Goodbye from ThePOGG

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to make a quick post to let you know I'll no longer be posting at GPWA. The last few days there has been behaviour exhibited that I personally don't find acceptable. I don't want any misinterpretation on this front - while I don't completely agree with the way the admin team here run their forum, I do have a great deal of respect for them and this community and wish both every success in the future.

If anyone needs to reach me directly they can do so at webmaster@thepogg.com.

Wishing you all the best from life.

ThePOGG

Running a forum is no easy feat, and remaining impartial is a difficult thing. By you leaving, your letting those who shout the loudest win.

I enjoyed reading all your posts, I think very highly of you !

I am also disappointed how important (like the hacker) issues are dealt with that are in violation with the industry code of conduct.

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Originally Posted by thepogg

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to make a quick post to let you know I'll no longer be posting at GPWA. The last few days there has been behaviour exhibited that I personally don't find acceptable. I don't want any misinterpretation on this front - while I don't completely agree with the way the admin team here run their forum, I do have a great deal of respect for them and this community and wish both every success in the future.

If anyone needs to reach me directly they can do so at webmaster@thepogg.com.

Wishing you all the best from life.

ThePOGG

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behave yourself mate, you're a good poster and been an asset to the forum. Don't go because someone had a disagreement ( I didn't read any of it as got bored after 2 posts) with you

This needs to be made right.

Hello ThePogg

When you made a run at our site you were 100% right ... but before you go i hope you read our apology to you that we posted 8-10 days ago https://www.gpwa.org/forum/panther-c...panther+casino

I am newbie to the forum but i have noticed that you shake things up in nice way even when you took a run at our site over the starburst issue

I don't agree with your decision to leave but I respect it. Its sad that mud can be slung and nothing done about it. I too enjoyed your knowledgeable posts and will miss your input on the minor issues clear up to the major issues.

Sorry to see you leaving.

I agree with both contradictory posts: that leaving means that the other side wins and that sometimes it is better to leave and not lose time and energy.

I also do not agree with the ideology of admins who "run the forum neutrally". Because there is nothing like neutrality. If the equal space is given to everyone, then the forum is as useless as democracy and the good ideas are lost mixed with white noise.

However I understand people who run forum in this way, because to be active admin/mod is extremely difficult and doing this for years or decades means for mods/admins total mental exhaustion.

It is your decision and battle, as always.

I'm sorry to read your announcement. I've always enjoyed reading your posts, and I hope that you will change your mind or something can be worked out.

Although I can understand your decision, it's sad to see you go and I think it's a loss for the forum. I truely hope you'll return one day. All the best m8!

Hey, mate... where are you going?
Come back... "Je suis ThePogg" ;)

I too must post in support of ThePoog and his posts.

I have sent a more personal post in private with my thoughts, but I will also publicly state here that it is my sincere desire that we can convince you to stay active here.

It is quite obvious by the posts of support that both you and your posts have personally had an impact on others and this alone (I hope) may be enough to at least reconsider your position.

Please do not let some of the shortcomings of the gpwa (some of which I personally responsible for) affect your own interactions with the community as a whole.

Rick
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