Yes, don't leave. There's already a low presence of theists in this forum; I'd hate for it to become a de facto non-theist hangout.
Since I cannot argue with you less, Ender, would it help you to stay should I offer to argue with you more?
I was once…but now I’m not… Further: zyzzogeton
“It wasn’t the flood that destroyed the pantry…”
Don't leave us! Speaking for myself, I'd rather have you around than Bingo. I know everyone ganged up on you recently, and though it's hard to tell over the internet, you seem to be a bit stressed lately, which probably didn't help. Perhaps a week or two away from us would help, but I don't want to see you wandering off for good. You help bring balance to the discussions here--they'll all lean too far to the left if you disappear. ;)
Thank you for the outpouring of support. Sometimes one wonders if online friends can possibly care, and it turns out some do.
Yes, I have been stressed out lately. I come here to unwind, and I found it extremely burdensome to have to defend myself at every turn in the recent argument. I honestly wasn't even sure I'd get any response, much less so many hostile responses. I only meant to share my opinion, not to sound condescending, but I really got hammered over it.
But when I realized that Bingowings had created a whole thread which clearly was meant as a sleight against me, I found it ultimately very hurtful. I mean, people obviously were missing his presence here, and I never intended for him to leave. I feel even now that his reasoning was very petty and we were simply having an honest, if passionate debate that he turned ugly by insisting on making it very personal. I feel there is a rift with a guy I used to really like, and seeing him make little passive-aggressive moves like that was sort of the last straw.
But that said, I really don't want to leave here. I'm not in so grumpy a mood at present, and knowing that I do have folks here who'd rather have me stay, I will stay. I don't get to post much these days anyway, so things will probably resume that status quo. Thanks again to you all.
I would have backed you up if all the action hadn't happened while I was at school. ;) I'm glad you plan to stay.
I actually agree with you in the argument going on in the Random Thoughts thread as well. At first I tried to reply nonsensically and silly in an effort to cool the tensions, but then galacticsemen jumped in and made a point to state what could have been a nice, simple thought of his beliefs but instead he purposefully worded it to be as conceited, condescending, and mockingly as possible.
Thank you both :)
I would not enjoy coming here as much if you left darth_ender!
“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison
Maybe he would merely come back under a name like "Count_Andrew" so nobody would know that it was him.
:)
Possessed said:
galacticsemen
. . . wuh? lol
Possessed said:
I actually agree with you in the argument going on in the Random Thoughts thread as well. At first I tried to reply nonsensically and silly in an effort to cool the tensions, but then galacticsemen jumped in and made a point to state what could have been a nice, simple thought of his beliefs but instead he purposefully worded it to be as conceited, condescending, and mockingly as possible.
And I spent way, way too much time tearing apart his post...especially considering he'll likely never read what I wrote. :P
hairy_hen said:
Possessed said:
galacticsemen
. . . wuh? lol
galacticsemen = imperialscum
Oh, I get it. I thought maybe it was some Cthulhu type of entity that was responsible for virgin births or something.
imperialscum = midichlorians?
I know when I've worn out my welcome. And I say that with no malice of any kind. I seem to have trouble controlling my tact over the internet. I'm not offensive or tactless in person, but on the internet it would seem my sarcastic nature gets the best of me.
I'll see you folks on the flip side.
Silly Possessed...you come right back here and calm down...! You are part of the reason I stay here...likely many of us have worn out our welcomes...that is probably why we are all here instead of elsewhere...!
I was once…but now I’m not… Further: zyzzogeton
“It wasn’t the flood that destroyed the pantry…”
darth_ender said:
I think I need to leave Off Topic. I don't intend to leave the site since I am following several projects, but I think after 4 years I have worn out my welcome here. Apparently Bingowings' passive-aggressiveness is better appreciated, and I don't have time to constantly argue and defend myself anymore.
I didn't see this until just now (4:14 PM Eastern Daylight savings time 03/30/2015 AD)
I am very sorry to here this and hope you won't leave. Last night was thinking of posting this kind of thing. I for one appreciate you more than Bingo's passive-aggressiveness. Please reconsider.
EDIT: I did not realize Ender posted this last month.
Possessed said:
I know when I've worn out my welcome. And I say that with no malice of any kind. I seem to have trouble controlling my tact over the internet. I'm not offensive or tactless in person, but on the internet it would seem my sarcastic nature gets the best of me.
I'll see you folks on the flip side.
Please reconsider, Possessed. I apologize my actions last night, I was not in the right of mind.
darth_ender said:
But when I realized that Bingowings had created a whole thread which clearly was meant as a sleight against me,
what thread was this?
I believe it was this thread.
thankyou, DurecellEnergizer.
I should take a break, if not leave altogether.
Recently I've lashed out at Dr Crow and Warbler.
I realize in the last few years I've become a bitter asshole.
Things haven't been good in my life, on account of me both meeting bad people, making the wrong decisions, and last but not least, being a lazy bastard.
As a result, I've become a misanthrope and a misoginist.
This place really is no different with or without me. I don't bring anything of value, and I don't fit.
As I leave, please understand that I have nothing against any of you.
Smell ya later.
Leonardo said:
I should take a break, if not leave altogether.
Recently I've lashed out at Dr Crow and Warbler.
I realize in the last few years I've become a bitter asshole.
Things haven't been good in my life, on account of me both meeting bad people, making the wrong decisions, and last but not least, being a lazy bastard.
As a result, I've become a misanthrope and a misoginist.
This place really is no different with or without me. I don't bring anything of value, and I don't fit.
As I leave, please understand that I have nothing against any of you.
Smell ya later.
We'll never forget you...whoever you are.
Leonardo said:
I should take a break, if not leave altogether.
Recently I've lashed out at Dr Crow and Warbler.
I realize in the last few years I've become a bitter asshole.
Things haven't been good in my life, on account of me both meeting bad people, making the wrong decisions, and last but not least, being a lazy bastard.
As a result, I've become a misanthrope and a misoginist.
This place really is no different with or without me. I don't bring anything of value, and I don't fit.
As I leave, please understand that I have nothing against any of you.
Smell ya later.
look, I've become bitter at times too and lashed out at people. I sort of did that last night and am sorry. Please do not leave. There is no reason to for you to leave. If however you do, I wish you well.
Possessed and Leonardo, I really would not like either of you to go. Possessed, though I didn't appreciate your picture, I still like you, and the simple fact that you removed the picture and acknowledged that you may have hurt a couple of our members shows that you deserve to continue here. Please don't leave. And Leonardo, we all are human and make mistakes. You are not the bad person you portray yourself to be.
In person I offended a coworker last night with a joke. It can happen in real life too, but I hope we stay friends. Same over the Net with you two.
In fact, I find it sad that two people I enjoy feel guilty for what they say and want to leave, and two people I'd rather see leave would never even consider that they might be obnoxious little brats with nothing of value to add to any conversation. Yes, I speak of imperialscum and Darth Id.
Would never consider it?!?!?
I pride myself on it!!!!