Let’s not beat around the bush, or indulge in unnecessary drama: I’m moving to another instance and Patient Gamers needs a new main mod.
Even though I’ve neglected it (the initial plan was to play things by ear for a few days, and accordingly give shape to the place afterwards), this community has attracted a good number of subscribers, it has potential if put in good hands. Hence why I’d rather give the keys to someone else than close, or abandon, it at the same time as my account.
Edit: I appreciate those mentioning that I could mod from another account, but I have no desire to remain involved with this instance in any way.
Edit2: V0.18 is here; time for a coin toss!
More specifically, it was worried about moderation, and the signup policy was their preferred way to handle that. If moderation tools get better, then the signup policy could be relaxed on their end.
Even so, I just unsubbed from communities over there and found others to scratch the same itch. So whatever floats their boat I guess.
I don’t really understand OP’s choice, but it’s theirs to make, not mine. I personally just sub to communities I’m interested in and ignore the rest, and that seems to work pretty well.