Dhamma Wheel Staff Changes - July 2010 (please read)

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Hello all,

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Congratulations to Mike and JC ~ exactly the right choices! Of course, you now realise (as dear Ben will also) "You can check out any time you like ~ but you can never leave!"

Had to put that in ~ The Eagles are coming to Brisbane in December and I'll be there ...

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I trust this won't apply to Ben... :tongue:
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Best Wishes, Mate... :anjali:

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<sniff>Thank you Ben...hoping you aren't straying too far, and continued success in your new work...

JC and Mike...all the very best...
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Outstanding job Ben! And I don't use the word "outstanding" very often, so that's saying something!
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Thank you Ben, for having been a paragon of patience, humility, gentleness, and kindness!

And looking forward to the contributions of Mike and JC!
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Ben, you've spent a lot of time answering questions of mine over the last few years both here and at E-Sangha, and it's been very much appreciated. Hope we'll still see you around here when time permits.

And big congrats to Mike and JC! Great choices, both.
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Sorry to see Ben step down but he deserves a rest. Congratulations and condolences both to the new guys.

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Thank you Ben, one big e-hug to you :hug:

JC and Mike, I am sure you will do an excellent job, one e-hug for you as well :hug:
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Wow, Ben, I'm sorry you're not going to be so active. Like so many other people here, you've helped me greatly (even if it was by answering someone else and I was simply sitting back and reading). I have always found your commitment to practice inspiring. I wish you every success in your new venture! May you be presented with ample opportunities to teach the Dhamma to new people by living it.

And as for JC and Mike... what great choices :) congratulations you two! I've never really been involved with the Dhamma study group (I tend to read far too slowly and try to over-analyse things to such an extent that I'd simply hold the 'class' back :) )... it'll be interesting to see how dhammawheel changes over the next few months. I hope I don't cause too much bother for either of you. Good luck :)
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thereductor wrote:Since being here I have often been amazed at how a gentle touch could accomplish so much. Thanks Ben.

I think JC and Mike have very large shoes to fill. Luckily I think you guys are up to the task.
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Thank you Ben, for your time, effort and everything you did to contribute to this great theravada discussion place.

May be happy and free.

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Ben,
I'd offer an e-hug, but I'm just not that kind of guy.
So instead I'll just thank you and wish you and your family all the best!

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No suprises with the new additions, both were moderators of Theravada over at the grey forum, if I recall, and I although Dhamma Wheel (being an open medium) is still subject to the occasional nut job, nothing on the scale (I suspect) of what you would have encountered at the defunct joint.

Good on ya' Ben, for everything :)

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Thank you so much for all of your hard work, Ben! You and the DhammaWheel staff have really defined this place, I believe :toast:

And allow me to welcome our new overlords! I'm sure you'll all do a spectacular job :tongue:

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
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