For those who weren't aware, I was part of the DALnet chat network as a staff member for around 2 years. I worked my way up to CSOP, was in the webteam, exploits team, testsnet team and head of the hostmasters team. I was also the backup contact for most of the systems that carried the core of DALnet including mail & even occasionally services. I also spent time in #dalnethelp and shortly before my resignation was promoted to a status of "technical director".

So.. that's the past. I've resigned from my duties on DALnet.. all of them. A combination of politics, personal conflict and a definate difference in direction all combined and brewed to a point of frustration. I have nothing but the best wishes and hopes for DALnet, however I will no longer be a part of them.

I understand that a petition has been passed around opers trying to bring me back, however it was not DALnet that let me go to begin with and I am standing by my decision to leave. I'm going to re-dedicate my time to other things (my real job being one of them) and move on with my life. I will be around to chat online and for now I am going to continue to pay part of the hosting fees for the websites and DNS for DALnet.

Thanks to all who I worked with over my time here. I'm glad that you all respect me, my decisions, my points of view and my track record for trying to get things done. Hopefully when I find something else to get involved in I can find as wonderful of a group of people to work with.. especially on a volunteer basis like this.

For those few who visit this regularly watching for new updates, sorry... here's an update.. lets see, now what to write that will fill more than a small blurb...

Here's a bit about what's been going on with me recently:
- Comming up on 1 year since I bought this condo, doesn't feel like it
- My bird Java is still plucking his feathers, although seems much happier that I've started spending more time in his room
- Car is happy and running well - overdue for an oil change though
- Work is slow but moving - For those tech types out there: I'm involved in setting up a thin-client system using Tarantella for my office's users to remotely connect in. It'll be an interesting setup when it's done.
- Personal hosting - gotta love having your own server so when some other company screws up their DNS or something similar you can put your own entry in and get around the problem.
- DALnet - I've been promoted to "technical director" within the organization. This means I keep track of technical things like server availability and make the appropriate announcements on the website and mailing lists. It also lets me take a bit more control of the network and hopefully change the general apathy that's been there for a while.
- My small bird Skye is doing well - lets me even hold him sometimes - that's always a plus to having a pet.. being able to pet it :P

I think that covers most recent events... now I don't have to post again for another month, yay! ..ok ok ok ok! just kidding!