[Jayne Osborn]

Hello Alex,

There's not much traffic on this thread now, because it's been a while since Cathy posted it - and most members will have already looked at it, probably not even realising that you've posted on it twice. "The Elephant in the Room" has become a different situation now.

If I may make a polite suggestion - A brand new thread, on all the boards and with your name heading it, and also with the kind of title that will make everyone sit up and take notice, is likely to elicit more responses. Your post above David's, here, probably won't have been seen by a lot of Sphereans.

Everyone's been wondering where you've been and why you haven't responded to their emails, causing all manner of speculation (and enquiries to me) such as:

What if you're seriously ill, physically or mentally?
Has anyone got your phone number?
Are you a Missing Person? (This is not being melodramatic - the San José Police were contacted with genuine concern for your well-being.)
Were you bankrupt?
Will you ever come back?
Will Eratosphere keep going?

All these concerns were expressed, but no one knew your whereabouts or could vouch for your safety, which was very worrying.

It's a great relief indeed to know that you're well, Alex, and that whatever problems prevailed, you're on your way to sorting things out. If you could give an idea of some time frames for things happening it would help to restore confidence and put minds at rest too.

If things get back to the way they were it will be really good, and I'm sure Sphereans will be happy to contribute to the running costs again, to ensure the continued smooth running of Eratosphere.

Jayne

(Cross-posted with Cathy.)