Time to go.

[beautress]

Must be eloping with Old Lady.

Democrats forgot the history and talked themselves into wanting a change. The communists seized the opportunity, and the DNC is following the leaders who bought the farm on socialism/communism, and those who know history knows what happens once the party goes socialist. Free speech and religion are pilloried out of existence, then inconvenient people are eliminated, then vital people disappear, and someone uncovers a mass grave 30 years after the fact.

 

[WinterBorn]

I never thought I would beat someone so bad in debates they would retire from the Internet

You could have stopped at "I never thought." and been more accurate. You never beat me in any debate. But if telling yourself different helps you sleep, go for it. What is one more lie?

 

[Missourian]

WinterBorn ... Hope you just make this a short hiatus and not a permanent departure.

 

[Bruce_T_Laney]

After almost 9 years of fairly regular posting on these forums, I am taking my leave.

Some of the posters of here I will miss. Some I hold in high esteem. Some, however, well......

The vitriol and hostility here has increased to a level that I know longer find pleasurable to participate in.

I am sure, as is always the case in these "Farewell" threads, someone will say "Why don't you just go?". I assure you, it is not about the drama of leaving. But about thanking people for being a part of my online life for 9 years. I hope I have made a positive contribution to things here. I'll be here for the rest of the day (I think).

Thanks for good times and thoughtful debate. My addiction to these forums was mostly good.

Take care Winter and I for one will miss you and Jit conversations...

 

[miketx]

I never thought I would beat someone so bad in debates they would retire from the Internet

You could have stopped at "I never thought." and been more accurate. You never beat me in any debate. But if telling yourself different helps you sleep, go for it. What is one more lie?

So, like wth? I thought you were gone?

 

[WinterBorn]

I never thought I would beat someone so bad in debates they would retire from the Internet

You could have stopped at "I never thought." and been more accurate. You never beat me in any debate. But if telling yourself different helps you sleep, go for it. What is one more lie?

Cool story .. my signature speaks for its self.. hehe

Your signature is a lie. You used my response to a different question. Typical.

 

[Coyote]

After almost 9 years of fairly regular posting on these forums, I am taking my leave.

Some of the posters of here I will miss. Some I hold in high esteem. Some, however, well......

The vitriol and hostility here has increased to a level that I know longer find pleasurable to participate in.

I am sure, as is always the case in these "Farewell" threads, someone will say "Why don't you just go?". I assure you, it is not about the drama of leaving. But about thanking people for being a part of my online life for 9 years. I hope I have made a positive contribution to things here. I'll be here for the rest of the day (I think).

Thanks for good times and thoughtful debate. My addiction to these forums was mostly good.

Damn....

 

[deannalw]

I never thought I would beat someone so bad in debates they would retire from the Internet

My dogs' butt would win a debate with you, jitz.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Too bad, and I get what you're saying about the seeming levels of hostility. I dropped off for a while also as the clamor seemed just ridiculous, and actual discussion/debate, somewhat rancorous or not, seemed impossible to see beyond all of the just naked rage.

People are fired up right now on a lot of fronts during a really chaotic period. That is spilling over here.

It's been a long slog for a lot of people between ~March and here and a lot of it has been bad, bad stuff. People have died, they're still dying, the economy is taking a pounding, the cities are burning, violence is rising amidst social unrest stemming from the Virus and social conflict.

Worse, there is no certainty about when or how any of it ends, which messes with people's heads more I think than people realize. I've seen studies on how this type of uncertainty gnaws at people, increases stress levels beyond a given situation itself and manifests in a host of other ways.

People are worried, they're scared, they're drained, teetering financially, in a lot of cases they are angry from one perspective or another and they're lashing out.

It will pass. Hopefully relatively soon, as this basically sucks.

No stress here. No concerns. The only change for us is we can't go eat at our favorite restaurants or see a show or mix with certain friends.

Beyond that, life as always. Res ipsa loquitur.

 

[deannalw]

I never thought I would beat someone so bad in debates they would retire from the Internet

My dogs' butt would win a debate with you, jitz.

Than your dogs but is smarter than you lol haha

Fine example of your skill level

 

[Tom Paine 1949]

As a new guy here, I will miss you. I was just getting to recognize people I respect at USMB, or could be friends with, and you were one of them. But I understand. I recently left another (smaller) discussion board for the same reason. I can’t imagine remaining here for nine years myself.
I hope you find a better and happier home, WinterBorn ...

 

[petro]

What the hell with the polite departure?

Go on a longwinded vulgar flame rampage about the mods and right wing sites like a normal liberal getting pinned with a ban in the process.
Better to burn out than fade away.

Geeeez.

 

[MarathonMike]

Sorry to hear that. Well enjoy yourself maybe you'll want to come back after taking a break for awhile.

 

[Auld Phart]

too much trolling.

thread cleaned.

 

[candycorn]

Weve had our differences but you were one of the best. Took a hiatus myself not too long ago. Take care.

 

[Dalia]

Au Revoir, et @ Bientôt ?

 

[Dale Smith]

After almost 9 years of fairly regular posting on these forums, I am taking my leave.

Some of the posters of here I will miss. Some I hold in high esteem. Some, however, well......

The vitriol and hostility here has increased to a level that I know longer find pleasurable to participate in.

I am sure, as is always the case in these "Farewell" threads, someone will say "Why don't you just go?". I assure you, it is not about the drama of leaving. But about thanking people for being a part of my online life for 9 years. I hope I have made a positive contribution to things here. I'll be here for the rest of the day (I think).

Thanks for good times and thoughtful debate. My addiction to these forums was mostly good.

We don't always agree, but you are a very wise and thoughtful contributor to this forum and I certainly respect your viewpoint. I hope that you will simply take a break and come back. We all need one from time to time. Don't rule that out......

 

[JimBowie1958]

You could have stopped at "I never thought." and been more accurate. You never beat me in any debate. But if telling yourself different helps you sleep, go for it. What is one more lie?

I have jitss and about 30 other trolls on ignore and now I love this forum.

In a few months, please do reconsider.

 

[beautress]

What the hell with the polite departure?

Go on a longwinded vulgar flame rampage about the mods and right wing sites like a normal liberal getting pinned with a ban in the process.
Better to burn out than fade away.

Geeeez.

I thought his leaving was a class act to let others know of his disappointment. I'm disappointed he was disappointed, but when you're older like me, you need time off sometimes just to reevaluate what's important and what's not. And a difficult task that is. Maybe WinterBorn will reconsider, and maybe he has a picture to paint or a book to write or just a round the world vacation ahead. Whatever it takes, our Constitution has high regard for the pursuit of happiness.

 

[miketx]

What the hell with the polite departure?

Go on a longwinded vulgar flame rampage about the mods and right wing sites like a normal liberal getting pinned with a ban in the process.
Better to burn out than fade away.

Geeeez.

I thought his leaving was a class act to let others know of his disappointment. I'm disappointed he was disappointed, but when you're older like me, you need time off sometimes just to reevaluate what's important and what's not. And a difficult task that is. Maybe WinterBorn will reconsider, and maybe he has a picture to paint or a book to write or just a round the world vacation ahead. Whatever it takes, our Constitution has high regard for the pursuit of happiness.

How old are you? Asking for a friend.