Ray wrote:
I'm glad to hear you prove my point. US presidency? Don't you think that the world would be well served by having GWB take three months off? :-)
If being a sysop is not a source of power they won't miss it, and they won't be missed since at any given time there will always be enough left to wield the mop and broom. How is it that being required to take a vacation is "punishing"?
You say that it isn't a source of power, but then ask people to "stop trying to fight the power." Isn't that just a little inconsistent?
Okay, I have a confession to make. Are you all sitting down? Good.
/deep breath/ Hi, my name's Ed, and I'm a Wikiholic.
* Hi, Ed!
I feel inordinate pride in being a Wikipedia Administrator.
* /a chorus of murmurs fills the room/
Even though Jimbo said it should be no big deal.
* Be strong, Ed! We're here for you, Ed!
And when they said /choke, sob/
* Yes?
That they might take /gasp/ my ... Oh, I can't say it ...
* You can do it, Ed!
Er, could I have a glass of water, please.
* /audience member brings him a paper cup filled with water/
/sips, pauses/ Well, I ...