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Post by DubiousKing on May 28, 2010 23:56:40 GMT -5
Maybe we should have a sub-forum somewhere for people to post if they are leaving for a while. I got to thinking about this because I myself am leaving for a while and I started a thread to say that. I've seen this on other forum sites and it's been great on those. Also, I wish I could've come up with a better name for this thread. *shrug*
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Post by Insane_Zang on May 29, 2010 0:19:14 GMT -5
Oh, I just mentioned this in your other thread without seeing this one XD. Anyways, I also said it in Jon's thread, maybe just a thread for people leaving would work. No need for a whole sub forum.
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Post by Breepop on May 29, 2010 1:09:22 GMT -5
I don't like the idea. I'm afraid it would encourage threads like "omg I'm quitting I hate you guys bye *tear*" Instead of people just leaving, like they should.
Those bug me. A lot. So, meh.
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Post by Insane_Zang on May 29, 2010 1:12:12 GMT -5
What doesn't bug you? (If you say "The comment question of the day" I'll do to you what Tiffany did to Ricky )
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Post by Ricky on May 29, 2010 1:13:49 GMT -5
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Post by Breepop on May 29, 2010 1:17:00 GMT -5
Anything that isn't a "omg I'm quitting I hate you guys bye *tear*" thread.
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Post by DubiousKing on May 29, 2010 1:18:42 GMT -5
I don't like the idea. I'm afraid it would encourage threads like "omg I'm quitting I hate you guys bye *tear*" Instead of people just leaving, like they should. Those bug me. A lot. So, meh. Well, I'm suggesting it for people that want to say "I'm not going to post for a while, here's why. See you guys when I get back." Also, a stickied thread actually does sound better, Zang.
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Post by Insane_Zang on May 29, 2010 1:25:51 GMT -5
Anything that isn't a "omg I'm quitting I hate you guys bye *tear*" thread. And Asher, don't forget Asher!
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Post by Breepop on May 29, 2010 1:31:18 GMT -5
Well, I'm suggesting it for people that want to say "I'm not going to post for a while, here's why. See you guys when I get back." Also, a stickied thread actually does sound better, Zang. I get that. But I'm still afraid it would encourage the more negative/annoying leaving threads. I'm not as opposed to having just one thread for it. I still don't see the necessity, though. If you're going on vacation/taking a break/quitting the forum, why not just change your signature (or whatever) to say so? Surely if anyone misses you, they will go check out your profile? Or contact you in some other way? I don't know. I've just never really gotten the point of announcing that you are leaving/won't be around (unless you are such a vital part to a community that it would cause more trouble than necessary to not make a thread). But eh, maybe that's just me. *shrug*
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Post by Insane_Zang on May 29, 2010 1:43:35 GMT -5
So maybe Dan should just put the link to pogotoks in his sig. That was if anyone is wondering where it is, they can just check his sig. No need for a thread.
Sorry. Been arguing a lot today. So a thread's fine?
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Post by Breepop on May 29, 2010 1:48:15 GMT -5
So maybe Dan should just put the link to pogotoks in his sig. That was if anyone is wondering where it is, they can just check his sig. No need for a thread. That...made no sense. >.>
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Post by Ryan on May 29, 2010 1:54:44 GMT -5
people will come
and people will go
If you really care about the tribe, then you vanish without a trace - no drama, no tears, no whining, no complaining, no nothing. If you want to incite drama, then you succeed - there is drama. If we want this tribe to be level 5 - then people will come and go as they please and there won't be drama. But if there's drama - then the people who are affected by said drama have to look carefully at how they are thinking. If they're leaving - great! less level 2 mindsets in the group. If they're staying, then if they care - they will realize that there should be no drama and if they don't care, then they will continue to incite drama until they either leave, or get bored of drama and move on to a higher tribal mindset.
All in all though, coming and going is a part of life. Eventually people will have to leave. We have an introduction thread - we should also have a farewell thread. Not a place for people to cause drama, but instead a place where those who must leave, and don't want their friends to think the worst, can say "Farewell, my life awaits, it was great to be here, but now is my time to leave"
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Post by Breepop on May 29, 2010 2:08:01 GMT -5
If you really care about the tribe, then you vanish without a trace - no drama, no tears, no whining, no complaining, no nothing. If you want to incite drama, then you succeed - there is drama. If we want this tribe to be level 5 - then people will come and go as they please and there won't be drama. But if there's drama - then the people who are affected by said drama have to look carefully at how they are thinking. If they're leaving - great! less level 2 mindsets in the group. If they're staying, then if they care - they will realize that there should be no drama and if they don't care, then they will continue to incite drama until they either leave, or get bored of drama and move on to a higher tribal mindset.
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Post by Cortney on May 29, 2010 9:40:18 GMT -5
I could see the use of a thread for people who are going on vacation or something, but that doesn't really happen often enough to warrant a thread (if you ask me). I'm with Bree - just stick it in your signature if you're going to the Bahamas and leaving SPOTM for a bit. If people care, they'll notice. If they don't care, cry me a river when you get back and move on. =P
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Post by Joey on May 29, 2010 11:47:39 GMT -5
Well with summer(well for northerners) here, more members will be going on vacation. Why don't we make a thread for people that are going on a trip. "vacation days" thread. It's a thread for people who are temporaily leaving and it's fun to see where everyone is going! Just a thought.
I wonder what's up with Grover on his mission trip.
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Post by Insane_Zang on May 29, 2010 11:57:56 GMT -5
Oh, while I'm here, I'm going on vacation July 9-11. I'm going to Vidcon =D
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Post by click3tyclick on May 29, 2010 12:06:30 GMT -5
Oh, while I'm here, I'm going on vacation July 9-11. I'm going to Vidcon =D
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Post by Cortney on May 29, 2010 12:07:46 GMT -5
Screw you, Californian! D:<
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Post by Matthew on May 29, 2010 12:25:36 GMT -5
Screw you, Californian! D:< What I thought!
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Post by Helmet on May 29, 2010 13:29:51 GMT -5
Well, I'm just going to say it here:
I'm leaving for around a month, and I won't have any access to el interwebs until I get back, so bye in three-ish weeks!
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