I have received some emails from some friends and associates, either requesting my assistance with an issue or post requiring Administrator level effort or to express concern about something they read or noticing my increasing absence from the forums.
So, to "address the elephant in the room" without getting mired in the details as they A.) won't change a thing and B.) are not anyone's business unless others wish to make it so.
In January there was a parting of ways with Tom and team. I disagreed with some decisions being made and management stood its ground. As is the case with most businesses when issues like this occur, I was informed that my services, while appreciated, were no longer necessary. Sometimes when you take a stand and it runs counter to their point of view, you force someone's hand. That is just Life.
I consider Tom a friend and have no ill will towards him, GameEx or PinballX as they are great frontends and I wish continued success with them and a successful launch of Evolution. I still intend to be a part of the community and lend a hand from time to time as I am able. On the lighter side, I have more time for tweaking my setups and actually playing some games.
Mike