Thank You and Farewell

[Fustrate]

Dear SMF Community Members,

I hereby tender my resignation to you, the community, as both Lead Customizer and Customizer. It's been a pleasure to serve you on the Simple Machines team for the last nine months, and a joy to get to know you for nearly two years before that. There are many of you who have shaped me into who I am today, and I am grateful for that. There are people such as erlend_sh who got me started on the reputation system, and kept encouraging me until I finally finished it, my first and favorite modification. There are others such as Dragooon, who I got to know and hope to still keep in touch with in the coming months and years. To team members such as JBlaze, Arantor, Antechinus and Jade Elizabeth, I can never repay the camaraderie you've shown me. To old enemies such as Runic and Owdy, I would like to apologize for not being the friend I could have been. As for everyone else, know that you've all played instrumental parts in my life, and will be fondly remembered.

When I sat down to write this, I was calm and resolute, but thinking of all of the wonderful people I'm leaving behind has actually brought tears to my eyes. I wish you well, and hope that the future finds you in good health. I know I'll be forgotten in time, but I'd like to think that my contributions will still be found long after.

Sincerely,
Fustrate (YodaOfDarkness)
Former Lead Customizer

[ethankcvds]

Sad to see you leaving the team Fustrate.      

[kat]

We never got to know each-other, really, mate.


Sad that that won't change.


Even so, I'll miss seeing you around. 

[Eliana Tamerin]

And SMF loses another damn good member.

[Tony Reid]

You always spoke a lot of sense - shame to see you go.

Hope to see you around

[kat]

No, but SMF has been a BIG part of his life.

[Fustrate]

Just as a note, I will be moderating this topic until my badge is removed (one week, standard procedure). This isn't for bickering in, it's what I feel is the right thing to do.

[Arantor]

I know you and I have had our differences in our time together, and we didn't always see exactly eye to eye, but I can only express how much of a loss this is to SMF.

Take care out there in real life.

[live627]

Although I don't really know you, it shocks me to find that another team member is fading into the gray

[Cassiel]

I know, i'm not that active on the forums here but I do look around trying to learn new things about SMF. I have many Team members that I look up to here, and admire a lot. You are one of them, and seeing you go like this really....well, hell i'll say it. It hurts inside. I can't even begin to imagine what it must feel like for you Frustrate.

I sincerely hope that life bids you well. And that you continue on with your head held high, proud of your great service that you provided here. *removes hat (if I was wearing one) and holds it over my heart*

Best of luck.

[Deaks]

Fustrate, I know we never saw eye to eye, and I will admit you pissed me off, but we have ended the feud between each other while I never agreed with you being the Lead Cus, its a shame to see you leave

[Sabre™]

I still remember when you first popped up, you were soo excited and were here almost everyday.
Back then you were yoda something if I recall correct, but it was before you adopted the 'ofdarkness' part.
Well, whatever you do in life, do it well!!
Take care buddy, and enjoy your life

ciao

[Fustrate]

Sabre: You're one of the ones I still remember from those days, Sabre ya, I was amazingly excited (though I was always YodaOfDarkness, never just Yoda ) You take care, too!

Cassiel: Thanks, just know that I had fun while I was here, and you should always remember to do that

Runic: Too bad you're in Scotland (or are you in Finland right now?) or I'd give you a hug

live627: Just know that I left of my own accord, and as I told Cassiel, I had fun

Arantor: Some day I'm going to play that game you're developing, so make it good or else 

[Matthew K.]

Hey Fustrate,

I don't know you that well, but I am very sorry to see you leaving, but if it's better for your life, I am definitely happy for you!

God bless,
Labradoodle-360

[Arantor]

Fustrate: You know damn straight it's gonna be good

[Sabre™]

lol  I always thought you had a different handle before yoda of darkness. *checks post history and sees he was wrong
[enter_cover_story] Well, back then I was usually logging in after a long day of skating, and a few beers, so no wonder I got that one mixed up. [/end excuse]
I'm sure you wont be too far away mate, and if you are, drop by now n then.
Ya never know, one day we may even have a beer together, just don't ever fall asleep around me, I am famous for my texta to face technique! lol

laterz champ

[Deaks]

Fustrate virtual hugs

* Runic gives fustrate a big hug

Also its Scotland atm when i eventually win lottery ill move back to finland

[Kat-2]

 

[C4G-TK]

Thanks for all your help over the past year.  I truly have appreciated it.  I've enjoyed your Member Awards mod so much (and so have my forum members).  I guess I'll have to get my Ex to help me figure out how to get it working on RC2.  DAMN YOU!  I hate calling him for help! But, it gives me an excuse to ask him for more of the money he owes me!  LOL!!!

But seriously, you've always been very helpful to me and like I said it is much appreciated.  I've even learned some things because of your help, so thanks for that, too.

[Jade Elizabeth]

Why do people have to be nasty? Arent there any mods left around here?!

* Jade Elizabeth gives Fus a big huge hug

Stay safe and keep coding . You're awesome!