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@drcongo As others have said, and I have previously said this place was a sanity saver during lockdown and since.

Broadly, the debate on here is even tempered and more often than not good natured. It was sad that the events of earlier this year led to entrenched positions, intemperate posts (including one from me, that I deeply regret) and in some instances blatant baiting of people. I, like others, am hopeful that those who have removed themselves (like @Shev & @kipper) find it within themselves to return, as we will be a poorer forum without them.

My final comment on this is to repeat my offer to assist with any funding of The Gasroom.

Whilst I do not know the software used to power it, I do note that the vendor has discontinued support for the open source version & the community forum is recommending anyone on this to migrate elsewhere (Flarum). Amongst other things I do for a living is to build websites and other solutions so am reasonably technically savvy and am prepared to offer a few hours a week to help out if that is of any use.

Time in the gasroom feels like time on the severed floor (an escape from the world, rather than a cult!). My innie doesn't know what he'd do without it.

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