I think on some level we all know what constitutes acceptable behaviour and unacceptable behaviour regarding this kind of thing.

If you want to drop us a messaging letting us know that work or personal life stuff is getting on top of you and you're going to have a slow month or so, feel free to do so – that's fine. You'll find we're pretty accommodating on that front. What isn't acceptable, of course, is the kind of extractive behaviour we've seen in the past: of people jumping in and out at opportune times IC in lieu of having put the work in themselves.

Short of that, if you need to take time out, take time out. This is meant to be fun, after all. If worrying about meeting deadlines, or not being able to post, is making you stress out, step away and handle your business and come back when you're feel up to it again.