I had learned about Chris's wife passing several days ago, but at his request, I did not say anything about. I have expressed to Chris my personal feelings both in e-mail and on the phone. I was very sad to hear this news, and I am sure all of us join in to hope Chris heals and will be able to move on from this.
As for RO, it was what it was. No one pays here, and no one should pay there. I did the forum for free, and did not ask for a fee as many other moderators do on some other forums.
I did not want to see it down, but I did not think it right for RO to ask me to pay....Especially when you consider the time I put into it. Then as a moderator, I felt I had to jump in on other forums on RO and participate in the Mods Corner. This took up a good deal of time.
I do not expect to be asked, nor will I use HR to promote PMI. I will be happy to spend a bit more time here to discuss technical issues and answer direct questions as I did on the soundfield thread.
So I am around and not hard to find.... Thanks for asking though, and be sure to send all your well wishes to Chessparov aka Chris....