Many of you may have noticed last night that NDim went offline without explanation. A considerable problem has arisen which has interrupted the day to day running of the site, and I envision that it will take some time to resolve. Sadly, until it is, the site will be in lockdown. Every one of you will be able to view threads, but posting is prohibited.

The reason behind this is that there has been an incident at NDim, so severe that its very existence hangs in the balance. Last night, at approximately 3am, terrorists burst into NDim headquarters and took me and my staff hostage.

They are demanding the release of several of their comrades, currently detained by the CIA. They say that unless their demands are met within seven days, they will execute me and the other hostages, and destroy NDim’s servers.

I feel completely drained by the incident. As I type this, the lead terrorist, Abdul Rahman Yasin, is holding a gun to my head.

Thankfully, I have a very capable and understanding community here. Some of you are very, very good friends. I implore you, find a way to meet the terrorists demands. Free me and my colleagues. Save NDim.

We can move past this. Our community has done incredible things, and it does not end here.

Here's to a better, brighter and more productive future for NDim!