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A Respectful Goodbye

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maybe im new to this whole "conversational threads" but I never understand threads that are just like an instant message.

if you have stuff to say there is no reason to show the whole world by posting it online unless you want to. thats what forums are for. But turning or starting any thread as a conversation is kinda silly. Use your AIM for that, I dont need to read about how you and whatshisname are going to eat at McDs in an hour.

but basically scem0 seems to only liked MR for the gay threads. kinda stupid to be on a mac site and leave when they close one thread.
 
Sdashiki, is it really necessary to contribute roughly 1/5 of the posts in the entire thread commenting on how unnecessary you think it is? If you don't care for it, fine, noted, move on.
 
jsw said:
Sdashiki, is it really necessary to contribute roughly 1/5 of the posts in the entire thread commenting on how unnecessary you think it is? If you don't care for it, fine, noted, move on.
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its called playful irony.
 
Sdashiki said:
maybe im new to this whole "conversational threads" but I never understand threads that are just like an instant message.

if you have stuff to say there is no reason to show the whole world by posting it online unless you want to. thats what forums are for. But turning or starting any thread as a conversation is kinda silly. Use your AIM for that, I dont need to read about how you and whatshisname are going to eat at McDs in an hour.

but basically scem0 seems to only liked MR for the gay threads. kinda stupid to be on a mac site and leave when they close one thread.
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You've made your point, everyone has heard it so how about you cease and desist now okay?

If you are so completely against posting IM-like threads or reading them, then don't and don't, simple as that. Many people have stated that MR is such a great forum because it not only has a wonderful wealth of Mac knowledge and rumors but also has a vast community, both for threads and users. Many members of MR have met other members in real life, and those bonds continue to prosper online. If you aren't into that, well then you aren't, no one is forcing you to see things 'that' way, but there is no point in throwing mud into a goodbye thread for someone that some of us call a friend, regardless if it's online or not.
 
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It's called being a nuisance, nothing more.
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Word. I never communicated with this scem0, but having the decency to say goodbye and move on is well noted.

If you're such a forum expert, sdashiki, go start your own forum and rule it with your own ideals. This is a community which thrives on its members' relating to each other. It is not a place for you to decide what is right or wrong, that is reserved for the moderators and admins to do so. Suffice to say, I think YOU'RE starting off your stay at this community with a very negative stance. If you don't care for a topic which someone felt they needed to post, then don't post in it.
 
I dont really understand leaving on an internet forum. dont ask why or anything, I dont know myself! It just seems daft. you probably have all your online mates from here on a messenger service so meh. ill shuttup now

Take care and all that! as my mates say "ava good un"
 
Let's just forget about Sdashiki guys, his disrespectful posts do not deserve anymore attention and too much effort has already been wasted responding to his disruptive posts - this thread isn't about him, it's about scem0. :cool:

And I, for one, will miss ya buddy. Although I never participated in the aforementioned thread (not being gay and all! ;)) I did always enjoy interacting with you in the Pictures thread and the like. I think this farewell message was very well done, (especially compared to some I've seen!), and is an appropriate goodbye for someone with your overall good-naturedness (Is that a word?...) and positive attitude.

Anyway, all the best to you my friend, and drop in from time to time if you can.

Take care. :cool:
 
Sdashiki: Shut it.

Emerson: It sucks the the thread was shut down, regardless of the fact that it has strayed off topic (which was a silly reason to close it), I know it meant a lot to the posters inside of it. I remember back a couple years ago when we would get into smiley wars when we were both bored on the weekends which was a load of fun.

I hate to say it but I'll mis that gawd-awful head-spinning avatar of yesteryear...

See ya...

-Ani
 
Yeah, same here. Although I have never participated in aforementioned thread, I think it's sad to see you leave. Well I guess if this was the only thing that kept you here it is time to move on. Nothing is meant to last forever. Have fun and be safe. :)
 
You can add me to the list of members who have lost interest in MR. The forum has permanently lost at least one of its faithful members, and I mean Emerson, because of the IMO (no offense) irational decision to suddenly close the gay thread. I hope that, in the future, the admins will think twice before making decisions such as these.

PS: Good to see Sdashiki was able to keep his comments to himself for the last 2 hours. Keep it up, and we might forget all about your rants in a few years.
 
I don't really know you or why you're leaving (haven't read that thread you mentioned) but I feel I have to say ... those juggling and back flip vids were pretty impressive! hehe :D

Take care, Emerson. :) It's sad seeing respectable members leaving. It's what makes this community so great,
 
noaccess said:
You can add me to the list of members who have lost interest in MR. The forum has permanently lost at least one of its faithful members, and I mean Emerson, because of the IMO (no offense) irational decision to suddenly close the gay thread. I hope that, in the future, the admins will think twice before making decisions such as these.
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I think we need to keep in mind that although one of the great attributes of MacRumors is the community itself and the resulting “community-based discussions”, that is not the sole purpose of MacRumors – it is, in fact, to discuss Mac-related topics. ;) :cool:

Although I enjoy participating in certain general topic threads which have nothing to do with Macs or the industry as a whole from time to time, I don’t think that too much emphasis should be made regarding a particular non-Mac related thread being shut down. Sure, I know it helps make MacRumors a more “well-rounded” place and helps members to get to know each other better, and I know those kinds of threads have their followers and many members become attached to them, but in the grand scheme of things...

All I’m saying is that it’s too bad scem0 chose to leave, but if his sole interest was essentially a community discussion thread which has nothing to do with Macs, we should keep this all in perspective, and perhaps it's time to move on. If I participated only in the “Official Family Guy“ thread, and that’s all I ever posted in at MacRumors, and then the thread got shut down, I wouldn’t exactly have much grounds for complaining. ;) And I’m not saying scem0 was complaining at all, don’t get me wrong, I’m just trying to make a point. :) On the contrary, I think he handled everything very well, as can be seen in his initial post in this thread – many people would throw a fit, burn their bridges, and leave MacRumors on a low – not scem0 though, which I for one appreciate. :cool:
 
The 'Any Gays Here?' thread was a good thread filled with many insightful posts. I learned more about the inner workings of the gay mind than anywhere else on the internet. :D Was I sad to see it go? Yes... however,

It started going downhill after the name change to GayWay, it became less about gay discussions and more about a place to chat, most of the latter posts better suited in the environment of a chat room. Closing it was the proper thing to do.

If scemo is leaving propagated by the closure, he's welcome to come back and talk Mac rumors.
 
Sdashiki said:
Like im sure you will never come back to MR

just as im sure you wont ever post here again,

I mean 6000+ posts is nice, but jeez man what makes you "mr so special" u need a 21 gun salute as you "leave" the forums.
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God damn thats funny... AND pretty much how i feel.
 
Lacero said:
The 'Any Gays Here?' thread was a good thread filled with many insightful posts. I learned more about the inner workings of the gay mind than anywhere else on the internet. :D Was I sad to see it go? Yes... however,

It started going downhill after the name change to GayWay, it became less about gay discussions and more about a place to chat, most of the latter posts better suited in the environment of a chat room. Closing it was the proper thing to do.
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OMG I agree with Lacero? :eek: :D :D

Yes, sad to see it go, sad to see you go as well, Emo. Thank you as well for your post saying goodbye, I much prefer that than wondering what happened.

All the best to you and Keep Dancin!
 
Well emo what can I say,
You will be missed. You gave me tons of help about a year back when I was choosing my first mac and I owe you many thanks. You were a very insightful member and rarely posted answer such as "yes" and "no". Sad to see you go. Feel free too comback every once and a while.
Have a good one.
Pat
 
hahaha CanadaRAM, i thought the same thing (good post there lacero) and to you too ~Shard~ - you guys saved me some typing, thanks :)

scem0 i've felt really disappointed by a decision made by "the powers that be" at random forums too; on the same note i've also been on the other side (being the decision maker) and had a lot of angry / hurt people wanting to burn me at the stake or wanting to leave based on said decision. there really is no easy way to handle things sometimes. i am sure it was not personal and probably meant with the best of intentions. it's a bummer to see a good thread go but it's a bigger bummer to see a good person go as a result.
i suppose if that (thread) is the primary reason you stuck with macrumors then it makes sense to go, if not, and you still see the other good in the forums here - then perhaps you can reconsider your outlook on this.
either way i wish you the best. :)
 
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