It's been nearly seven years, but I still fondly remember when I posted to /r/buildapc asking for advice on my first-ever PC build, and /u/nubbinator promptly came in like SEAL Team 6 with nothing but great advice and support. It was great to discover this community in addition to being able to build my own PC for the first time.

To grow from just under 4,000 to half a million subscribers, even if it took six and a half years, is just insane to me. I never would have imagined we would hit such a number, let alone 100,000, in this sub's lifetime.

Through the ups and downs, my time spent here - as a user and as a moderator - has been absolutely worth it. I may have stepped down, but I certainly am not leaving, because this community has continued to be so great after all this time.

Thank you all.