It is not for me to say, that is for Byron to comment on.
However I personally believe that his extensive knowledge and helpful nature was not being appreciated by some members of the forum. So rather than continually engage in fruitless, pointless arguments and contradictions he decided to leave.
A great loss to all of the current and future members of this great site. A site that has been built by the dedication and love of a group of like minded people.
Here, as in life, the majority must pay for the acts of the minority.
His input is sorely missed.
Sorry Blocker I know this is off topic