18 Jun
2020
18 Jun
'20
4:14 p.m.
that relationship has become quite difficult lately.
So much so, that I'm ready to just turn it off and walk away. I'm sorry, but I
have reached the point in my life where that stress outweighs the benefits.
Throw in to the mix that for whatever reason - while I
have dutifully taken care of this list and a lot of other related websites for probably
15+ years or more ... I think it's time for fresh eyes and attitudes to carry it
forward. I hope no one begrudges me for after decades finally saying "it's
time". I have enjoyed being of service.
Second, I do not wish to pass this off to someone who
"has a server in their basement" or has spare space on a vps. While I appreciate
these offers and the desire to help, I'm not sure you have full knowledge of what all
is here. Putting it on a "PC in your basement" is not the environment this stuff
requires. At the very least, asymmetric bandwidth (what most people have in their homes)
is a non-starter. Sneaking it on to your company infrastructure isn't good either, as
there is almost always a builtin "need to move this stuff soon" disruption in
store.
Also, I am definitely not leaving the hobby; I just
look forward to participating as an end-user instead of host. Just as a heads up at the
same time I am looking to thin my herd; not because I've lost interest but because I
want to gain focus.
Jay: Thank you for all that you've done in this hobby! I left VCFed six
months ago for (pretty much) the same four reasons as you cited above.