Paolo
There are no Zeros or members lacking in prestige on this board. That is why it was formed.... to avoid new members having to feel that way. Everyone here, especially the newbie are given respect and treated as we all wish to be treated. We have Rake60 and his hard working team to thank for this.
I still communicate with Bogstandard on a fairly regular basis. Your impressions of health issues are quite correct, but they are not the total cause of his absence. John chose to leave this board on his own. Several of us here tried to persuade him to stay, but he felt he needed to go, so we all had to learn to respect his choice. He was not banned, but he did request his membership be canceled for reasons only he truly knows or understands.
He has even requested that I not bring the subject up in our personal conversations, and I've agreed to honor his request. Many of us miss his postings and his easy sharing of knowledge. Yes.... you have seen him on a couple of other boards, where he feels he can be of help, but I seriously doubt he will change his mind and return to HMEM.
He has his own reasons and we simply have to allow him to hold them dear. Trust me... I "preached him back home" here more than once. This time he asked me to avoid the sermon and to let him be at peace with his choices.
Steve
