Under New Management!
#1
Posted 07 September 2006 - 08:36 PM
This has not been an easy decision for me, but I genuinely feel that this is for the best. In recent times, I have been unable to dedicate enough time to my admin role due to work and web design. This has meant that I have not been able to keep pace with the growth of this place, nor carry out my role to its fullest.
I came to this decision a few days ago, but did not publicly announce it until today because I wanted to discuss it with the mods and ensure the future of Heaven & Earth was secure.
I am pleased to announce that Nick Soapdish and Sakura Blossoms will be promoted to Kage level, joining Hokuten, and the three of them will take over my role. I genuinely believe that this place is in safe hands and am excited about what the future holds in store for us! So, please join me in congratulating and supporting them in their new roles.
As for myself, I will still stay on as a moderator mainly dealing with technical support (board bugs, hosting, new skins and such) and lend the new admins my support whenever possible. I will always visit whenever I can!
I would like to say that this has been an amazing (nearly) two years running this place. While it was a tiring job at times, I am very proud of this place and its community! It has grown to be a part of me.
Thank you, everyone, for coming here. Without all of you, Heaven & Earth would not have become the bustling board it is these days. When I created this place, I had no idea it would grow so big - even including a gallery, chatroom, and library! I have so many memories, and there is an amazing variety of people here - something that is brought home when you see threads such as The Great Heaven & Earth Member Slideshows.
Thank you, to every single moderator for helping me run this place! Without your time and dedication, I would probably have gone crazy some time ago. Every one of you have been great friends, and I owe you all so much.
While there is some sadness at stepping down, I am genuinely excited at what the new era may bring!
Again, thank you, every one of you - mod and non-mod - for helping make Heaven & Earth the place it is today.
*bows*
#2
Posted 07 September 2006 - 08:46 PM
*raises a toast*
All hail Smiter-sama! One of the greatest Kage's i've ever known! (not that i knew many kage's mind you )
*Turns to SakuB and Nick*
Er..... Guys.... i kinda ran outta champagne. would you mind if i used rum ?
*raises a bottle of rum*
Congrats guys! Ye both will make excellent Kage's. I can tell!
*Passes out from overdose of rum*
#3
Posted 07 September 2006 - 09:18 PM
... called..... Smiter Junior.
Erm... yah, whatever,
...as long as u don't leave H&E forever
#4
Posted 07 September 2006 - 09:31 PM
Well, no matter who's running the site, you'll always be THE Hokage to me :thumbs: And good luck to Nick and Sakura-chan in their new duties.
#5
Posted 07 September 2006 - 09:51 PM
Heh, congrats to Nick and Sakura-chan for the promotion!
#6
Posted 07 September 2006 - 10:35 PM
But even if we cannot give you a parade or a helmet...I solute you Smiter, 1st Hokage of the Heaven and Earth Boards.
Image by Andorea-chan, the greatest artist I know!
#7
Posted 07 September 2006 - 10:51 PM
But I do know two things.
First, that SakuB and myself (as well as everybody who hasn't changed hats) will continue to do the best that we can to keep Heaven & Earth the awesome forum that it has been.
And second, despite that, there will be change. Like Smiter said, the board has grown tremendously in the last almost two years, getting the library, gallery, and chatroom and growing to over 1200 members. Even with only a quarter being active, that's a lot of people. So changes will continue to come and we will continue to try and hold on to the atmosphere that helps make Heaven & Earth so great to begin with so we can hold on to what's really important - the members.
P.S. Nice monkey, Smiter.
#8
Posted 07 September 2006 - 11:25 PM
Ah, so the 1st Hokage has retired ay? Ahhh..
*standing ovation*
You should still stay and hang each day, Smiter-san! Great Job in your term! ^__^
Hahhaa, Nice Nick-san is co-hokage with Sakura...
Though, my question to this... Why's everyone leaving?
#9
Posted 07 September 2006 - 11:40 PM
--JetBlue flight, JFK
#10
Posted 07 September 2006 - 11:51 PM
As to the question about why everyone's leaving, I believe the reasons cited have been school and other things in life. H&E can be kinda addictive and take up a lot of a person's time if they aren't careful which is really bad if you don't have any time.
But people coming and going from the boards happens all the time. We even have a MIA thread. It's just been a bit more noticeable recently.
#11
Posted 07 September 2006 - 11:57 PM
#12
Posted 08 September 2006 - 12:06 AM
Im talking on the phone with Tennis-chan. She's at a Tennis match. She says she'll mis you guys. And congrats to Nick and Sakura-sis. She'll be on this weekend to chat.
Tennis-chan says dont leave Mom and Dad. XD
We wouldn't be nothing if you didn't start this site. We love you guys. Im gonna cry and so is Tennis-chan. Hope to see you guys soon.
#13
Posted 08 September 2006 - 04:01 AM
#14
Posted 08 September 2006 - 04:12 AM
And day's at the morn;
Morning's at seven;
The hill-side's dew-pearled
The lark's on the wing;
The snail's on the thorn;
God's in his Heaven -
All's right with the world!
#15
Posted 08 September 2006 - 04:15 AM
(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
#16
Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:05 AM
I'm no Tsunande, but I'll do my absolute best to ensure that H&E continues to be the amazing, fun...and totally kickass place that Smiter started those two years ago! XD
And Smiter...♥
You will always be the # 1 Kage to me
#17
Posted 08 September 2006 - 12:17 PM
I never got a chance to know you as well as I did for the manager from the EXEHQ boards...but...hey, we'll miss you.
#18
Posted 08 September 2006 - 02:23 PM
*dumps bucket of cold water on the unconscious Krazy*
Gaara... you have a weird imagination. XD
Thanks, Daniee.
Shouri, I believe the same thing. Nick, Hoku, and Shauna-chan have proven themselves as very able moderators here, and they're already off to a running start in their new admin roles!
lol, thank you, Abrams. XD I'll listen out for that! Thanks.
Thanks, Nick.
I'll still visit, Krisk! Well, it's the start of a new school year for many people, so I suppose that's a big part of why.
Thank you, penandsword - I'll certainly be around!
Thanks, AnimeGirl, and tell Tennis-chan not to worry. XD
Puck, Rathgar, and Unknown, thank you. (Nice to know I'm not that old!)
I admit it feels odd, no longer being the "big boss". But I'll get used to it. Now that I know the board will be well looked after, I have a real peace of mind at the moment!
#19
Posted 08 September 2006 - 03:09 PM
That's the way the cookie crumbles, eh?
I guess I'm just glad to hear you're not on permanent leave! ^^;
Best of luck to your work and web-design!
And now onto Nick and Sakura...
A hearty CONGRATULATIONS to the both of you!
I'm sure that H&E will flourish under both of your combined (not to forget Hokuten too) rule! :thumbs:
And heeeeyyyy... Judging from the way you named them successively, Smiter, is Sakura now the Yondaime of H&E?-!
#20
Posted 08 September 2006 - 08:53 PM
You have done a marvelous job here so enjoy your retirement, you deserve it. :thumbs:
Congrats to Sakura Blossoms, Nick Soapdish and Hokuten! I am sure you all will make fine Kages.
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