# Signing off **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [January 2, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091 "2019-01-02T14:07:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/1 "2019-01-02T14:07:44Z")
Hello all- As of today I will be stepping down as a mod. It has been such a marvelous experience and I’ve enjoyed it very, very much. I’ve learned a lot as a moderator and it’s been a pleasure to peak behind the curtain and help contribute to this board, which has been an important part of my online life. What can I say about this group of mods? This is a group of people who care deeply about the board, who come together to do an amazing job- much, much better than a busy bunch of volunteers should be expected do! It’s an terrifically democratic bunch, with a diversity of opinion and world-views, who work hard to get consensus and learn from each other’s points of view. I will miss being a mod and working with this crew. However, for personal reasons (big shifts in my life coming up this year- all good!), it’s the right time for me to step down. Maybe I’ll put my “mod hat on” another time, but for now, I’ll be stepping back. Thanks to you all, you crazy bunch of posters! You make this a vibrant and dynamic (and about 8 degrees off normal) place. Best, ITD ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/2 "2019-01-21T15:51:25Z")
I originally posted this on1/02/19, but then something happened that I decided to stay on a smidge longer and I moved it to moderation. It’s time now… Very bittersweet decision, but the right one at this time. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/3 "2019-01-21T16:08:06Z")
Very sorry to see you hang up the jackboots. You’ve helped move the board in good directions. I hope to still see you around as a poster, so we can finally give you the abuse you deserve. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/4 "2019-01-21T16:15:31Z")
> [@TroutMan](#): > > Very sorry to see you hang up the jackboots. You’ve helped move the board in good directions. > > I hope to still see you around as a poster, so we can finally give you the abuse you deserve. 😃 Same here. Though the abuse will be non-existent. As is deserved. ---
**Author:** ![Emiliana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@Emiliana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emiliana)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/5 "2019-01-21T16:22:59Z")
You’ll be missed! ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/6 "2019-01-21T16:23:12Z")
I hope you will still be posting! ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/7 "2019-01-21T16:25:16Z")
Sorry to hear you’re leaving, best wishes! ---
**Author:** ![Bone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bone/32/407_2.png) [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/8 "2019-01-21T16:30:50Z")
ITD - you were open and welcoming from day 1. I’ve really enjoyed and learned from all of our conversations. You’ve been a joy to work with. We will miss you greatly and I wish you the best of luck in what is to come. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/9 "2019-01-21T16:47:15Z")
You did an exemplary job and you will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/10 "2019-01-21T17:18:17Z")
This is a loss for the board. You will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/11 "2019-01-21T17:54:14Z")
Does this mean you have to change your name? **IvoryMezzanineDenizen** , perhaps? ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/12 "2019-01-21T17:58:05Z")
I am sorry to hear it. You were an awesome mod. I wish you the best. ---
**Author:** ![JimNightshade](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jimnightshade/32/3354_2.png) [@JimNightshade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimNightshade)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/13 "2019-01-21T18:08:56Z")
All the best ITD - bring a towel and some cookies on your journey - you never know. ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/14 "2019-01-21T19:05:49Z")
Damn, that’s a real shame ITD. But wishing you all the very best. Cheers, kam. ---
**Author:** ![KarlGauss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karlgauss/32/3713_2.png) [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/15 "2019-01-21T19:11:41Z")
A very, very fine ‘performance’. Take a bow. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/16 "2019-01-21T20:05:09Z")
Please accept my sincere thanks for all your work as a mod, **IvoryTowerDenizen**. Like everyone else, I hope that you’ll continue to post here: you’re good people. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/17 "2019-01-21T20:11:46Z")
You were one of the best – please stick around as one of us lowly peons, at least. ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/18 "2019-01-21T21:15:19Z")
Your skillful moderation will be very, very missed, but I’m so glad good things are happening in your life! Please don’t forget us. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/19 "2019-01-21T21:50:33Z")
Thanks for all you’ve contributed to this board, and to my experience as a poster and moderator. It would be impossible to fully express my appreciation for all you’ve done for all of us. But please know that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being your teammate. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091/20 "2019-01-21T21:54:14Z")
Thanks, all. It’s been (mostly) fun and I really did enjoy working with all you folks and the mods. Glad to know my work had a positive impact. > [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > Does this mean you have to change your name? **IvoryMezzanineDenizen** , perhaps? I was in my tower before I became a mod, and will remain in my tower after. In fact, I’m going to be a dean soon! 😃 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signing-off/827091.md?page=2)