Firstly this has come as an unwelcome shock.
Secondly a big thank you to Marcel and all the instigators of the Forum all those years ago, and all those who have worked, and continue to work behind the scenes to keep things running as smoothly as they do.
TP is one of my first ports of call everyday as I get onto the internet, and just looked, and it has been that way since 2007.
Where does the time go eh!
Hopefully a way can be found for the Forum to continue, but we live harsh financial times, especially after the last year, so if the numbers don't add up for potential new owners, it will be what it will be.
Health comes before everything, and it is totally understandable that this decision has been arrived at. I'm sure it has not been an easy decision.
BTW, I hope being bottom of the TP Fantasy Football League has not 'been the straw' that pushed Marcel to the edge.
Seriously though, whatever happens, Marcel, and everyone who has been involved behind the scenes, can take pride in creating and running one of the best Photography sites on the internet for many years.
Fingers crossed a way can be found for it to continue.