Why do people close boards accounts?

Skid · 25-09-2012 06:03PM

I bet someone bumps this thread in the future, and they will see more than one of the posters who have said 'I can't understand why anyone closes their account', will have 'Closed Account' beside their name.

Everyone's time here comes to an end sooner or later. Like life itself.

kneemos · 25-09-2012 06:03PM

Mickey Dazzler wrote: »

I don't want to name names but I know for a fact that the reason why so many high post count members quit the site this year is because they were uncovered as an online pedophile ring.

The game was up and a few of them were caught sharing kiddy porn on line so they all ran to the hills and tried to close down as much of their on line presence as possible.

Sickos...

Thats a serious accusation to level at anyone,you've just tarred everyone who's left as a pedo because of something you "heard"

timewilltell · 25-09-2012 06:11PM

Mickey Dazzler wrote: »

I don't want to name names but I know for a fact that the reason why so many high post count members quit the site this year is because they were uncovered as an online pedophile ring.

The game was up and a few of them were caught sharing kiddy porn on line so they all ran to the hills and tried to close down as much of their on line presence as possible.

Sickos...

Can't tell if AH sarcasm or truth..

holystungun9 · 25-09-2012 06:36PM

Maybe there should be a monthly cull decided by a poll. Last day of the month everybody goes click happy and the five with the most Phukoffs must fight in a gladiator style fight with the others. The winner is allowed re-reg.

mikom · 25-09-2012 06:39PM

Mickey Dazzler wrote: »

I don't want to name names but I know for a fact that the reason why so many high post count members quit the site this year is because they were uncovered as an online pedophile ring.

The game was up and a few of them were caught sharing kiddy porn on line so they all ran to the hills and tried to close down as much of their on line presence as possible.

Sickos...

That's some conspiracy theory.......

Senna · 25-09-2012 06:43PM

I did close my account a few times, but.......
........just when i think i'm out, they pull me back in..........

St.Spodo · 25-09-2012 06:46PM

I don't see the point in closing your account because you don't have enough time. Come back to it when you have the time to post. I'd be fairly confident most prominent users who've cancelled their accounts read boards every now and then anyway.

seven_eleven · 25-09-2012 06:49PM

Xavi6 wrote: »

No one's forcing you to post though, just leave your account and don't use it. You can still read Boards without an account anyway sure.

Actually going to the trouble of closing your account is a bit dramatic tbh.

Its only dramatic because people like you think it is. If someone closes their account and doesnt say anything about it then thats it, the end, no need to get all upset over it and call them dramatic. Its dramatic when they post a big goodbye message but then who gives 2 craps because its only the internet.

ahnowbrowncow · 25-09-2012 06:54PM

But why close your account that you have thousands of posts with and then open a new one a few days later?

seven_eleven · 25-09-2012 07:17PM

ahnowbrowncow wrote: »

But why close your account that you have thousands of posts with and then open a new one a few days later?

one major reason would be

Ilyana wrote: »

Some people feel like they compromise their anonymity on here, especially if they've posted photos of themselves or post regularly in more personal forums like the Ladies' Lounge. Closing their account and opening a new one means they can still post here, but aren't necessarily linked to their old account - as you would be if you just changed your name.

Although, some people will say 'I used to be X', which defeats the purpose of the above reason for closing the account in the first place.

After that its the persons personal choice, or maybe they just wanted to start a new leaf with a new personality etc. I just want to reiterate that anybody who deems it "attention seeking", is an idiot.

discus · 25-09-2012 08:55PM

You all drove Johnn off boards, you horrible people

notnumber · 25-09-2012 09:00PM

sometimes you just feel like your posts dont matter and you close your account to see if anyone would miss you..but they dont so you start a new account because you miss the b*stards.

Snowie · 25-09-2012 09:20PM

Xavi6 wrote: »

No one's forcing you to post though, just leave your account and don't use it. You can still read Boards without an account anyway sure.

Actually going to the trouble of closing your account is a bit dramatic tbh.

where did it say I felt forced to be here!

I was passing comment not commenting on my own personal life but its good to know....

Thanks

Light Switch · 25-09-2012 10:10PM

It's like internet suicide.

They just get sick of it and end it all.

BUBBLE WRAP · 25-09-2012 10:20PM

pablomakaveli wrote: »

Ya but think about it what could happen in your life to make you want to close it. "Oh no my family has died and ive been diagnosed with a terminal illness. I think i need to close my boards account" It doesnt make sense.

You could argue that someone whos identity has been linked to their account might have a reason to close it but again that solves nothing since their posting history isnt cleared.

I see your point, But I cant really be to sure what somebody's reason would be to close there account, As like I said, I don't know the personally.

BUBBLE WRAP · 25-09-2012 10:23PM

Thumby wrote: »

@bubblewrap, i did say in my post some of it not all of it was imo attention seeking. I'm the last person to tar everyone with the same brush, as like you said i don't know them or their situation.

Oh I know, Just speaking in general. Apologies, if it sounded like an attack.

WindSock · 25-09-2012 10:28PM

I can understand why some people do it. Not anonymous anymore, want to start afresh etc. But since the option has been there, I think a lot of cowards use it. i.e, they look bad in an argument and close their accounts and reopen again.

AH is now riddled with so many re-regges that it takes away from the community in a big way. There are so many unknown quantities now and it takes time for a new poster to build up that reputation or rappore or whatever.

admiralofthefleet · 25-09-2012 10:30PM

WindSock wrote: »

I can understand why some people do it. Not anonymous anymore, want to start afresh etc. But since the option has been there, I think a lot of cowards use it. i.e, they look bad in an argument and close their accounts and reopen again.

AH is now riddled with so many re-regges that it takes away from the community in a big way. There are so many unknown quantities now and it takes time for a new poster to build up that reputation or rappore or whatever.

i actually thought you had gone. hadnt seen you post in ages.

WindSock · 25-09-2012 10:37PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

i actually thought you had gone. hadnt seen you post in ages.

No, I have a dose of the postcount shame. My cunning alias is WhimSock is me though. But I am posting less in here, mostly due to the whole loss of community thing I feel as mentioned in my previous post. Also not arsed on me phone.

WindSock · 25-09-2012 10:39PM

WindSock wrote: »

No, I have a dose of the postcount shame. My cunning alias is WhimSock is me though. But I am posting less in here, mostly due to the whole loss of community thing I feel as mentioned in my previous post. Also not arsed on me phone.

iPhone.

BUBBLE WRAP · 25-09-2012 10:44PM

WindSock wrote: »

iPhone.

That "I" is very important.

kowloon · 25-09-2012 10:50PM

WindSock wrote: »

AH is now riddled with so many re-regges that it takes away from the community in a big way. There are so many unknown quantities now and it takes time for a new poster to build up that reputation or rappore or whatever.

QFT, I know most people wouldn't be very familiar with me but a few would 'know me to see me' or whatever the boards equivalent is. There was even a few names knocking around that I used to play Quake with.

You might not know someone well but you get a general feel for what someone is like and judge/understand their posts accordingly. People closing their accounts after every dozen posts destroys this. Might as well be posting everything under 'anonymous'.

Pottler · 25-09-2012 10:55PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

ive considered it a lot over the last while, just havent got much time now to be on. i probably will once the little fella gets bigger

I think taking time out for personal surgery is great. Good luck with the enhancement, I'm sure it will all be worth it in the end.(bigger IS better) Could you not still post while recuperating?

admiralofthefleet · 25-09-2012 10:56PM

kowloon wrote: »

QFT, I know most people wouldn't be very familiar with me but a few would 'know me to see me' or whatever the boards equivalent is. There was even a few names knocking around that I used to play Quake with.

You might not know someone well but you get a general feel for what someone is like and judge/understand their posts accordingly. People closing their accounts after every dozen posts destroys this. Might as well be posting everything under 'anonymous'.

over the last good while i have felt very different posting in AH. i notice people now seem to hop on you when you post a thread/post. im probably going to close my account very soon and AH is one place i wont miss at all

edit: see what i mean, just not funny any more

WindSock · 25-09-2012 11:03PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

over the last good while i have felt very different posting in AH. i notice people now seem to hop on you when you post a thread/post. im probably going to close my account very soon and AH is one place i wont miss at all

edit: see what i mean, just not funny any more

That's a load of shizzle. I suppose because people are more anonymous than before with the close account thing so they just post whatever shite they feel like with little fear of repercussions in the future. I think maybe there should be a postcount minimum to close a person's account. Like maybe 500 or something.

keith16 · 25-09-2012 11:06PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

kowloon wrote: »

QFT, I know most people wouldn't be very familiar with me but a few would 'know me to see me' or whatever the boards equivalent is. There was even a few names knocking around that I used to play Quake with.

You might not know someone well but you get a general feel for what someone is like and judge/understand their posts accordingly. People closing their accounts after every dozen posts destroys this. Might as well be posting everything under 'anonymous'.

over the last good while i have felt very different posting in AH. i notice people now seem to hop on you when you post a thread/post. im probably going to close my account very soon and AH is one place i wont miss at all

edit: see what i mean, just not funny any more

Agreed. I do think that AH has deteriorated recently. The Olympics thread was brilliant and maybe it's a hangover from that?

But I do find myself clicking into less and les threads...

Pottler · 25-09-2012 11:07PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

over the last good while i have felt very different posting in AH. i notice people now seem to hop on you when you post a thread/post. im probably going to close my account very soon and AH is one place i wont miss at all

edit: see what i mean, just not funny any more

I still think you are funny Admiral, don't be so hard on yourself. Once you have the surgery, you will feel much more confident.

kowloon · 25-09-2012 11:12PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

over the last good while i have felt very different posting in AH. i notice people now seem to hop on you when you post a thread/post. im probably going to close my account very soon and AH is one place i wont miss at all

Ah don't, seriously. There'll be a mass exodus if everyone thinks like that!

Pottler · 25-09-2012 11:18PM

kowloon wrote: »

Ah don't, seriously. There'll be a mass exodus if everyone thinks like that!

If you take every mess and slagging as a personal insult it makes sense. If you take it as it's intended, ie, a light hearted mess and slagging, it's just a bit of fun. I suppose people have different senses of humour, but really, I'm only messing and not trying to drag you down.:)

Thumby · 26-09-2012 08:48AM

@bubblewrap, ah no worries, i know it wasn't an attack and i def didn't take it as such. I just figured i'd be better off clarifying what i meant because after rereading my post i copped that it comes across as slightly judgemental. I don't doubt that there some very legimitate reasons for closing an account, its just the ones who make a big production/song and dance out of leaveing/returning that gets my goat.

Why do people close boards accounts?

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