An unfortunate announcement

[Zoop 8,384]

It is with regret that I announce an indefinite leave of absence on the part of the other half of the Oop duo. Our beloved Swoop, known for spending mind-bending amounts of time selflessly working toward the betterment of the community, has been struck by the accursed bus known as Real Life.

 

It is presently not known when he will be able to return to active duty, but I think I speak for everyone here when I say that I hope it is soon - otherwise I'll have nobody else to push my work onto.

 

All joking aside, Swoop's ability to defuse even the most fiery situations has been extremely useful in keeping the peace on the forum, and his ability to force-feed common sense and civility into even the most stubborn of individuals is something that I am quite honestly jealous of.

 

With any luck, Swoop will be able to swoop back into the community before too terribly long, but it is presently too early to know for certain.

[NavelColt 22,880]

 

Whatever variety of life bus that he's been hit by, be it city, school or private rentable, Swoop's absence shall be noted. I hope he can sort through life's rollercoaster spikes and make his way back here as soon as he can, as I'm sure everyone else does as well. Hell, once season three hits we're gonna need his common sense abilities more than ever.

 

Good luck to Oop #2~

Edited September 25, 2012 by ~Chaotic Discord~

[Glaceon 793]

What!?

*In Spike's voice* Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

 

Swoop I've talked to you, once, maybe twice, but I have seen you countless times on the forums. No matter in what topic you post you bring about a good discussion on the topic at hand. I wish you luck with whatever real life thing that has you away from the forums.

 

You are one of the best admin/moderators I have ever seen.

[Jokuc 8,173]

Aah come on, he can't even stay away from his duty when he's on vacation!

 

Haha seriously though, I hope he can return as soon as possible. A duo isn't a duo with only one pony.

[Shadow Chaser 633]

Brutal. Real life can be such a harsh mistress at times. Certainly hope Swoop is able to return quickly. He's always been such a great fella. It'd be tragic if we lost him to the "Real World."

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

I can see the need for four new global moderators if that's the case. I'm sorry to hear this Swoop, but hopefully you'll tackle your dilemma and get through it, eh? In the meanwhile, I hope the staff can manage just fine without Swoop's presence. Great staff member and more so as a person, he is.

[Finesthour 7,287]

Ok, what hell.

 

I actually feel extremely bummed about this. This is quite strange.

I miss the Oop duo already.

 

Although I know Swoop isn't gone forever, it feels like a huge hole has been left in the forums staff.

 

*salutes*

[Crystal Sparkle 344]

Yeah...reality's a bitch...

 

But, as you stated, he's done a wonderful job around here, I'd love seeing him around and everything. I hope he's not hurt or anything, and I'll wish him the best!

 

*blows kiss to Swoop*

Edited September 24, 2012 by Crystal Sparkle

[Evilshy 5,090]

I'd brohoof that post if not for the abysmal swoop joke in the last line

 

Anyway, sucks to see an OG staff go, if only temporarily. He certainly was a driving force behind the push for less drama. Now personally, I like watching drama unfold from the sidelines, but I'm not so selfish as to say people should fight and argue for my personal amusement.

[Pulcinella 1,016]

Our beloved Swoop, known for spending mind-bending amounts of time selflessly working toward the betterment of the community, has been struck by the accursed bus known as Real Life.

 

At first when I read this, I thought Swoop actually got hit by a bus. Good thing that didn't happen. All joking aside, I hope Swoop comes back soon, they made a wonderful contribution to our community.

Good luck to Oop #2~

 

Who said he was #2? I believe Zoop came first. Edited September 24, 2012 by Twilight Flopple

[Crispy 5,563]

NOW IS THE TIME TO STRIKE, WHILE THEY'RE WEA-

 

I mean, uh... *ahem*

 

Yes, real life is a brutal mistress sometimes. It's too bad that she decided to come along and throw a building on Swoop's head.

 

Here's hoping to a speedy resolution and an equally speedy return.

[Doctor XFizzle 8,669]

Swoop? SWOOP?? SWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPP?!?!? </MGS'd>

 

The forums will greatly miss his calm and insightful repartee and overall awesomeness during his time of personal time constraints.

 

Godspeed you sexy Aussie hero.

[Cherry Blossom 864]

I hardly know much about the tech admin, admins, and the moderators, but this seems to upset me that anypony would have to go through such I tough time. Now I haven't been around long enough to see what kind of drama these forums have experienced, but I am sure glad that there are kind people who have taken their time to reduce any conflict that went through any thread. And were able to greatly help newcomers into these forums with any information, but Swoop gave his time to change my login information as a request I made. I am very thankful, even though it was only a few days ago.

 

Big things come from small beginnings anyway.

[KPM 288]

Now WHERE will MLPForums go without the proper does of OOPium?

Jokes aside, damn. Swoop is a cool guy, hope he can get enough time from that awful massive MMORPG called Real Life to come around here :/

[RockinRarity 1,605]

Oh man at first I thought you said that Swoop had been hit by a literal bus! Don't scare me like that! XD

 

But then I read more closely. Good thing that I don't jump to conclusions so quickly...

 

Real life happens. Hopefully there's little pressure for him to come back at a reasonable time... because if he were forced back too soon, perhaps that would affect his ability to do everything that he needs to do? Sometimes real life is actually more important than the Internet! LE GASP

[Twiliscael 3,960]

Man, there goes another one.

 

I already feel like the moderating team just lost about a third of it's comedy and character.

 

Swoop was the kind of guy who could get the job done and have fun with it.

 

Hope you're back soon, and until then I wish you good luck.

[XUNUSEDXXX 3,459]

BULLSHIT!

 

I swear, all you mods leaving is making me sadface in the highest degree.

 

I hope Swoop's able to return soon ><

 

How will you fill this position in? Along with the other mod resignations?

[Dusty Soul 2,611]

Swoop... gone... wow... I didn't think that would ever happen... I hope he will return soon. Real life happens when you least expect it to happen, so I hope he can come back, but even if he doesn't he had a great great run, and I know everyone will miss him greatly.

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

Real Life?

 

Oh man, I really hate when that happens. /

 

Swoop will be missed. Good luck to him with his studies (and whatever he's busy with. )

[Creamy Arty 6,252]

Sounds to me like he has his priorities backwards. Life can take a back seat on that bus.

 

 

But I can sympathize with having more things going on than one knows how to handle. I hope everything works out for the best, and in short order.

[kirbyboi 588]

Swoop? Possibly gone? D:

 

I understand that reality calls. I have seen you do your work, and all of it is put with effort and love for the community. I'm sure all of MLP forums will deeply miss you, and I hope you can come back as soon as possible (ASAP)!!!

 

So many mods have been leaving...although we all sometimes have bus lives, I hope that they can at least drop by. I'm sure we'll see Swoop again...hopefully. *sobs*

 

Thanks Swoop for your help here on the forums. We all will miss you, and if possible, please stop by to say hello. Your a great mod, and may all the things you do in life be filled with fun, brownies, ponies, videogames, and happiness.

[Kapi 215]

That really sucks, this is bad news indeed!

 

I hope Swoop is able to get everything back in order. Her can do it here on the forum, I'm sure Real Life will be a bit tougher, but he'll make it through. All I can say until then, is good luck!

[Flow 1,628]

Swoop is that one mod that I sent my last three banners to, and he proudly put them up on the site, I thank him for all the work he's done in here, hopefully he will return to the site soon.

[Literally Snails 2,307]

it's aways sad when this happens to a beloved member of the community. I still miss Shankvield too. Still if you have prioritys the internet comes last.

[Coco12570 5]

Awww

 

Was I too late to see one of the finest mods this site has to offer

 

Shame that happened...

 

Thought I'd be able to meet everyone before 'Real life' struck.