Initially we thought we were gonna make it through this without our readers having to notice anything, but unfortunately, desperate measures do indeed have to be taken.

You know, I'm trying to bring this as tactfully as possible, but you're not gonna like it, no matter how political I color it.

Some of you have undoubtedly seen this coming. Others will be shocked with disbelief. But together we can, nay, will overcome these desperate times. Of that, I'm certain.

In the next couple of days we will try to ease the transition, but after that, there's no telling what will happen.

Most likely some features will have to be suspended indefinitely. Others may not recover from this ordeal at all. We hope that you'll understand, but at the same time, it's inevitable that a significant number of you go elsewhere for your entertainment.

But do not think that we are the only ones affected. No, it goes much further than just this place. That much is clear.

The Feedback areas will be first to dry up. The Cantina is most likely to go as well... As for the blogs, I do not know at this time.

I know, it sucks big-time. But what are you going to do? If there's no steady flow of capital, even in the broadest sense of the word, the plug has to be pulled eventually.

Again, we hope we don't have to pull it entirely, but certain parties seem quite determined to have their demands met and so there may not be an alternative.

In principle we do not have any objections, but we feel it's in the best interest of you and your finances to not give in to the aforementioned demands.

At this time we honestly feel we've made the right decision, only time will tell if it was indeed the right one.

That brings me to the crux of the matter. As of now and as long as the WGAW and to a lesser extent the WGAE are on strike, there will be NO MORE MODERATOR HUMOR.

There, I've said it, no more...

Where you would expect a comic afterthought right about now, you're in for a great disappointment. No comic afterthought.

What can you "look forward to"?

More reality, Dark Moose as you've never seen him before.

Lots of sports! Fly-fishing, curling, lawn bowling...

And reruns, endless reruns. Trust me, by the time this is done, rich and manly frosting just isn't funny anymore.

The End

What?! Okay, apparently I can't even type "The End".

Damn you Writers Guild!

The least you can do, is come up with some better picket signs! You're supposed to be "creative" people...

* Is dragged off by WGAW Local 327 *

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