Really great write-up Sarah, thank you!

As delighted as I've been over the years by all the people that have come up to me at WordCamps around the world to tell me how much they love AWP, I'm also saddened by how many tell me they've left the group because of the just can't stand the noise and the non-advanced BS.

I am really looking forward to the group refocusing on its original mission:
"The idea behind this group is simple, a place for WP developers on Facebook to meet and share ideas and knowledge with a focus on the most advanced features and functionality without necessarily having to go into any basics."

I hope I can even coax some of those friends I know who've left over the years to return, you know who you are :D