# I quit. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 14, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845 "2009-02-14T18:45:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9fc348/32.png) [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/81 "2009-02-14T21:48:20Z")
> [@Q.E.D](#): > > Correction: **Ed** _is_ **Cecil**. Can’t be. That would make **Ed** a sock, and that is definitely against the rules. ---
**Author:** ![Acid\_Lamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/82 "2009-02-14T21:49:30Z")
> [@Strinka](#): > > Too bad it’s not Ed quitting instead. > > Aw, shit, am I banned now? When Ed gets done kicking puppies he’ll be right with you. Here’s a magazine while you wait. ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/83 "2009-02-14T21:50:36Z")
> [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](#): > > Can’t be. That would make **Ed** a sock, and that is definitely against the rules. Since Cecil never posts to the boards, and everyone knows, the accusation is silly. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/84 "2009-02-14T21:52:06Z")
> [@Acid\_Lamp](#): > > When Ed gets done kicking puppies he’ll be right with you. Here’s a magazine while you wait. I thought he was out fishing with kittens :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9fc348/32.png) [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/85 "2009-02-14T21:53:09Z")
> [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](#): > > Since Cecil never posts to the boards, and everyone knows, the accusation is silly. **Cecil** definitely used to post on these boards. ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/86 "2009-02-14T21:53:27Z")
> [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](#): > > Since Cecil never posts to the boards… Except for those times when [he does](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=10483803&postcount=4). ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/87 "2009-02-14T21:56:19Z")
> [@Q.E.D](#): > > Except for those times when [he does](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=10483803&postcount=4). Damn it! How many times must I TELL you people to STOP BOTHERING ME WITH FACTS that do not support my argument?!!??!?!?!?! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Discordia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Discordia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Discordia)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/88 "2009-02-14T21:57:20Z")
Keep digging, **Ed** , it’ll soon be gone. ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/89 "2009-02-14T22:03:20Z")
> [@Scumpup](#): > > Pussy. Oooh! Jeopardy! I love this game. I’ll play: What is…someone who’s too scared to leave his house without his gun? ---
**Author:** ![Baldwin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/baldwin/32/7264_2.png) [@Baldwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baldwin)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/90 "2009-02-14T22:05:19Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > Bannings can be for varying lengths of time, from one day to permanent. That automatically changes the poster’s title to ‘BANNED’. An admin has to manually change the title to ‘Suspended’ if appropriate. When Zotti banned me, my title never changed from “Charter Member”. Giraffe, you were a good mod, and I hope you’ll keep sticking your 18-inch tongue in there as a regular poster. You might find you enjoy the freedom of being a civvy. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/91 "2009-02-14T22:07:53Z")
> [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](#): > > Can’t be. That would make **Ed** a sock, and that is definitely against the rules. “When the president does it, it’s not illegal.” — Richard Nixon ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/92 "2009-02-14T22:14:36Z")
A shame, boyo. ---
**Author:** ![Indyellen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/indyellen/32/4176_2.png) [@Indyellen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indyellen)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/93 "2009-02-14T22:19:59Z")
A shame, **Giraffe** , and I hardly EVER post in the Pit - but I love reading it. You’ve been a damned fine mod, and I think the extra-tall jackboots should be bronzed. This has also managed to confirm my decision to drop my paid membership (which has apparently already happened - and I hardly noticed). They probably won’t notice, but whatever. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/94 "2009-02-14T22:34:03Z")
> [@Giraffe](#): > > I’ve had a blast modding the Pit these last three and a half years and want to thank all the trolls, wankers, malcontents, complainers, and potty-mouths who made it such a treat. (You know who you are.) “They also serve, who only bitch and moan.” _sniff_ ---
**Author:** ![Cisco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ccd318/32.png) [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/95 "2009-02-14T22:40:03Z")
> [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](#): > > Can’t be. That would make **Ed** a sock, and that is definitely against the rules. Ed has made it pretty clear that this is his motherfucking sandbox and he’ll play in it however the fuck he motherfucking wants to and anyone who doesn’t like it can FOAD. ---
**Author:** ![Qwisp](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qwisp/32/397_2.png) [@Qwisp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qwisp)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/96 "2009-02-14T22:44:19Z")
Giraffe,I think you been a damn good mod, you made reading the pit worthwhile. I think you have always been fair and willing to admit when you were wrong. I’m glad you are sticking around as a poster. I guess I’ll never have the privilege now of receiving a warning from you. ---
**Author:** ![Risha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5fc32e/32.png) [@Risha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Risha)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/97 "2009-02-14T22:47:33Z")
I’m sorry to hear that, **Giraffe** , as you were my favorite moderator. I’m glad you’ll still be around, though. (Hell, three years modding the Pit - anyone would need a break.) ---
**Author:** ![ivan\_astikov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/98 "2009-02-14T22:49:10Z")
I was always a little disconcerted by the idea of a jackboot wearing giraffe, but I’ve gotta admit, he sure wore them with aplomb. Still, I’ll be just as happy seeing him in a comfy pair of flip-flops. One of the good guys. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/99 "2009-02-14T22:50:04Z")
Anyone up for starting a “Welcome Back Giraffe” thread for all the ladies who have a crush on him? ---
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845/100 "2009-02-14T22:51:46Z")
I salute you **Giraffe** - your efforts in the Pit have been sterling. Welcome to the ranks of the great unwashed. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/485845.md?page=6)