# Thinking of leaving. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 17, 2004, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628 "2004-07-17T21:53:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Kitchen\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f08c70/32.png) [@Kitchen\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitchen_Wench)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2004, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/41 "2004-07-19T01:29:58Z")
My dear, kind **Lobsang** – Thank you for your understanding. See, when you’re stuck in the midwest, you don’t get much exposure to different accents outside the regular regional ones in the States. > [@Lobsang](#): > > P.S. From where I live Scotland is the only place you can see on a clear day. (England is too flat) Sound absolutely heavenly, if you ask me. Man, I told him I should have moved over there instead of vice versa. Alas, he was certain I would go crazy in such a small town as Gretna. Sigh. ---
**Author:** ![Kitchen\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f08c70/32.png) [@Kitchen\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitchen_Wench)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2004, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/42 "2004-07-19T01:41:06Z")
> [@Lobsang](#): > > Also. The Isle of Man is not strictly ‘part’ of anywhere. It has it’s own independent govornment (the oldest in the world, as I keep being reminded - Namely Tynwald). > > It has it’s own currency, but English, Irish, and Scotish currency is all legal tender here. (not vice-versa though) > > Even euros are commonly accepted. Dammit, I really _must_ learn to preview. Anyhoo, you’re fighting my ignorance right now (not an easy task, I might say). “Nothing useful to add.” BAH! ---
**Author:** ![wolf\_meister](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf_meister/32/15202_2.png) [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2004, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/43 "2004-07-19T02:19:40Z")
Hey there are some fun posts on the SDMB. I just started one. Well it might be a little late for **Lobsang** to join in but maybe in the morning he can add to this thread: > **[Topics you KNOW the mods will shut down fast.](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=267111)** > > For some reason, lately there seems to have been a number of threads (particularly in GQ) that have been shut down very quickly. So I was wondering about starting a thread to invent topics you know would be like a red flag to all the moderators. ... I hope I don’t anger the mods too much with the topic - but it’s fun. With a title like “Topics you KNOW the mods will shut down fast” I know I’m running a risk - but I like to have fun. Maybe it wil stay open long enough for Lobsang to post to it. ---
**Author:** ![Sylkyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@Sylkyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylkyn)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2004, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/44 "2004-07-19T02:40:55Z")
Hell, **Lobsang** , you _can’t_ go! I love your mini (and maxi) rants in the Pit. I don’t even know what I’d do if I didn’t see your name below several threads each week. You’re one of my pet SDMB “staples”. There’s no one here that isn’t smarter than me, but I stick around. True, I’ve never started a thread, and do more drive-bys than most Crip members, but hey…I never planned on being “productive” here! I just like to read and learn! YOU are one of those people I read and learn from, whether you realize it or not. If you feel you need a break, by all means, take it. But definitely come back. You are one Charter Member I’d rather not do without, if it’s all the same to you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Greywolf73](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d9b06d/32.png) [@Greywolf73](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greywolf73)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2004, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/45 "2004-07-19T04:02:23Z")
I hope you will reconsider. I enjoy reading your posts. Plus, for some reason my brain shorts out every time I read “Isle of Man” under your name and I think of Easter Island instead and picture you sitting amongst the giant stone heads of Easter Island happily typing away on your laptop. Stupid, yes, but it makes me laugh. Or at least giggle for about 2 seconds until the rational side of my brain kicks in and informs me that I’m an idiot. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2004, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/46 "2004-07-20T00:47:06Z")
It occurs to me now that I do derrive fun from this place. It’s fun to rattle off a few philosophical (or anecdotal) threads before bed and then check the replies the next day. My boredem with the place mentioned in the op is probably due to having too much spare time to browse it at work. It is an amazing place but by browsing it all day every (work) day I am asking too much of it. I have already said this in the thread but I’ll say it again - I’ll stick around. I get alot here by _asking_ for information so I shouldn’t feel pointless by not being able to provide information. [sub]P.S. This is one of those times when an edit feature would be useful (I’d add “(edit: not leaving)” to the title)[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![wolf\_meister](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf_meister/32/15202_2.png) [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2004, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/47 "2004-07-20T01:14:05Z")
**Lobsang** Thanks for visiting the thread I started. See? This board has a WIDE variety of topics with an equally diverse membership. That quote you posted about the duck - it is from “In the Line of Fire” with Clint Eastwood and it is spoken by John Malkovich. Nicely-placed relevant quote in your reply. ---
**Author:** ![LolaBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@LolaBaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaBaby)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/48 "2004-07-27T05:52:28Z")
I’m glad you’re going to stay; I pretty much always click on your threads (although I may not always reply). You’re one of the first people I argued with on here. 😃 Sorry for bumping this thread but I wanted to let you know I appreciate you. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/49 "2004-07-27T21:36:00Z")
You suck! Go away! Ok I don’t mean it be this is the SDMB. It can’t be unanimous. It just wouldn’t be right 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/50 "2004-07-27T21:38:01Z")
replace _be_ with _but_. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/51 "2004-07-27T21:56:45Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > replace _be_ with _but_. :smack: Don’t worry about it. I just figured you were from Belgium. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/52 "2004-07-27T22:39:29Z")
Hey, that kinda stuff isn’t legal in Georgia. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/53 "2004-07-27T22:51:31Z")
I, for one, make a point of reading your posts, **Lobsang**. Take a break if you need one, but don’t heave off permanent, like. We need more posters like you. ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/54 "2004-07-27T23:00:11Z")
I took a couple week break a couple months back. It did me good. I recomend it. Isn’t the isle of Man the place all the corporations hide their earnings? A Caymen of the North? ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/55 "2004-07-27T23:05:44Z")
> [@NurseCarmen](#): > > Isn’t the isle of Man the place all the corporations hide their earnings? A Caymen of the North? Yep. Offshore this, offshore that, offshore the other. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/56 "2004-07-27T23:36:27Z")
Admit it, already! _Everything_ is offshore when you’re an Island! Huh!? Man _IS_ an island! How about that? ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2004, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/57 "2004-07-28T00:09:20Z")
If you want to leave- then _leave_ . :dubious: But don’t do it on my account. ---
**Author:** ![Wolfian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7ea924/32.png) [@Wolfian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolfian)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2004, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/58 "2004-07-28T19:26:40Z")
This is because I dropped you from my sig isn’t it? Well, I’m sorry. I needed a change. 😛 Seriously, you’re awesome. Just take a break like many others here have suggested. **Rooves** , that “Trading Mud Huts” thing made me laugh too much. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2004, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628/59 "2004-07-28T22:59:12Z")
> [@Wolfian](#): > > This is because I dropped you from my sig isn’t it? Well, I’m sorry. I needed a change. 😛 I was in your sig?? 🆒 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-leaving/255628.md?page=2)