Last Licks

“It must be weird not having anybody come on you.” – Showgirls

And after nearly five years of writing tens of thousands of posts here in the Royal We, it feels weird writing this one in the first person. As of today, I will be stepping down from the day-to-day editorial oversight of Fleshbot and will be assuming the august title of Founding Editor on the masthead to your left. It’s something to be proud of; I just hope that the Current Fiscal Unpleasantness won’t preclude my being assigned half-naked interns to pick up whatever papers that “accidentally” fall off my desk. It’s amazing how one gets used to certain perks after a while.

In any case, it’s been a fun ride, and I’m happy to know that my very capable colleague and pal Lux will be steering it from this point on. And I hope you’ll all be sticking around for a long time to, yes, come–we, and I, couldn’t have done it without you.

Fondly,
John D.

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  • DeSilva Surfer

    Aw, that was sweet.

    Did you eat pineapple before you wrote this post?

  • will

    Since interns usually work for free, there shouldn’t be a problem. Congrats and good luck!

    (Is that line really from “Showgirls”? Now I’m going to have to actually watch it.)

  • Anonymous

    Oh dear. I’m truly sorry to hear this.

  • Anonymous

    good luck Mr. d

  • dirtybacon

    Good luck! And good luck in all your future endeavors.

    And, yay to Lux steering the ship!

  • Anonymous

    Rock on, Jonno! We hope this doesn’t mean an end to sturtle’s posts.

  • Anonymous

    MISS HONEY! I have to bake you some cookies now…

  • Prof_Derzshowitz

    Thanks for all the good times.

  • GayhawkAZ

    It has been a pleasure to have your hand on my –er, the joystick that controls Fleshbot, John D. I hope you enjoy your new position….. ;)

  • Migrant Blogger

    Thanks for taking Fleshbot this far; I’ve had a blast reading it. And, I look forward to the future of the site.

  • Anonymous

    As sad is this news is, I will speak for myself (and many others!) that this may be a great opportunity to resurrect your own blog. It has been sorely missed and always enjoyed.

    Anonymous love to both you and Richard.

  • Anonymous

    We’ve had a hell of a time. Good luck with the future.

  • Anonymous

    I’m erect – why aren’t you erect?

    You SO SO SOOOOOOO get points for signing off with a Showgirls quote. I think I love you.

    Brent

  • GregWalloch.com

    I “heart” John D!

  • Anonymous

    Good luck John, I’ve really enjoyed Fleshbot during your tenure. I look forward to seeing where Lux takes the site. :)

  • Gram Ponante

    Though we have only met twice in the three years I’ve shared this masthead with you, I am eager to see what magic that freedom from 12/18/24 posts a day inspires you to create. Each of your articles was lightly misted with your own deep reading and joy of being alive, and at least once a day there was something that was just gorgeous. And now that you have been rowed out to the ships, I hope Udo Kier treats you the way you demand to be treated.

  • VictorH

    Whoa. Dude. Now who am I supposed to get my daily fill of uniquely snarkalicious commentary? Anyhoo, my days writing for you were some of the happiest. You taught me so much about discipline and focus and Eastern European almost exclusively white gay porn sites and I don’t know what I would have or, more importantly, could have done without you. You were a mentor, a friend and just play fun to work with. Besides if nothing else I added ‘cavilling” and ‘glabrous’ to my vocabulary for that alone you will forever hold a special place in my heart. Please keep in touch!

  • AmeliaG

    Now I can finally tell you that all those naked people crawling around your office floor were not really interns. They were just saying that to get naked on your office floor. Best wishes.

  • Richard Blakeley

    I have enjoyed my time working with you and I wish you the best of luck in the future.

  • Susie Bright

    Well this is a fine mess you’ve got us into. I don’t want to be left in the hot tub if you’re getting out!

  • Viviane

    I wish you all the best in your future endeavors, Jonno.

    You set the bar very high.