[...] We are not handing over control of all our wizardry to a newb. But thanks for the offer to help.
Sorry for responding to this part again, but I would just like to clarify that I have over 5 years of experience working as Linux Systems Administrator, have hosted my own forum before complete with HTTPS and various other security mechanisms and have my own server in a data center that I practice enterprise technologies on every single day. I live and breath this stuff and it's my life's passion to learn more about technology. I'm a very qualified professional, so at least in my case, whether or not I would be accepted would not be a matter of qualification, but of trust/integrity like
@PickelledEggs said earlier. That is why I offered to meet in person, to put my identity on the line and as a gesture of good will. I want you to know that I take this very seriously and that I would be committed to ensuring a smooth transition based on mutual trust.
I don't mind at all if you decide to hand over the reigns to someone else (it's not my forum, after all) but I wanted to give you the courtesy of providing you with the information you need to make an informed decision about that. I hope you can appreciate that.