I applaud this move. It'll be entertaining one way or another, and considering the personalities, it should prove to be "new" entertaining.
I'm considering signing up once finals are over. I do like to discuss weird shit, and I wonder how my "energy" rant would go over with a new crowd.
Also: Functionally stepping down as a Mod on a dying forum in order to start a space of your own takes BALLS. I can only imagine the wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Coyote, that's got to be worth, well not forgiveness exactly, but LULZ certainly.