So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

Zombrex · 24-07-2013 8:33pm #1

Hi guys

I hope the regulars and the mods don't mind this little sign off from me. I have decided to close my account on Boards.ie. In the past few months a number of high profile posters have left Boards.ie and left a lot of speculation as to why. My ego got the better of me and thought I would post a brief summary of why I'm leaving just in case anyone was curious and maybe thought I had run off to join Phil and PDN on a fundamentalist Christian commune some where

As some of you may know I have had a spate of bad health over the last year and a half. I suffer from Crohn's disease and had a serious flare up in Jan 2012 that lead to most of last year and this year been taken up with stays in hospital.

Thankfully most of that seems sorted out now, so I am starting the process of rebuilding my life and putting things back together.

The Internet is a wonderful distraction when you are spending weeks at a time in a hospital ward, but less so when you emerge out the other side. After the Internet basically been my home for the last year since I have gotten better I still have found myself spending far too much time online, particularly on discussion forums like this one. I'm not sure I would go as far as to say it is an addiction, more of a distracting distraction. The clincher came for me when I realized I had spent the last few nights up till 3am posting on the Internet. That is not healthy, particular when recovering from illness.

While I would love to say that I could simply give it a break for a bit and then return, I'm a sort of all or nothing guy. The idea of simply closing my account holds more appeal to me than fighting the temptation to pop in every once and a while just to see what is happen, because that always leads to me reading something that I then feel compelled to answer. Heck maybe this is a bit of an addiction

I would like to clarify that it is nothing to do with any topic or discussion I've had on Boards.ie. I'm sorry but the Christians won't be able to speculate that I eventually found God :pac:

Thanks so much for many interesting discussions/debates/arguments. You may be just usernames and avatars and I don't know any of you in the real world but during the long days in hospital you guys on sites like Boards.ie made me feel I was still connected and involved in the world. To someone battling illness without a clear end and without knowing when things would get back to normal, that means more than you can know.

All the best guys. Keep fighting the good fight for reasoned debate and discussion.

Pherekydes · 24-07-2013 8:35pm

TTFN

Sarky · 24-07-2013 8:40pm

Crohn's is a nasty dose, I ended up working on a couple of research projects related to it and similar conditions. You take care of yourself. Thanks for being interesting.

24-07-2013 8:41pm

I'm glad to hear things are on the up, health-wise. Take care, and thanks for all of the discussions over the years.

endacl · 24-07-2013 8:43pm

Best of luck.

If you're back, I won't be saying 'I told you so'! The door is open.

nagirrac · 24-07-2013 9:34pm

Although we crossed swords on numerous occasions, on line debate and real life are different matters. I wish you continued recovery and good health in the future.

Penn · 24-07-2013 10:16pm

A shame, but completely understandable. So long, Zombrex, and best of luck.

strobe · 24-07-2013 10:26pm

I'll pray for you dude.

(...sorry..

)

Cienciano · 24-07-2013 10:43pm

That's a pity, any time over the years when I looked into the A&A forum for a look, your points always seemed to be the most convincing and very well put.

robindch · 24-07-2013 10:56pm

I'm shocked to hear about the Crohn's, but am mighty cheered to hear it's improving, bit by slow bit.

All the very the best of luck in future and for myself -- and on behalf of everybody here in A+A over the years who's not here to say thanks for a consistently high posting standard, well,

Thanks!

Zombrex - it's been nothing but a pleasure

UDP · 24-07-2013 11:09pm

One final question before you go....

only kidding....

Best of luck and try and stay clean. Boards is a hard habit to break.

Corkfeen · 24-07-2013 11:12pm

Best Wishes Zombrex,always sad to see an old time poster going but life must remain a priority over the internet. Always liked reading your posts.

Sulla Felix · 24-07-2013 11:15pm

Be well Zombrex. As said above, thanks for being interesting!

Dades · 24-07-2013 11:31pm

Goodbye, and good luck to you, Very sorry to hear you're leaving. You're definitely a huge part in the success of this forum, and others I'm sure.

Given your circumstances, I think you've done the right thing. Tell us what the Real World is like someday when you, as I hope you will, return to us in another guise. You'll always be welcome.

Live long, and prosper. :cool:

Gbear · 24-07-2013 11:44pm

Oh noes!:(

G'luck matey!:)

wretcheddomain · 25-07-2013 1:31am

Are you sure you don't want to join the Ministry of Jesus in your time of need, Jesus can really help you through this, in fact, if you ring this number 0X-XXXX-XXXX and donate €50 you'll receive less time in purgatory, what an offer right? Plus, if you pay before the 32nd July, you get two-for-the-price-of-one for your time off purgatory! We'll even throw tickets in to visit the Vatican free of charge. All we need is your name to confirm you into the Ministry of Jesus. Go on it'll save you a lot in the end - including explaining yourself to Allah Almighty. But you knew about this threat already right?

Speedy recovery in the meantime ;-).

Turtwig · 25-07-2013 1:36am

Sad to see you go bud,

There isn't much more to add to what already been said. Take care of yourself with the crohnsies. Sincerely hope you stay in remission from now until you die from very old age. Or if that's not possible (:() you can cope with your situation in as proactive and positive a manner as possible given the circumstances.

I have faith (:p) that'll you'll return to us someday.
For now though I hope you rediscover life,
Live long and Prosper.

Asiaprod · 25-07-2013 1:52am

Take care, you will be missed.:)

Doctor Strange · 25-07-2013 2:25am

Live long and prosper, dear Zombrex \\//_

ShooterSF · 25-07-2013 3:26am

Best of health Zom. The amount of times I didn't have to type three paragraphs trying to respond to someone because of the thanks button under your post saved me both time and embarrassment at trying to match such a response.

TheChizler · 25-07-2013 3:41am

Best of luck to you! I was considering asking a righteous admin for a temporary siteban myself coming up to exams, but I was a dedicated lurker for years and to that I would probably return. It's a hard thing to limit one's access to, he says as he posts at nearly 4 am...

I wish you every success in your return to normality!

Andrewf20 · 25-07-2013 5:31am

I found you to be one of the most interesting posters on boards. You'll be missed. Best of luck Zombrex.

Benny_Cake · 25-07-2013 5:47am

Best of luck Zombrex. Sorry to hear about the Crohns, it's a nasty business. Every success in health and life.

I know your absence will be keenly felt here, as it will over on Christianity. If anyone speculates that you've emigrated to Paraguay to join a Mennonite community I'll point them to this thread.

Beruthiel · 25-07-2013 7:50am

Aawww
You've already closed your a/c so probably not reading this thread anymore, but, just in case - you were a great poster Zombrex, you'll be missed.
Hope your health continues to improve - live long and prosper. \\//

Sierra 117 · 25-07-2013 7:52am

Best of luck in life and health. You'll be missed.

Zillah · 25-07-2013 7:57am

You'll be back

Dave! · 25-07-2013 9:06am

He's totally reading all these posts right now :pac:

Take care Zombrex.

/me looks at post count

I should probably consider doing the same!

oldrnwisr · 25-07-2013 10:32am

Take care Zombrex

Sorry to hear about the Crohns but it's good to hear you're on the mend. I know it can be a real pain in the...

I've always loved reading your posts, such a clear thought process and succinct arguments.

Hopefully, in the future we may see you back in yet another guise.

Be well.

Obliq · 25-07-2013 10:41am

Nice one for being such a dude up here in distraction-space. Crohns is a horrible dose - glad to hear it's more under control for you, so best of luck and health for the future and thanks for explaining why you're leaving boards. So long

xxx

PopePalpatine · 25-07-2013 10:42am

I might be one of the newer faces here at A&A, but even in my short time here I've noticed how much you contribute to this site. Good luck!

kylith · 25-07-2013 11:00am

Sad to see you go. The door is always open, y'hear?

Geomy · 25-07-2013 11:01am

Wishing you good health and luck for the future.
We crossed lines a few times but sure that's the nature of discussion boards.

You're an extremely intelligent person and I hope whatever you decide to do or wherever you end up going it's faraway from any hospital bed.

Debating and discussion with you has been very insightful...

Good luck :-)

Links234 · 25-07-2013 11:08am

Best of luck

Rev Hellfire · 25-07-2013 11:44am

Best of luck in the future.

Genghiz Cohen · 25-07-2013 1:25pm

Good luck to you Sir.
May you always find water and shade.

Sycopat · 25-07-2013 1:44pm

Best of luck. I always liked your posts.

Doctor DooM · 25-07-2013 1:55pm

We never talked much but for a long old time you've been one of my very favourite posters here, I'll miss seeing you about the place but given your circumstances I'm happy you can make the choice you can! Maybe see you round sometime.

Turtwig · 25-07-2013 2:33pm

Hi folks,

Zombrex changed his named for a reason. So I'm sorry to say I edited out all mentions of his other username. Please refer to him solely as Zombrex.

Thanks,

Zillah · 25-07-2013 4:07pm

Conspiracy-level shenanigans going on here!!! :pac:

Beruthiel · 25-07-2013 4:20pm

Clear abuse of power.
/Dashes off to Feedback.

recedite · 25-07-2013 10:24pm

Best of luck. I'm sending healing vibes over the interweb to you right now.

lmaopml · 25-07-2013 10:32pm

Very best of luck Zombrex - Take care of yourself. Wishing you every good thing xx You'll be missed.

Kivaro · 26-07-2013 1:32am

Zombrex wrote: »

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

“This must be Thursday... I never could get the hang of Thursdays.”

nozzferrahhtoo · 26-07-2013 10:39am

Life just got a _whole_ lot easier for Boards.ie Theists.

Have a safe Journey, and in the immoral words of Dave Allen.... "May your god go with you".

Hotblack Desiato · 26-07-2013 7:52pm

Jernal wrote: »

Hi folks,

Zombrex changed his named for a reason. So I'm sorry to say I edited out all mentions of his other username. Please refer to him solely as Zombrex.

Thanks,

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nozzferrahhtoo wrote: »

in the immoral words of Dave Allen....

:pac:

Maybe Z was just about to unmask himself as Elevator Man. We'll never know now.

Bannasidhe · 29-07-2013 1:18pm

sephir0th · 29-07-2013 9:16pm

I've been around on boards A&A forum for the past 10 years or so. I always enjoyed reading your posts Zombrex - you might not read this, but thanks for your contribution and I hope you return soon.

my my my · 29-07-2013 9:19pm

all the best

nozzferrahhtoo · 31-07-2013 10:51am

ninja900 wrote: »

Maybe Z was just about to unmask himself as Elevator Man. We'll never know now.

Interesting typo, good catch.

raah! · 01-08-2013 1:07am

See ya later Zombrex. It was nice arguing with you, you've had some hum-dingers and bum-stingers! You can look back on your posts in 20 years and appreciate them still anyway. Good luck!

5uspect · 01-08-2013 8:42am

I'm sorry to see you go, but I wish you the best in everything you do. You've always been a fantastic poster, always reasoned and eloquent.

Take care of yourself.

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

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