You have an array of followers and "the views of others", although irrelevant in the big picture, are relevant. JMHO, you've reiterate a lesson here that is seminal to social networking sites--anyone who has access to a computer and this site can comment (enough said). Keep the faith and perhaps you'll still have a following upon your return (I know I'll be looking forward to the weeks of T/A you'll be doing and the "VOICE" that will follow!).