Has Ab A New Ed?.

[vivandorron]

Ed....I have observed that your style of postings have altered.

Consequently, I am am being bold enough to ask....Have you really been with us since April 2002.?

Ron.

[ummmm]

It's not the same Ed since 2002. We've had a few since then. I think our current Ed used to be Spare Ed.

[factor-fiction]

I haven't noticed, Ron. Do you mean recently or just at some stage since 2002?

[Buenchico]

The Editor has at least three different personalities anyway, 'cos there's an Evening Ed and a Weekend Ed, as well as the Office Hours Ed.

[Sipowicz]

It does my Ed in!

[ABerrant]

Why April 2002?

The original Ed (Anna Tobin) vacated July 2001 and there has been a succession of Eds throughout the intervening years of changed ownership of the site.

For example, there was a goodbye in 2006...
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Answerbank-Suggestions/Question298051.html

...and some introductions during 2009 & 2010...
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question816751.html
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question820710.html
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/AB-Editors-Blog/Question853298.html

[mrs_overall]

Every time there is a change of Ed, are we all ABsolved of our sins?

[gness]

They'd need a revolving door MrsO. x

[vivandorron]

Acknowledging what you say Chris, I think the three Eds need to get their heads together and be consistent on all matters.

Ron.

[Robinia]

aww, Mrs American Ed, she was lovely.
Wonder if she ever looks in?

[DJHawkes]

Yes she was Robinia, I re-read her email replies with much fondness....

[DJHawkes]

waves to Ron :)

[jno]

oh, from Philadelphia, wasn't she? Often popped in for tea and biscuits.

[NOX]

I remember her, sweet, slightly harassed lady, reminds me of the favourite teacher you had as a kid that you're sorry now you caused a nervous breakdown for.

[Psybbo]

Not sure about a new ED, but I'm fairly sure we've got a new Mod

[jno]

Ron, to quote Emerson, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds".

Of course Emerson was sacked as Ed when AB Towers began to sink into Walden Pond.

[netibiza]

Seems like everyone is a bl**dy mod except me :-( Oh hang on , I'm the Ibiza Editor, and I'm nice!

[jno]

oh, not another one, sibton! That's 125 now.

[netibiza]

Oh not you too jno!!!!

[NoMercy]

Can't say I take a great deal of notice with regard to who's at the helm but I will venture to say that Ab is a far more pleasant community now that it was a few years ago.

From a personal perspective I have made some firm friendships with fellow members and always immensely enjoy my chat and banter with fellow Abers. It can be incredibly educational at times too.

[vivandorron]

Hi DJ.....I'm waving back to you.:-)

factor30... To answer your question. I observed a certain lack of humour, just prior to Christmas.

jno... Thanks for the quote. What bothers me is a 'foolish inconsistency' that has prevailed recently.

Ron.