Editorial Exit

After today, you won't have this mug to kick around anymore (not here, at least). Exactly one year ago today, I took over as Gridskipper site editor -- it's hard to believe it hasn't been much, much longer than that. I enjoyed most every minute on this perch, as it gave me the enviable chance to write about most anything I wanted with no particular allegiance to subject, tone, length, or accuracy. In the past year, Gridskipper has dramatically increased its reach and scope, posting tons of excellent material from all over the world (not to mention more than tripling traffic). With the assistance of many talented personnel, I hope to continue that tradition in my new post as managing editor of Gawker, effective mostly immediately. This week will be one of transition around here, with a few contributor posts and guest editors filling in what the holiday weekend didn't eat off the calendar. One of those "guests" will be your new Gridskipper editor, who happens to be regular Gridskipper contributor Joshua Stein. He'll be lurking this week, then taking the reins for real on Monday, July 10. Wish him well, and treat him gently. And thanks much for your kind attentions during one of my favorite years.

[Chris Mohney]