so maybe it's best if we just give him some space.

I agree, for various reasons, some of which I explained elsewhere. I suspect he has concerns about a number of issues that are online, at work, and personal, if I read his posts correctly in the past few months. All things considered, a break from Saidit appears to be a smart move. The support by you, d3rr, and fred_red_beans is much appreciated, and perhaps in due course you can get additional support.