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[Ryan Macnish <nisshh.ubuntu@xxxxxxxxx>]

I echo what c7p said, i really enjoyed talking with you, seeing your view
and hearing what you had to say, i hope you hang around on IRC, i think your
a valuable person to have around.

Ryan Macnish

On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 4:12 PM, c7p <c7p.admin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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>
> 2010/11/27 Benjamin Humphrey <humphreybc@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hi everyone,
>>
>> Over the past few months you may have noticed that I have been rather
>> absent from my duties as the project leader. Unfortunately due to a
>> lot of things cropping up I just haven't been able to give this
>> project as much time as it deserves, and I'd rather step down as the
>> leader and assume a more casual role than pretend to occupy a position
>> with responsibilities I cannot fulfill.
>>
>> It's very painful having to write this message only a year after I
>> founded the project, especially considering the amazing progress we
>> have made in such a short time and the good people I have met and
>> worked with. It is even harder having to do so when many predicted the
>> team wouldn't last long. Unfortunately my priorities have changed a
>> lot since the start of this year and I no longer have the time
>> required to lead the project properly.
>>
>> I hope that this doesn't adversely affect the team but rather breaks
>> through a wall that we have been stuck behind since June. The best
>> possible outcome would be for a new leader to take the reigns, with
>> proper motivation, fresh ideas and enough time to control the project
>> towards more of the same success we have had in the past.
>>
>> >From our statistics it appears that people want a manual, even if we
>> need to refine our distribution method and content a little to suit
>> the changing needs of the user. The need for a proper replacement to
>> help.ubuntu.com certainly still exists and I think USLC is still the
>> best candidate; I believe if there is any team that would be able to
>> make it a reality it would be this team.
>>
>> Of course I will remain involved with the project and do what I can in
>> my role as a writer for OMG! Ubuntu! to help bring new people to the
>> team and keep it running. I'm also happy to continue helping Adnane
>> with the website design if I have any time available.
>>
>> It has been a fantastic experience working with everyone, and I have
>> learnt a lot. I hope that we can continue to collaborate on many
>> projects in the future!
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>>
>> --
>> Benjamin Humphrey
>>
>> benjaminhumphrey.co.nz
>> ohso.co
>>
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> Thank you Ben for founding this awesome project and bring it with the rest
> of the team to success. Good luck to whatever you choose to do. Things
> evolve, today you step down from leadership and stay a member of the team
> maybe in some years you'll take up leadership. Your presence at meetings
> would be valuable for the team for sure, so i hope you will be at almost
> every meeting you can.
> The leadership is a vital issue for project now, so i hope the team will
> figure out the best solution.
>
> Regards
> -John
> c7p
>
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