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Hello, I Must Be Going ...
Thanks for the title, Groucho and thanks to you all!
I’d worked out a lot of fancy ways to say this and none of them are even near adequate. So, here goes: Come Monday, I’m no longer Community Manager here at TV Guide Online.
For now, I’ll be handing over the daily duties of the Join the Discussion homepage along with handling questions about the site to Lauren Washington. She’s a good person so take it easy on her.
I’ll definitely be looking in on the community here from time to time and though I’m leaving TV Guide, I’m not leaving the online realm. I’ll be working on community over at Everyday Health.com, a site which is about … well, health.
Two and a half years online is something like 14 dog years and I can honestly say that the people here at TV Guide are the tops. I’ve got nothing but good wishes for them and TV Guide in general.
And then there’s the heart of why any of us came to TV Guide in the first place: you. It’s been my pleasure to be your community manager.
Reading your blogs, messages, groups and watching the occasional video has been a pleasure and an honor. I’ve learned a lot about television; learned a few things about people, too.
I’m naming a few of you (and apologizing in advance to anyone I’ve left out), so forgive me while I try this.
Cindy (many thanks for all your help), Famin, the M&Ms (you’re a force of nature), Vickkie, Amber, Taz, Trish, Rick, Smileyteach, Frederic, Kath, Lynn, BewiXed, Mollymac, CindyRose, Metalligirl, Moschops, Panns and all the Supernatural fans who have been so great, Mr. Furley, and yes, even you Mr. Stone, have all been part of what I think of as a great community of users. The best online communities recognize that it’s not about winning an argument, but sharing a common, pleasant place and helping one another. You’ve especially shown that when someone’s had a hard time in their personal lives.
Finally, there’s Rev(RevVee). I know that somehow you’ll see this and you’ll want to hit me upside the head with a shoe. That makes me happy. I’ve never been “cracked by the LPP” but you always let me know when technical issues wore our your last nerve. Thanks for not giving up. And thanks for being so personally helpful to so many people here. You’ve made our online world a better place. I pray and expect you’ll get well if only to find me on the Web and give me a piece of your mind about this note.
And with that, I think it’s time to say, not goodbye, but until next time.
Thanks to all of you.
David
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Jun 26, 2008 4:50 PM
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David, I wish you luck with your new job and hope the people there are even half as crazy as the people here so you don't fall asleep. We will certainly miss you around these blogs and I promise not to give Lauren too hard of a time... Well, not for an hour anyway!
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Jun 26, 2008 5:04 PM
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Say it ain't so!
David, I can't even begin to tell you how bummed you have just made me! I hope the people at your new gig know how great, efficient, responsive and professional you are! (If they don't, just print this post as evidence!)
I'll extend my biggest welcome to Lauren Washington. Lauren? You've got some big shoes to fill, but don't worry- we'll go easy on you...at first! Hee.
I guess I'll just have to say to you both-
Hello
and Goodbye!  *sniff*
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Jun 26, 2008 5:13 PM
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See ya.
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Jun 26, 2008 5:29 PM
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Hi David:
I'm sorry to hear you are leaving us, but happy that you have found a good place to go to!
So, if we have questions on Everyday Health, we can come see you, right?
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Jun 26, 2008 5:30 PM
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Everyday Health is getting a great employee.
Good luck David!
And good luck with trying to hide from that shoe that Rev will be chasing you with once she is up and running again! 
Welcome to the Zone Lauren!
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Jun 26, 2008 5:36 PM
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Good Luck David - Here's hoping that the grass will indeed be greener!
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Jun 26, 2008 5:57 PM
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I had a feeling this was coming but...but...
THIS SUCKS!
How's that for fancy?
I wish you all the best, David, and thank you wholeheartedly for everything you have done for all of us and this wonderful community in general. This place won't be the same without you. Already...
Now how do I contact this Lauren person? I'm having this problem logging in...
Just kidding!
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Jun 26, 2008 5:58 PM
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David - I'm very sorry you're leaving us, but happy for your new career opportunity. It sounds like a good one. I'll be trying to track you down at Everyday Health.com. I hope you'll come by to visit us once in a while. I'll miss you.
Lauren - Welcome to the Community Blogs. We're a friendly bunch, so I'm sure you'll fit right in. We'll try not to give you too hard a time.
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Jun 26, 2008 6:14 PM
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Whoops! Sorry that came out so big. But, well, you get the idea, David.
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Jun 26, 2008 6:15 PM
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Noooooooooooooooooooo! Somebody block the door!
Just kidding, David! I'm happy for you -- but you will be missed a lot around here!
You've helped me more times than I can remember. And you've always found very diplomatic ways to tell me that my post was removed because I was being rude! 
You're endlessly polite, and always went out of your way to explain things and look into solutions to everyone's frustrations with the system.
Good luck, David!
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Jun 26, 2008 6:21 PM
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Good luck David, we shall all miss you...us SN fans in particular...
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Jun 26, 2008 6:25 PM
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You've given me many red stars. For that and so much more, thanks. You will be missed. Good luck and farewell.
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Jun 26, 2008 6:40 PM
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Oh, David; for myself and for this community, I am so very sorry to hear this - you have been a calm and most felicitous influence, and you will be much missed. No offense to Lauren (welcome, Lauren!), but you will be a hard act to follow.
I wish you the best of luck and all happiness in your next endeavor, and I hope to see you occasionally posting something here. And I hope that I notice, since it probably won't be in my blog!
Fare very well, and fare forward, David.
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Jun 26, 2008 7:38 PM
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And just what (or WHO) made you check out Everyday Health.com in the first place?-Maybe shouldn't I ask!!
