I had something else here, but I've had to change it out for something else.
For all intents and purposes, I'm /chatteroff from now on. I've done my level best to try and get back into the E2 family and not ruffle any feathers, but apparently my best is not good enough. I can accept that. In fact, I made it clear to various people that it would never be.
You win. I'll node, but I am not personally interested/involved with anyone/anything here anymore. I will believe in its grander vision, but will remain absent from the component parts and characters as part of the grander whole.
Universe, you win.