I had a problem from the very start though. When people complained about the staff lineup, I was unable to ask whether or not the staff were doing their job efficiently because, well, at first glance it didn't look like it and they didn't really get enough time to prove themselves before the questions/accusations started to fire away. Of course, it didn't help that I had rounded my friends from other forums up and modded just about all of them, with most having no experience prior to me modding them. I needed people that could mess around but still do their job when it needed to be done so I decided to prove that the staff weren't just picked because they were my friends. Unfortunately, everything blew out of proportion with the Exodus, but in the end I think I had my point proved. 'Twas unorthodox and I knew that when I posted the thread, but we all make mistakes, right?
Also, what did happen to Spherical Ice? I was under the impression that he's dead in activity terms.
And no need to apologise for the rant, instead, I have to thank you. You've been playing the game of running a forum longer than I have, and the only way people learn a lesson or whatnot is by listening to other people's opinions.
On another lighter note, I suppose it does help to post a few chapters now and then.
Also, posted in A Journey. Found the sign-up amusing and a bit deppressing. Your dice.