you may be familiar with me, but in case you aren't I am maple_shaft and I was asked to be the new community moderator. I am very excited to take this responsibility and I hope that I do not let anyone down. I believe in the purpose and scope of Programmers and wish to help guide it in the right direction going forward.
Some of you may have noticed that Mark Trapp decided to step down, No more "Chairman Mao reincarnate" :(
I wish the circumstances were different, and I want it to be said that I feel that I couldn't ever replace his true role here. I would be an awful replacement if that were the case, but the wealth of information he provided on Meta is a guiding step so that I can at least benefit from his years of experience in this role.
If any of you have any questions for me, about me, or just want to offer some help or guidance then please do. I look forward to working closely with the users of the site to make this a better place for all.
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With that being said, I intend to rule with an iron fist. All infractions of the FAQ will be met with swift and brutal punishment. Users will bow before my might. I have the power!
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Kidding aside I am pretty jovial and personable too! I look forward to getting to know you all better in chat!
maple -> wood/hard
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– Jake Berger Mar 12 '12 at 17:20