On June 1, 2006, Doom went online with its first post. Much to my amazement, two years and 1,404 posts later, we are still here.
I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who makes Doom possible. It was my intent from our inception to have HousingDoom be a forum and a resource, rather than my personal soapbox. [Although yeah, I climb up on it often enough.] I like to think we’ve achieved that– certainly things wouldn’t be the same around here without our incredible "staff".
To M and L who provide us with all kinds of links, data and expertise, thank you. You guys deserve all the credit in the world- instead you end up making me look smarter than I am.
To G and all the correspondents who send all kinds of links, my thanks as well. The sidebar would quickly become stale without you. I’m also grateful to all the people who end their emails with "…and please keep me anonymous" when they send me great information. I appreciate your trust, and hope I use your info wisely.
Additionally, I can’t forget our usual cast of characters, I mean posters. To all of you who stop by to comment , thank you. Your expertise, insights and unfailing sense of humor make all the difference in the quality of this site. I appreciate the civility you demonstrate and your patience with our editorial policies. [What can I say? I'm the last prude left on the internet!]
A special thanks needs to go out to our sys admin, who not only keeps us up and running, but is the creator and mentor of the ever paranoid Igor. Igor started out life as a lowly spam filter, but somehow has taken on a life and opinion of his own.
My undying gratitude goes to John- [John's been making time here recently to feed the sidebar, and doing a wonderful job!] who I think has found Doom to be a bit like the "Hotel California". He’s checked out a time or two, but he’s never really left. [In spite of being sorely tempted.] Thanks John, for putting up with me.
My biggest thanks however, has to go to Mr. Twist- my editor, sugar daddy, and confidant. Without his unflagging support, Doom wouldn’t have lasted a month.
