-- Basically because I just don't feel up to it, actually. There are several members here who are FAR more experienced and knowledgeable than I, and I honestly think that any forum, THIS particular forum, deserves to have a moderator who is about as good as you can get with the software. -- Hm, well it sounds reasonable, but I gotta tell you, Mike, you did quite a lot for this forum -- and general areas around Renderosity -- as you already noted above. I'm of the view (Vue?) that all that's required of the moderator is to have some familiarity with Vue and also with its community, and be a thinker and a real "people-person". IMHO, you fit into those shoes quite aptly, and it's been enjoyable having you "host" us. So it is sad to watch you step down, but I'm sure you will find a ready use for the extra time, and I'm glad you'll still be hanging around. :) Varian -- Treasures d'Esprit