mrchad9 wrote:Apparently Aaron is pretty much leaving SP.
Read his profile page:
http://www.summitpost.org/user_page.php?user_id=1756I think Aaron's departure is a loss for SP, but I am still happy to be here and contribute what I can. It is unfortunate he felt the need to go, he helped make this site better in most of the ways it is strong today.
If anything can be learned from his departure... please folks, quit sending PMs to elves to complain about one thing or another (see his profile message). It's not worth it, only aggrivates those that are trying to build and enhance the site, and seldom accomplishes your objective anyway.
Many of us in the Colorado community have been especially stung by Aaron's departure. In addition to being a great guy, he was also our direct "seat at the table," if you will. I greatly admire, however, Aaron's low-key departure and selfless departure style.
Low Key: No drama, no ultimatums, no
"Should I leave or not...will you miss me?" forum posts. He just quietly and humbly snuck out the door. Honestly, I'm surprised a bit (no offense) that it took some folks so long to realize he was gone given his stature on the site.
Selfless: He quietly handed over ownership of his excellent content to other members: No drama, no 'You must give me credit!" demands - he just handed his contributions over to other caretakers so the community could continue to benefit from those contributions.
Anyone who has had the honor of meeting Aaron in person, not just online, knows he is a one-of-a-kind with a heart of gold. He's not just a former SP Elf. He's a husband, a father, a damn solid mountaineer, and an all-around great man.
Yes, I agree with Chad's assessment that while Aaron's departure is a huge loss...SP will continue to live on and we should, well, do right by Aaron's legacy by continuing to contribute great content to the site.
In the meantime - I guess there's some comfort on my end knowing Aaron & his lovely mountain climbing wife are pretty much right up the road from me and while I miss seeing him on SP, I can always visit the high country with this dynamic duo.
PS: It amazes me the sense of entitlement some community members apply to using SP...which reaches its lowest form in abusing the volunteer Elves when one does not get ones way. Pathetic vermin.
"Lead, follow...or get out of the way."