The Newly Departed thread: announcements (departures)

[Shell B]

Forum looks like it's going better than ever to me, despite a bit of juvenile in-fighting, but if it makes you feel like shit, it's clearly not the place for you. There are plenty of places out there. Hope you find the right fit.

[c172]

Wow. This forum is changing. I'm eager to hear about this "something" that's "coming". Seems so sudden, but probably not to you.

Ditto on your YouTube efforts. I hope you keep that going. It's been neat to interact. You're one of the big ones on here. I hope this change is good for you. Pleasant journeys.

[robvalue]

Thank you guys, I appreciate it

I will indeed keep the channel going! When I have the energy, I will do more videos

[Thumpalumpacus]

I've put a lot of thought into this, and I'm sorry to say this is final. I'm leaving the forum. I've fought long and hard to keep this place going in the right direction. Up until recently, I feel I have done that. Sadly, despite my best efforts, I have ultimately failed. It's to do with principles I can't compromise on. Unfortunately this means I can no longer stand by the forum, and being here only makes me sad. Apparently there is something coming about this issue so I will say more about it then.

That's not at all a reflection on the wonderful membership here. I think of many of you as friends, and I've been honoured to have been part of the community. You're welcome to keep in contact with me by email or Skype, both [email protected].

If things ever change, I might return. But sadly it's not looking like that's ever going to happen. Thank you all, and goodbye

Rob, I don't FB much, but if you'd like I'll be happy to stay in touch -- https://www.facebook.com/darrell.gossett.98.

I'll miss you here, but really understand, and support, your decision. I'd disagree with you assessing your efforts here as a failure. You've given a lot of folks here a lot of brainfood, and really, that is the only right direction.

Much love, my Limey brotha. I hope to hear from you soon over there.

[Thumpalumpacus]

Forum looks like it's going better than ever to me, despite a bit of juvenile in-fighting, but if it makes you feel like shit, it's clearly not the place for you. There are plenty of places out there. Hope you find the right fit.

lol, watching the yoga of trying to sound classy while you kick him in the ass on the way out.

Another great member gone. Hope the Staff is happy.

[robvalue]

Thanks Thump, you are very kind and understanding. I sent you a message

[Shell B]

lol, watching the yoga of trying to sound classy

What does that even mean?

[Thumpalumpacus]

lol, watching the yoga of trying to sound classy

What does that even mean?

I'm sorry, I thought you could understand metaphor.

You see, yoga, where you twist your body around in funny shapes in order to attain flexibility, was in my post a metaphor for your post, where you you added a nice little well-wish after a pretty rough slap. Get it?

If you need any more explanations, feel free to ask. I'll be happy to help you out.

ETA -- notice you didn't quote my criticism, nor answer it. I wonder why?

[Shell B]

Oh, look. A dick on a high horse. I wonder how it got all the way up there without arms and legs. Let me know how that staff-bashing works out for you. I'm sure they will just hop right onto changing the forum to suit every rage quitter's needs just because you cried about it. My sentiments were genuine, btw, prick.

[Athene]

I've put a lot of thought into this, and I'm sorry to say this is final. I'm leaving the forum. I've fought long and hard to keep this place going in the right direction. Up until recently, I feel I have done that. Sadly, despite my best efforts, I have ultimately failed. It's to do with principles I can't compromise on. Unfortunately this means I can no longer stand by the forum, and being here only makes me sad. Apparently there is something coming about this issue so I will say more about it then.

That's not at all a reflection on the wonderful membership here. I think of many of you as friends, and I've been honoured to have been part of the community. You're welcome to keep in contact with me by email or Skype, both [email protected].

If things ever change, I might return. But sadly it's not looking like that's ever going to happen. Thank you all, and goodbye

I really hate seeing you go, Rob...you've been a top shelf member, for certain. 
The best. 

You'll definitely be missed.