User blog comment:Chicken Bond/Changes Aplenty: A Retirement/@comment-958607-20140306130035

Oh my. This is a shocking and deeply unsavory development to come to light. I do, of course, fully understand the pressures of advanced academic life in conjunction with a fruitful and productive time on CBW. It's not an easy thing to balance and I imagine that it's even harder in your administrative position.

Well, there is certainly no shame in stepping down for the time being. I sincerely doubt that anyone will think any less of you even without your b'crat or even administrator status. There is absolutely no doubt amongst the community that you are a fantastic writer and you will be respected for your decision no matter where it takes you. Having been an admin myself and having worked with site leaders of other wikis, I can honestly say that CBW has the best administrative structure I have ever encountered. It is a tremendous shame to see such a talented individual have to relinquish a duty he is so good at.

The impression I got, however, is that this is far from goodbye, which I am sincerely glad to hear. I'm also sure that the other admins would be more than happy to have you back in future and I guarantee you will be every bit as admired and respected by this community when you make a full return in future.

Best of luck! It has been an honor to call you both my fellow editor, my superior, and my friend. :P