Sayonara sticky?

grymster2007 · March 20, 2009, 02:15 PM

How 'bout a sticky for members wanting to say goodbye?

Maybe they're heading off to Iraq or Afghanistan, or they'll be on extended travel and won't have access to the forum for a long period. Maybe they're angry and want to express their feelings in a parting post. Maybe they know they'll be dead soon and want to say goodbye to their friends here.

As egocentric as I come across, I do often wonder what happened to a given member who just stopped posting.

I understand some of the problems with this from Staff's standpoint, but whaddya say?

rantingredneck · March 20, 2009, 03:10 PM

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Maybe they're angry and want to express their feelings in a parting post.

I agree with the other reasons, but this one ^ just seems to be asking for trouble

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I have wondered at times what happened to certain members when they stop posting.

Anyone heard from Tourist lately? He and I had our differences on some issues but I always valued his perspective. Haven't seen him around here or THR for months.

grymster2007 · March 20, 2009, 03:17 PM

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Anyone heard from Tourist lately? He and I had our differences

Us too, but it was fun anyway. I kinda miss him.

Lately, I'm wondering what happened to Dave Miller.

**Al Norris** · March 20, 2009, 05:49 PM

grymster, you have a PM.

Wildalaska · March 20, 2009, 06:10 PM

I sort of join this, where are the cool guys like Tourist, Blues Bear, The Blues man, GoSlash

WildsameoldfacesAlaska ™

**Vanya** · March 20, 2009, 07:42 PM

Could it be a place to post suggestions to members we wish would say goodbye?

I s'pose not...

grymster2007 · March 20, 2009, 07:46 PM

I guess we can only wonder what happened to most, but OTOH I'm sure we'll learn the fate of some on the evening news!

What do you think Ken?

**pax** · March 20, 2009, 08:01 PM

https://www.slightlymorbid.com/

There is nothing so odd that the internet won't provide.

pax

Wildalaska · March 20, 2009, 08:05 PM

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What do you think Ken?

When I go Im going big!

WildapspectacleAlaska ™

**Vanya** · March 20, 2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pax

https://www.slightlymorbid.com/

There is nothing so odd that the internet won't provide.

That is astonishing. I wish I'd thought of it first -- I could use a good get-rich-slowly scheme right about now...

So, what we really want is a sticky where all the people who never post any more would post to say how they're doing. Hmmm... I think I see a problem here.

10 Beers · March 22, 2009, 11:31 AM

There are lots of computers overseas, if you're angry call your mommy,if you're dying then I'm genuinely sad but want first crack at your collection. As for the ones that disappeared, they were the sane ones. They just got in thier truck and left. A forum for whiners, If you build it they will come.

**Mike Irwin** · March 22, 2009, 11:52 AM

Personally I don't see anything good coming out of such a thread.

Especially given that most people who leave here never get the chance to post a see you later message, if you get my drift...

grymster2007 · March 22, 2009, 01:40 PM

I guess I’m guilty of assuming that a lot of members that leave, do so of their own accord.

Speaking of members leaving; after what I saw on here at ~1:00 this morning (and my wife almost saw), maybe whoever suggested that post count should mean something, is on to something. How bout “Senior Member” requires 500 or 1000 posts and posting images directly here, requires “Senior" status? Maybe then, the people posting pics would more likely be stakeholders in the integrity of this board.

**Mike Irwin** · March 22, 2009, 01:48 PM

I think you're right that a lot of people register here, participate for awhile, and then quit coming.

But my guess is that it's simply because they fade away, and it's not really a conscious decision on their part.

publius · March 26, 2009, 08:46 PM

I miss Gecko45 and Gunkid.

**Brian Pfleuger** · March 26, 2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Irwin

Especially given that most people who leave here never get the chance to post a see you later message, if you get my drift...

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Originally Posted by Mike Irwin

people register here, participate for awhile, and then quit coming.

But my guess is that it's simply because they fade away, and it's not really a conscious decision on their part.

Yep, it's a nice idea but I'd guess that the two instances above represent 95+% of no longer active participants. Meaning that the thread would be pretty bare.

March 20, 2009, 02:15 PM	#1
grymster2007 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: In the oak studded hills near Napa Posts: 2,203	Sayonara sticky? How 'bout a sticky for members wanting to say goodbye? Maybe they're heading off to Iraq or Afghanistan, or they'll be on extended travel and won't have access to the forum for a long period. Maybe they're angry and want to express their feelings in a parting post. Maybe they know they'll be dead soon and want to say goodbye to their friends here. As egocentric as I come across, I do often wonder what happened to a given member who just stopped posting. I understand some of the problems with this from Staff's standpoint, but whaddya say? __________________ grym

March 20, 2009, 05:49 PM	#4
Al Norris Staff Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 8,775	grymster, you have a PM. __________________ Listings of the Current 2A Cases: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416973

March 20, 2009, 07:42 PM	#6
Vanya Staff Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 2,967	The devil is making me do this Could it be a place to post suggestions to members we wish would say goodbye? I s'pose not... __________________ Freethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs. This state of mind is not common, but it is essential for right thinking; where it is absent, discussion is apt to become worse than useless. - Leo Tolstoy

March 20, 2009, 07:46 PM	#7
grymster2007 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: In the oak studded hills near Napa Posts: 2,203	I guess we can only wonder what happened to most, but OTOH I'm sure we'll learn the fate of some on the evening news! What do you think Ken? __________________ grym

March 20, 2009, 08:01 PM	#8
pax Staff Join Date: May 17, 2000 Location: Washington state Posts: 6,435	https://www.slightlymorbid.com/ There is nothing so odd that the internet won't provide. pax __________________ Kathy Jackson My personal website: Cornered Cat

March 20, 2009, 06:10 PM	#5
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,174	I sort of join this, where are the cool guys like Tourist, Blues Bear, The Blues man, GoSlash WildsameoldfacesAlaska ™

March 22, 2009, 11:31 AM	#11
10 Beers Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2008 Location: Paradise(South Florida) Posts: 343	There are lots of computers overseas, if you're angry call your mommy,if you're dying then I'm genuinely sad but want first crack at your collection. As for the ones that disappeared, they were the sane ones. They just got in thier truck and left. A forum for whiners, If you build it they will come.

March 22, 2009, 11:52 AM	#12
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,306	Personally I don't see anything good coming out of such a thread. Especially given that most people who leave here never get the chance to post a see you later message, if you get my drift... __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

March 22, 2009, 01:40 PM	#13
grymster2007 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: In the oak studded hills near Napa Posts: 2,203	I guess I’m guilty of assuming that a lot of members that leave, do so of their own accord. Speaking of members leaving; after what I saw on here at ~1:00 this morning (and my wife almost saw), maybe whoever suggested that post count should mean something, is on to something. How bout “Senior Member” requires 500 or 1000 posts and posting images directly here, requires “Senior" status? Maybe then, the people posting pics would more likely be stakeholders in the integrity of this board. __________________ grym

March 22, 2009, 01:48 PM	#14
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,306	I think you're right that a lot of people register here, participate for awhile, and then quit coming. But my guess is that it's simply because they fade away, and it's not really a conscious decision on their part. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

March 26, 2009, 08:46 PM	#15
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,363	I miss Gecko45 and Gunkid. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain