I've lived many years by the following philosophy: "Nothing and no one in life is irreplaceable (except God)."
That includes DNJ. This is not a reflection on DNJ's worth but more on the group dynamics here. Can't this group make it on it's own without pining over a "DNJ" and begging Nigel to re-instate him?
I didn't see the "New Year's" post, but I'll still say anyway: "you make your bed, you lie in it!"
Lucky