Heh, all "leaders" of communities leave at one point or another.
Now I do realize that I'm not really involved in this community, but in this respect, both of our areas are the same.
From what I've gathered, slug has done some pretty good stuff and is a valued member of the community, but is a little POed in general (i also realize I don't know the situation, but my post still applies either way).
My advice to you slug, as someone who's been there, is that in the end its only worth it if you're doing what you're doing for yourself. Some people respect you, some people hate you, it always happens, and in the end, if you were to suddenly vanish and reappear a year later, only a few select would remember you personally (probably the few people you can call 'friends' on these boards).
All things come and go, and if a person gets tired of doing something, or being someone, you can't say much to change that person's view.
(If for some strange reason I've completely missed the entire point of this post, then anyone who is in any kind of position that has some higher level than a simple member of this board can take this advice).
To the Ares Community: See, not all EVers are asswipes
CS