AdyCarter Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Ladies and Gentlemates. I have an announcement. Due to a combination of burnout, apathy and general all round exhaustion and tiredness I am, effective immediately passing the MMMV Minimate Of Leadership (Its a real thing, it gets implanted in your chest ala the Autobot Matrix) to Shanester. Believe it or not, when I gained adminship of AA it was initially just to set the new place up, but one thing led to another and now here we are, my current personal circumstances etc don't afford me the free time they once did, and Shane has been doing a sterling job as admin here for the past few months, so its only natural someone so committed. and with such a long history in the Minimate community takes the reigns. For those of you who are curious as to my future, I'll still be here, just as a member, financially Im still holding the purse strings and I want to see this place grow and grow, I just won't be involved in the day to day running of the place, instead acting more as a technical consultant when needed. So, this is my last act as an admin, see all you guys on the boards and congratulations and good luck to Shane and his team! (oh and please don't start been mean to me now I cant ban you!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Ady, I agree that Shanester has been doing a fantastic job. I hope this doesn't mean you won't be here as often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyCarter Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Ady, I agree that Shanester has been doing a fantastic job. I hope this doesn't mean you won't be here as often! after a short break it'll probably mean Im here more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Wow big announcement! That was a surprise in some ways and in others not. Thank you Ady for all the effort you have put in so far and I can understand the time/burnout issues... Just make sure that you stay around and ramp up those post counts like in the old days As for Shane, cant say I know of anyone that's a better man for the job, he's very commited to the site and we couldn't have a better leader. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Wow, Ady, I never even imagined you leaving the helm. I guess the tiny Star Trek fan in me always saw you as the Captain of this Minimate Starship. I wish you all the best and hope to see you around. And you are definitely leaving her in good hands - Shanester will do you proud, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Saw this one coming. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanus Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Whattt!???? Im shocked. Thanks Ady for all that you have done for me and the MMMV. Good luck Shanester. Does that mean that there's a staff job going? If so, id love to help. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 good luck shane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 ady i may not come on here tht much but when i do i kno im guna get the information im looking for and its you hu has made tht possible for the past i dnt kno how long so thanku and i kno the shane will do a amazing job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsylumDude Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Ady, you've done a fantastic job jump starting this fantastic community. I am sad to see you pass the torch but at the same time your sanity is also important too ;-) Hopefully in the coming weeks, things will die down enough so you can get some rest, having some breathing room, and relax. We still need to play a game or two on Xbox Live! Shanester is perfect for taking over and I have no doubt that MMMV will continue to be a absolutely wonderful place to hang out and discuss Minimates. - Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Donster Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 While the news saddens me Ady, I understand and can sympathize with your plight But you couldn't be giving it over to better hands. Good luck to you and Shanester. Through Shanester and the rest of the staff, I'm sure the community will continue to strive in your absence. Rest easy and come back when you can, you've left the community in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing.JL Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 :o Wow what huge announcement. Thanks for all that you have done Ady. We understand that sometimes it's something that you just have to do. You've worked and dedicated so much of your time for so long on the boards. It's difficult to keep such a highly unprecedented pace. I think you will always be known as Mr. MMMV. Hope we get to see you around more often when you can mate. I could not imagine anyone else better than Shanester to take the helm. He is an honest person and has a wealth of knowledge. His proven dedication and leadership makes him an ideal successor. Good luck to both of you!! (Looks like I'm going to have beer tonight ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 i think this is a good idea,look if we change leadership,it will cuase good changes.we will all miss ady.but i think that this website will change and expand,very good things will happen to this website.i hope you still visit this website ady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wadalf Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 *sniff* we knew the well and good luck Shanester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Good luck to you Ady. Can't say this is a HUGE surprise, as you've seemed more and more... weary as time has passed. I hope you enjoy your newfound freedom. Shanester, good luck to you too. Oh yeah, Ady, now I can be mean. You stink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruticus Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Ady, thanks for everything from the Sauron Minimate (Still appreciated and offer still open if i can ever do anything for you) to getting this place up and running and on it's feet as without question the best Minimate messageboard to grace the internet. You've done a bang up, sterling job so far and i'm sure that Shanester will carry the torch on as "Ultimate MMMV Godlike Figure" in the finest of MMMV traditions... And seeing as you'll only be a regular board member from now on... Welcome to the boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wadalf Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 newcomer is it!!! o wait thats in tag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 your going to do great shanester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijeff Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Ady - enjoy your reprieve...rest up and relax, youve built a great community. Shane - I know my online home here is in goods hands with you and your team Jeff of the Minis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 You deserve a relaxing break Ady, you've made what I believe to be the best community around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbofett Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Wow. I'm sorry to see you(kinda) go, but your putting the forum in good hands. Thank you for continuing the forums after the AA fallout. I love coming here and talkin' up Minimates. May your God/Godess go with you. :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm 1:08 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 AdyCarter, Admin Emeritus I give you a standing ovation for everything you have done for this little place we all like to call home. There is no doubt that Shanester is the right person to handle the responsibilities of keeping this home running smoothly, along with the moderators Lurch, Rad, and Reindeen. Come on everybody, group hug!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Thanks for all your hard work Ady on giving us this home on the web. I can completely understand the way you feel and your need of a break. You've left your baby in good hands with the guys you got running the show now, so fear not for the future of the Multiverse. Oh, and Shanester, if you happen to go mad with power and smash us all, remember that it wasn't my idea to shoot Hulk into space. It was all Professor TBT, Iron Rad, Black Ady, Doctor Reideen, and Mister Lurch's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotstufflouieB Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Thanks Ady for making this a great to come to. I'll see you on XBLive playing Phantasy Star alot more huh? Well the Minimate Matrix of Leadership has been passed on. Lead us Shanester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyCarter Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Thanks Ady for making this a great to come to. I'll see you on XBLive playing Phantasy Star alot more huh? Well the Minimate Matrix of Leadership has been passed on. Lead us Shanester. Viva Pinata now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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