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Ross

Age/Gender: 30, Male
Location: Hoboken, NJ
Job: Code Jockey

I helped create Newgrounds. Then I left. Then I came back. Then I left again. It's like that movie "Runaway Bride", but with fewer movie stars and more computer programming.

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Ross

It's better to burn out than to... ehhh, you know.

Posted by Ross Mar. 25, 2008 @ 10:48 PM EDT

My last "official" day at NG was last Friday. I've got some odds and ends to still clean up (and some documentation to produce for Rob) but after that I'll be devoting myself solely to my new job and my schoolwork.

It wasn't easy to leave NG. When I started up again in July 2006, I wrote how, while NG is undoubtedly Tom's baby, I always thought of myself as its kooky uncle. That still holds - I put a huge amount of work into getting the site to where it's at (in terms of programming) and it gives me separation anxiety just thinking about leaving it. But it's definitely for the best - some people love working from home and could do it forever, but I've realized that it's not for me. Plus, working for a Yahoo company was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I initially was guilt-ridden about leaving NG short-staffed, but finding Rob was a miracle, and he'll probably have everyone saying "Ross who?" within a month.

The last question: will I keep blogging here? I guess we'll find out...

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72 Comments

Mar. 25, 2008 | 10:51 PM ImpendingRiot says:

I hope you do keep showing up around here man.

Kudos for the King of Kong reference by the way, I saw it, loved it, recommended it to Coaly, he saw it, recommended it to Luis, needless to say, I think a lot of us got a kick out of it :)

It's awesome that you're finding your calling, Newgrounds will miss you.

I wish you the best of luck


Mar. 25, 2008 | 10:51 PM Aksumka says:

See ya Ross! Good luck with the rest of your life.


Mar. 25, 2008 | 11:07 PM Mad-Mardigan says:

Bye


Mar. 25, 2008 | 11:08 PM ShortStackSutin says:

As much as I seem to randomly pop up at the office, I never got a chance to talk to the resident comic buff :-(!
Good luck with your new job!


Mar. 25, 2008 | 11:11 PM Murphinator says:

Good luck!
Though I'll bet that you'll miss going to Comic Con and writing it off as a business trip.


Mar. 25, 2008 | 11:13 PM Josh says:

Good luck with your new job, I hope it is better that you need to move on.


Mar. 25, 2008 | 11:21 PM MrPopcorn says:

See you later, alligator.


Mar. 25, 2008 | 11:25 PM ngfan14 says:

Good bye. So, will you still be on newgrounds? Good luck on you new job and thanks for all the hard work you've done helping newgrounds.


Mar. 25, 2008 | 11:29 PM Cobalt says:

Rob will only be a step uncle... it's just not the same :'(

Bye and good luck tho...


Mar. 25, 2008 | 11:56 PM LtMcMuffin says:

You will be missed, but please continue blogging. I have enjoyed having someone with a strong political opinion to discuss and debate with (even though it was mostly with the Heath article). Regardless, it's been nice seeing someone active in politics and current events.
I hope all goes well, best of luck and what have you. I may not be Tom so I suppose I can't make this call, but you will always have a home here on Newgrounds no matter what else happens.


Mar. 26, 2008 | 12:30 AM MalcomFrost says:

Good luck at your new job, Ross. Just be sure to drop by NG every once in a while to visit. Happy Trails.


Mar. 26, 2008 | 1:07 AM Kanadian-Keith says:

Awwww, you're leaving :( you've done so much, we all appreciate it greatly and wish you the best on your long road of life and you'll always have a place at Newgrounds :D no matter who we have to kill to show that lol kidding :P goodluck with everything, happy trails :)


Mar. 26, 2008 | 1:15 AM voidshatter says:

come back and visit, good luck at yahoo


Mar. 26, 2008 | 2:17 AM karkynplague says:

good job................hope the rest of it goes well for you......


Mar. 26, 2008 | 3:30 AM Afro-Ninja says:

Best of everything to you ross. We will meet again in tetris one day.


Mar. 26, 2008 | 3:53 AM FGIJonC says:

Congrats on the job with Yahoo, and its a shame seeing someone quit a job, especially someone who has been at a place tightknit like this for a long time. But if you have to go, you have to go. You can always just visit the site and blog and whatnot, the internet will still keep you near and close to our hearts (if you want to put it that way).

So, hope everything goes well, and maybe you'll make another comeback in teh future, haha.


Mar. 26, 2008 | 4:17 AM JarrodK says:

good luck, you should have more credit to the mastermind behind this website. :)


Mar. 26, 2008 | 4:44 AM Jezuz says:

Good luck, love.


Mar. 26, 2008 | 5:01 AM WolfBlitz2 says:

I don't even know you last name anyway
we shall forevcer call you Ross Who
have you tried being a park ranger?
or join the British army?


Mar. 26, 2008 | 5:17 AM Jin says:

Bon voyage.
:l


Mar. 26, 2008 | 7:05 AM MindChamber says:

"Ross who?" within a month.

in a month? im already practicing now.

Mar. 26, 2008 | 10:21 PM Ross responds:

Jose who?


Mar. 26, 2008 | 7:51 AM BizarroJoe says:

Although I´m more familiar with the "arty" members of the staff, it´s always sad when a guy who always you have heard of and you know he was the man who keep the gears cranking is leaving. I hope it´ll be for good.
It´s that "Newgrounds Family" feeling, you know... I cannot avoid getting sentimental.
And, looking at your header, it seemed that you had good taste in comics. It´s a pity that I have looked at it so late.
Keep blogging, we´ll be browsing this from time to time.
Wish the best of luck, Ross. You´ve been an excellent soldier so far. And we´ll be awaiting to meet you again.


Mar. 26, 2008 | 9:42 AM The-Red-Jack says:

Good luck with your new job


Mar. 26, 2008 | 9:56 AM Shaun says:

ross who?


Mar. 26, 2008 | 10:12 AM kenshi2 says:

Why, Ross, why?


Mar. 26, 2008 | 12:20 PM Play2jens says:

We will miss you ='(


Mar. 26, 2008 | 12:51 PM Daniel-M says:

Good luck with the new job, i enjoy ready your blogs :)


Mar. 26, 2008 | 2:16 PM zimzap says:

Good luck in the future!


Mar. 26, 2008 | 2:40 PM Cheddar79 says:

Dude. KEEP posting here, your posts are some of the most interesting on Newgrounds. Good luck at Yahoo and keep fighting the good fight!!!


Mar. 26, 2008 | 2:44 PM smulse says:

Good bye and good luck :)


Mar. 26, 2008 | 3:06 PM 1337leader says:

That sucks dude. Hope you do well then and I give a hearty good bye to you.


Mar. 26, 2008 | 3:34 PM Vert says:

Cheers and good luck with your new job, 'tis a shame to lose you however... and thanks for all the nifty things that NG has because of you!


Mar. 26, 2008 | 3:46 PM Xaxrox says:

Wonder what are you gonna do when Tom buys Yahoo, or when you find out that Tom pays Rob more than you.


Mar. 26, 2008 | 3:50 PM Zendra says:

Pity to see you going. But the best wishes with your new job at a Yahoo! company! :)


Mar. 26, 2008 | 4:01 PM John-The-Biter says:

You will be missed. Best of luck.


Mar. 26, 2008 | 4:29 PM extremevoltage says:

Ross who?


Mar. 26, 2008 | 5:40 PM vagins says:

I'm sure NG will miss you and all, but DAMMIT ROSS, WHAT ABOUT QUIZZO?!?

;)


Mar. 26, 2008 | 6:01 PM PinballWizard976 says:

Bye Ross. I'll miss you :(


Mar. 26, 2008 | 6:36 PM SoulMaster71 says:

Well, I suppose this is goodbye... Goodbye to one of the men who made this site so great. Goodbye to the man who originally programmed so many of the functions and features that make Newgrounds special, features like the Grounds Gold accounts and the B/P system. Goodbye to the admin who actually made news posts I could somewhat identify with, about politics and such.

I certainly hope you find happiness in your new job. I also hope that this "Rob" can take your part of the NG workload, and not screw up the system in a matter of hours. Good luck with Yahoo, and know that you will always have fans here.


Mar. 26, 2008 | 6:37 PM Reviewmaker says:

Goodbye from everyone here at Newgrounds. Except those damned chain letter people and those hackers and those spammers. Which is most of newgrounds so...weird.

Ok just goodbye and good luck!


Mar. 26, 2008 | 8:08 PM kevch2004 says:

OMG, now I'm moping. Good luck to you with your new job and schoolwork!


Mar. 26, 2008 | 8:48 PM SockMyDink says:

So... now your going to shoot yourself in the head with a shotgun?

I mean, you quoted Kurt Cobain...

Mar. 26, 2008 | 10:22 PM Ross responds:

Kurt Cobain was quoting Neil Young. It's one of the most overused quotes ever...


Mar. 26, 2008 | 8:58 PM SamIam says:

Aww it sucks to see you go, but have fun at yahoo!

Hopefully, you will still post on NG. Everyone can say they enjoyed reading your news posts!

Good Luck and May the force be with you.


Mar. 26, 2008 | 9:24 PM Yinyangpenguin says:

I won't miss you. In-fact, 99% of the people don't know you so why are they going to miss you?


Mar. 26, 2008 | 9:54 PM jewdudewtf says:

Good luck with your new job. NG is always here for you! ;_;


Mar. 26, 2008 | 9:58 PM Matt-Frozenfire says:

Rob is way cooler. He doesn't conform to making a decent webpage or saying anything interesting. Introducing himself is just not his style.


Mar. 27, 2008 | 4:00 AM Sterance says:

Ross you have to keep posting in your blog here. Its like a beacon of sanity in a sea of... something that is witty and insane!


Mar. 27, 2008 | 7:17 AM ShadowWest2k7 says:

Sorry to see you go Ross :( But good luck with Yahoo! I wish you luck.


Mar. 27, 2008 | 7:52 AM the-amazing-joe says:

I'm gonna miss you man. You we're the only person who's long blog posts I actually read.


Mar. 27, 2008 | 7:58 AM peT-the-dead says:

Ross, who?
Oh that guy.
Nah srsly, bye then


Mar. 27, 2008 | 8:42 AM puddinN64 says:

You truly are an NG hero. God Bless your soul.


Mar. 27, 2008 | 10:49 AM Lorkas says:

DONT LEAVE US!!!


Mar. 27, 2008 | 1:04 PM Vousielle says:

So long pardner


Mar. 27, 2008 | 1:21 PM CaptainBob says:

I do hope you keep blogging as your news posts are always interesting.

Good luck with your new job!


Mar. 27, 2008 | 2:38 PM ChuckDaKnife says:

Aw, man, I'm going to miss you.
Good luck in your new job.

Btw, do you have a replacement?


Mar. 27, 2008 | 3:11 PM Apuleyo says:

I hope that you will come back again someday, the redesign is awesome, the site is, and rather than an Uncle you are NG's Mom :P


Mar. 27, 2008 | 3:26 PM shaka-zulu says:

Good luck at Yahoo mate!


Mar. 27, 2008 | 3:33 PM Photek says:

A new challenger appears!

No but really, are just gonna leave and then come back again?


Mar. 27, 2008 | 4:19 PM DarKsidE555 says:

Good bye! and Hiya Ross! It's not like you're dying! ;)

Be a good uncle and come again from time to time.

You'll always be a part of the matri...uhm NG, don't forget that!!

Later and a good "Yahooooo" to you! ;)


Mar. 27, 2008 | 4:25 PM DepressedStone says:

I hope you keep blogging here. Out of all the staff blogs, yours were the most interesting.

So long, and I hope you succeed in your future endeavors!


Mar. 27, 2008 | 6:19 PM wasb says:

ross who?


Mar. 27, 2008 | 7:19 PM 36HolIa says:

Do you fucking think you can take me. I'm fucking huge. And I mean fucking huge. I've killed like 3 babies just be sweating and if you don't think I'm serious you're a pussy. My dick pumps at least 4 tons a seamen per second and supply every sperm bank in America. In fact they've closed down all the sperm banks in America and now just directly pump it out of my testicles (which are equivalent to the size of mars).

So if you think you can take me, leave a comment.

Fuck with the best, die like the rest. I'll hack your ass later.


Mar. 28, 2008 | 4:45 AM Karibik-Mike says:

You've done an awesome job here. Good luck!


Mar. 28, 2008 | 7:48 AM chris-the-stick2 says:

oh crap, mani didnt know you, but its sad you leave. hey, i will remember you more than rob, dont sweat! i will remember you. just, if you want to leav, i wish you goodbye and GOOD TIME. also a good luck on what you make.

also.. if you want (IF YOU WANNA TO MAKE THIS) come posting from time to time, will you


Mar. 28, 2008 | 12:25 PM The-Swain says:

If you quit blogging, then I have no chance of figuring out which presidential candidate doesn't want us all dead ;)


Mar. 28, 2008 | 12:43 PM flashplayer5 says:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOO!


Mar. 28, 2008 | 5:48 PM H-A-X-O-R-Z says:

Good luck dude =(


Mar. 28, 2008 | 6:50 PM xenonmonkey says:

Almost APRIL FOOLS!
heh... thats this years joke right? right? RRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH TTTTTTTTT?????


Mar. 28, 2008 | 7:55 PM ZombieswithJetpacks says:

I'll miss ya Ross... :(

good luck


Mar. 28, 2008 | 11:22 PM KIRBYLINK says:

this beter be NG's april fools joke. >:C


Mar. 29, 2008 | 2:16 AM scottmale24 says:

It's a good thing Rob's name is like, two letters off. That's gonna help the transition more than a Ricky or a Roger.

God help us if the other guy's name was Doyle.


Mar. 29, 2008 | 3:54 AM willobeen says:

Wait to go man! While we're all going to miss you, its great that you got a good position in a good company.

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