A simple farewell (Stepping Down + AMA)

This day comes knocking for every mod some day sooner or later and I'm afraid that day is today for me. After I submit this post I will be stepping down from the modteam. It's been a wild 10 months and 10 days modding this sub. When I first signed on I think I told lobali I couldn't offer more than 1 year, I'm falling short of that timeline but alas, eventually everything ends.

Before I go into vague detail about my departure. I'd like to thank the current mod team as well as the now past mods that I had an opportunity to work with. It was a pleasure to clear the que with you :) I know we sometimes have disagreed on things but we always worked things out and came out of whatever the issue was as a stronger team. Truly many of the unsung heros of the darknet are working hard and staying vigilant right here.

I'd also like to thank the user base (mostly lol) some of you guys are just down right hilarious. Nobody likes the person enforcing the rules but somebody's gotta do it to keep the ship sailing on course. Those of you who actually use the report feature for its intention, or simply say the word "mods" a bunch, you truly are helping more than you know :) I will be sticking around in the comments section and I think being a casual DNM user again will be be fun.

The reason I'm stepping down has to due with a few factors, the majority of which have to deal with IRL issues that I wont get into for OPSEC reasons. The other is my general mood / feelings towards modding this community. A place such as this I think slowly turns you into a jaded asshole (at least for a little while) Dealing with the drama day in and day out builds up to a point that I just want to say im done with it and walk away. I dont think its a good idea to have someone on the modteam who is slowly starting to hate dealing with the drama. I can only foresee bad things happening because of that, so I'd rather step down before doing something that might hurt the image of the mod team as a whole. Thats pretty much all I have to say. I guess I'll do a small AMA, so if you've ever wanted to know something about something or my opinion on someone/something. Nows your chance.

And before someone asks, no, a hotdog is not a sandwich.


Comments


[8 Points] BeenRoundAgain:

It's been a wild 10 months and 10 days modding this sub

You've been a mod since the day your account was created? What? Does nobody else find that suspicious? This has to be a typo right?

(join me in my tinfoil fortress)


[8 Points] aboutthednm:

I think all hotdogs are sandwiches, but not all sandwiches are hotdogs.


[5 Points] None:

Lays may be getting rid of their best flavor. Cheddar and sour cream. How do you feel about this? If you think it's fucking bullshit like me go vote to keep it alive. Please. It's my favorite chip and I will be crushed if it is discontinued

Go to flavorswap.com to vote.


[2 Points] Chardlz:

Which mods are feds? All of them I'd presume. Also, who is your favorite personality on here? Mod, vendor, non-vendor participant. You can qualify that last question if you don't want to play favorites :P

Also, a dear farewell to you my friend, I hope whatever plagues you will be swiftly dealt with in the most amicable way possible. Have a great life, don't get arrested, and always dare to hope.

Was that way too cheesy? I'm sorry if it was but whatever, chalk it up to the liquor bud, take care :)


[2 Points] None:

I just wanted to say thank you, and all of the mods, for everything. Y'all really are doing a great job and are such a crucial part of this community.


[2 Points] d3emSt3rz:

Thx for donating your time.

Will you flee the country if Donald Trump is elected president?


[2 Points] LetMeGrowThatForYou:

Thank you for your time and service to the sub. Sounds like you made a good choice. Respect.

Q. What was the one thing that got under your skin the most during your time modding? e.g. shitposts, spam, false claims, etc


[2 Points] JburnaDNM:

How many times were you bribed???? Market or a vendor???? How much was offered??? Fair winds and following sees. Goodluck!


[1 Points] SecondChanceUsername:

But Is mayonnaise an instrument?


[1 Points] None:

This is actually a significantly complex farewell, tbh.


[1 Points] MitalikaSucks:

How do I become a mod ?


[1 Points] ssbdreloaded:

Best of luck to you mate and enjoy the peace and quiet


[1 Points] BigFatCat_DNM:

Good. All of the other mods here seem nice, you're a fucking prick though.


[1 Points] coffeencreme:

Bye Dare, it's been good modding with you even though we never spoke too much....best of luck in your future endeavours and see you down the road. :)


[1 Points] CheekyDive:

Farewell friend x


[1 Points] None:

Farewell!

If you could be one animal (with an added superpower of your choice), what would you be?


[1 Points] dandydaniels:

Whoah whoaoahhhhhhh stop. who thinks a hotdog is a sandwhich?!


[1 Points] bobbiggs69:

Did /u/theconomist1 ever try to recruit you as an informant?


[1 Points] octomarvel:

Awwwwww not another one!!!

Tbh, I loved seeing your username on this sub as I figured it aptly fought FUD with its mere existence. Please hang around to continue others to dare to hope. Plus you can now talk shit with the rest of us.

Oh yeah, for a question... Do you think Finn from the force awakens is Han Solo and Lando Calrissians son?

=)

PS - you now have a license to shill.


[1 Points] smarco33:

you gotta do whats best for you, someone once told me you have to takecare of yourself before you can take care of others .
the mind is a precious thing to waste. and dealing with this drama and bs especially lately has made even me go bonkers. thx for your hard work and time. be safe!


[1 Points] OpiLuvr:

Sad to see you go (so many of you have left recently). Glad to hear you'll still be hanging around.

Good luck with your real life problems.


[1 Points] bigbawlzxm:

So you're really not Bruce?


[1 Points] samwhiskey:

10 months is a long time to mod. You did great and I hope you hang around. Best to you in the future!


[1 Points] None:

BYE FELICIA!


[1 Points] Jay-__:

<3 you, mate. Stay in touch, please. :x

Does this mean I'll have to find another person selling me those dank cheese curds now? :/


[1 Points] ciphersexual:

Thanks DareToHope, I appreciate all of the good work you've put in.

Will you be keeping the DareToHope nym? IIRC you created the name specifically to mod. (don't answer this if you don't feel like it)

Cheers.


[1 Points] Theeconomist1:

Hey man,

So I guess the day has come huh? I had secretly thought/hoped you forgot about stepping down and another 6 months would go by and you were still modding with us. I assume you'll be sticking around, you'll be missed. I know we didn't always agree but nothing was ever personal. Wish you the best and as always, you are welcome back should you decide you want more punishment.


[1 Points] None:

lol you lasted longer than lobali

Must be rough modding this shithole.

Sorry for reporting everything as sexualizing children.


[0 Points] ShitQuantikSays:

Can I be moderator now?


[-6 Points] None:

Is 10 months such a long time around here that it merits this....... Shakespearean exit? lol Also, I don't care what you call a hot dog as long as you don't put ketchup on it. Ketchup shouldn't be within 10 feet of a hdog