Wow, go away for a week and everything changes! Randy, I can't adequately express my thanks for your work over the years. When I lived in New Zealand, this really was my only lifeline to the Gator Nation (even if we didn't call it that yet). I will always be grateful for that. Steve, thanks for stepping up and taking over. I know GatorNet is in great hands. And Jerry, as always, thanks for your work with Randy and now with Steve. Most of us are free riders, but we recognize and appreciate all that you guys do.
Rob From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Randy Lyons Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 9:19 AM To: 'GatorNews' Subject: [gatornews] GatorNet Administrative Announcement gatornet logo - small.jpg Fellow Gators, In 1999, it became evident that Gatortalk needed a "relief valve" for discussion that was prohibited by GatorNet policy. Primarily, that was discussion of non-gator subjects such as religion and/or politics. The GatorNet Administrator at that time was Ray Hines (GatorCountry.com) and he asked if I would be willing to moderate that group, and I accepted. Too Hot for Gatortalk (THFGT) was born and still exists today with around 25-30 members, who discuss anything and everything anyone wishes to introduce to the group. A year later, with the increased popularity of GatorCountry.com, Ray was feeling the pressure of the full-time responsibility of his web site and the part-time labor of love known as GatorNet. He asked me if I would accept the position of Administrator over all of GatorNet, and once again, I accepted. After enduring several early "tests" from a couple of subscribers that resulted in their banning, I decided the "monarch" approach to GatorNet wasn't very effective, and decided to appoint an assistant on whom I could confer with and make decisions together instead of alone. Roughly a year later, I asked Dr. Jerry Belloit if he would accept the position as Moderator, and he accepted. Jerry has been a good faithful gator, a friend, a sounding-board, and a fine lieutenant for the last ten years. He still serves as the GatorNet Moderator. However, after over ten years of serving as your GatorNet Administrator, I have decided to step down. This has been a long-delayed decision as I have wrestled with it for over two years, but now the time just feels right. Effective today, Steve McKibben, whom many of you that subscribe to GatorTalk already know, will replace me as the Administrator. It should be noted here that Jerry was offered the position, as would be appropriate, but he declined saying he was happy just being the "assistant". I began a vetting process, and several weeks ago, Steve accepted the position. This has TRULY been a labor of love, and I can't tell you how much of an honor it has been to serve in this capacity. Thank you for putting up with me all these years. Randy Lyons GatorNet Administrator -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
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