# Goodbye **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 31, 2008, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397 "2008-07-31T19:38:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/1 "2008-07-31T19:38:30Z")
My subscription expires today and I won’t be renewing. Actually, it was supposed to expire Monday, but with the extension and all… I thought for a long time whether to post this thread or just sort of disappear like so many other Dopers have. I’ve been accused of being an attention whore sometimes, and it may even be true, ( 🙂 ). I didn’t know if I should post _why_ I was leaving, or just leave it out. (I’ve since decided to leave it out…let’s just say I feel it is for the best.) I may be back when there is free posting. In the end, I figured, nearly everyone on a message board has some sort of attention-whorishness in them. And I really wanted to say thank you and good bye to the nice Dopers. So, thank you to: \*\* Cervaise \*\* – for being so fucking funny it hurts \*\*Rick \*\* – for helping me diagnose my car trouble All of the Mumpers, of course **Miller** , for when he uses one-liners, he can occasionally even beat Cervaise **Really Not All That Bright** …just because \*\*Revenant Threshold \*\* for an amazingly nice and generous compliment he gave me not too long ago **Ascenray** for teaching so much about Indian culture…even teaching me some things, especially on caste. That goes for **Dervorin** , **indian** , and for the other Indian or semi-Indian Dopers. **What Exit?** Just for being SUCH a nice guy. I mean, he’s like a big puppy. Saint Bernard, probably. **Kalhoun** , **Dangerosa** , **Diosa Bellisima** , **Rubystreak** , **rigs** , and all of the other strong women of the Dope, even when I have disagreed with them on one thing or another **Malacandra** , **Arr Matey!** , **Skald the Rhymer** , **FinnAgain** , and numerous others for opening my mind to a myriad of different things **SkipMagic** for being a friendly guy All of the people I interacted with during the various exchanges All of the people I interacted with in Café Society…the forum that made it most worthwhile to be here. **Czarcasm** for being extremely down to earth and sensible **OtakuLoki** , for reminding me that sometimes it’s OK to be selfish And lots lots more, especially the regular contributors in GQ, who really take their time to answer questions patiently. But I know there’s tons of people I have missed. Lots of love to: \*\* tdn Dung Beetle KneadtoKnow Noone Special Mama Tiger gardentraveler doggiebutler taxicab IvoryTowerDenizen Swampy - happybirthday! Sampiro Mr Bus Guy Zebra ppbth Eonwe vivalostwages Haze Bricker \*\* And dozens others. Thanks to all of the Dopers for making this such a fun place to be! So - bye! ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/2 "2008-07-31T19:43:01Z")
Oh. I really wish you’d stay! ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/3 "2008-07-31T19:43:26Z")
Oh, come back soon. I like your posts. ---
**Author:** ![Giles](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giles/32/60_2.png) [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/4 "2008-07-31T19:44:27Z")
Well, I’m sorry to see you go. We need a variety of different cultural perspectives on this board, and you helped to provide that. So – I hope you miss us, and eventually decide that you have to return. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/5 "2008-07-31T19:45:35Z")
I’ll miss you, even if you don’t like metric. 🙂 You’re one of the ones whose posts drew my attention. Take care, have fun, and be happy! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/6 "2008-07-31T19:46:54Z")
You’ll never leave my perverted day dreams. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/7 "2008-07-31T19:48:40Z")
I don’t think I’m alone in wondering why? You allude to a reason but don’t state it, so I’ll ask, Why? You are a valued and respected poster so naturally inquiring minds are going to want to know, and since you’re leaving anyway there’s little point to keeping it a secret. Either way, I wish you luck and we’ll miss you. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/8 "2008-07-31T19:54:40Z")
But, but, but… We’ve just started to hang out a little bit… Sigh. ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/9 "2008-07-31T19:56:33Z")
A hard wooden chair awaits your return. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/10 "2008-07-31T19:57:25Z")
I hate this. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/11 "2008-07-31T19:57:30Z")
I hope you return **Anaamika**. The board will be diminished with you leaving. Enjoy the vacation and remember, you will always be welcomed back. (Especially if you bring pie.) If you change your mind and the board still hasn’t gone free, I would be happy to sponsor you if that would help. I’ll miss you, Jim ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/12 "2008-07-31T19:58:52Z")
Bye **'mika,** I’ll miss you. I found your posts fun and full of interesting facts. ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/13 "2008-07-31T20:00:10Z")
Gonna miss you girl! It’s always a pleasure to talk to you. If you ever want to chat in future my email is in my profile. (AIM is the same name) ---
**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:** [July 31, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/14 "2008-07-31T20:00:33Z")
Bye, **Meeks**. :: sniff:: ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/15 "2008-07-31T20:02:07Z")
Waaah! I’ll miss you, **Anaamika**! ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/16 "2008-07-31T20:06:45Z")
I don’t think it’s in the least “attention whorish” to say goodbye, especially when you are as friendly and outgoing as you are. And that said, I would have just been left wondering where you went. So, may there be many blessings ahead for you ' **mika** and know that you’ll be sorely missed. Lots hugs! ---
**Author:** ![Mindfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindfield/32/19759_2.png) [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/17 "2008-07-31T20:12:43Z")
I’m sorry to see you go, 'Mika, and I’ll miss ya 'round here. Neither the MMP nor the rest of the board will be the same without you. I hope you return someday. Say, uh… mods, just how _is_ that free posting thing coming along anyway? Think we might see something tonight? Tonight would be good. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/18 "2008-07-31T20:14:32Z")
The honor I feel for being the first named in your list of thanks is dwarfed by my sadness at your departure. ---
**Author:** ![taxi78cab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@taxi78cab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taxi78cab)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/19 "2008-07-31T20:17:12Z")
I’m gonna miss you around here! Bye. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Freudian\_Slit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397/20 "2008-07-31T20:17:28Z")
I’ve always noticed and liked your posts…I’ll be sorry to see you go. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/458397.md?page=2)