I sat here and thought long and hard about something witty and funny to write, but then again, I ain't no B1.

All I will say is this. Lately, MAACA has developped a bit of an aggressive streak. This benefits no one. This hobby is too small to have people backstab each other left and right. You don't like someone here? Merely ignore them. It's a lot less stressful for yourself and a lot less uncomfortable for others. Just remember... once the power switch is flipped on, the machine lights up and you press the start button, we are all pinball fans.

This being said, I believe it is finally time for me to pass on the torch. It's been a rough year for me in the hobby and I believe I should let others run it all. So if any are interested in taking over MAACA, please send me a PM and I will discuss it with the other admins. I want to ensure that a team effort remains.

I have spread myself too thin and unfortunately many have paid for it in delays on playfields. I only have 7 left to finish, along with 3 cabs and a couple of mames, but I would like by the year's end to be able to focus on myself. That's why all my parts went on sale recently.

Same goes for the MPL. I got it off the ground and I would be happy to assist in the first few months to keep it going, but I believe it is self-sufficient. I am not worried that someone else can handle it. It's actually very easy.

So... I made it to 10000. Time to let another loudmouth take my place.

Any takers?

Does that mean you can't post any more?  

Quoted from Sparky

I sat here and thought long and hard about something witty and funny to write, but then again, I ain't no B1.

So... I made it to 10000. Time to let another loudmouth take my place.

Any takers?

Hmmmm

Do It! Dare you!

Quoted from b1buwg97

Hmmmm

Do it...  I will send you a pack of gum(only thing I found in my pocket at the moment )

Sparky, I'm sure you have a shortlist of people that you think could run the site in your absence. You should consider emailing them to find out if they'd be interested.

I know Charles from TOPL is working hard at developing a new site that utilizes a content managment system to allow people to contribute just about anything you can think of on the net into the site. Maybe it would be simpler to just pass the torch to TOPL.

Having said that MAACA has been very well indexed by Google which equates to it getting ranked fairly high when searching for pinball related items.

Not saying it's the way you would want to go but it's an option.

Quoted from jonny_eh

Sparky, I'm sure you have a shortlist of people that you think could run the site in your absence. You should consider emailing them to find out if they'd be interested.

I leave the decision to the other admin. I am sure they prefer someone local. Let's not all worry about it. I still have a few months left.

Sparky,  MAACA is like Hotel California...

... You can check out any time you want,  ...but you can never leave.... !

Quoted from Steph

Sparky,  MAACA is like Hotel California...

... You can check out any time you want,  ...but you can never leave.... !

Well said, Steph!

tartagliag

Quoted from Steph

Sparky,  MAACA is like Hotel California...

... You can check out any time you want,  ...but you can never leave.... !

... beats "See You Later Fuckface" by The Queers.

Quoted from Sparky

Let's not all worry about it. I still have a few months left.

By then you will be back to thinking pinball, projects and the forum are better than sliced bread.

Steph's right. Your cooked.

Quoted from Sparky

... beats "See You Later Fuckface" by The Queers.

Or "Someone is Pinning me to the Ground" by the Frogs.  

Hello Sparky!

If i would reach the 10thd post with my work - i think i´m an old man.......  Where do you find allways the time??

Sometimes it´s good to keep time for other things and make a break. This recommendation from me - who is working every day at his projects   No - sometimes all my work and projects stop because i also need new space for my soul and for new ideas.

I wish you all the best and i hope that you find a way which is best for you!

Cheers by George

Quoted from PinGeorge

Hello Sparky!

If i would reach the 10thd post with my work - i think i´m an old man.......  Where do you find allways the time??

20-25 hrs a week since August 2004. Round it up over 6 years = 6240 to 7800hrs, at about 1.5 posts an hour.

... Add another 50 hours of me trying to translate a German manual from a Quadro Games Jumbo i just got. Gott in himmel!

I haven't even met you in person yet but i appreciate what you have put together here and your contributions to the hobby.
Ihave reviewed some of your videos and have learned some great tips from everyone on here.

So take that time that you need, I have been here already with my other hobby and i dont regret taking that personal time for ME..
You will find your successor in time.

Will you continue to work on projects after you finish those Playfields?

Quoted from aerostarz

Will you continue to work on projects after you finish those Playfields?

I've lost money the whole time, so unless a close friend contacts me, probably not.

Quoted from Sparky

... Add another 50 hours of me trying to translate a German manual from a Quadro Games Jumbo i just got. Gott in himmel!

Es ist ya nicht so einfach!!  Viel gluck.

Quoted from underachiever

Es ist ya nicht so einfach!!  Viel gluck.

Ich habe ein Handbuch in 3 Stunden übersetzt. Ich möchte Babelfish danken!

Christ almighty, first we  had threads switching to frogenguese   half way through, now German, I have seriously have a hard enough time wiht the english language

Quoted from b1buwg97

Christ almighty, first we  had threads switching to frogenguese   half way through, now German, I have seriously have a hard enough time wiht the english language

Qu'est qui dit ce tabarnac la !

See!!!! I am not the only one thinking of getting out:

http://www.theonion.com/articles/god-hinting-at-retirement,17747/