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BORA
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Topic: Tribute to "Easy Livin". retired Site Moderator Posted: September 19 2013 at 19:53 |
Pretty much by chance, I noticed that Bob has recently retired as a moderator.
We have been interacting (on and off) since 2005 and whilst our musical preferences were very different, I always admired his skills of diplomacy. Walking his tightrope well under testing circumstances, he was a great asset to PA.
Well, I am the opposite and my blunt and outspoken nature saw me being dumped as a Special Collaborator some years ago. Now as a "newbie" under a different name I still make my contribution from the sidelines and Bob had been very supportive to that regardless of musical differences.
Over to you folks.
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Atavachron
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Joined: September 30 2006
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 19:55 |
^ There's a Retired Admin thread in the Collab Zone, but nice of you to post.
I don't know anyone who doesn't like Bob. That's quite an accomplishment.
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Chris S
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Joined: June 09 2004
Location: Front Range
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 20:06 |
Atavachron wrote:
^ There's a Retired Admin thread in the Collab Zone, but nice of you to post.
I don't know anyone who doesn't like Bob. That's quite an accomplishment.
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This.....a true gentleman
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<font color=Brown>Music - The Sound Librarian
...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR]
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BORA
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 20:27 |
I haven't been privy to the Collab Zone in years. Would it be reasonable to ask that the masses to be informed, not just the insiders?
Bob had been a great asset, surely worth of respect beyond just the closed doors of the " elite" on PA?
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Atavachron
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Joined: September 30 2006
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 20:31 |
Bob may be a quiet and humble guy. But you just informed the masses, so there you have it.
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BORA
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 20:35 |
Ah, great! So I am now in charge of the masses? I'd rather leave that to politicians....
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Atavachron
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 20:38 |
then I'm sure the Libertarian thread would looove you to chime-in
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Atavachron
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 20:40 |
Might I also say Bob is a terrific music journalist, with few as vastly knowledgeable.
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BORA
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 20:57 |
I only asked for a tribute on Bob's behalf - accessible to all. Surely, that's not to difficult?
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BORA
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 21:01 |
See why I got kicked out of the Collabs fraternity? I don't take crap. Period.
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Chris S
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 21:01 |
^ What's this then?
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<font color=Brown>Music - The Sound Librarian
...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR]
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Barbu
Forum Senior Member
Joined: October 09 2005
Location: infinity
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Points: 30845
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 21:21 |
*reboot*
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Tom Ozric
Prog Reviewer
Joined: September 03 2005
Location: Olympus Mons
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Points: 15916
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Posted: September 19 2013 at 23:44 |
Onya Bob !!! Good luck all the way, and thanks for your approval many moons ago. Cheers
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Moogtron III
Prog Reviewer
Joined: April 26 2005
Location: Belgium
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Posted: September 20 2013 at 01:40 |
Thanks for all the good work, Bob! And your (many) reviews are often also quite interesting.
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BORA
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Posted: September 20 2013 at 01:54 |
I might like to add that to his credit, Bob did contribute to Forums beyond being a moderator. Only a select few of Collabs ever bother relating to "foot soldiers (the majority!) by acknowledging their existence and partaking in discussions - not from behind closed doors..
Bob was not acting out of ego, but of service.
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richardh
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Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: September 20 2013 at 02:26 |
Happy to pass on my appreciation for his hard work. Thanks Bob Always hoped to meet him in the flesh given that we both live in the same town. Funny thing by best mate is also a Uriah Heep fan so we really should get together and have a pint!
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irrelevant
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Posted: September 20 2013 at 11:42 |
Seemed like a cool mod. Good job Bob!
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Barbu
Forum Senior Member
Joined: October 09 2005
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Posted: September 20 2013 at 12:15 |
Also known as Mister Inclusive. Good going!
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progbethyname
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Joined: July 30 2012
Location: HiFi Headmania
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Posted: September 20 2013 at 12:20 |
Any man/woman who contributes to the site as much as Bob has I have nothing but respect and gratitude for all the hard work. PA has been a pleasure for me. Exceptional database.
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Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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johnobvious
Forum Senior Member
Joined: May 11 2006
Location: Nebraska
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Posted: September 20 2013 at 14:13 |
So you finally made enough money from all your hard work on the site in order to live a comfortable retirement. Well done. In all seriousness, thanks for your contribution.
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Biggles was in rehab last Saturday
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