chrisgixer has decided that it was time for him and OOF to part company.
He learned a lot, technically, from OOF when he first joined, and I know was keen to pay that back by helping others, either physically or by advice online. As far as I'm concerned he put in more that he took from OOF, so I think he accomplished his goals over the past 2 to 3 years.
I know he wasn't the most articulate with his prose - not helped by that bloody gayPad of his - and I think felt frustated by (and others equally frustrated by him) not being able to get his point of view across, but I'm sure that most people who have met him and got to know him (I know he felt uncomfortable in crowds of people) will agree that he was an approachable, helpful, friendly OOFer who had a real desire to help fellow OOFers.
I think him leaving is a sad loss for OOF to be honest, and secretly hope he will return soon. However, I suspect he won't, so on that basis, I'd like to wish him all the best for the future, and thank him for all the help he has given me personally, and to the help he has given members.
J