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Old 25-11-2008, 05:26 AM
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Exclamation Welcoming a new moderator, h0ughy

Hi all

It's with great pleasure that I announce and welcome David Hough (h0ughy) as a new moderator on IceInSpace.

Our list of moderators has been stable for a long time, and with an excellent community that's capable of self-moderation there hasn't been a need to increase our gaggle of moderators until now.

With some recent changes in personal lives, a few moderators simply won't have as much time to spend online anymore.

Janoskiss (Steve) simply didn't have the time to commit anymore and asked to be removed as a moderator about 2 months ago, which I regrettably agreed to do. I'd like to thank Steve for his contributions, help and friendship over the past couple of years.

xstream (John) and his wife Anna will now be on the road in their campervan, travelling from star party to star party and across our wide brown land. John will still remain a moderator but won't be able to get online as much as he used to (lucky his campervan has satellite! ).

RB (Andrew), acropolite (Phil) and [1ponders] (Paul) will now be joined by h0ughy (Dave).

Dave has been a long-time member of IceInSpace, and during his time on IceInSpace he's become a great friend. Dave is widely known on IceInSpace, and legend has it that his face is recognised throughout the universe, simply through his avatar here on IceInSpace

Dave has made a great many contributions over the years, and he has been on the organising committee of all 3 IISAC's where his help and support have been invaluable.

I think Dave has at one time or another owned every piece of astronomical equipment ever available on the shelves, and his knowledge, friendliness and helpfulness, combined with his loyalty and friendship to IceInSpace, are just what we look for in a moderator and I'd like to thank him, and welcome him to his new role on IceInSpace.

Being a moderator is a mostly thankless task, and can at times be worrying and stressful, so please give Dave some time to ease in gently as he learns the ropes. With the continued self-moderation and friendly attitudes shown by the IceInSpace community i'm sure he'll have no trouble at all getting up to speed.

Thanks Dave, and
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Old 25-11-2008, 05:58 AM
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Good On Ya Dave, many happy moderations: thumbsup:
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Old 25-11-2008, 06:09 AM
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Onya Dave!

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Old 25-11-2008, 06:28 AM
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Welcome aboard Dave.

First things first though....initiation ceremony
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Old 25-11-2008, 06:42 AM
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Hi Mike

Thanks for the update on the “life of moderators”; their contribution to the success of the site is crucial and is certainly much appreciated - they all do a top job and for that I thank them.

Okay, moving onto our own Mr H0ugh. Well, what more can I say about this Ice In Space legend, indeed Icon! You couldn’t meet a nicer bloke, on-line or at a star party so congratulations on the appointment David and I wish you every success in your new role.

To outgoing Steve – thanks for your contribution to Ice In Space and best wishes in your new, un-moderated life!

Cheers

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Old 25-11-2008, 07:06 AM
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Welcome Dave, congratulations on the new appointment...
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Old 25-11-2008, 07:20 AM
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Sigh.... another babe into the lions den.



Congrats David. I beseech thee to leave my posts alone!

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Old 25-11-2008, 07:34 AM
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Well deserved indeed, congratulations
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Old 25-11-2008, 07:53 AM
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NOW, WHO!, is gunna MODERATE DAVE, i ask you ?

congrats Dave

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Old 25-11-2008, 09:06 AM
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Makes sense. "Moderate" is a pretty good adjective. Congratulations, Dave.
Actually, three cheers for all the moderators for keeping this ship of fools well-steered and on course.

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Old 25-11-2008, 09:24 AM
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Congrats Dave!
Mike, excellent choice.
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Old 25-11-2008, 09:25 AM
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Nice one Houghy, do you now get a pay rise.

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Old 25-11-2008, 09:52 AM
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G'Day,
Congratulations "hOughy" be gentle with me, I tend to climb onto my soap box or should that be (orange box) now and again and go off topic
And I wish John (xstream) and his wife Anna a safe and happy journey around this great country,half your luck
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Old 25-11-2008, 10:01 AM
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Glutton for punishment hey Dave??

Congratulations on your promotion.

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Old 25-11-2008, 10:01 AM
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David,

Muhahahaha *evil laugh*

Can I get you to do my bidding, now? Banhammer!

Congratulations, and, thank you to all the other moderators for being a helpful bunch.

John (and Anna) you lucky so-and-so's! Enjoy your time travelling around the country.

Regards,
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Old 25-11-2008, 10:39 AM
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Just checked, it's not April 1st...................




Welcome Dave!

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Old 25-11-2008, 10:48 AM
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I think the only reason Houghy accepted this position was so that he could setup a personal RSS feed to the IceTrade Section.

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Old 25-11-2008, 11:03 AM
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Congratulations Dave, Welcome to the mad house mate, life will never be the same again.

Thanks to those that have wished Anna and I well in our travels around this wide brown land we're really looking forward to it and meeting many more of our great community on IIS.
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Old 25-11-2008, 11:23 AM
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Congrats Dave, I promise to be on my best behaviour.
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congratulations David....walk lightly but carry a big stick .
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