Going to violate my longstanding policy of (mostly) not getting involved- especially in things of which I have no understanding.

So- to just slide right past causes and move straight to effects- I am sorry Black Hand, but I cannot accept your resignation at this time. I am not "the Forum," nor do I represent anyone on it except my small, old doggie self. But in that capacity (and also because we share a birthday) I ask you to please reconsider.

Although I have been more absent than present for the last too long of a time, Chorrol is still a refuge for me- because of no- NOT "people like you"- but you yourself specifically. (Others too of course- so many I cannot begin to name them all). But you and I- we have been at this for such a long time, from before there even WAS a Waiting 4 Oblivion.

So- respectfully- I do not accept your resignation. I will not entertain the idea of losing your humor, your insight, your humanity.

Well that settles it. treydog says no.

Yeah, that's pretty much it, you can't go against him.

The doggy has barked and put his paw down...you're stuck here now...can't leave...

Black Hand, treydog is right. As one of the newer moderators I, of course, had to study the mod rule book. It clearly states no one can resign from this community without the express written consent of a moderator. Honestly, I don’t think any of us are going to grant such permission to such a long-standing and valued member here. I mean, I won’t. I expect neither will Kiln, Burnt Sierra nor Wolfie. And do you honestly think that minque would approve such a request?

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On a completely unrelated topic, I’ll be out of town and off line for the next few days in the wildlands of Montana. My intent is to catch up on things here within a day or so of returning. Cheers!

Yeah, what Treydog so elegantly stated. (In comparison to my knuckle dragging, mouth breathing, and barely legible posts.)

Black Hand, I hope you will reconsider.

It would be a shame to have to guard our words and throttle our individual expression for fear of someone taking offense where none is offered.

Our community’s unusual spirit comes from (among other things) most members first seeking to understand what has been said before they get their panties in a bunch. Of course some can’t be bothered and some don’t get humor, and everyone has the occasional bad day. I hate to think that one person’s misunderstanding will rob the rest of us of your unique voice.

Perhaps whoever made the mistake will privately offer you an apology. General Discussion is diminished by your absence.

p.s. Also treydog says no, so there.

Well I PM'd Black Hand and he said he wasn't leaving the forums, but intends to avoid participating in the General Discussion forum. He noted this in his post but it seems that everyone missed that.

I hope he reconsiders but that is his choice to make.

I saw it but I’m still strenuously objecting.

GD is where our different groups should be able to come together. It’s a place where potential new members look to gauge the health of our community. I would not have bothered with this site if the Coffee Shop-type threads had been the mess of hot-headed insult-trading that’s so common elsewhere. I found humor, thought-provoking opinions, and respectful disagreements, so I stayed.

If a long-time member who is part of Chorrol’s foundation is uncomfortable posting here, then something has gone wrong. Today’s incident may just be one misunderstanding, but I see it as a big step in the wrong direction.



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Have a great trip, Acadian! Safe travels!

Sorry Blackie, I thought GD forum meant (G__ Damn Forum) ... oops

I thought something similar.

See? We both misunderstood you but still liked you, lol. Come on, Blackie. Your opinion is as important and needed on here as anyone else's. One of the things that makes this place great is the diverse outlooks on these general forums. Please don't stop sharing yours with us.

Same here.

I did too...XD

Me too.

Lets just say a majority of the forum interpreted it that way...

Which only reinforces the idea that things are easily misinterpreted online.

What?

What's going on?

Why is BH leaving?

Blackie´s going because of a misunderstanding? I´m sure it couldn´t have been that bad. Could it?

This is one case where I am glad I did not understand. (Of course- I am old, so I can make a mistake and blame it on someone else.... )

Safe travels Acadian- we will keep a chair for you by the window.

And I guess I revealed that my own abbreviations most commonly include a different letter.

I thought he meant "Good Day", like "See ya in the funny papers". A perfect example of misunderstanding.

To be clear: GD = General Discussion. An abbreviated version meant to indicate a relaxed reference to my post, as there was no malice behind it.

I am neither upset, nor sad.

I am weary.

As far as to the why, I've said as much as I am willing to say on it, and don't wish too discuss it further. But to be fair, it wasn't the single cause, but rather the multitude of others. The snowball hit me as it reached a critical mass.

To re-iterate I am *not* leaving the forums, I am merely keeping my two cents to myself. Hence no more posting in GD.
This may change, however if it does it isn't anytime soon. In hindsight I should have just gone silent, rather than broached the subject as it would have been mich less of the drama I seek to avoid, and for that I am sorry. I felt, as I am quite fond of you guys, it deserved an explanation.

Please respect my decision, I don't need anymore PM's on the subject. Im doing just fine, and the sky isn't falling.

I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo confused!

Rub some bacon on it.

You know who I feel sorry for,Ryan Lewis.

Everyone always talks about Mackelmore but rarely,if at all about Ryan Lewis.

I had to look up who that was.

Gosh,dudette,you aren't totally rad enough to be hip with the kids.

But with me WYSIWYG,and WYSI someone hip.

I don't go outside lol

Our have t.v.

My internet is used for cat pictures and fanfic XD

Well I'm so #YOLOSWAG420FTWWTFBBQLULZSPORKSRANDUUUUUUUUUUM

*holds up spork*

I've got a feeling McB has somehow possessed ImpSnob....

There would be more applause...


...and ellipses...

Here now! I resemble that remark- as does my increasingly elliptical figure....

No- wait- if it was aimed at me- there would be more dashed dashes....

Stop me before I dot dash again! Perhaps I am secretly writing in Morse code without realizing it.

Oh noes! Possessed by the spirit of a long-dead telegrapher. (There is some really obscure pun to be made from all that, but I am too tired to think of it.)

Carry on.

Well I know ImpSnob is being possess my SOMEONE...


What if it's me and I don't know it yet?!

Get out a Ouija board and ask Sheogorath.

Crap,they've found me out.

IMPSNOB AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWAY

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Welcome back anytime in the GD

So, dudes and dudettes. What´s goin´ oooooooooooooon?

Nothing much....except...ehhh I am writing!!!!!!! uhhhh yeah

Hello, minque

I wrote a very short prologue to a story,you can find it in the fan fic section......................................................................................................

I hate mornings, lol

Oh Hi all! I was so astonished of myself...WRITING again..haven't done THAT in far over a year ..so i thought I just had to tell everybody.

See if I dare posting...after revision of my work by a pro!

That's great news, minque! I hope you post soon!

Well yeah...IF my editor does not just throw it away! I seemed to have difficulties really express what I wanted to..but we'll see....

It´s 5:30PM here

Ah, quiet mirocu XD

mirocu shall not be quiet

*vanishes in a cloud into the Everything thread*

Who is this surly, rude editor person? I shall get the silly sod sorted quickly. (Checks mailbox),

Oh...


Nevermind.

And we're back.

Likely, you're thinking,..."when did he leave?"

Well, I did, then I said it would be awhile before I was ready to speak again. Then I realized I was making a scene, like someone announcing that he had to use the restroom to the entire restaurant as he stood up from his table.

Even I would be like: "Um, then just go. Why do we care? Do what you need to do!"

FAQ's

What Happened?!

What happened was I am a drama king. Pardon the gender-specifics, but it turns out I am sensitive after all. It's best described by a line from a Bush song, entitled "Out Of This World", which goes as follows:

"I am alive/ I'm awake to the trials and confusions we create"

It was all in my head and I needed to relieve my head of the crap it had stored.

So you're back?

As though I never left.

Are you going too pull some drama like this again? You know the story of the boy who cried wolf, right?

Probably.

And yes I do, which is why it's best to ignore me.

Fine. Welcome back. Now entertain us. Dance, Monkey! DANCE!!

Very well. I shall post some pic's of my latest unholy acquisition.

Dhakira.

Dhakira means "memory" in Arabic, and while I don't usually name inanimate objects, I felt as though a journal with a woman's face sculpted right on the cover could serve as a reason to anthropomorphize one.