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[Liberal]

I decided to leave a formal goodbye. And a plug.

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/sho ... p?t=509484

[NinetyWt]

That was a beautiful post, Lib. I think you speak for many.

[Dragon]

What 90 wt. said....

But ..........


That flashing sign "DOMEBO" was un-necessary / ill advised / or 'I wish you had not done that.' Not that I could write that post anyway, you were great.

If folks needed that (DoMeBo) to understand what you were talking about, then they did not need to know. IMO

I had to really think about to find something to disagree about but I wanted you feel like what you did was worth the effort.

[Suburban Plankton]

Very nice.

I notice that only one person has commented in an hour and a half though, and that person is one of your new neighbors...I'm not sure what (if anything) to draw from that.

I originally thought I'd split my time between here and there, but I think the only time I've been back is wen someone has posted a link here.


oh, and, um...can I borrow a cup of sugar?

[Liberal]

Hell, here's a five pound bag!

[Liberal]

That was a beautiful post, Lib. I think you speak for many.

Thanks. Funny thing is, I really wasn't all that sad after writing. Years ago, I took an extended break and left a much shorter farewell, and it left me nearly morose. Now? Pfff... who cares.

If folks needed that (DoMeBo) to understand what you were talking about, then they did not need to know. IMO

That's true. It looks like the thread What Exit left has dropped like a stone as well. Something tells me we're on somebody's shit list over there.

[WhyNot]

Goodness, my heart skipped a beat! I read the extended title thingy and thought you were leaving HERE! (Interesting that I don't much care who leaves There now, innit it?)

Great post. Lovely allegory.

[EddyTeddyFreddy]

I left a comment there -- only post today on the Dope, and I probably won't be back till tomorrow at least.

[Borborygmi]

I totally misunderstood your OP here, Lib! I was thinking you were leaving the SDMB, instead of just moving IRL. How weird that your new town's name is Domebo, though! Freaky!

[jali]

Will be checking back there to see how quickly your post is edited or locked.

[wring]

I doubt I'll post a "this is why I'm leaving" post ever anywhere. I just checked, ma last few posts were in atmb threads complaining about the new rules, did post in one pit thread (which resulted in a 'fuck you' from another poster, who then got the Ed touch-which was an exactly perfect example of why that rule is stupid - the 'fuck you' was a misunderstanding by the other guy, I merely asked him, what? and clarified the post he'd gotten pissed about, and it was all good. but I digress.)

If they don't get it when long time non problem causing prolific paid members like me get riled, it means you're doing some thing wrong, well, pointed explanations won't do it either.

But good post, Lib, my friend. Good to see you here.

[Dudley Garrett]

Nice writing, Liberal.

[Johnny]

Something tells me we're on somebody's shit list over there.

I prefer to call it a 'Fecal Roster'. But then I've never been one to spend much time in The Pit.

[Kat]

oh, and, um...can I borrow a cup of sugar?

Hell, here's a five pound bag!

Can I borrow a glass of scotch?

[Johnny]

I'd like to borrow a Guinness.

I'll return it after processing.

[Myrnalene]

Very nicely expressed, Liberal.

This has been an astonishing few weeks. The beginning of the end I have dreaded for a while is finally here, and I find I am not as afraid or sad as I thought I would be.

[What Exit?]

Simul posting:

Wow, just wow. That was a great post. Beautiful Liberal. Up there with the Dope's best.

[Jeff]

That's true. It looks like the thread What Exit left has dropped like a stone as well. Something tells me we're on somebody's shit list over there.

If it drops like a stone, its for the same reason every other thread drops like a stone - because no one gives a shit enough to respond. Get the fuck over yourself.

[Oakminster]

If it drops like a stone, its for the same reason every other thread drops like a stone - because no one gives a shit enough to respond. Get the fuck over yourself.

Don't you have some mod-cock to suck somewhere else?

[iampunha]

Get the fuck over yourself.

Hey, no need for that.

Over here, you can actually go full bore and say "Fuck you" to someone.

Try it.

No?

OK, I'll start.

Fuck you.

That's my friend, Irishman.
(ETA: http://www.leechvideo.com/video/view3931743.html)

[TheFlame]

It's fantastic writing! Most people who would ordinarily comment are probably either here or at GB, though.

[Liberal]

That's true. It looks like the thread What Exit left has dropped like a stone as well. Something tells me we're on somebody's shit list over there.

If it drops like a stone, its for the same reason every other thread drops like a stone - because no one gives a shit enough to respond. Get the fuck over yourself.

Looks like the one who needs to get over me is you, actually.

(Thanks to all for the encouraging compliments. It was just a flow of thought, really.)

[Jeff]

Don't you have some mod-cock to suck somewhere else?

Stating that his thread wasn't getting enough responses because of some conspiracy means that it absolutely, entirely deserves to be pointed out for the fantastically noxious turd that it is. If you want to try to saddle me with your own noted hard-on for the SDMB mods, because one time in ATMB I told you you were wrong, knock yourself the fuck out.

[Jeff]

Looks like the one who needs to get over me is you, actually.

Believe me, I don't. I was responding to your comment about which, as I've noted, I hold a less than stellar opinion.

Cheers.

[Liberal]

Don't you have some mod-cock to suck somewhere else?

Stating that his thread wasn't getting enough responses because of some conspiracy means that it absolutely, entirely deserves to be pointed out for the fantastically noxious turd that it is. If you want to try to saddle me with your own noted hard-on for the SDMB mods, because one time in ATMB I told you you were wrong, knock yourself the fuck out.

Actually, that's not what he stated. And I know that for two reasons. One, I know him very well because he is I. And two, it's still posted just a few posts above.

The thread that wasn't getting responses, as I said, was What Exit's, not mine. Mine is getting several responses. So if you're just here to show me your dick, I'll give you an "Oh, wow. It's huge!" If you're here to respond to a comment as you claim, then at least make sure you understand it before you do.

[Jeff]

Well there is that tricky use of the word 'we' to throw me off.

Now that you've disabused me of my misconception, shall we continue to discuss the fact that your claim about What Exit's lack of responses being the result of a conspiracy is a fucking crock? Or would you guys like to continue to talk about cock amongst yourselves?

[Liberal]

I vote for "amongst ourselves".

[Liberal]

LOL! StinkMagic moved my thread to ATMB!

[iampunha]

LOL! StinkMagic moved my thread to ATMB!

Well, yippee for Skippy

[freekalette]

So if you're just here to show me your dick, I'll give you an "Oh, wow. It's huge!" If you're here to respond to a comment as you claim, then at least make sure you understand it before you do.

This made me laugh until it hurt. Well said, sir! *salute*

[Liberal]

Looks like Dex is itching for a board war:

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/sho ... stcount=48

"I'm tempted to go over to those boards and dump the sort of nasty, vicious, abusive language on them that has been dumped on me over the years, and let them see how much fun it is."

He's the guy who suspended me once because I turned his exactly worded snark right back on him. I wasn't even addressing him, just quoting him. What a douche bag.

[ivan astikov]

I think the situation is all set for a Debate To The Death style competition, where all 3 boards create a team for head-to-heads to decide just which is the Baddest Board.

Let that Dex come over to the Thunderdome and I'll pound his skanky ass!

[NinetyWt]

I'm surprised Dex would post that, in light of what MsRobyn reports in the "causing problems on SDMB" thread.

[Liberal]

And SamClem is actually defending it! I am not kidding. The beat goes on...

[NinetyWt]

It strikes me that perhaps their mods & admin are simply burned out. If Dex is, as samclem says, posting out of 10 years' worth of anger, I'd say "Shit, man, get out of the trenches".

Why don't they get some fresh people in there?

[featherlou]

Looks like Dex is itching for a board war:

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/sho ... stcount=48

"I'm tempted to go over to those boards and dump the sort of nasty, vicious, abusive language on them that has been dumped on me over the years, and let them see how much fun it is."

He's the guy who suspended me once because I turned his exactly worded snark right back on him. I wasn't even addressing him, just quoting him. What a douche bag.

Thanks for the link, Lib. Just in case anyone thought Ed was the only one who wasn't getting it, I think this post clears THAT up.

[featherlou]

It strikes me that perhaps their mods & admin are simply burned out. If Dex is, as samclem says, posting out of 10 years' worth of anger, I'd say "Shit, man, get out of the trenches".<snip>

No kidding. If being an administrator of a board burns you out that badly if you do it too long, DON'T DO IT SO LONG!

(Just a suggestion.)

[Liberal]

Just in case anyone thought Ed was the only one who wasn't getting it, I think this post clears THAT up.

At first, I admit I had a twinge of sadness at seeing that board implode. But now, it's like I'm just watching some fireworks across the lake. The out of sync light to bang ratio piques a bit of curiosity, but other than that I just watch, waiting for the finale.

[Wheresgeorge04]

That was an awesome post.

Joe

[yojimbo]

Or would you guys like to continue to talk about cock amongst yourselves?

In fairness, there's a bit of polishing of said member as well.

[Liberal]

Yojimbo! Great to see you! Woo hoo!