I'm sure it cannot have escaped the notice of forum regulars that one of our moderators and forum stalwarts, David Steel, has been conspicuous by his absence on the AP boards of late. I am not privy to the reasons behind David's non-appearance, nor do I think it is either any of my business or an appropriate matter for open discussion on here as to the reasons for his absence. Suffice to say that it is my understanding that David is still a full member of the forum and is not prevented in any way from contributing to it. Obviously the reasons for his absence are personal and private and I would appeal to everyone here to respect that and not to speculate on, or debate the reasons for his withdrawal from the AP boards.
What I would like to do though is offer a personal reflection on the man who is, and has been for many years, one of the rocks on which the AP boards were founded.
I make no secret of the fact that David and I were diametrically opposing characters and personalities and we frequently didn't see eye to eye on several issues in the past. That said, I always had a tremendous respect for his knowledge and insight into matters photographic. His depth of understanding of the subject and his photographic credentials were impeccable! His background in IT also stood him in good stead when it came to matters concerning that sphere of activity also. Coupled with this vast field of knowledge was also a willingness and a readiness to share his experience with anyone on the forum who cared to ask it of him and there are many forum members here who will attest to that!
I never had the pleasure of meeting David face to face but again there are those on the forum who have done so at some of the "forum outings" and can vouch for his sense of fun and willingness to "join in" as well as organize such events.
In summary, I'd just like to say that whatever the reasons for David's absence from the boards, it is my sincere wish and hope that although he may have decided to become a "back bencher" as opposed to being "a member of the cabinet", that he will continue to make his invaluable contribution to the AP boards for many years to come. The AP forum and David Steel are inseparable entities and it's future without his input is unthinkable!
BigWill
-------------------- I'm sailing like a driftwood on a windy bay.
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