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This is a very good forum and a very enjoyable way of taking a break from work / filling a few minutes of downtime at home.

I would gently suggest that, although sometimes the discussion can be spirited and verge on the rude, it very rarely crosses the line into downright hostility and aggression. Everyone can take time out whenever they need to but there was nothing in the recent debate over Matt Bloomfield that should've led to people quitting the board in protest. People had differences in opinion on an issue that they were passionate about. Most of the arguments for both sides were made cogently and constructively and any ticking off generally only came when the same points were being repeated ad nauseum, belligerently and on multiple threads.

Hopefully on reflection people like @Shev will realise that differences of opinion on a messageboard should be celebrated. And if you don't manage to convince others of your brilliance.... Well there will always be an opportunity to gloat and say 'I told you so' down the line. Much like @aloysius does whenever Max Stryjek comes up in conversation.

I would be genuinely lost without the Gasroom. Working from home most of the time and living away from Wycombe it's long been my way of being able to read and chat about the Blues and other stuff in a mostly polite, intelligent and sometimes very funny way. I think there's only one other Gasroomer I've knowingly met in real life but even so, it feels like a community. To lose it would be a crying shame but keeping it going must be a real labour of love. Like others, I would happily pay towards it's upkeep.

Hats off to Dr Congo and long live the Gasroom.

Echo the words of others but @drcongo you have created a wonderful football forum and an online sanctuary for us all to discuss WWFC. It’s a shame that you feel the need to step away but totally respect the decision and that of others who have done the same recently, it’s hardly surprising. A real shame as some decent contributors have felt the need to step away.

If you do reconsider I would also be happy to pay a monthly fee for the service, apologies but I have zero technical ability to offer.

As a man who's suffered some horrible trauma over the past 12 years this place has been a huge outlet. I'll always be grateful to the great @drcongo in particular a private message I received from the man a few years ago.

Thank you