The one person who most strongly encouraged me to come back after I initially had decided to bow out of HN participation was none other than jacquesm (http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=779116). I am glad I came back but now, sadly, there can't help be but be some material diminution in quality and sociableness with the departure of one so intelligent, encouraging, and stimulating. Jacques, I can only say what you said to me: "You'll be missed . . . I learned from [you] . . . I hope to see you back here some day!" I wish you well.