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j_ung
Jul 12, 2006, 7:00 PM
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Hi all,
Just want to let everybody know that I'm officially stepping down from my role here at Rockclimbing.com, effective immediately.
Now don't get all jumpy. :P I know how the timing looks. "They got to him," you might be thinkin'. "Does he not want anything to do with the new owners?" you may wonder. No and no! Actually, I resigned my position with indefinite notice almost two months ago. Originally, ddt and I wanted to time the announcement with the relaunch, but it's really starting to look like that just can't work. I'm almost out of reviews saved up and I don't want there to be a huge gap/lag/hiatus in new content. Plus, the reason for my departure, a personal project, demands more and more of my time. I've begun writing a novel -- an utterly un-climbing-related novel -- and it really does need me more than anybody here does. I was planning on discussing this with ddt this morning. The most recent drama (mostly of my own making) only postponed the official quitting until this afternoon.
As of hitting submit on a post I've already made in the Mods Forum, I am no longer an RC.com volunteer. However, I will retain my admin permission for a while (maybe a week) while I tie up some loose ends, fulfill some committments and train the guy who runs the Gear Guide from now on.
And speaking of that guy, he is none other than... ready for this? Vegastradguy! Yay! VTG will take over the running of the GG as soon as he and I get his training out of the way. I expect that the quality of said Guide will only increase.
Folks, I've had a helluva time working for the site and I just want to say how much I look forward to continuing to shoot the shit with all of you as a normal user. It's gonna be fun to again be able to watch the drama that is RC.com unfold as a spectator rather than a participant! :lol:
With fondness,
Jay
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dingus
Jul 12, 2006, 7:18 PM
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Jay
As I've told you personally I have the utmost respect for you, your integrity and how you conduct business. RC.com is a better place for your efforts. I wish you the best of success with your new endeavor.
Cheers
DMT
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dingus
Jul 12, 2006, 7:21 PM
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Jay
As I've told you personally I have the utmost respect for you, your integrity and how you conduct business. RC.com is a better place for your efforts. I wish you the best of success with your new endeavor.
Cheers
DMT
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j_ung
Jul 12, 2006, 7:28 PM
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Thanks Dingus. I'll still come a knockin' if I'm out that way. And if you're ever at the New, I'll be insulted if you're not crashin' at my place.
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tgreene
Jul 12, 2006, 7:42 PM
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In reply to: Jay As I've told you personally I have the utmost respect for you, your integrity and how you conduct business. RC.com is a better place for your efforts. I wish you the best of success with your new endeavor. Cheers DMT
I think it's actually been more like 3 months than 2 though, because Jay told me way back when, then made me do one of those ghey ass pinky swears that involved spit (at least that's what he said it was!) :shock:
Jay, you've busted ass to maintain integrity here at RC, and I can only see things going down hill rapidly w/o you as the Co-Pilot! :cry:
-Tim
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wjca
Jul 12, 2006, 7:44 PM
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So you'll still be around on the site though, right? That means you can get into the dirty with everyone else, right?
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caughtinside
Jul 12, 2006, 8:02 PM
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Jay,
You're the man. Thanks for all your hard work around here, you really made a difference. I can't believe you didn't sink to my level, not even once! :P
Best of luck with your new opportunities, and let me know if you want to get back to baffin to finish up our project. I think we've still got a case of beer hanging in a bag (that we'll probably need to thaw) as well as the blow up dolls and other sundries.
Cheers,
Dave
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j_ung
Jul 12, 2006, 8:05 PM
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In reply to: Jay, You're the man. Thanks for all your hard work around here, you really made a difference. I can't believe you didn't sink to my level, not even once! :P Best of luck with your new opportunities, and let me know if you want to get back to baffin to finish up our project. I think we've still got a case of beer hanging in a bag (that we'll probably need to thaw) as well as the blow up dolls and other sundries. Cheers, Dave
OK, but next time can I have the blowup doll that looks like your sister?
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wjca
Jul 12, 2006, 8:08 PM
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I think I'm going to like the new J_ung. Not as much as caughtinside's sister though.
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caughtinside
Jul 12, 2006, 8:17 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Jay, You're the man. Thanks for all your hard work around here, you really made a difference. I can't believe you didn't sink to my level, not even once! :P Best of luck with your new opportunities, and let me know if you want to get back to baffin to finish up our project. I think we've still got a case of beer hanging in a bag (that we'll probably need to thaw) as well as the blow up dolls and other sundries. Cheers, Dave OK, but next time can I have the blowup doll that looks like your sister?
Dude, you should have seen the shit-fit my brother in law through when he saw the pictures from that expedition. Even after I explained that it was you in the leather slave mask with the doll, he didn't think it was cool.
SOme people are so uptight.
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ddt
Jul 13, 2006, 4:34 AM
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Jay,
You absolutely rock. Getting to know you and working with you was a pleasure right from the start. You've been a fantastic, selfless supporter of rc.com as moderator and gear editor, and I can't thank you enough for it. What you have done for us cannot be measured.
I thank you sincerely and deeply.
Best wishes with you new adventure. You're welcome of course to post some chapters of the novel here as you go. I can assure you you'll get some quality feedback! :wink:
DDT
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sbaclimber
Jul 13, 2006, 5:03 AM
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Glad you will still be around, but I am going to miss your reviews.
Good luck with the novel (let us know when it is published)!
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zozo
Jul 13, 2006, 5:09 AM
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In reply to: OK, but next time can I have the blowup doll that looks like your sister?
Trust me, your dont want that blow up doll!!
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omegaprime
Jul 13, 2006, 6:44 AM
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Jay,
Yeah, thanks for the good work on Gear Guide section, and your other endeavor on RC.com. Its been a blast checking out the reviews, and looking forward to see how your apprentice will be. :wink:
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overlord
Jul 13, 2006, 7:21 AM
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jay, im really sorry to see you go. i really liked you reviews.
what dingus said pretty much sums it up.
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kricir
Jul 13, 2006, 8:24 AM
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For a second I thought you were quitting climbing, now Im just relieved.
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svilnit
Jul 13, 2006, 9:33 AM
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Best of luck Jay!! Thank you for all of your time!
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overlord
Jul 13, 2006, 9:45 AM
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almost forgot to ask... whats the novel about?
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roambb1
Jul 13, 2006, 12:28 PM
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Jay,
I don't post much, but I often check in and browse. You have certainly earned my respect, as a moderator, and as a voice of reconcilliation and reason. I wanted to say that I certainly appreciate your efforts and contributions to this site. If you venture back into the deeper South again, pm me. I'd love to meet you and climb with you anytime. Best of luck, and take care.
Patrick Barnett
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svilnit
Jul 13, 2006, 12:51 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: almost forgot to ask... whats the novel about? Amish Softcore It's about a slutty Quaker girl that is hellbent on defying the traditional ways. The action really heats up when she invites the blacksmith inside for a glass of soured buttermilk, and he notices her partially exposed ankles... :twisted:
Now, that there is funny, I don't care who you are!
Jay, you'd better PM me if you come climbing in MD again ;)
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j_ung
Jul 13, 2006, 2:18 PM
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In reply to: For a second I thought you were quitting climbing, now Im just relieved.
If anything, I'll climb more!
Amish softcore... hehheh... Actually, it's a horror novel with deep (shallow) religious undertones (overtones). I can't say exactly what it's about, 'cause it would give away too much. Suffice to say I'm going for dark, disturbing and city-gothic. So far, so good. I have prologue and a first chapter and things are progressing slowly, hopefully now a little faster.
Thank you everybody for the well wishes. I'll definitely still be around the site plenty and hopefully climbing with lots of you. And of course, now that I've admitted publicly that I'm writing a book, I have to finish it.
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reg
Jul 13, 2006, 2:27 PM
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didn't read the GG as much as i should have - enjoyed your posts and was happy to glean knowledge from you BUT what i will miss is the J_ung dancers! i tried to zoom in for a peek but the resolution was not good enough - good fortune to ya
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bill413
Jul 13, 2006, 3:39 PM
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Dingus has expressed the feelings that, apparently, many of us share.
I, certainly, have respected what you have written, both in the reviews and in the forums.
Glad you're engaged in a project that excites you!
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