# I'm going on indefinite hiatus from the Dope **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [July 29, 2014, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305 "2014-07-29T04:50:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2014, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/61 "2014-08-06T21:35:51Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Good to see you are still checking up on us. > [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > Good to see you’re checking up on him checking up on us. > [@Zeldar](#): > > [Looking Back To See](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhfQ4oFy4Oo) Good to see you’re checking up on him checking up on us chec, Awwwwwwwww fuckit. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2014, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/62 "2014-08-06T21:48:27Z")
> [@drewtwo99](#): > > After reading things like how Dex spoke directly to Giraffe I’m pretty sure I know of all the specific issues and instances that the OP brought up, but this one I must have missed; what happened? ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2014, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/63 "2014-08-06T21:53:49Z")
> [@A possible solution to the recent uprising.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-possible-solution-to-the-recent-uprising/693937/78): > > It had hit a point where I refused to read any mod criticisms of me in the Pit, because they were too annoying. Sorry, Giraffe, I know you loved the free-for-all days because you never had to do any moderating. Let’s face it, YOU were one of the reasons those days came to an abrupt end. It’s annoying to quote from a locked thread. I expect you all to appreciate the effort it took for me to make sure the blue arrow worked. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2014, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/64 "2014-08-06T21:56:40Z")
Thanks, **Inner Stickler**. I don’t think I bothered with that thread at all while it was active. I appreciate the effort you made on my behalf. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2014, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/65 "2014-08-07T05:59:04Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > [Looking Back To See](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhfQ4oFy4Oo) Thank you so much for posting that. It was all kinds of awesome smothered in bacon. For example, the juxtaposition of considerable musical talent with a disturbing hairdo and white pantyhose. And like the moment right before the end, when the slightly-inbred-looking guy on the ottoman sort of … fell off? ---
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2014, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/66 "2014-08-07T12:59:46Z")
> [@CairoCarol](#): > > And like the moment right before the end, when the slightly-inbred-looking guy on the ottoman sort of … fell off? I watched that three times before I noticed the guy next to the fireplace tosses something up in the air towards the guy on the ottoman, who leans forward in an attempt to catch the item in his mouth. ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2014, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/67 "2014-08-07T16:28:02Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > [Looking Back To See](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhfQ4oFy4Oo) > > > [@CairoCarol](#): > > > > Thank you so much for posting that. It was all kinds of awesome smothered in bacon. For example, the juxtaposition of considerable musical talent with a disturbing hairdo and white pantyhose. And like the moment right before the end, when the slightly-inbred-looking guy on the ottoman sort of … fell off? Yes, thank you for posting that. Even though the words “looking” and “back” have temporarily lost all meaning, I enjoyed it. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/68 "2014-08-08T01:00:41Z")
Those two dudes clapping couldn’t even clap offbeat together. What’s up with that? ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/69 "2014-08-08T01:51:13Z")
So, did he leave yet? ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/70 "2014-08-08T02:51:07Z")
> [@dropzone](#): > > So, did he leave yet? He’s still posting as of yesterday. ---
**Author:** ![AaronX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7bcc69/32.png) [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/71 "2014-08-08T03:47:09Z")
Huh so he didn’t leave? Is that why this place is called the dope? ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/72 "2014-08-08T04:06:18Z")
It looks to me like his last post was on the 28th. Have you found something more recent? Note that last activity logs when you’re logged in and browsing. It doesn’t necessarily mean participating. ---
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/73 "2014-08-08T09:41:26Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > It looks to me like his last post was on the 28th. Have you found something more recent? Note that last activity logs when you’re logged in and browsing. It doesn’t necessarily mean participating. Correct. This thread’s OP was his last post. ---
**Author:** ![Leo\_Bloom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leo_bloom/32/10377_2.png) [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/74 "2014-08-08T14:39:09Z")
> [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](#): > > ::: MODERATOR BANGS GAVEL FOR ATTENTION ::: […] MPSIMS, Pit, wherever [, …] I assume they’re acceptable there, I don’t moderator there… Hey, new verb! It’s not bad–“to moderate in SDMB.” ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/75 "2014-08-08T15:39:28Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > It looks to me like his last post was on the 28th. Have you found something more recent? Note that last activity logs when you’re logged in and browsing. It doesn’t necessarily mean participating. > [@AClockworkMelon](#): > > Correct. This thread’s OP was his last post. **dropzone’s** query was asking if the OP has left, not about whether he quit posting. My initial response was wored poorly. He may have not posted since the 28th, but he has yet to leave. Hey it’s Fine Line Friday. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/76 "2014-08-08T16:09:58Z")
To wored or not to wored. That is something or other. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/77 "2014-08-08T16:14:56Z")
> [@Duckster](#): > > **dropzone’s** query was asking if the OP has left, not about whether he quit posting. My initial response was wored poorly. He may have not posted since the 28th, but he has yet to leave. Hey it’s Fine Line Friday. 🙂 He specifically mentioned that he intended to lurk at least occasionally. ---
**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:** [August 8, 2014, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/78 "2014-08-08T19:55:42Z")
“Relax,” said the night-man, “We are programmed to receive. You can check-out anytime you like, But you can never leave.” 😉 ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2014, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/79 "2014-08-08T23:07:38Z")
> [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](#): > > ::: MODERATOR BANGS GAVEL FOR ATTENTION ::: […] MPSIMS, Pit, wherever [, …] I assume they’re acceptable there, I don’t moderator there… > [@Leo\_Bloom](#): > > Hey, new verb! It’s not bad–“to moderate in SDMB.” Sounds like W. 🙂 “Don’t misunderestimate me, I don’t moderator there.” ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305/80 "2014-08-09T20:13:26Z")
Can’t we all just take a deep breath and maybe propel detritus into an open stone excavation? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-on-indefinite-hiatus-from-the-dope/694305.md?page=5)