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Sonny Black leaves the ship, Aoshi and Stinson_Out take the rudder

Date January 23, 2017

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Most things have to come to an end and so it is time for me to end my reign over ETF2L. It has been over five years since I decided I wanted to become an admin and the motivation and passion that once fueled this decision slowly but steadily faded away over the last year or so. I did not think it would come to this, as my initial plan was to just be there until the end, but priorities are changing over time. There is not enough interest and motivation left in me to justify being in charge of this league any longer. Half assing something I spent so much time and effort in to build and see it not progressing because I am unable to commit enough time just does not sit right with me. Therefore, the time has come for me to let go and give others a chance.
Effective immediately Belgium Aoshi and Germany DCS are promoted to Head Administrators of ETF2L. I will stop being an executive member of the admin team all together. This is a decision that was made back in December and it was prepared ever since then. So this is no hasty or sudden change, instead both of my successors have been briefed and prepared ever since then to guarantee a smooth transition. After all I will continue to be around in a mediating or advising role if needed and requested.
I am grateful for the experiences I was able to gather and the people I was able to meet, play and work with in this time. Ahead of all others I want to mention Germany IPZIE and Germany smziii who I count among of my best friends. Also a big shout-out to everyone who ever contributed, is still contributing or will contribute in the future to the competitive TF2 scene, after all we are a self-sustained community driven scene that held on to this point without any major external support.
My role within ETF2L may come to an end here, but I am sure the competitive scene will continue to advance without me.

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51 Comments

  1. streep36: (ETF2L Donator) - notdoggo - KAAS said:

    etf2l is dead

  2. Funs said:

    Thank you Sonny Black

  3. Villdjack: (twisted) - :think: - TEMU said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  4. happy: ㄕｻ said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  5. Twisted: :think: - GRAHAM said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  6. Boob Lee: NERD - 0FO said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  7. BitComet: Corner - GRAHAM said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  8. dAGNER: duplo said:

    Who can say where the road goes, where the day flows? Only time…

  9. cirlo: cirlo said:

    Thanks for your long service, Sonny Black! Hope the best for you

  10. Bloodis: (Legend) - (๑╹ω╹๑ ) said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  11. F2: Danmark said:

    A TF2 legend. Thanks for all the hard work.

  12. Kuferl: (TF2Pickup.net Unicorn) - FLANK said:

    Sonny decides to finally quit etf2l after he visits a HL Lan. Coincidence?
    Take care!

  13. Cronk: ︻芫═一☺ - Lucrosa said:

    Thank

  14. sp said:

    Thanks for maintaining this amazing league for us, hope you’ll find happiness in whatever you’re going to do next!

  15. neon: :think: said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  16. Steve!: S-O said:

    It’s not April’s Fools yet, silly ETF2L

  17. kKaltUu: UbeR | - -chess- said:

    It has been a great time working with you, hope you’ll stick around in the scene!

  18. baerbel: trick17 - trick17 said:

    (((

  19. Henghast: open - bobs said:

    TF2 confirmed dead.

  20. wand00m: CSG.DEJI said:

    the end of an era

  21. Lazybear: MUUQ - itsallgood said:

    You just had to put a German in there to replace you #GermanConspiracy

    Wish you all the best Sonny

  22. CanFo: (Legend) - [HA] - #T4F said:

    Thanks for all the hard work and dedication and thanks for making the tough decisions when I couldn’t. ETF2L would have been worse off without you.

  23. cantar: kaban - EDO said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  24. Menty: MAFIA - Nein said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  25. dAyKiLLeR: (Legend) - farm! - it's a farm said:

    Hello people,

    this news made me sign in and write a comment on ETF2L after several years.

    I can imagine how many work and effort Sonny put in this project and I’m very gladful you kept the league up for all the years.
    Being Head Admin of quite a big league needs uncountable hours of work – every month, every week, every day. I wish more people would be thankful for this and there would be less flame if something goes wrong. Remember all admins are doing this in their free time and don’t get any money for it.

    Imo Sonny made a great job and I want to thank you for all the work you have done for the project!

    I wish Stinson and Aoshi good luck for the upcoming months, I really hope from the bottom of my heart you can keep the league alive!

    ETF2L will have it’s 10th anniversary in November. What a great goal we all (current and former admins and all others involved) could achieve!

    All the best for all of you!
    dAy

  26. Permzilla: (Legend) - (☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞ - WiK? said:

    You know it’s a big deal when dAyKiLLeR comes back to comment! (for newfags – original admin of etf2l in 2007).

    It was a pleasure working with you Sonny, probably the longest serving and most committed admin there was. Even if I took all the blame/backlash for every single slightly controversial decision we/you made. All the best to Stinson and Aoshi!

    PS Definitely not the Puppet Master.

  27. Ganon said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  28. zaint said:

    (trust me) aoshi will destroy everything!

  29. credu said:

    does this mean we get our medals

  30. flyman: [TQ] - NAGIB said:

    Thanks for your work. Good luck and have fun!

  31. catman said:

    Stinson make hl greate again

  32. Synrise: (ETF2L Donator) said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  33. Just1s: AVN said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  34. Aoshi: (Legend) - .:[aAa]:. said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  35. LaMqTa: fenneks said:

    Wish you best of luck Sonny! Take care! :)

  36. Crasp: (Legend) - BACΩN | - бекон said:

    Thanks for all your work and effort Sonny, best of luck in your future endeavours!

  37. Clark: SDCK! said:

    Great guy with the genuine love for the game.
    Glad I got to finally meet you at DeutschLAN after knowing each other for so many years. Wish you all the good luck!

  38. Zamparonie: MAGDONAL - op_sqd said:

    in Stinson we trust ?

    gl Sonny :)

  39. Mason: (ETF2L Donator) said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  40. Vladi: TIDS said:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adLiktZQyDM

  41. Russian Guyovich: (Surging Meat Cable) - [T-A!]LoS said:

    Thanks for all your hard work over the years Sonny and all the best for the future.

    Best of luck to Stinsion and Aoshi too

  42. smziii: (Legendary Ratehacks) - SVIFT said:

    Thank you for all the time you have put in over the years without getting back anything. You truly are a great and helpful friend and I am delighted that I was a part of the Prem/etf2l Illuminati thanks too you.
    Over the years you had to deal with way too many retards and dumb admins so once again thanks for all that.

    PS: ty for protecting german cheaters based german admin

  43. Speedead: @ said:

    Thanks for all the good work you have done ! Losing a big guy in TF2 world

  44. barcaphilip said:

    #BringBackPermzilla

  45. Puoskari: SVIFT said:

    Thank you for your efforts and sorry for the rather confusing conversation with me about the players of the last season!

  46. Kaneco said:

    THANK YOU! Really can’t overstate your work and importance to the league, you did amazing work, congratulations!

  47. Admirable: (Toucan Ambassador) said:

    Sad to see my nemesis vanquished.
    RIP SonnyBlack, you were a worthy adversary <3

    P.S. LUL @ shoutout to your puppetmasters SVMZI and IPZIE

  48. Reservoir Dog: TC.Express said:

    Thanks Sonny.

    Seeing you were always quite involved in this league I am certain whatever took over you attention – was good enough. :) Perhaps we see each other in some other game and league.

    Good luck!

  49. Foz: (ETF2L Donator) - 124 - -Xe- said:

    aoshi will destroy everything (trust me)

  50. Dahlbeck said:

    stinson will destroy everything (trust me)

  51. Skyride: DUCS said:

    Well done man, you carried the flag for years <3