One of the most recognized and probably the best Doctor Who website is closing shop after eleven years of keeping Who fans enlightened, entertained and up-to-date with everything Who.
Outpost Gallifrey, the stalwart of Who sites announced this week that it will no longer be in service. Here is the official statement from Shaun Lyon, Editor of Outpost Gallifrey:
“All good things must come to an end, and such is the case with Outpost Gallifrey. For eleven years, I’ve run this website and turned it into the most popular and influential Doctor Who website on the Internet — all despite the fact that the site has been run since day one from the USA. And though I’ve very much enjoyed the new Doctor Who series since its return in 2003 (and loved much of the previous season’s worth of stories), I’m sure it’s become clear to all of our readers that my passion for Doctor Who fandom has waned. Simply put, there are other pressing concerns on my life — my career and my higher education, my personal life, my other hobbies and so forth — that I enjoy much more these days, as a zeal for editing this website becomes more of a burden. In fact, I nearly gave it up a year ago, but due to the overwhelming response by our readers I kept things going, half-heartedly; it was due to the fantastic efforts put forth by my volunteer editors on the News Page that allowed things to continue into 2007. But even with the best of intentions, I have come to realize that I’m at the point where I just cannot devote the time and energy to it anymore.”
“And so, it is with heavy heart that I must announce that Outpost Gallifrey as you know it has come to an end.”
Shaun Lyon, Editor, Outpost Gallifrey
While it saddens me to see such an illustrious and important site go by the wings, I do understand where Shaun is coming from. I have been in this game a long time, even before coming on board with the great crew of Slice of SciFi over two years ago. I said at the beginning that when it no longer was a joy to do, but more of a burden I would put it aside and move on to other pursuits. I haven’t reached that crossroads yet, but can appreciate what Shaun must have had to go through to make this very hard decision.
We wish Shaun the best in everything and bid a fond adieu to Outpost Gallifrey.
Surely there must be someone out there willing to take the reigns?
Yeah, my thoughts exactly. Maybe someone in the UK, perhaps?