Never thought I would make this sort of thread, but so many of you PM and e-mail me that I didn't want you to think I was being rude by not responding.

This is not one of my silly posts. I'm going to take off for a while (perhaps permanently), the boards just don't feel the same anymore. I feel as though there is too much friction against opposing thoughts and opinions, especially mine. Back in the day there was a wide variety of people and there was a lot more balance in opinions. I don't feel welcome anymore, and enough people have made that clear. I still stand firm that I believe my thoughts and ideas serve what is left of the community better. I go against the grain sometimes, but that's what discussion and having an opinion is all about.

I apologize to anyone who I upset, I hold no grudges. I also want to say that I think this is exactly what some people want me to do, that's fine too. I have other hobbies and interests, I still have room for SWM, but being involved with the community doesn't feel good anymore. A lot of you publicly state that you are disappointed in me, I don't know what that means other than I have a different opinion and choose speak out about it. In the past I made one post with a difference of opinion, I let others make all the arguments and my single post was largely ignored. I can say in closing that I am disappointed in some of you for running people away from the game and this community.

Good luck to all of you. I'll see you at the Cons.
Shawn.

you sound all torn up

nice copy and paste...dont let the door hit where the dog should have bite yeah

This made me lol. It is so true.

He's more active on other forums, I believe. No need to be rude, and really no need for further replies, so I'll just close this thread.