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.
