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My Resignation As Admin From Bzpower

Binkmeister

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It's time.

 

For many reasons, some of which I can't really go into right now, I find it necessary to resign my position as an Administrator of BZPower, effective after this week. I hasten to add this is not due to any dissatisfaction or disagreement with the site, fellow staff, or members - you're all excellent... well, most of you, anyway ;).

 

No, it's not April Fool's, this is on the level.

 

The last couple of months as chief geek and server-burper have been very stressful, as you might imagine. I've spent far more time massaging code, keeping the site going, and generally geeking than I'd ever anticipated. Now that the site's in a much more manageable position (new server and all), I don't feel like I'm abandoning you guys or throwing the staff to the wolves.

 

For the last several years, BZP has been one of my chief priorities. I've invested a lot of time, emotion, skull sweat, money, and energy into not only keeping the site pumping along, but also in adding features and updates whenever possible. So stepping away as Administrator is not something I do lightly. I have a big emotional investment in the site, and probably will always have an attachment. And I'm certainly not going away completely, I'll maintain my blog and continue posting. But after this week, I won't be an actual staff member any more.

 

Part of the impetus for resigning now involves some adjustments in my personal life. I've been trying to balance working full time, working on BZP, being a father and husband, as well as doing other fan stuff (like LEGOFan, GPLR, etc.) but it all takes its toll. Also, I'm starting a new job next week which includes quite a bit of traveling (more web stuff), making my commitment to BZP that much more difficult to maintain. There are a few other factors, but you get the idea.

 

So what does this mean for you?

 

Well, hopefully not much. I've been careful in grooming our newest full Administrator, Black Six, to be able to perform a lot of the day-to-day tasks. (BTW, everybody join me in congratulating B6 on his advancement to full Admin! You can't get any higher than that.) I'm crossing my fingers that our new server will eliminate the more in-depth maintenance activities I've had to perform over the last few years. But at any rate, I'll be available to the staff for advice and suggestions of a technical nature.

 

I will not be answering technical or geek PMs about BZPower from members after this Friday. So if you have a request, comment, or suggestion about the site, it should go to Black Six. I'll update my sig this weekend, if I have time.

 

Despite the long hours and stress of being responsible for keeping 35,000+ members online and able to post, I've enjoyed the last several years, and feel that I've made some long-lasting friendships. It's been a real experience and education for me to be part of the BZPower admin team. It's also been very humbling to see the fervor which so many members show in not only Bionicle but in this modest site. Being with BZP has provided me some really nifty opportunities which I wouldn't have been able to get elsewhere (such as being able to interview the makers of the Bionicle movies in Los Angeles, or visiting with Traveler's Tales in the UK).

 

I guess it goes to show that good things come to you when you do something you love.

 

Kelly McKiernan, aka Binkmeister

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Makaru

Buh? But who will keep Omi in line?

 

You're too cool, man. Gracias for the way you kept BZP alive, even in recent times. Thanks.

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Kohaku

Bink, thanks for all the hard work you've but into BZP. It won't be forgotten anytime soon.

 

You will be missed, but at least you'll still be on BZP. :P

 

Kohaku

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Ektris

It's your life, and you get to do what you want. You want to leave, so be it. Though, you'll be missed, Kelly. You've done a lot for this site, and I'm sure you won't be forgotten by many of us.

 

Adios, senor. And thank you.

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Toushi Katou

I know your feeling. I had to step down from a couple of my websites also. A full time job really makes it hard. But I don't have family yet so I hope I don't have to experience that for awhile! JK.

 

Well Bink I salute you for all your hard work. Lets see I shall make an art piece for you. *whips out tablet, oh shoot where's that pen!*

Have fun in you new job! By the way what does this job entail? Just curious

 

Um Bink as your not here to make new features I am willing do devote a little of my time to maintain new features and finish those skins from so long ago. :P Or should I ask B6 now?

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ExoM7
you're all excellent... well, most of you, anyway.

 

>.>

 

<.<

 

Well, bye Bink. Don't like to see ya go, but at least you fixed the server. :D

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Dr. Bionicle

All I can say is thanks with putting up with us for all those years. We sure appreciate all you've done around here, Bink, and your work as a BZP Administrator will not be forgotten. ^_^

 

:) Dr. B :)

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Biomech

Aw, BZP just got a whole less cooler. First Ninjo, then you too. :(

 

Well, thanks as always for all you've done, I hope you visit often.

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Synchronize

Well, this is sort of sudden.

 

I would like to say thanks for helping form BZP to what it is today. Though we're losing a really devoted member, we'll always remember you.

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Deadalus

It's been a good run, Bink. It's been a good six years, hasn't it? Good luck with you life and all future and current endeavors.

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-Windrider-

You've been an admin here for as long as I've been here and more...it will be truly odd without you...

But life does and should take priority, and so I support your decision and I wish you luck.

Thanks for keeping BZP online, most of all.

 

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Than the Moa
Wow, this is sad. And BR is leaving when Ninjo comes back (if he ever does) that means Big D will be the only original admin left.

BR stated awhile ago that he will remain whenever Ninjo returns.

 

BTW technically speaking, Dimensioneer already is the only original admin left, Bink and BR weren't appointed until later in the the life span of BZPower.

 

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xccj

Goodbye, Bink. Thanks for all you've done here. You'll be missed. But as long as you update your blog with a cool entry every now and then... :P

 

Anyway, get back to real life and enjoy it.

 

:music:

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-flow-

Wow. This is really sad, but I fully understand the reasoning behind your decision. With the server being all wonky and stuff (but this new one is definitely awesome), I understand that you've gone through much, much more stress than a lot of other people do. I'm really happy that you'll still be a member, as it'd be even tougher if you were to leave completely. Of course, I'm still really sad that you won't be running the site anymore, but I guess it'll be fine. Thank you so much, Bink for all that you've done, which is a LOT. And good luck, Black Six!

 

~Light~

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:Yami:

Well Bink,so long I doubt anybody here will forget everything you've done here.You've kept this site from crashing down at our feet and in general you've been an awesome guy.And congrats B6 lets just hope you're up for the challenge.

 

*Yami*

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Reya

Goodbye Binky! We all appreciate what you have done for BZP over the past few years. :(

 

Good luck in life!

 

Reya

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