It looks like my long ride at Burning Man has come to a close, so I've decided it's time for my tenure as a Mod here on our playa-on-the-web to come to a close as well. I've made an unbelievable amount of lifelong friends through ePlaya and Burning Man, and though there will be changes in where I see those people, there won't be changes in the friendships.
This is an amazing community, and I've been happy to be a part of it all these years as an active participant & then as a Mod. I'll still be around occasionally, but mostly as a lurker since I'm out of the loop on whats happening in the dust.
Happy trails to all, and please, in the words of the Eternal Theme, Burn Things and Blow Stuff Up for me!
So long, and thanks for all the Fire
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Eric
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So long, and thanks for all the Fire
It's a camping trip in the desert, not the redemption of the fallen world - Cryptofishist
Eric ShutterSlut
Former Ass't Editor & columnist, BRC Weekly
Eric ShutterSlut
Former Ass't Editor & columnist, BRC Weekly
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Eric thank you for all the years of modding. You do a great job. Please dont disappear completely.
Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
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Pictures or it didn't happen Greycoyote
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer
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lucky420
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Gonna miss you here but I know where to find you 
Oh my god, it's HUGE!
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Simon of the Playa
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
thank you for all you do and have done.
you are one of my favorite eplayans IRL and on-line.
you will be missed dearly, for many reasons.
you are one of my favorite eplayans IRL and on-line.
you will be missed dearly, for many reasons.
Frida Be You & Me
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Happy trails wherever they may lead you.
It was an honor to share some of this journey with you, from the hilarity of the original Piss Clear, to The Weekly, some crazy mashups at Fandango ...
... fuck we are old.
Stay dusty.
It was an honor to share some of this journey with you, from the hilarity of the original Piss Clear, to The Weekly, some crazy mashups at Fandango ...
... fuck we are old.
Stay dusty.
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mgb327
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Well crap....not what I want to hear. I have been looking forward to running into you at the burn again. At least, see you in SF for some tunes. You are one of my favorite eplaya peeps, will miss seeing your posts. I will miss you.
Dogs are the leaders of the planet. If you see two life forms, one of them’s making a poop, the other one’s carrying it for him, who would you assume is in charge?
" I am a controlled substance". Savannah.
" I am a controlled substance". Savannah.
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The Rod
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
*heart react*
"From each according to their ability and to each according to their needs" - Groucho Marx
if god can kill his only son you should be allowed to kill yours
if god can kill his only son you should be allowed to kill yours
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Argh!
Thank you Eric, both for all of the effort behind the scenes here, as well as your many clever, entertaining, and spot-on posts along the way.
I wish you all the best, and much joy in your many grand journeys to come!
Please stop by and say hello from time to time. You'll be missed!
Thank you Eric, both for all of the effort behind the scenes here, as well as your many clever, entertaining, and spot-on posts along the way.
I wish you all the best, and much joy in your many grand journeys to come!
Please stop by and say hello from time to time. You'll be missed!
The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Eric you’ve been one of the few I saw eye to eye with on here about almost everything. You’ll be missed, but I’m in the same position as you, pretty much moved on.
Except I won’t be missed much!
Except I won’t be missed much!
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Eric, you were an exceptional mod all these years, bringing great wisdom, humor and insight to the forum. It was great meeting you at M+G years ago and I hope our roads cross again!
"The essence of tyranny is not iron law. It is capricious law." -- Christopher Hitchens
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ygmir
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Dearest Eric:
You, are a wonderful human. IRL, here, and TTITD. You've always been willing to listen, offer help or helpful criticism, and at times, spank us all! You've often given me alternate points to consider, and you've been one of the few, who have led me to modify some of the stances I've had.
To you, I wish all the best, and a grand adventure for these next steps down the path.
With Love and Respect.
Ygmir
*bows in respect*
You, are a wonderful human. IRL, here, and TTITD. You've always been willing to listen, offer help or helpful criticism, and at times, spank us all! You've often given me alternate points to consider, and you've been one of the few, who have led me to modify some of the stances I've had.
To you, I wish all the best, and a grand adventure for these next steps down the path.
With Love and Respect.
Ygmir
*bows in respect*
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tatonka
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Good luck on your future plans , everyone will miss ya 
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Of battles won
Of things we've done
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some seeing eye
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Thanks for putting up with us and successfully battling the spambots!
It's best to retire gracefully rather than be replaced by an AI 
It's best to retire gracefully rather than be replaced by an AI increasing the signal to noise ratio with compassion
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Breaking radio silence to let you know how much I love you. Thank you for all you have done for our community. You have taught me so much and I am forever grateful for your company and friendship.
When the only tool you got is a hammer, every problem looks like a hippie.
Mmmmmm I love the smell of Burning Man - Token
Getting overly dramatic about the ticket sale process is so 2012. - Maladroit
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Mmmmmm I love the smell of Burning Man - Token
Getting overly dramatic about the ticket sale process is so 2012. - Maladroit
http://www.dyewithdignity.com
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Love you so much, Eric, and have missed you and your lovely big laugh quite bit of recent. There are so many times over the years when I've wanted to say something on this board, but you just said it so much better that I just tipped my hat and didn't say a thing. I'm glad I know where to find you elsewhere. You give me a great excuse to visit your 'Burg sometime soon.
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"I must've lost it when I was twerking at the trash fence." -- BBadger
"Snark away, ePlaya, you magnificent bastards." -- McStrangle
"I must've lost it when I was twerking at the trash fence." -- BBadger
"Snark away, ePlaya, you magnificent bastards." -- McStrangle
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Simon of the Playa
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
i was thinking of starting a flame war just so eric would come back and tell me to cut it out.
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
I'm sorry to see you go Eric. You have been the Face of ePlaya for a long time and done a very good job of keeping the crazies in line.
I hope you do well in the next chapter.
I hope you do well in the next chapter.
Life's a bitch, then you go to Burning Man - Unjonharley
We welcome the stranger, but that doesn't mean we have to like them, nor they us, and that's alright. - AntiM
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We welcome the stranger, but that doesn't mean we have to like them, nor they us, and that's alright. - AntiM
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lucky420
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
I’m inSimon of the Playa wrote: ↑Tue Dec 24, 2019 5:37 ami was thinking of starting a flame war just so eric would come back and tell me to cut it out.
Oh my god, it's HUGE!
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Truly a loss for those of us you have imparted great wisdom to over the years. You have been the articulate and firm voice of experience and you have always known when to step in & be “The Mod” and when not to. Very few have contributed as much as you have.
We are all just dust blowing on the Playa and someday each of us will ride a breeze past the trash fence and beyond.
May the future bring you great enjoyment.
We are all just dust blowing on the Playa and someday each of us will ride a breeze past the trash fence and beyond.
May the future bring you great enjoyment.
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lucky420
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fire
Your words are beautifulNephilim wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 12:58 pmTruly a loss for those of us you have imparted great wisdom to over the years. You have been the articulate and firm voice of experience and you have always known when to step in & be “The Mod” and when not to. Very few have contributed as much as you have.
We are all just dust blowing on the Playa and someday each of us will ride a breeze past the trash fence and beyond.
May the future bring you great enjoyment.
Oh my god, it's HUGE!