# Anyone seen Liberal lately? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 17, 2010, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724 "2010-03-17T03:40:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![leander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bcef8e/32.png) [@leander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leander)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/1 "2010-03-17T03:40:37Z")
I was thinking about old Liberal today - he and I had a few run ins ages ago, but overall I grew to like the guy and he certainly added a lot to this board. Despite his many dramatics (or perhaps because of…) he was a part of the furniture, really. So I did a quick search and his last post was at the end of December. Anyone seen or heard from him? I hope he’s alright. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/2 "2010-03-17T03:43:54Z")
From his profile: Last Activity: Today 04:12 AM Location Gone ---
**Author:** ![leander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bcef8e/32.png) [@leander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leander)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/3 "2010-03-17T03:47:08Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > From his profile: > > Last Activity: Today 04:12 AM > > Location > Gone That’s a bit odd, eh? ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/4 "2010-03-17T04:21:36Z")
> [@leander](#): > > That’s a bit odd, eh? Not for him. ---
**Author:** ![leander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bcef8e/32.png) [@leander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leander)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/5 "2010-03-17T05:07:44Z")
Well, I would have thought that if he were to stop posting he would make a grand announcement. Or at least say something. Not just disappear without a trace. I know he’s had ongoing health issues, so I hope it hasn’t gotten worse. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/6 "2010-03-17T19:01:49Z")
I kinda miss the ol’ lug too. Hope he comes back. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/7 "2010-03-17T23:43:26Z")
Lather. Rinse. Repeat. ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2010, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/8 "2010-03-18T01:55:51Z")
I paid him $500 to never post here again. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2010, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/9 "2010-03-18T02:18:51Z")
recently? I thought that was an old agreement from several years ago? ---
**Author:** ![leander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bcef8e/32.png) [@leander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leander)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2010, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/10 "2010-03-18T05:19:11Z")
So nobody’s got anything? What about his RL friends around here? ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2010, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/11 "2010-03-18T08:08:53Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > recently? I thought that was an old agreement from several years ago? I was kidding. I have no idea where Liberal is at this point. ---
**Author:** ![NineToTheSky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5a626/32.png) [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2010, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/12 "2010-03-18T09:16:08Z")
Yes, I miss him to too. He was/is a familiar friendly face. ---
**Author:** ![leander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bcef8e/32.png) [@leander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leander)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2010, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/13 "2010-03-19T23:11:45Z")
I just noticed that he is no longer registered. Which means he lost his “Charter Member” status and is now a “Guest”. For whatever reasons he held that status very highly. This is worrisome. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/14 "2010-03-19T23:34:15Z")
> [@leander](#): > > I just noticed that he is no longer registered. Which means he lost his “Charter Member” status and is now a “Guest”. That sounds eerily close to “…and is now a ghost.” ---
**Author:** ![The\_King\_of\_Soup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a87d85/32.png) [@The\_King\_of\_Soup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_King_of_Soup)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/15 "2010-03-20T01:37:15Z")
Not necessarily. Charter Member status lost it’s sheen for a lot of people at about the same time. ---
**Author:** ![The\_King\_of\_Soup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a87d85/32.png) [@The\_King\_of\_Soup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_King_of_Soup)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/16 "2010-03-20T01:38:46Z")
Not necessarily. “Charter Member” lost its sheen for lots of people at about the same time. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/17 "2010-03-20T01:53:50Z")
And where the heck have \*you \*been? ---
**Author:** ![E-Sabbath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e19adc/32.png) [@E-Sabbath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-Sabbath)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/18 "2010-03-20T14:14:41Z")
We miss you, Lib! ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/19 "2010-03-20T15:06:40Z")
I’m concerned because he’s on a benzodiazepine. While they always make you feel better at first, they can really mess you up later. I know from experience. I’m hoping his doctor was smart enough to get him on an SSRI, as he should be able to tolerate the initial side effects better now that he’s on something. Once you get past that, a few months, it’s a lot better. ---
**Author:** ![NineToTheSky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5a626/32.png) [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724/20 "2010-03-20T15:10:41Z")
One of the drawbacks of message boards is that is that you get familiar with someone, interact with them for quite a time, sometimes years, and then they up and disappear. You’re worried, but you have absolutely no way of checking to see if they’re OK. Bummer, huh? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-liberal-lately/532724.md?page=2)