Standing Down as Moderator

[Lure-Nut]

Guys,

It is with regret that I feel that it is time that I relinquished the Moderator status on the site and return to being a normal member. Unfortunately I am struggling juggling work, personal and Moderator commitments and seriously need to spend more time with my 16yr old son fishing, instead of just talking about it. We’ve bought a pair of new Yaks and I intend getting out there among the Bass a little bit more often with him.

I have full intentions of supporting L&M going forward and have no intentions of Moderating elsewhere, simply I don’t need it anymore. I would like to sincerely thank Mully for his 100% support to me as a Moderator, the trust has been humbling and I for one have thoroughly enjoyed the time on the ‘inside’. I have no doubts that Mully is the right man to lead the site forward and with the great bunch of guys around him there is no doubt that L&M will continue to flourish into the future. I for one will be logging in every day and adding to the site content wherever possible.

Mully, thanks for being a great Captain of the ship, I sincerely hope that you will understand and respect my decision which is personal and one that I feel I need to make.

Finally and just on a personal note, the emergence of lure collecting as a genuine industry has brought with it an ugly side where opinions are becoming more public, people appear less tolerant and unfortunately I now see people who would be genuine friends in real life, taking it all too seriously on the web with each other – simply I don’t want to get caught up in that, I don’t want to have to pick sides and therefore this is also part of the reason why I am also relinquishing my Moderator status. Guys respect each other and the role of a Moderator is relatively painless !!!

Now lets get back to Masterclass #2 cause I've got a hell of a lot of carving to do before Monday night or the Judges may be cruel

[diemai]

@ Lure-Nut

I deeply respect your descision , especially in terms of trying to spent more time with your son , ..........though my own daugther is already 27 years of age I still remember her teenage years(with dread ) , .......at that age the kids might require full attention and care to lead them onto the right path in life !

And fishing is one of the best ways top do so !

And I also understand your intention not to possibly participate into any "feuds" between certain people or groups ,...... such struggles are too unneccessary and too stupid to get involved to , when someone just wants to enjoy his beautiful hobby of lurecollecting and also fishing with them .

But your're not leaving entirely , .........so this is not good-bye , ........also thanks for all the help you've provided to me !

greetz , Dieter

[aussbasstony]

Cheers Rob for your dedicated work behind the scenes and in the front line

Regards Tony

[Rupe]

have you stepped down too tony?

[aussbasstony]

have you stepped down too tony?

Yes mate.

[Lure-Nut]

Cheers Rob for your dedicated work behind the scenes and in the front line

Regards Tony

MAte, thanks, maybe more time for a Bourbon or Bundy or two

[Mully]

Both of you will be surely missed as members of the mod team but i thank you for all your assistance behind the scenes.

[MXB]

@LureNut @ Aussbasstony . . .

Sad to see you both moving on and hope you both continue to share your knowledge with all of the lure collectors and fishos out there.

See you online and tight lines

MXB

[hazmail]

Aussbasstony & LureNut--- Thanks for your input, most of which we mere members never see - get into it with your son, this is something I missed out on big time.
Pete

[Lure-Nut]

Hazmail .... just spent a couple of weeks in Nothern QLD with the family and enjoyed every minute of it, spent yesterday arvo just kicking a footy on the beach with the rapidly growing 'lil-bloke' - now I need to get some serious judging done tomorrow for Masterclass #2 before I get into too much strife back here