Goodbye

[Aractus]

This isn't click-bait, but I really should title the thread "thank you". Thanks for a wonderful 4 years, and I have to go. It's time to move forward. Here's a video saying goodbye, expressing how grateful I am to have had this experience, and of course explaining why I've made this choice:

Trigger Warning: Please do not view this video if you're a recovering addict, as I drink neat vodka in it.




Hopefully it's not too negative, I tried to stay focused on the positives - because I really appreciate the past 4 years. Of course that was difficult given my foot, as well as other reasons. It doesn't matter if you agree or disagree, at all, with my assessment of this situation, it's how I feel and I need to do what is right for me. It's not the time to argue about it, that time has past. This community has meant a lot to me over the last four years, but it's time to move forward. Oh and I was right about Trump, half of you said I had no idea what I was talking about predicting he would win, well maybe I'm not as dumb as you think I am.

You can read the censored version of my blog post on Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome <snip>. I repeat it is censored, and you can audit that on a separate page:

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The functionality has some minor glitches, notably for some reason the page stays locked in chrome after multiple visits, and I haven't yet forced the page to reload, blah blah blah, none of that affects the link above, it just means I have a little bit more coding to do when I get the chance. Also, the blog functionality does require cookies (the audit page description needs updating) because the page is password-protected, and that can only be accessed with a cookie. Although note that if you disable cookies and use the link (<snip>) it will work out that cookies are disabled, inform you, and return you to the blog. I'd show you the PHP code that unlocks the password protected page, but since I'm leaving there's no point as I won't be discussing it. I can however show it to you if you're interested, just <snip>.

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You may also view the presentation I had to make on Stigma here:





I admit it's not my greatest work. It is now at a standard I can stand behind. FYI the earlier version I was dissatisfied with was marked 89/100 (info here).

I'm not sure what else I can say other than the fact that I appreciate you all, I will miss you all, you're all fantastic, and I hope the community continues to thrive on into the future. Thanks for everything and fair-well,

A
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[Pat Mustard]

Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[Little lunch]

Well, I hope you change your mind and don't make it a permanent leave, Aractus.
I never knew about your blog and I've just spent a good half hour looking it over.
It won't be my last visit.
I hope your foot mends quickly.
See ya man. :-)

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

Enjoyed the pity party. Be well.

Boru

[GrandizerII]

All the best, Aractus. Take care.

[Napoléon]

I don't like these kinds of posts in general, they're too... permanent.

Either way from a personal point of view I've always thought you an intelligent well reasoned guy, have a good one.

[Alex K]

I wish you a speedy recovery from your injury!

[Aegon]

I never knew you had such a glorious beard.

Take care

[Faith No More]

Good luck.

[Crossless2.0]

Damn, now we have to find another America-hating Aussie.

Anyway, good luck, Aractus.