Have you ever tried to quit MacRumors?

[njmac]

I've tried to leave temporarily but I always come back within a day or two. There are days that I'm so busy that I don't check ... but first time I sit at the computer I start at MR! I once tried to give it up for lent, that lasted 2 days!

oh well, I'm addicted. How about you?

[iGary]

Uh oh.

*runs and hides*

[PlaceofDis]

i didn't know this was possible.

[count chocula]

i wish i could quit you! anyways, no.

[kretzy]

i didn't know this was possible.
It's not. The only thing that keeps me away is a physical lack of computer or internet connection. :o

[iGary]

It's not. The only thing that keeps me away is a physical lack of computer or internet connection. :o

I was thinking about cutting my hands off.

[medea]

I actually left for a couple years and only recently returned. Some people might have liked it to remain that way :p

[mad jew]

It's all a state of mind. I tell myself I'm not here and that I've quit and it's all okay.

[monke]

I was thinking about cutting my hands off.

I tried, these plastic replacement hands are working out quite nice right now. :p


Other than that, I can go away on vacations, never using a computer once for at least two weeks, but the instant I get back, MacRumors is first on my to-do list.

I can't help myself. :)

[kretzy]

I was thinking about cutting my hands off.
I would learn to control the trackpad with my nose.

[gwuMACaddict]

i go through spurts... used to be much more active...

[iGary]

I would learn to control the trackpad with my nose.

:eek:

Yeah, me too, probably. It's just sad.

[katie ta achoo]

I just have to come back every day to read iGary's latest act of technological hatred! :)

:):)

[realityisterror]

I've never purposely tried to quit, but it basically turns out that way during the school year. I sometimes go a month without making a single post.

If it's worth anything, I've been a member for 34 months.
I averaged 1 post/day for 33 months.
In the last month since school is out, it's gone up to 1.23 posts/day.
It's not a huge increase, but considering I've been around for so many days, I know I've been posting too much.

I also really don't think the above paragraph makes any sense.:o

[puckhead193]

I was thinking about cutting my hands off.
how would you press the shutter on your camera? ;)

[katie ta achoo]

how would you press the shutter on your camera? ;)

put a remote in his mouth.. Duh.

[macEfan]

well, I've never though about leaving MR, but I have thought about why I spend soo much time on the site....

[Doctor Q]

"I can quit anytime I like."

Note the quote marks.

[kretzy]

put a remote in his mouth.. Duh.
Or if he practices his yoga, he could use a toe.

[iGary]

Speaking of having a problem, this is my 10,000th post.

[mad jew]

Dunno whether to congratulate you or start crying.

[kretzy]

Speaking of having a problem, this is my 10,000th post.
In these situations I never know whether to congratulate or commiserate.

[iGary]

Dunno whether to congratulate you or start crying.

You're the one with the real problem.

[mad jew]

In these situations I never know whether to congratulate or commiserate.


Eery. Did you steal my brain?


You're the one with the real problem.


Touché. :o

[kretzy]

You're the one with the real problem.
Now, now. D Nile is a large river with room enough for all of us to swim in it.

Eery. Did you steal my brain?
Yes, but now I don't know whether to congratulate myself or commiserate. :p

[iGary]

I just have to come back every day to read iGary's latest act of technological hatred! :)

:):)

I always check your Flickr. ;)

[katie ta achoo]

Or if he practices his yoga, he could use a toe.


I have entirely too much time on my hands.

[kretzy]

I have entirely too much time on my hands.
Is that a joke?

I suppose in Gary's case it would be too much time on his stubs. :D

Lovely drawing btw, but I pictured it more like Gary holding the camera with his stubs and his leg coming over his shoulder so that he could use his big toe to press the button.

[iGary]

I have entirely too much time on my hands.

*kackles with delight*

I loves me some Katie. :D

(For real.) :)

[paleck]

I tried to wean myself off of MacRumors once, went on a cruise...it worked for the first few days, but then I was back.

[PlaceofDis]

gary, you have too much free time. :p

i wish i had more free time. :o

[katie ta achoo]

I tried to wean myself off of MacRumors once, went on a cruise...it worked for the first few days, but then I was back.

Even when I went to Europe for 10 days, I found a computer and logged on.

it was completely not readable because I was on a european keyboard. It looked like I was on a drunken MR spamfest. :(

[iGary]

gary, you have too much free time. :p

i wish i had more free time. :o

I wish I had time away from a computer monitor. I want THAT job. ;)

[SuperSnake2012]

I'm not on MacRumors that much anyway. I like posting on these boards though, everybody here is very nice and friendly, unlike other message boards I go to :rolleyes:

[cycocelica]

A dead tie when I voted. All 11's.

I could quit, but so far MR has had no effect on me hanging out, working or getting things done.

[njmac]

Maybe I should ask to be banned :p

[mad jew]

Yes, but now I don't know whether to congratulate myself or commiserate. :p


Assault it with a hammer. It's been thinking naughty thoughts again. :o

[2nyRiggz]

No...i'm not brave enough to make it on my own....


Bless

[Doctor Q]

Maybe I should ask to be banned :pThat wouldn't work. As punishment for thinking of leaving, we would deny your request.

[atszyman]

I've gone weekends without checking.... does that count?

of course it usually means I'm out of town or we have guests that need entertaining.

of course my paltry 755 posts at least makes me feel like I'm not addicted...

of course I probably have 2x that in the Political forum

Maybe I should ask to be banned That wouldn't work. As punishment for thinking of leaving, we would deny your request.

So does the universe implode if you ask to be banned and then go insult someone?

[bousozoku]

That wouldn't work. As punishment for thinking of leaving, we would deny your request.

That's the truth. :o :( :mad:

[iRachel]

I've occasionally gone several days without posting, but I read the boards several times a day.

[wmmk]

well, there was a certain period of time in which i couldn't post, which was terrible. i will also be at camp in northern michigan for 4 weeks later this summer. i guess i can kiss my posts per day average goobye:(

[Chip NoVaMac]

I've tried to leave temporarily but I always come back within a day or two. There are days that I'm so busy that I don't check ... but first time I sit at the computer I start at MR! I once tried to give it up for lent, that lasted 2 days!

oh well, I'm addicted. How about you?

Notice that I was absent this week for a couple days or so. But I am back - for better or worse. :D

[true777]

I hardly checked the site after I had a baby, especially when he got sick -- I was too busy, and really didn't miss it. It's just something to do when you have too much time on your hands (or your stubs).

[w_parietti22]

I gave it up for lent once...

*goes to confession*

:o

[Chip NoVaMac]

I hardly checked the site after I had a baby, especially when he got sick -- I was too busy, and really didn't miss it. It's just something to do when you have too much time on your hands (or your stubs).

Hope your child is doing better. Sometimes sharing in the tough moments of life can provide some comfort. I know it has for me and others.

[Jesus]

I hardly ever post, but I am always reading, always, but I once did try to quit, I had withdrawal symptoms.

I have too much free time.

[iShane]

No way! Its too much fun. I'm thinking of becoming a Demi once I reach avatar status.

[Applespider]

If I don't have web access, then I don't particularly miss MR unless something juicy is happening and I'm curious about how it's going.

When I do have web access, I'm addicted. My fingers just seem to head for the MR trigger automatically...

[Kernow]

When I do have web access, I'm addicted. My fingers just seem to head for the MR trigger automatically...

Yup - it's automatic. Click on Safari, Cmd-2 for the new posts shortcut (yes I'm that sad) and I'm away.

There have been periods of months or so when I haven't posted or even checked, but that was due to being busy at work and not simply having the time to look in. If I have free time though, MR is always the first site I check, so yes, I guess I'm addicted, and no I'm not going to try and give up.

[Piarco]

The MR Mafia won't let me;)

I'm the same as Kernow - the only periods I've been away for weeks at a time is due long holidays in regions with not ready to hand internet, work, or upgrading ISP/Mac.
Last time I changed ISP I was away for a month…. MR cold turkey!

[Kernow]

Last time I changed ISP I was away for a month…. MR cold turkey!

Weirdly, I found it quite hard to get back into it after I had been away for a while. All conversations had moved on, new people had joined, others had left. It was a little scary and disorienting for a while. :o

[Lau]

I find when I'm busy, or away from home I don't really miss it, and don't feel the need to check it. But if I'm at home, or should be doing something boring *cough*packing*cough* I can cheerfully click new posts all day.

So I wouldn't say I've tried to quit, just that I sometimes I feel like I need to get out there in the big wide world, and then do. :)

[njmac]

That wouldn't work. As punishment for thinking of leaving, we would deny your request.


you jerk :mad: joking... please don't ban me, I can't do it cold turkey! You're the best mod... ever!

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

I'm in complete control over my MR use. Some days I'm just in here for 2 or three hours. I can even go for hours without posting, even when I'm not sleeping...

What's the problem...?

[dcv]

I'm not addicted to this place.... honest guv... :o

[xsedrinam]

“Do or do not... there is no try.”

[iSaint]

Quit? I don't understand the question... :confused: :D

[Sharewaredemon]

During the summer I tend to be on all day while at work and make a lot of posts and read a lot of threads, when I go home for the day I rarely check MacRumors other than the front page.

Weekends I don't post.

During the school year I don't end up having the time to browse due to all the distractions and whatnot. Also school is a busy place.

[atszyman]

Quit? I don't understand the question... :confused: :D

command+q

of course it only works until I fire up MacRumors... I mean Safari... again.

[sushi]

"I can quit anytime I like."
Me too! :p :D

[asxtb]

Don't post much, but always reading.
I don't even have MR bookmarked. Yet I find myself here everytime I sit down at my computer.

I hate everyone here!!! I'm never talking to anyone again.... for 2 seconds.
....
....
Ok, I'm back!!!

[Abstract]

My mama told me to never be a quitter. I blame this addiction entirely on her. ;)

Hell, the only time I don't think about MacRumours is when I'm at MacRumours, which is all the time. Therefore, I never think about MacRumours.

Ok, I'm leaving. I've had enough for today.

*sneaks into another forum*

[emw]

I've never actually tried to quit, although I have gone a week or so without posting from time to time. Mainly because I'm out of town without internet access, or some other reason beyond not wanting to be here.

Although on occasion, it's nice to get away.

[njmac]

My mama told me to never be a quitter. I blame this addiction entirely on her. ;)

Hell, the only time I don't think about MacRumours is when I'm at MacRumours, which is all the time. Therefore, I never think about MacRumours.

Ok, I'm leaving. I've had enough for today.

*sneaks into another forum*

another forum? You better sneak. :mad: unless ofcourse you mean another MR subforum, then - carry on.

[ThomasJefferson]

Visited almost every day a few years ago, back when there were actual rumors posted. In the glory days before G5's when fruit flavors ruled.

[emw]

I think he meant another forum here on MacRumors, not another forum site.

At least, he better have, or I'l break his kneecaps. :D

[Abstract]

Dunno whether to congratulate you or start crying.

You can match iGary's 10000 posts and raise him another 5000. ;)

You and iGary have been here much less time than me, and yet.......I'm trailing the race. It's not a race I want to win, but you seem to be rather keen on winning it. ;)

Where's Lacero?

[~Shard~]

I thought once you joined it was for good? Hmm, intriguing concept... :cool:

[AvSRoCkCO1067]

Only once - during Lent - did I take a huge break from MacRumors...

...since then, though, I don't spend too much time here...;)

[njmac]

Only once - during Lent - did I take a huge break from MacRumors...

...since then, though, I don't spend too much time here...;)

Out of the 3 people that admitted to giving up MR for lent - You're the only one to succeed. Congratulations!

[Josh]

I have posted what I thought afterwards would be my last post here, leaving you dudes in the dust.

But I just couldn't do it. :D

[njmac]

Where's Lacero?

Where's Blue Velvet? Did the London picnic party scare her away from us?

[2nyRiggz]

I thought once you joined it was for good? Hmm, intriguing concept... :cool:

Yup thats it....try to quit and they will come to your house force you to sit down in front of a PC running windows 98 and make you listen to the start up song....then break your legs.

Wheres iBlue?.....will we have to pay her a visit?


Bless

[~Shard~]

Yup thats it....try to quit and they will come to your house force you to sit down in front of a PC running windows 98 and make you listen to the start up song....then break your legs.

You don't know the half of it - you wouldn't believe what they make you go through when you become a Demi God! Contracts signed in blood, rituals, navigating the MacRumors mine fields... :eek: :cool:

Wheres iBlue?.....will we have to pay her a visit?

I haven't seen her around for a little while either. I trust all is well with her... :)

[sushi]

You don't know the half of it - you wouldn't believe what they make you go through when you become a Demi God! Contracts signed in blood, rituals, navigating the MacRumors mine fields... :eek: :cool:
Just think what it must be for a Moderator! :eek: :p :D

[Tanglewood]

I'm still in the honeymoon stage of being on Macrumors, having tried quitting yet though give me a month...

[macartistkel]

I have left before (for like 3 or 4 months?), but yes, I came back. I usually sign on when I am at work--makes the time pass and helps me NOT think of all my problems. :cool:

[njmac]

I'm going to try quitting again. I just need to check in for a day or two to see if anyone has replied to my threads/posts, then I'm gone. If it weren't for that though, I'd be gone right now. really. :rolleyes:

[whooleytoo]

Leave Macrumors? Yeah, I escaped in my boat a couple of weeks ago after being chased for miles by big white bubbles and haven't been back since.

Be seein' you..;)

[jelloshotsrule]

not really. i've had varying periods of activity, though.

[Abstract]

Before I decide to ever quit MacRumors, don't I first need to admit I have a problem? I don't think I'm willing to do that.

[michaelrjohnson]

Actually, I pretty much quit once per year. Come late August, when I have to head back to school, there just is not time for me to post. But I'll be graduating this December, so once I get a real job early 07, I'll be able to post more regularly.

Gotta say though... I do keep coming back. I mean, sure, I don't have a billion posts like some people here (you know who you are), but I like coming back (it's been almost 6 years!) I could never really quit.:)

[njmac]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. This time I have a goal. I'll logoff tonight, then I won't check MR until September, then I'll check once a day for 10 minutes. This maybe harder than the fat club!

[jelloshotsrule]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. This time I have a goal. I'll logoff tonight, then I won't check MR until September, then I'll check once a day for 10 minutes. This maybe harder than the fat club!

can i ask... why?


ps. good luck waiting til september with wwdc in there...

[njmac]

can i ask... why?


ps. good luck waiting til september with wwdc in there...

oooooh, I forgot about wwdc. I'll have to come back that week :o

I am going to try to quit MR because I spend so much time here ... that can't be healthy - can it? So if I give it a rest by not getting involved in threads that I always feel I have to check on or "New Posts" constantly I could spend my time a little better. Then once I've gotten use to not logging on and going right to subscribed threads/new posts, I can check once a day to catch up, leave comments, ask for help, give help or whatever with out the constant New Post obsession.

Actually, re-reading this reply, I sound kind of lame. I do have a life and when I'm not at my computer, I NEVER think about MR but I constantly find myself here when I'm around my computer and once I start checking threads , I seem to stay here for an hour or two. each time. This is no good.

[~Shard~]

Just think what it must be for a Moderator! :eek: :p :D

I guess it's the price you pay for being given all that glorious power. :p ;) :D

[4God]

Hello, *stands up as if in a circle of fellow AA members* my name is Dave and I'm a MacRumors user......:D

[iSaint]

Hello, *stands up as if in a circle of fellow AA members* my name is Dave and I'm a MacRumors user......:D


**All - "Hi Dave"**

[imacintel]

I have no reason for quitting. OS X and MR are wayy too addictive.

I will try quitting, though in the near future.

MR is my homepage.

[~Shard~]

I have no reason for quitting. OS X and MR are wayy too addictive.

I will try quitting, though in the near future.

MR is my homepage.

So MR is addictive, it is your homepage and you have no plans of quitting, yet in your sig you say "Enough MacRumors" and promote your own site. Which is it? Or do you just enjoy hypocrisy? :p ;) :D

[bousozoku]

So MR is addictive, it is your homepage and you have no plans of quitting, yet in your sig you say "Enough MacRumors" and promote your own site. Which is it? Or do you just enjoy hypocrisy? :p ;) :D

He has to visit MacRumors for material for his own site. ;)

[~Shard~]

He has to visit MacRumors for material for his own site. ;)

Ah, I see, he's basically just leeching off MR for content and ideas, gotcha... :D

Can arn sue him for that? :p ;)

[imacintel]

So MR is addictive, it is your homepage and you have no plans of quitting, yet in your sig you say "Enough MacRumors" and promote your own site. Which is it? Or do you just enjoy hypocrisy? :p ;) :D


Yeah. I know just have the link there in my sig, but people just trash talked my forum.I switched it to my other one which is more computers rather than just macs.

Ah, I see, he's basically just leeching off MR for content and ideas, gotcha... :D

Can arn sue him for that? :p ;)

NO! I get allnews from AppleInsider.

[mactastic]

Quit? I always figured this was like a prison gang -- once you're in, that's it.

I wonder how many posts I'd have if the Poli/War forum counted...

[Doctor Q]

Quit? I always figured this was like a prison gang -- once you're in, that's it."Welcome to the Hotel Macaliforniarumors. You can logout out anytime you like, but you can never leave."

Actually, it's true, since arn never removes former members from the database.

[Jaffa Cake]

I've tried to escape many times, but Rover always stops me...

[~Shard~]

I've tried to escape many times, but Rover always stops me...

Awesome reference! I wonder how many people here actually get that... :p :D They did a parody of that on the Simpsons once and I had to explain the joke to a ton of people... :cool:

[Doctor Q]

I got it, having just watched the entire series. :eek:

We also use this kind of rover to catch people who try to get away:

http://www.cnn.com/interactive/space/0305/mars/gal.mars.rover.jpg

[Jaffa Cake]

We also use this kind of rover to catch people who try to get away...Nice piece of kit. Slightly less prone to punctures, I'll wager...

[~Shard~]

I got it, having just watched the entire series. :eek:

Damn, one-upped by Doctor Q again... :( ;)

[DeSnousa]

I have tried, you know for school and stuff :o but I love this community to much :)

Besides I just ended up lurking :o

[whooleytoo]

Awesome reference! I wonder how many people here actually get that... :p :D They did a parody of that on the Simpsons once and I had to explain the joke to a ton of people... :cool:

Hey! What about mine?

Leave Macrumors? Yeah, I escaped in my boat a couple of weeks ago after being chased for miles by big white bubbles and haven't been back since.

Be seein' you..

Just 'coz I didn't post any fancy pants pictures.. <kicks a stone around the backyard in a sulk> ;)

[iGary]

I have honestly tried, but the only thing that will reduce my usage is an office job. I work at home alone all day and this place is the only "human" contact I get.

[iJon]

Pretty much have quit. I remember when I was a lot older and I would post all day, for a while there I was in the top 15 in post count. Have gotten pretty tired of it over the last year or so. I don't enjoy posting help with Mac questions, I answer enough of those in my own time. I just check the main page and read the community and religion/politic discussions. They tend to be the most fun and in depth on the site.

jon

[~Shard~]

Hey! What about mine?

Just 'coz I didn't post any fancy pants pictures.. <kicks a stone around the backyard in a sulk> ;)

Damn, sorry about that whooleytoo - I honestly missed that one. Yes, you deserve just as much credit (if not more! :D) for that one as well. My sincerest apologies. ;) :cool:

[Abstract]

I decided to quit yesterday night.

How am I doing?


NO! I get allnews from AppleInsider.

That's not news. That's educated, high probability guessing. ;)

"In OS 10.5, the Finder may see some changes, possibly tabs! iCal may also see a change." Wow, who would have thought? ;)

[Pistol Pete]

and yes i do check MR before myspace ;)

[stubeeef]

Tried but couldn't do it.

I do spend more time at another forum than here now (I feel cheap and sleezzzy), it runs with my time and interest. Although I don't post much anymore, hardly a day goes by without a quick checkin the community forum.

Now that it is 11pm and the family is asleep, guess I will get the hint!
G'nite.

[njmac]

Well, I'm still here! For better or worse, I'm hooked.

[2nyRiggz]

Well, I'm still here! For better or worse, I'm hooked.

Sounds like a ring thing there......MR likes eight studs;)


Bless

[Chip NoVaMac]

I have honestly tried, but the only thing that will reduce my usage is an office job. I work at home alone all day and this place is the only "human" contact I get.


I know that feeling. When I worked at home doing advertising materials for my job, I was always dropping in on MR. :)

[Jaffa Cake]

Hey! What about mine?I honestly didn't spot that. I feel such a fraud... :o

Let me know when i can come out of the naughty corner and play with the other kids again. :p ;)

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

I have honestly tried, but the only thing that will reduce my usage is an office job. I work at home alone all day and this place is the only "human" contact I get.That does not compute... reboot needed...

:p

[mad jew]

I'm on the road for my job but my widget should still work. :cool:

[Mord]

yes for a while, but then my reason for not posting was no longer valid, thus return.

[iGary]

That does not compute... reboot needed...

:p

Maybe I should get one of those robotic dogs. My cat just sleeps all day and Mithy is logged off all the time. :D

[Thomas Veil]

Awesome reference! I wonder how many people here actually get that...I got it. I'm a Prisoner fan from way back.

I never formally quit MacAddict forums, I just lost interest a few years back, when there was a period where argumentative libertarians seemed to be running the political forum. And I did formally quit another when one or two of the members got way too sarcastic with me, and the mods did nothing about it.

Thankfully, this place is very well-moderated. That's not a kiss-up, that's just my experience. I've never once yet felt the urge to quit.

[Abstract]

I'm on the road for my job but my widget should still work. :cool:

Do you people see this man's dedication to MacRumours? You guys talk about quitting, while MJ is adaptive and incorporates it into his tight schedule. This man will even drive and post. ;)

Great MR member. Just don't be in the car with him if you know what's good for you.

[gallagb]

i do go on vacation...etc
somehow am not able to have 'web access'
and seem to be fine

i'll hunt down a computer/net access for e-mail
but will generally wait for macrumors until i have time to do it

i just got back from a week long 'summer camp'
checked my e-mail once a day
and did pop on MR once - just the basic front page- to see what new things had happend
was excited about the software upgrades...etc
but then quickly unplugged and went back to camp

[~Shard~]

I'l be temporarily quitting in a couple weeks when I go away on a 3-week vacation. Other than that though, nah, I'm here for a while, no plans on quitting. ;)

Heck, even while I'm away I'll probably find time to pop on once or twice... :o :cool:

[Abstract]

Yeah, we know. We saw Q's list as well. Gotta keep up that post rate, eh? ;)

[njmac]

I should have made another poll option - not quitting, but cutting back.

going cold turkey is too painful ;)

[Abstract]

Yeah, I've tried quitting cold turkey before, and today you're still reading my posts.

Don't try it.

[Kernow]

I'm trying to quit right now (for the day that is, not permanently :p ) as I've got an important report to write before 5pm, but even though the forums are slow at this time, I'm still hitting new posts every couple of minutes. :mad:

[njmac]

Yeah, the forums are slow today. Its rainy outside, my kids are building towers with their lego and I'm drinking coffee and .... new posts... new posts.... new posts....:o

[mpw]

I've tried once, part of me wishes I'd been more successful........part of me wishes I'd never found it in the first place.

[njmac]

I've tried once, part of me wishes I'd been more successful........part of me wishes I'd never found it in the first place.

170 miles too far from what?

[mpw]

170 miles too far from what?
That, over there *points....170miles in that direction*

[xsedrinam]

If your MR experience has:
• Helped you with technical questions and answers
• Taught you etiquette in how to post
• Introduced you to how and what other cultures think
• Provided community interaction and forum friendships
• Ever made you laugh
• Given you insight and information on any topic or issue
• Enhanced or improved your communicative abilities
then why would you want to try and quit a positive thing?

Maybe I’m missing the underlying premise….that participation in MR forums is a negative thing? How so, if so?

[Blue Velvet]

Quitting MR? Not yet, although if things get worse, I may just have to.

[DZ/015]

Quit MR, it would be easier to sever a limb with a rusty butter knife!

[njmac]

Quitting MR? Not yet, although if things get worse, I may just have to.

:confused: What do you mean?

[Blue Velvet]

:confused: What do you mean?

Answering this question honestly would open an entire cannery of worms... meh, just feeling a little jaded and fed-up this morning.

[Queso]

Answering this question honestly would open an entire cannery of worms... meh, just feeling a little jaded and fed-up this morning.
Cheer up BV. Life is good, and it's Friday :)

[floriflee]

I admit I've thought about it, but have never been able to stay away for longer than a few days. Lately, I've been getting on less and less, but that's mainly due to the fact that all I want to do these days is lay down, pee, and sleep. Posting on MR when you're dealing with morning sickness and various pregnancy symptoms just doesn't rank high up there on the list of priorities I'm sorry to say. Today's been a fairly good day with only moderate symptoms so that's why I'm here right now. :D