Published on 12, July, 2020
because of the arguments, why not hibernate?
I have done this before.
You can change your name to 'hibernating'.
It's good psychologically because it stops me from posting and indicates to others that you are having a break.
Also, you can choose to still PM (which I do) which isolates you less.
Roy has chosen to do this yesterday.
I've been told by one person that someone they knew was thinking of joining but didn't because of the disagreements, others post far less, others join and then stay a short while.
I was sad to read Billy87 s post today.
To the new people here: it's not always like this and only certain subjects are incendiary so if you can manage to avoid reading them, that would help.
I am guilty of having joined into arguments because I also feel passionately about certain subjects and I expect I will occasionally still make my point.
However, I think restraint here is the key and personal insults should never be acceptable.
I dearly hope that this thread doesn't go the same way as my 'arguments' thread and become one almightly row ...
I'm retiring. This current cycle of hate is why I HATE these "facilities" provided for us, by the interweb thingy - clearly we don't have the maturity to play with those facilities wisely.
People who are little slugs in real life (undoubtedly) seem to think they are invincible superheros on the interweb.
I'll continue my efforts to improve the lives of those whom I meet, one face-to-face encounter at a time.
It is so, so sad.
Laters.
I hear you, it’s not all hate and the hate that persists will not outlast the good-intention of us, I do count you as a smart-good Number. It’s just a storm and it will pass..:)
This made me really sad.
I'm truly devastated that you're leaving. I know we didn't interact often, I mostly lurk but I saw the best of you in your posts.
The forum is a darker place without you as you were one of its brightest stars.
Take care Number. You will be missed.
Number said:I'm retiring. This current cycle of hate is why I HATE these "facilities" provided for us, by the interweb thingy - clearly we don't have the maturity to play with those facilities wisely.
You are absolutely right with what you have said and unfortunately I think circumstances like this will push many away. Take care numbers! I was waiting to see what the mods would do about it all myself because from these threads that got boosted I can see this isn't the first time and I'm beginning to see it won't be last, meanwhile, the mods do... what appears to be nothing. Which a shame because there are some genuinely lovely people on here.
Number said:I'm retiring.
Ugh.
You just buggered up my day N.
Please come back some time
You are a precious soul.
I hope I didn’t contribute to this decision