Confused

[Evil One]

Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

When meat is online he only views threads that spark his interest and reads through them. He has a good eye. You say something negative about him in a thread entitled "PC Bank Arts Center 7/16/10" hell see it. If You say something negative about him in a thread called "Favourite Biscuit" then he wont.

But Pudding is probably right. He'll log on and find 20 messages from 5 different people all telling him 'WarioLoaf has said you don't like custard creams! I think that's appalling. How dare anyone claim that and put words in your mouth!" Meat will then duly head to the favourite biscuit thread and avoid the other threads.

[GDW]

Originally Posted by mszee

WOW...what a silly topic and question...people leave cause they don't want to be here anymore and come back when they want to...

I don't think it is a silly Topic and Question. That's it, I'm leaving.Nah only kidding.

[Sue K]

BERIEVE IT OR NOT ... i take breaks from the forum ... from the meatie world... for to me is a bit of a length of time ... because i go into Meat overload... i read on and on and on ... meatMeatmeatMeatSpamSpamSpam... oops... hehe... so i break for a bit by listening to NO Meat music... listening to my LPs and/ or classical music ... or watching tv... or reading or mainly... hehehe... playing the archade on here or games on FB... anybody else do this ? ... or sometimes feel the need ? ...

[mszee]

Originally Posted by GDW

I don't think it is a silly Topic and Question. That's it, I'm leaving.Nah only kidding.

Of course, it is...I've been here for a while...and you have NO idea how many times I've left...I just never posted "good bye" posts...

I've left because somebody (NOT Meat) was rude to me here, I've left because I was bored, I've left cause have almost complete cast of characters on the facebook...so many reasons people leave here...as many as people leaving anywhere...

[mszee]

Originally Posted by tink

BERIEVE IT OR NOT ... i take breaks from the forum ... from the meatie world... for to me is a bit of a length of time ... because i go into Meat overload... i read on and on and on ... meatMeatmeatMeatSpamSpamSpam... oops... hehe... so i break for a bit by listening to NO Meat music... listening to my LPs and/ or classical music ... or watching tv... or reading or mainly... hehehe... playing the archade on here or games on FB... anybody else do this ? ... or sometimes feel the need ? ...

Sorry, didn't read your post before I've posted mine...absolutely...especially with the advent of the facebook...

[snider22]

Originally Posted by mszee

Of course, it is...I've been here for a while...and you have NO idea how many times I've left...I just never posted "good bye" posts...

And that is the way to do it, because everybody takes a break from stuff every now and again.

It is not so much about those who leave and come back, because your free to do that as often as you would like. The question is why do some people make ticker tape parade like spectacle out of there departure, only to be back a week or two later. Why all the DRAMA and the long goodbyes? If your unhappy with the site, then just take a break. Provided you haven't been banned, I would imagine that the door would always be open for return. Just save us all the drama of the soap opera goodbyes.

[mszee]

Originally Posted by snider22

And that is the way to do it, because everybody takes a break from stuff every now and again.

It is not so much about those who leave and come back, because your free to do that as often as you would like. The question is why do some people make ticker tape parade like spectacle out of there departure, only to be back a week or two later. Why all the DRAMA and the long goodbyes? If your unhappy with the site, then just take a break. Provided you haven't been banned, I would imagine that the door would always be open for return. Just save us all the drama of the soap opera goodbyes.

I guess that is why I've never done good bye letter...I have problems with saying "never"...because "never" is a very long time...

[carole]

Originally Posted by snider22

And that is the way to do it, because everybody takes a break from stuff every now and again.

It is not so much about those who leave and come back, because your free to do that as often as you would like. The question is why do some people make ticker tape parade like spectacle out of there departure, only to be back a week or two later. Why all the DRAMA and the long goodbyes? If your unhappy with the site, then just take a break. Provided you haven't been banned, I would imagine that the door would always be open for return. Just save us all the drama of the soap opera goodbyes.

Hear hear, couldn't agree more. But like someone else posted earlier, they like the DRAMA. And maybe they worry we won't actually notice they are gone if they don't have a big fanfare.

Carole

[stretch37]

Originally Posted by carole

Hear hear, couldn't agree more. But like someone else posted earlier, they like the DRAMA. And maybe they worry we won't actually notice they are gone if they don't have a big fanfare.

Carole

I think anyone who has announced their departure has done so because they were really emotional at the time, and couldn't shake it - but thought the solution was to announce the good-bye to make it formal and dealt with.

I see it as the more difficult way out....the more you announce leaving, the more you have to explain yourself when you come back. Why not just quietly NOT login for awhile and go enjoy other sides of life....and quietly come back when your ready ?

Although....I must say I know some of you, but most of you who login here I don't know too well yet. So perhaps the reason some of us need to announce leaving is so that people actually notice. Otherwise it feels like no one cares that you left?

[AndrewG]

I actually think some of that is quite disrespectful especially towards Sarge as she was a fantastic poster on this site and I do miss her posts. But I guess some of you don't give a shit. I'd rather have seen that message than not as indeed I do worry what happens to regular people when they are gone from the site for a long time and do hope they are ok but that's just me. You call it drama, I call it stating why you may/are no longer going to be part of the community. Everyone here can decide to read such threads as they are clearly named as far as I know and usually posted in OFF Topic. If you don't care, then don't read it.

As Pudding pointed out a while ago, he said something along the lines with Meat being allowed to get away with drama and throwing his toys out of the pram and if that's the case then why can't other forum members?

[snider22]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

As Pudding pointed out a while ago, he said something along the lines with Meat being allowed to get away with drama and throwing his toys out of the pram and if that's the case then why can't other forum members?

Simple, it's called the MEAT LOAF UK Forum. It is a site devoted to the man, the myth, and the legend that is Meat. So if you are Meat Loaf then that means you get certain special privelages on a site that is devoted to you. Even if he wants to "throw his toys out of the pram."

[Wario]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

As Pudding pointed out a while ago, he said something along the lines with Meat being allowed to get away with drama and throwing his toys out of the pram and if that's the case then why can't other forum members?

Meat's god on this site, figuratively speaking. Its devoted him, so he can do whatever he wants in sense. I agree though, When was the last time a post of his was deleted? Hes Meat though. he may get mad, but always apologizes and says he loves us.

As for Sarge, I miss her too. Was fun to play off of.

Originally Posted by carole

Hear hear, couldn't agree more. But like someone else posted earlier, they like the DRAMA. And maybe they worry we won't actually notice they are gone if they don't have a big fanfare.

Im pretty sure, to be honest, if I went anywhere for more then a week or so people would be wondering were I went. The goodbyes are to show people are leaving for awhile and say their goodbyes. If you notice most if not only regular users who are departing create these threads.

I think its a sign of deep respect for the community if you tell people you are leaving.

Sarge will be Back. I guarantee It.

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Im pretty sure, to be honest, if I went anywhere for more then a week or so people would be wondering were I went.

Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Sarge will be Back. I guarantee It.

I'm not sure. I do hope so, regardless of what "drama" she ever posted.

[Pudding]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

As Pudding pointed out a while ago, he said something along the lines with Meat being allowed to get away with drama and throwing his toys out of the pram and if that's the case then why can't other forum members?

I can't recall saying that, but it looks like something I probably would say as I don't disagree with it.

[Sarge]

Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Sarge will be Back.

Indeed, at least temporarily - as you can see. By the way, I think I referred to myself as a girl quite often, LOL.

Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Im pretty sure, to be honest, if I went anywhere for more then a week or so people would be wondering were I went.

I'd be afraid that your cat has gathered some fierce buddies from the alley to keep you from making him appear in further miming videos.

As for the purpose (?) of this thread: I received several messages asking me why I left, everybody got a response. So if you have a question regarding people leaving / returning why not just ask them directly?

I decided for a "soap opera goodbye" because:

a) Something that had been an important part of my life was going to the dogs at a moment and in a way it shouldn't.

b) I like this forum and its members (well, most of them ), there have been numerous very interesting threads and I'm indeed missing some people. I still log on from time to time as I enjoy reading some people's posts in particular and still communicate with some members via PM.

As mszee said, this is "OUR club" and I was sad to leave. This has nothing to do with "drama" but with relationships you have developed to something / someone over the years. Just shutting the door behind you without saying a word is pretty impolite, in my opinion.

Writing a goodbye post turned out to be useful in retrospect, too, as I learned a lot about some people's personalities and realized which members take this community seriously and are truly devoted to it and who pays lip service to it only.

c) I made some really good friends among the community, I mean real friends, not just virtual ones. Some of them even helped me through hard times, without me asking them to - which I am very grateful for. (No, I didn't have to claim to suffer from a malicious illness. By the way, I feel sorry for those whose compassion and generosity was shamelessly exploited by a certain former user of this board. )

I said in my last post(s) that I decided to take a break from Meat and the club and that I don't know if I will come back as an active participant.

Actually something happened that made me consider to change my mind and return but I'm going to wait and see for now.

Have a nice weekend!

F*ck, I shouldn't have logged on, Pud's new avatar is more hypnotizing than Wario's MLUKFC "theme song".

[duke knooby]

Originally Posted by mszee

I've left cause have almost complete cast of characters on the facebook...

almost????????

almost????

almost??

almost?

[The Flying Mouse]

I think that one of the reasons people post goodbye messages to convey their feelings on how something they love has took a wrong turn.
That something in our community has gone wrong and that perhaps by saying this as they are saying goodbye, they leave us with an opportunity to look at how things are on the forum, and how we treat each other, and give us the chance to reflect and put right what has gone wrong.

Sometimes people leave and return hoping that things have improved, sometimes they stay away for good and leave us their farewell message as something we can learn from to prevent losing more of our community.


Most of all, I think people post a goodbye to simply say goodbye.
There are a lot of friendships built on this forum, and if someone is compelled to leave the forum and say goodbye, "you can catch me on facebook", then that is their right, and if you think those threads are too dramatic then you don't have to read them.

Meat has left the forum a few times and come back, and there is no questioning it, so why not extend the same courtesy to other members?

Because they all leave for the same reason.
They are pissed off at the moment in time.

And those who return all return for the same reason.
They have had time to calm down, lick their wounds, and might just miss the place a little.


There's no big mystery here

[The Flying Mouse]

Oh, and BTW, welcome back sarge

[MeatGrl1]

Thank you Neil !!

Very well said !

[mszee]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

I actually think some of that is quite disrespectful especially towards Sarge as she was a fantastic poster on this site and I do miss her posts. But I guess some of you don't give a shit. I'd rather have seen that message than not as indeed I do worry what happens to regular people when they are gone from the site for a long time and do hope they are ok but that's just me. You call it drama, I call it stating why you may/are no longer going to be part of the community. Everyone here can decide to read such threads as they are clearly named as far as I know and usually posted in OFF Topic. If you don't care, then don't read it.

As Pudding pointed out a while ago, he said something along the lines with Meat being allowed to get away with drama and throwing his toys out of the pram and if that's the case then why can't other forum members?

I agree with you that when you've been about for a while, you worry of what really happened to people you've cared about and suddenly they are not there and you have no way of finding out how are they...I guess you've made your point...

[mszee]

Originally Posted by duke knooby

almost????????

almost????

almost??

almost?

Yep...there is at least one that got away so to speak...

[mszee]

OH god...thanks to Neil for pointing that Sarge is back!!!!

Being a dope, I pay attention to the avatars...and this avatar is new...AND...it's one of my most favorite TV characters...it is Mrs. Bucket, isn't it?

Welcome back, Sarge! You were definitely missed! For me personally this community isn't even about ML anymore...it's about...well...the community!!!

Good to have you back!

[Wario]

Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back! Sarge is Back!

[mszee]

I am so spazzing out by vacation I don't have any brains left...

Sarge, would you do me a favor and if you're on the facebook, would you consider adding me? I don't want to nag RJ again about updating me on your status...lol...unless you're one of those people that is my friend already but I have no idea who you are because of the real name which I don't know...thanks!

[mszee]

Puds avatar is really doing number on me...