about this board forum was for.

-XT

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[QUOTE=WhyNot]
I agree. I was thinking about that as I read the thread, and I guess I just assumed **Dung Beatle **had gotten special permission. I’m sorry she hadn’t, but I also think **SkipMagic **did a difficult job with grace.
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Yes, I suspected posting the thread wasn’t quite kosher. I had no problem with Skip’s decision.