I've now been an MFGG staff member for more than seven years. That's a long time - practically an eternity in Internet time, an alternate dimension where the flow of time is rapidly accelerated!
My life today looks very different from my life in 2011, and the online world is drastically different as well. I've reached the point where I think it's best for me to step down from my admin position. I think it's the best thing for myself and the best thing for MFGG.
I started a full-time job last year, and while it's going well, my new work responsibilities give me a lot less time to devote to online things. Most of the discussions about MFGG's day-to-day operations happen while I'm either working or sleeping. Likewise, helping with big-picture strategic initiatives also requires a lot of time that I can't commit to anymore. And while I still think MFGG is an awesome little corner of the Internet, I must confess that I don't enjoy the "online world" as much as I once did.
It's been an interesting adventure. Being on MFGG has taught me a lot about games, technology, leadership, and people. It's helped me develop a variety of skills that have played a major role in helping me achieve success in my education and career. During my time on MFGG, I've gotten to enjoy lots of fun games and art, and I've gained a far greater appreciation of the work that goes into making such things. I've been blessed with lots of awesome friends I've met through MFGG, and even the more prickly personalities have been an important learning experience for me. I'm thankful that I got the opportunity to serve in a leadership role for a community that's brought me so many good times over the years, and I hope the good decisions I made as an admin outweighed the not-so-good ones. We've seen so many independent forums close in recent years, but I'm still hopeful that MFGG will remain strong for many years to come.
I'll be stepping down from my admin position on February 8 - I still have a few small things to take care of before I formally pass the torch. I might stay on board as a Tech Admin for a bit longer, but I'll just be doing back-end things - I won't involve myself in moderation or selecting staff. I'll still be checking the forums regularly, but I won't have a red name anymore.
I don't know what future MFGG will look like, but here's wishing all the best for MFGG, as well as the staff and members responsible for guiding MFGG in its new era. Keep making MFGG great.
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