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**Jon Szanto** · April 14th, 2017, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by mulrich

Has anyone recently tried rousing the forum owners? I wasn't around when things broke down but it seems like it's been a few years; maybe they're ready to reconnect.

Yes, on numerous occasions, sometimes with a bit of urgency. There has never been an indication of any interest whatsoever. From what anyone can detect, he pays the hosting bills and has otherwise moved on with his life. If there is any remaining involvement, it is in the background and completely opaque to the membership, and we have seen no signs of life. One of the oddest online situations I've come across.

**mulrich** · April 14th, 2017, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Jon Szanto

Yes, on numerous occasions, sometimes with a bit of urgency. There has never been an indication of any interest whatsoever. From what anyone can detect, he pays the hosting bills and has otherwise moved on with his life. If there is any remaining involvement, it is in the background and completely opaque to the membership, and we have seen no signs of life. One of the oddest online situations I've come across.

That is really strange. I can appreciate moving on to other endeavors but it's bizarre that he keeps paying the bills with no other involvement. Maybe the hosting bills are on Autopay and he doesn't realize he's still paying.

**Jon Szanto** · April 14th, 2017, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by mulrich

That is really strange. I can appreciate moving on to other endeavors but it's bizarre that he keeps paying the bills with no other involvement. Maybe the hosting bills are on Autopay and he doesn't realize he's still paying.

He's a smart man who is fairly well-known in the pen world, and one has to believe this is how he rolls. I've never quite understood it, myself, but...

**mhosea** · April 14th, 2017, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by Jon Szanto

If there is any remaining involvement, it is in the background

A troll got banished recently, if you recall. I certainly appreciate that when it happens. That's all I've got, though.

**Jon Szanto** · April 14th, 2017, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by mhosea

Originally Posted by Jon Szanto

If there is any remaining involvement, it is in the background

A troll got banished recently, if you recall. I certainly appreciate that when it happens. That's all I've got, though.

Yes, Mike, that is true. I think there have been a few items taken care of, so he *does* somewhat keep tabs. I just wish it was an active and public involvement, so we all didn't feel like we were swimming in circles and confusion. Ah well...

Thanks (and I had another similar mention to me, as well).