Beyond Reality discussion

Hi everyone,

Things have been a bit chaotic in Beyond Reality mod-land lately. I've had health problems, family health problems, and computer problems. I have been neither available nor engaged. The group needs and deserves more.

Nick also has ongoing health problems and has held the fort ably. I certainly couldn't have held it together here without him the past few years. However, it is definitely time for a transition to a more stable moderation landscape.

Please welcome Kathi to your mod squad! Kathi has been part of this group far longer than I have; I believe she's one of the longest-active members of the group, from back before there was a Goodreads, and the group lived on the Yahoo forums. (Kathi - correct me if I'm wrong here.)

In the coming weeks, we will be hopefully adding another mod or two to help things run more smoothly. Both Nick and I need to phase ourselves out, due to those ongoing, previously-mentioned health and family issues. Having Kathi onboard will be a huge positive move for the group, as she is both engaged and all-around awesome!

Everyone give Kathi a warm welcome! Thanks so much, Kathi for all you've contributed to the group over the years, and for all you do to make this corner of the internet a lovely place to hang out.

Congratulations, Kathi!

Thanks for all you’ve done Candiss.

Yes, thank-you to Candiss and Nick for their work. Congratulations and thanks to Kathi.

Cool. Welcome Kathi. Sorry for your troubles Candiss and Nick.

Thank you, Candiss and Nick for your work; it is appreciated. Thank you Kathi for jumping into the breach.

Grateful to all three of you.

Congrats Kathi! :)

Congratulations Kathi and thank you to Candiss and Nick. I've really enjoyed being part of this group so far.

As a long time lurker in this group, thank you Candiss and Nick for everything you've contributed and your generosity with your time.
Welcome Kathi.

Thanks Candiss, for this wonderful message!

When Stefan first approached me as to taking over mod duties, I was a little shocked. I always felt I was the one whose hand was being slapped for bringing in my love of mystery novels (going off-topic) or talking too much about the Large Hadron Supercollider, which happens to be a grand interest of mine (for one thing, I can hardly distinguish between it, as well as other aspects of physics research, and science fiction!)

Candiss, you are the best! When it comes to super-organizational abilities, you are the one I have always had to go to, and I appreciate that immensely. It is good to hear that you willl continue on in mod status for a good while. Beyond Reality is certainly in good hands with your input.

I will be taking a less active role on the moderator side, but will certainly still be around -- and maybe now I can be more of an active participant in BOTM discussions as well as series reads! I am looking forward to it.

Thanks all!

Nick

Congrats Kathi.

Thanks to Candiss and Nick for your hard work.

Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments!

Let me echo everyone’s gratitude to Candiss and Nick. There has been a lot of messaging, mentoring, and learning behind the scenes, and I have big shoes to fill. I am especially thankful that both Candiss and Nick will be available during this transition.

I am super-excited! Let’s read!

Congratulations, Kathi! A great choice!

But I do hope Candiss and Nick keep their hand in, it wouldn't be Beyond Reality without you guys!

Thanks Kathi, for taking on this monumental job! You’ll be great, you’ve been a fixture here for so long that I’m sure we will barely notice the transition. You will though, I’m sure! 😜

Hey, neat! Way to go Kathi! And a huge thank you to Candiss and Nick for keeping us running!

I was remiss in not thanking you Candiss and Nick for your many years of wonderful moderation. I do know that it takes its toll. I hope the health issues for both of you get resolved forthwith. Hopefully, you’ll both have more time for reading pursuits!

Welcome, Kathi! You've been a wonderful series moderator, so I know you'll be terrific!

And yet another thank you to you all for your kind words!

Thank you Candiss and Nick (and Stefan!) for continually making this such a great reader-space. And congrats, Kathi! I know you'll be awesome!

Welcome, Kathi! Candiss and Nick, I do hope your respective health will improve soon. xxx

Thanks everyone!

I am taking more of a backseat now, but Candiss is still going to be around to help out Kathi. I did a lot of the summer duties due to Candiss' health and family-helath issues (not to mention her computer health issues!) But hopefully those are more under control now. We are thinking good thoughts about you Candiss!

I still will stick my nose in periodically. But Kathi appears to have things under control!

Thanks again Kathi!