It's become abundantly clear to me over the last few weeks that it's time for me to move on. I've sent my resignation as moderator to Shades and EA, as well as expressed my admiration for what they do here.
I started my journey out of Mormonism 40 years ago, and have reached a point where there is so much in my life that there really is no space for it anymore. So, I think the time I spent here is my final transition our of Mormonism. About time, I guess.
Thanks for all the good humor and the heated arguments. I learned a great deal from you folks here. For those who showed patience and kindness during my stint as moderator, I am grateful beyond words. For those who I have hurt or offended, I am very sorry.
I wish you all a happy and fulfilling life, whatever that happens to be for you. If you find yourselves in the Seattle area and want to have a beer (or a coke), please click the e-mail link in my profile.
Take care,
Res Ipsa.
So long, and thanks for all the fish
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_Res Ipsa
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So long, and thanks for all the fish
“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the dedicated communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction, true and false, no longer exists.”
― Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism, 1951
― Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism, 1951
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_canpakes
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the fish
You will be missed. Take care, and enjoy your time!
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_ajax18
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the fish
I will miss you. Hopefully you can come back for a few minutes here and there.
And when the confederates saw Jackson standing fearless as a stone wall the army of Northern Virginia took courage and drove the federal army off their land.
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_Ceeboo
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the fish
Hey RI
Perhaps you will consider dropping by every now and then? I know I speak for more than just myself when I say that we would be interested (and care) to know how life is going for you and yours.
Best wishes friend!
Love you brother and peace,
Ceeboo
Perhaps you will consider dropping by every now and then? I know I speak for more than just myself when I say that we would be interested (and care) to know how life is going for you and yours.
Best wishes friend!
Love you brother and peace,
Ceeboo
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_Xenophon
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the fish
Seconded (or perhaps thirded or fourthed at this point)!Ceeboo wrote:Hey RI
Perhaps you will consider dropping by every now and then? I know I speak for more than just myself when I say that we would be interested (and care) to know how life is going for you and yours.
Best wishes friend!
Love you brother and peace,
Ceeboo
"If you consider what are called the virtues in mankind, you will find their growth is assisted by education and cultivation." -Xenophon of Athens
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_RockSlider
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the fish
Perhaps, someday, I too can move on. Best of wishing to you and yours RI!
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_Doctor Steuss
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the fish
Thank you RI for your generosity with knowledge, and for the many times you have helped me to learn something new.
Happy trails.
Happy trails.
"Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead." ~Charles Bukowski
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_Kishkumen
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the fish
I wish you the very best Res Ipsa! I am very sorry to see you go. Your posts are always enjoyable and instructive reading. Please drop in on us now and then.
"Petition wasn’t meant to start a witch hunt as I’ve said 6000 times." ~ Hanna Seariac, LDS apologist
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_honorentheos
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the fish
Hey Res,
Maybe we should start a program on MDB that rotates folks through as moderators and let the abusiveness of the job cleanse them of any lingering interest in Mormonism? :)
Some jobs are more than just thankless, and being a moderator here is one that lacks description. Thank you for taking on the weight of the mantel and doing, in my opinion, an excellent job.
On a personal note, there are few posters on this board with whom I've felt more aligned than yourself and will miss having you here as someone I've thought of as a brother in mind and spirit. Best wishes on wherever your life journey takes you next.
Maybe we should start a program on MDB that rotates folks through as moderators and let the abusiveness of the job cleanse them of any lingering interest in Mormonism? :)
Some jobs are more than just thankless, and being a moderator here is one that lacks description. Thank you for taking on the weight of the mantel and doing, in my opinion, an excellent job.
On a personal note, there are few posters on this board with whom I've felt more aligned than yourself and will miss having you here as someone I've thought of as a brother in mind and spirit. Best wishes on wherever your life journey takes you next.
The world is always full of the sound of waves..but who knows the heart of the sea, a hundred feet down? Who knows it's depth?
~ Eiji Yoshikawa
~ Eiji Yoshikawa
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_Maksutov
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the fish
Best wishes. Please come back when you can.
"God" is the original deus ex machina. --Maksutov