Yesterday was my last day as a moderator here’; I notified Eric two weeks ago. No particular reason; maybe it doesn’t have the interest for me it once did. Thanks to all the members who “do things the right way,” and especially to the many who have supported and encouraged me over the years. I am not leaving the Hangout, though I note that I post these days far fewer times than I did in my early days as a member. Take care, everyone,
Bill
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Originally posted by Bill RogersYesterday was my last day as a moderator here’; I notified Eric two weeks ago. No particular reason; maybe it doesn’t have the interest for me it once did. Thanks to all the members who “do things the right way,” and especially to the many who have supported and encouraged me over the years. I am not leaving the Hangout, though I note that I post these days far fewer times than I did in my early days as a member. Take care, everyone,
Bill
I for one will miss you Bill. I'm an admin on another site and I know what a tough job it can be. But you have always been scrupulously fair and will be sorely missed around here. Nothing stays the same for ever and I wish you luck in however you plan to spend your time in the future. Hopefully the banjo will be a part of that future.
I think this is a great pity ! Even though you have ticked me off in the past Bill, I sang Lodi at last nights gig and it always makes me think of you, I hope this does not spell the beginning of the end of BHO.
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Originally posted by Bill RogersYesterday was my last day as a moderator here’; I notified Eric two weeks ago. No particular reason; maybe it doesn’t have the interest for me it once did. Thanks to all the members who “do things the right way,” and especially to the many who have supported and encouraged me over the years. I am not leaving the Hangout, though I note that I post these days far fewer times than I did in my early days as a member. Take care, everyone,
Bill
Hi Bill
If you are still lurking. I'd just like to say THANK YOU for your long and loyal service. Of ALL the Mod's here on the BHO over the past 16 years I have been coming here. I would rate you as the BEST by far. Fair, Firm and Friendly. Best wishes for the future.
Your official and gentle voice of reason will be missed. Hopefully your unofficial voice of the same will remain.
I used to be a moderator of a much larger and unrelated site. After a number of years it just kind of wore me out.
Bill, your careful and evenhanded approach will be missed. Thank you for all of the time you've devoted to making the Hangout a success.
Edited by - csacwp on 08/10/2024 03:50:40
Bill , Will miss your input here & your interested interaction w/ some of the posts .
Good luck with whatever your endeavors may be .
Bob
Bill, I want to join the chorus of "thank-you's" you are getting. When I recommend Banjo Hangout to a student or new player, I always mention how well it is moderated to keep the conversations positive.
David
Youve been a great Moderator. Thanks for keeping things on the up and up Bill.
Looking forward to your comments now that you are a "free" man LOL
Edited by - stanleytone on 08/10/2024 04:33:31
Ditto on everything posted here Bill, Thanks for doing a great job!!! Make sure you still check in from time to time. 
Great job. You and Sherry have been tested through the years, but the site remains a family-friendly and civil platform. It is a less-than-thankless position given the fights some people have picked only to whine about being victimized by moderators. But you two have stayed the course, which is a huge reason this site has survived. I hope you continue to contribute.
Always fair, always the voice of reason. Thank You for keeping this site, and it’s members on point over the years.
Bill...to say you will be missed as a moderator is a huge understatement. Thank you for doing what you have done for so many years, as your posts have been the epitome of fairness. Best of health and a great "retirement" as you transition.
Thank you for all you have done to make me want to come back here every day. We will miss you.
bad news for the bho--but you have went ''above and beyond''by far--enjoy your freedom --I'll miss your work and your opinions--
I thank you for being a fine moderator,Bill.
I hardly knew you were there.
Hey Bill , maybe your last act as moderator could be to give Stringbreaker a pardon! LOLOL.oops! Too late!
Edited by - stanleytone on 08/10/2024 06:28:47
Thank you, Bill! Your time and energy have been greatly appreciated! 
(Thanks to the other mods and code-monkeys too!)
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Originally posted by Bill RogersYesterday was my last day as a moderator here’; . . .Take care, everyone,
You take care, too, Bill. Thanks for your service to the banjo community.
Ditto all above. Thank you. You did a superb job! banjered
Bill, you are always an even-handed voice of reason. I hope you can kick back and enjoy the BHO without a moderators head on from now on. Thanks for your time and energy. I'm sure the vast majority of what you did to keep this site a good place to hang out went on out of sight of us members. Thank you.
Edited by - Pomeroy on 08/10/2024 07:52:24
Thanks Bill, good job.
Bill, I can only echo all the good thought expressed already. Thank you for all the selfless work you have done to make Banjo Hangout worthy of its name.
Thank you, Bill. Enjoy your “freedom”.
Thank you Bill for everything you've done for the BHO!
You did a fine job, Bill. Thanks for the many years of hard work.
