# I'm not re-subscribing **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 26, 2005, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184 "2005-04-26T16:48:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/21 "2005-04-27T16:10:39Z")
> [@mouthbreather](#): > > Seems that your original pit thread was bitching about people who were leaving because they were in a huff about \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (no need to rehash it). > > This thread has nothing to do with that. So yes, this is an asshole move on your part. That, or a chance to toot your own horn with a link to your very own thread that you started all by your very own self. > > Either way, nice showing. I meant it to be about anyone who thinks that their presence on this board is so important as to warrant their own thread. Of course, at the time the whole \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ incident was still rather fresh, so I guess it kind over. Either way, this thread is a good example of what I was talking about. We have someone who lurks more than posts and admits that his presence will not be missed. Suddenly he gets all this: > [@picunurse](#): > > The board will be less without you. > [@flander](#): > > Just because you didn’t post much, doesn’t mean you aren’t a doper. You’ll be part of the “family” as long as you don’t become a dick like some people tend to. > [@Zoe](#): > > Now that I know you’re here and you’re pleasant and have a name and a voice, I will not like it that you’ve gone. Y’all can glare at me meaningfully as much as possible. That doesn’t make this thread any less of a last minute plea for attention. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/22 "2005-04-27T16:12:10Z")
Make that “kind of took over” instead of “kind over”. ---
**Author:** ![Duderdude2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cdc98d/32.png) [@Duderdude2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duderdude2)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/23 "2005-04-27T17:47:17Z")
> [@Lord Ashtar](#): > > That doesn’t make this thread any less of a last minute plea for attention. Coming from the guy who keeps whoring his months old thread. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/24 "2005-04-27T20:02:20Z")
> [@Duderdude2](#): > > Coming from the guy who keeps whoring his months old thread. It’s from March, and I thought it relevant. If you have a problem with me, feel free to pit me. Otherwise, feel free to shut up. ---
**Author:** ![Flander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8c91f0/32.png) [@Flander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flander)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/25 "2005-04-27T20:49:05Z")
Last minute plea or not, I tend to see the posters here as _assets_ to the community. Everyone starts out cool in my book. But if you turn out to be a dick, it doens’t take long in my eyes to see you as an asshat rather than asset. ---
**Author:** ![Uncommon\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/26 "2005-04-27T20:52:34Z")
Mr. **Ashtar** , lemme get this straight. You’re grandstanding about someone who you think is just trying to get attention? Just wundrin’ is all. ---
**Author:** ![mouthbreather](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@mouthbreather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mouthbreather)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/27 "2005-04-27T21:49:31Z")
> [@Lord Ashtar](#): > > I meant it to be about anyone who thinks that their presence on this board is so important as to warrant their own thread. As opposed to your important thread about not caring if other people resubscribe? Heh. OK. ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/28 "2005-04-27T21:50:31Z")
> [@Lord Ashtar](#): > > I meant it to be about anyone who thinks that their presence on this board is so important as to warrant their own thread. Of course, at the time the whole \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ incident was still rather fresh, so I guess it kind over. > > Either way, this thread is a good example of what I was talking about. We have someone who lurks more than posts and admits that his presence will not be missed. Suddenly he gets all this: > > Y’all can glare at me meaningfully as much as possible. That doesn’t make this thread any less of a last minute plea for attention. So. What? What’s wrong with wanting a little acknowledgement? Why would you even open a thread that, ostensibly, holds no interest for you? Are you here as the resident bully? ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/29 "2005-04-27T22:25:00Z")
Hey! The vitriol in this thread needs to be cooled _right now_. This isn’t the **Pit** , and nothing **AzRaek** wrote in his/her OP deserves this type of treatment. We’re not going to have a simple “good-bye” turn into an extension of your **Pit** thread, **Lord Ashtar**. You’re welcome to go nurse that puppy along, but don’t make this Part II. Anyone who wants to keep on bitchin’ about posters saying their farewells can take it to the **Pit**. Got it? -SkipMagic ---
**Author:** ![Ghanima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Ghanima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ghanima)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/30 "2005-04-27T22:44:41Z")
Bye, **AzRaek**. Posters like you remind me of sayings like these: “The fool speaks, the wise man listens.” The true genius shudders at incompleteness - and usually prefers silence to saying something which is not everything it should be. --Edgar Allan Poe One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say. --Will Durant Not that I think everyone on the board should shut up. We wouldn’t have much of a board then, would we? But when you post very little you definitely lower your chances of making an ass out of yourself. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![raz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@raz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raz)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/31 "2005-04-27T23:30:54Z")
**AzRaek** isn’t whoring for attention, she isn’t being snarky and she isn’t being rude. All of the things that she said in the OP were nice things. She was just simply stating that although she loves the SDMB it is time for her to leave it. I’m envious of you, **AzRaek**. You’ve been here all these years and probably haven’t ever made a fuss about anything on the boards, never got pitted or made anyone angry. Just because you aren’t one of the few who love to tell stories and humor everyone on the boards doesnt mean you aren’t a Doper! If you ever change your mind, feel free to come back and visit whenever you want. So good luck with the husband, and the little ones, and the fighting ignorance and all that good stuff! ---
**Author:** ![Keapon\_Laffin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e274bd/32.png) [@Keapon\_Laffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keapon_Laffin)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2005, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/32 "2005-04-27T23:52:02Z")
> [@AzRaek](#): > > Be safe, have fun and watch out for trolls. Unless you are one, then watch out for mods. Unless you’re a mod, then watch out for the five-eyed tentacled kitten of death which I’ve just released in the lunchroom. **AzRaek** , I’m sure when things settle down for you IRL, you’ll be back with us. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/33 "2005-04-28T17:29:28Z")
> [@Ellen Cherry](#): > > … I’ve been a member for a long time too! And probably don’t have much of an identity. How are things in Kentucky, **Ellen**? So nice to see you back after your maternity leave. Can you catch us up on your newest addition? “Not much of an identity”… bwhaa! See, **AzRaek** , the Board _neeeeeeever_ forgets. ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/34 "2005-04-28T17:51:56Z")
> [@lieu](#): > > See, **AzRaek** , the Board _neeeeeeever_ forgets. Boy, ain’t that the truth. Now my TMI moments are captured for all of eternity. ---
**Author:** ![Flander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8c91f0/32.png) [@Flander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flander)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-re-subscribing/301184/35 "2005-04-28T20:28:52Z")
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