Second Life Forums Archive - My goodbye

Ann Launay

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Join date: 8 Aug 2006

Posts: 7,893

07-30-2008 08:47

Rha, I know we sometimes frustrate each other but, for me at least, it's a matter of not liking a particular opinion or perspective, not of disliking YOU. Life, first or second, would be dull if we all saw things exactly the same way and, even when I disagree vehemently, I still really prefer it when people are honest about what they're thinking. Well, most of the time, anyway...

I've never really understood why you feel like an outsider here. Some relationships are naturally closer than others but, overall, I don't see you being treated any differently than anyone else. Much like siblings, a lot of the people here tend to vacillate along a spectrum of getting along famously and rolling around on the floor scratching and pulling each other's hair...that's just human (and forum) nature.

Take a break if you need to but, please, don't leave permanently.

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Meade Paravane

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Join date: 21 Nov 2006

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07-30-2008 08:54

/me sends Rha a hug and a cookie.

I'll also say what others have said: don't write the forums off totally. Walk away for a bit if you need to but feel free to come back and say howdy some time!

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Takahiro Murasaki

Gay Neko Boy

Join date: 30 Jun 2006

Posts: 161

07-30-2008 08:54

From: Rhaorth Antonelli

... I am not leaving second life, but I am leaving the forums... I just can not take it anymore ...

i can see your point. the forums are NOT what they used to be. i guess lack of moderation has done them in.

i see so many .. "what do you think of [fill in blank]" threads, etc now. and don't even TRY to ask a real question without having your asbestos suit on first.

i won't go into details, but i don't read them as much as i used to. and i post oh so infrequently.

you're sanity will thank you, rhaorth. live your second life IN second life.

ps> there is a posting somewhere on the web about the dangers of reading the forums associated with any on-line game. it's geared toward WoW and it's forums but is totally applicable here. i wish i could remember what it's url is so i could post it here. sorry.

Denise Bonetto

Registered User

Join date: 31 Jan 2007

Posts: 705

07-30-2008 09:17

I must say I have been on the forums very little recently as I don't find it the friendliest of places and know of quite a few who stopped coming some months ago. The bad thing is, it's often those with the knowledge who are builders, texturers, scripters etc that find they are ignored. Maybe this forum has just become more of a playground and if you aren't one of the popular kids nobody will play with you.

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Brann Georgia

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Join date: 12 Dec 2007

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07-30-2008 09:18

From: Takahiro Murasaki

and don't even TRY to ask a real question without having your asbestos suit on first.

I have to strongly disagree with this point, Takahiro.
With extremely rare exceptions, when an SL-related question is asked in a reasonable manner, answers tend to pour in within minutes.
Certainly, there's often some banter, sometimes the answers are incorrect and need some debate, and reponses can be less friendly if the OP is filled with rants and invectives, but one does NOT need an asbestos suit on when simply coming here for help.

Invariably, any drama ensues when people begin to include personal matters, drop unrelated comments, lack respect for each other, not read posts carefully enough and take umbrage, or have some other agenda. In short, off-topic stuff. Like Brenda suggested, drama happens only when you let it.

I have yet to see a relevant question treated shabbily.

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Takahiro Murasaki

Gay Neko Boy

Join date: 30 Jun 2006

Posts: 161

07-30-2008 09:30

From: Denise Bonetto

...quite a few ... stopped coming some months ago. The bad thing is, it's often those with the knowledge who are builders, texturers, scripters etc that find they are ignored.

this used to be a resident answers forum. real answers to real questions. as a newbie, i came here even when i didn't have a question. i picked up quite a few tips and lots of valuable information.

there also used to be a general discussion forum. but it was was deleted a while ago. you can imagine why. when the moderators fled these fora (or when they decided not to moderate), the RA forum morphed into the long-lost GD.

hence the builder/texturer/scripter flight.

i agree, denise, it's a shame.

Lizz Silverstar

Living in the Moment

Join date: 12 Nov 2006

Posts: 192

07-30-2008 09:33

Rha, I for one will miss you.. I always found your posts well thought out, and helpful.. It never mattered if I agreeded or not with your position, I always enjoyed the way you stated it.. You would always make me thing and often really look at what I was thinking and why.

I hope you come back, I will miss your thoughtful and thought provoking posts.

Lizzy

Cristalle Karami

Lady of the House

Join date: 4 Dec 2006

Posts: 6,222

07-30-2008 09:36

From: Takahiro Murasaki

this used to be a resident answers forum. real answers to real questions. as a newbie, i came here even when i didn't have a question. i picked up quite a few tips and lots of valuable information.

there also used to be a general discussion forum. but it was was deleted a while ago. you can imagine why. when the moderators fled these fora (or when they decided not to moderate), the RA forum morphed into the long-lost GD.

hence the builder/texturer/scripter flight.

i agree, denise, it's a shame.

There is a place for building/texturing/scripting questions and it's not here.

That is why we have content creation forums to begin with. If every question under the SL sun was asked here, the place would be far too busy and even more confusing than it already is for newbies.

I also agree with Brann, that any serious question for help is answered promptly. But some people's definition of "help" is apparently "agree with me on some controversial topic" and well, you shouldn't expect much "help" of that nature.

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Max Herzog

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Join date: 9 Jul 2006

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07-30-2008 09:38

From: Cristalle Karami

But some people's definition of "help" is apparently "agree with me on some controversial topic" and well, you shouldn't expect much "help" of that nature.

And that hits the nail smack on the head. Well said, Cristalle.

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Deira Llanfair

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Join date: 16 Oct 2006

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07-30-2008 10:23

I like and admire you Rha. :-,,,,,,,,,,,,,,(

I guess you need to take a bit of space for a while.

I'l miss you.

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FaTeke Wottitz

Lost in the masses

Join date: 7 Apr 2007

Posts: 126

07-30-2008 10:29

With 4,000+ posts I always considered you one of the "in" crowd in these forums. And quite often found your posts insightful and helpful.

You do what you must do to regain your equilibrium and take care. Your voice will be missed here for a long time to come.

FaTeke

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Malina Chuwen

Evotive

Join date: 25 Apr 2008

Posts: 502

07-30-2008 11:07

Well.. As pretty much everyone has, and will, say.. You're more than welcomed to stay here!

I've left several places due to that 'unwanted' feeling.. And after awhile I began to regret a few of those times. Hopefully you'll come back someday when you feel ready enough to. Just don't like some pixels on the screen ruin your day! =)

Conan Godwin

In ur base kilin ur d00ds

Join date: 2 Aug 2006

Posts: 3,676

07-30-2008 11:08

If, hypothetically, you were to decide to leave SL too (and I hope you don't)......

can I have your stuff?

You don't see me letting a little thing like being wildly unpopular put a dampener on my day now, do you?

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hateful much? dude, that was low. die.

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Zazas Oz

Rufeena Fashion Designer

Join date: 22 Jan 2005

Posts: 517

07-30-2008 11:31

Friend to friend BIG Hugs!! I know exactly how you feel, we talked about it awhile back and remember what you told me. It was great advice

Hang in there and try not to let it get to you Rha you are very much liked by many!

Czari Zenovka

I've Had it With "PC"!

Join date: 3 May 2007

Posts: 3,688

07-30-2008 11:40

From: Ollj Oh

go to the left and take one cross each.

I don't get it.

To Rha - I will miss you on the forums. And I will be in world if you ever wish to IM or chat. You take care of "you" - you have a lot on your plate right now RL & SL and your health/well-being is the most important thing, no matter what you need to do to achieve that.

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Marcel Flatley

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Join date: 29 Jul 2007

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07-30-2008 11:44

If any resmod is reading: this thread should qualify as much as the other one.

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Ricardo Harris

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Join date: 1 Apr 2006

Posts: 1,944

07-30-2008 11:51

sniff, sniff*

Now you see what you guys went and did.

Czari Zenovka

I've Had it With "PC"!

Join date: 3 May 2007

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07-30-2008 11:54

From: Takahiro Murasaki

ps> there is a posting somewhere on the web about the dangers of reading the forums associated with any on-line game. it's geared toward WoW and it's forums but is totally applicable here. i wish i could remember what it's url is so i could post it here. sorry.

If you ever come across that URL, Takahiro, I would love to see it. Either posted here or please send to me in IM. Thanks

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Morgaine Alter

dreamer

Join date: 10 Jan 2008

Posts: 1,204

07-30-2008 11:57

Well do what you need to feel better.
Maybe you will be back you are just as much a part of this place as anyone else.
I dont see where you are disliked and its a shame too feel that way, I always liked you dear.
Till next time I see you take care of yourself.

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Join date: 8 Mar 2007

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07-30-2008 11:57

bye from the fprums, Rha! cya in world.

Maureen Boccaccio

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Join date: 28 Feb 2008

Posts: 14,484

07-30-2008 12:01

From: Morgaine Alter

Well do what you need to feel better.
Maybe you will be back you are just as much a part of this place as anyone else.
I dont see where you are disliked and its a shame too feel that way, I always liked you dear.
Till next time I see you take care of yourself.

Hi Morgaine - back from your road trip?

Allegria Kanto

Trailing clouds of glory

Join date: 28 Nov 2007

Posts: 1,004

07-30-2008 12:04

From: Kaimi Kyomoon

There have been clues for some time that something you hoped for from people who post here has been missing for you.

I'm hardly an insider myself but from the time I have spent observing and trying to join in my solid impression of you is that you are an amazingly talented artist, and an intelligent and thoughtful person. I've noticed that a lot people, including me, enjoy having you here and wish we knew how to make you understand that and be satisfied with it.

But there is no point in subjecting yourself to unnecessary aggravation and disappointment when there are so many other things you could be doing and people you could be meeting. I'll miss you and I hope I do see you again, here or in world or somewhere. Meanwhile please believe Dear Rha that you have my very best wishes.

As usual, Kaimi says what I think better than i can say it...

I sincerely hope you find what you are looking for, in SL and RL. Whatever you wish to find, you will never find it without, until you find it within. (A close approximation of a Wiccan saying.) All my best wishes for your health and fulfillment, Rha.

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Avion Raymaker

Palacio del Emperador!

Join date: 18 Jun 2007

Posts: 980

07-30-2008 12:32

From: Rhaorth Antonelli

maybe it is me, maybe not
for a long time, I have gotten a vibe that I am not really well liked here, even when folks would say I am, I still had the underlying vibe that I am not.

I think you're mistaking unfavorable responses to some of your postings, for personal dislike toward you.

Like most of us, you've said things that somebody was bound to disagree with. Few people are going to fault you for that. But among the many helpful postings you've made, Rha, you've also made quite a few drama-magnet doozies. Some of the newer people here can't even see them now because you've deleted so many of them. I've had the reaction many times of "How in the hell is she ever going to handle the criticism she's going to get for this one?"

You're absolutely free to be controversial, and opinionated, and stir some sh*t, but you have to be prepared to take the inevitable heat for it. You can't have it both ways. You can't take an aggressive controversial stance on something and then claim to be all sensitive and hurt when the fallout hits.

Personally, I can't stand that crap: it really gets under my skin, so I stay away from it for the most part, and stick to the content-creation threads or just answer questions about land and property. Often times I simply can't stand looking at the forums at all and I just disappear for long periods.

I think you should just take a break, and come back, and then just think carefully about how you want to be engaged by your peers, and only engage them on that level. Good luck, have some low-stress fun in-world, and come back soon! --Avion

Tristin Mikazuki

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Join date: 9 Oct 2006

Posts: 1,012

07-30-2008 12:44

From: Rhaorth Antonelli

In my 13+ years of using the internet I have never posted a thread where I state I am leaving, because I knew I would be back eventually

tonight/today I make an exception

tonight/today I post my goodbye

This is not easy to do.

I am not leaving second life, but I am leaving the forums... I just can not take it anymore

maybe it is me, maybe not
for a long time, I have gotten a vibe that I am not really well liked here, even when folks would say I am, I still had the underlying vibe that I am not.

I will admit, I did want to be friends with you guys, I did want to be invited to the parties and be part of the fun, I even went to the hangout, and tried to well.. hang out, but that vibe continued

so, instead of feeling like an outsider and that is a feeling I can not shake, I am choosing to move on, to not let it hurt.

why am I posting this, I really don't know, maybe to get it out, maybe to try to explain how it feels, maybe to show anyone who might be feeling the same way, that they are not alone, I don't know...

I wish you all everything you could ever want, and hope that both your RL and SL is happy and healthy

I do so wish it could have been different, but I think it is me more than anything, I just don't fit in

My SL will change, not having the forums being a big part of it, but I will adapt.

so as my mom used to tell me, if you are not wanted somewhere, don't go there, go where you are wanted, and I know my friends in SL love me, and want me, and enjoy my company, and now I can be the friend they deserve

I know what your saying the fourms are really clicky to be sure. But for me that just makes it WAY more fun giving'em hell and messing with thier tiny minds heh and MASSIVE egos LOL.
Ya shouldnt let them chase ya out ALWAYS make them run first

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Cael Merryman

Brain in Neutral

Join date: 5 Dec 2007

Posts: 380

07-30-2008 12:49

From: Czari Zenovka

If you ever come across that URL, Takahiro, I would love to see it. Either posted here or please send to me in IM. Thanks

Oh, come on. Join any newsgroup that features anything - anything - related to politics to see what the end of mankind will look like, just before some alien drifts through and shoots the surviving raving maniacs.

Any unmoderated newsgroup related to sports also will trend occasionally to vitriol when long held beliefs, semi-religious and otherwise, collide. For instance, join any bicycle road racing forum and state that Lance Armstrong is the greatest cyclist/has the greatest palmares for winning all those Tours and step back and wait for the Eddy Merckx fans to come at you, complete and replete with torches.

The forums here are absolutely benign compared to the last 20 years of newsgroups. I was first flamed in Pine... (anyone under 40, don't ask)

My goodbye
Ann Launay Neko-licious™ Join date: 8 Aug 2006 Posts: 7,893	07-30-2008 08:47 Rha, I know we sometimes frustrate each other but, for me at least, it's a matter of not liking a particular opinion or perspective, not of disliking YOU. Life, first or second, would be dull if we all saw things exactly the same way and, even when I disagree vehemently, I still really prefer it when people are honest about what they're thinking. Well, most of the time, anyway... I've never really understood why you feel like an outsider here. Some relationships are naturally closer than others but, overall, I don't see you being treated any differently than anyone else. Much like siblings, a lot of the people here tend to vacillate along a spectrum of getting along famously and rolling around on the floor scratching and pulling each other's hair...that's just human (and forum) nature. Take a break if you need to but, please, don't leave permanently. _____________________ ~Now Trout Re-Re-Re-Certified!~ From: someone I am bumping you to an 8.5 on the Official Trout Measuring Instrument of Sluttiness. You are an enigma - on the one hand a sweet, gentle, intelligent woman who we would like to wrap up in our arms and protect, and on the other, a temptress to whom we would like to do all sorts of unmentionable things. Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.
Meade Paravane Hedgehog Join date: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 4,845	07-30-2008 08:54 /me sends Rha a hug and a cookie. I'll also say what others have said: don't write the forums off totally. Walk away for a bit if you need to but feel free to come back and say howdy some time! _____________________ Tired of shouting clubs and lucky chairs? Vote for llParcelSay!!! - Go here: http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/SVC-1224 - If you see "if you were logged in.." on the left, click it and log in - Click the "Vote for it" link on the left
Takahiro Murasaki Gay Neko Boy Join date: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 161	07-30-2008 08:54 From: Rhaorth Antonelli ... I am not leaving second life, but I am leaving the forums... I just can not take it anymore ... i can see your point. the forums are NOT what they used to be. i guess lack of moderation has done them in. i see so many .. "what do you think of [fill in blank]" threads, etc now. and don't even TRY to ask a real question without having your asbestos suit on first. i won't go into details, but i don't read them as much as i used to. and i post oh so infrequently. you're sanity will thank you, rhaorth. live your second life IN second life. ps> there is a posting somewhere on the web about the dangers of reading the forums associated with any on-line game. it's geared toward WoW and it's forums but is totally applicable here. i wish i could remember what it's url is so i could post it here. sorry.
Denise Bonetto Registered User Join date: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 705	07-30-2008 09:17 I must say I have been on the forums very little recently as I don't find it the friendliest of places and know of quite a few who stopped coming some months ago. The bad thing is, it's often those with the knowledge who are builders, texturers, scripters etc that find they are ignored. Maybe this forum has just become more of a playground and if you aren't one of the popular kids nobody will play with you. _____________________
Brann Georgia Spits infinitives Join date: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 1,441	07-30-2008 09:18 From: Takahiro Murasaki and don't even TRY to ask a real question without having your asbestos suit on first. I have to strongly disagree with this point, Takahiro. With extremely rare exceptions, when an SL-related question is asked in a reasonable manner, answers tend to pour in within minutes. Certainly, there's often some banter, sometimes the answers are incorrect and need some debate, and reponses can be less friendly if the OP is filled with rants and invectives, but one does NOT need an asbestos suit on when simply coming here for help. Invariably, any drama ensues when people begin to include personal matters, drop unrelated comments, lack respect for each other, not read posts carefully enough and take umbrage, or have some other agenda. In short, off-topic stuff. Like Brenda suggested, drama happens only when you let it. I have yet to see a relevant question treated shabbily. _____________________ * *
Takahiro Murasaki Gay Neko Boy Join date: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 161	07-30-2008 09:30 From: Denise Bonetto ...quite a few ... stopped coming some months ago. The bad thing is, it's often those with the knowledge who are builders, texturers, scripters etc that find they are ignored. this used to be a resident answers forum. real answers to real questions. as a newbie, i came here even when i didn't have a question. i picked up quite a few tips and lots of valuable information. there also used to be a general discussion forum. but it was was deleted a while ago. you can imagine why. when the moderators fled these fora (or when they decided not to moderate), the RA forum morphed into the long-lost GD. hence the builder/texturer/scripter flight. i agree, denise, it's a shame.
Lizz Silverstar Living in the Moment Join date: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 192	07-30-2008 09:33 Rha, I for one will miss you.. I always found your posts well thought out, and helpful.. It never mattered if I agreeded or not with your position, I always enjoyed the way you stated it.. You would always make me thing and often really look at what I was thinking and why. I hope you come back, I will miss your thoughtful and thought provoking posts. Lizzy
Cristalle Karami Lady of the House Join date: 4 Dec 2006 Posts: 6,222	07-30-2008 09:36 From: Takahiro Murasaki this used to be a resident answers forum. real answers to real questions. as a newbie, i came here even when i didn't have a question. i picked up quite a few tips and lots of valuable information. there also used to be a general discussion forum. but it was was deleted a while ago. you can imagine why. when the moderators fled these fora (or when they decided not to moderate), the RA forum morphed into the long-lost GD. hence the builder/texturer/scripter flight. i agree, denise, it's a shame. There is a place for building/texturing/scripting questions and it's not here. That is why we have content creation forums to begin with. If every question under the SL sun was asked here, the place would be far too busy and even more confusing than it already is for newbies. I also agree with Brann, that any serious question for help is answered promptly. But some people's definition of "help" is apparently "agree with me on some controversial topic" and well, you shouldn't expect much "help" of that nature. _____________________ Affordable & beautiful apartments & homes starting at 150L/wk! Waterfront homes, 575L/wk & 300 prims! House of Cristalle low prim prefabs: secondlife://Cristalle/111/60 http://cristalleproperties.info http://careeningcristalle.blogspot.com - Careening, A SL Sailing Blog
Max Herzog Cloudy Join date: 9 Jul 2006 Posts: 1,073	07-30-2008 09:38 From: Cristalle Karami But some people's definition of "help" is apparently "agree with me on some controversial topic" and well, you shouldn't expect much "help" of that nature. And that hits the nail smack on the head. Well said, Cristalle. _____________________ I do not like your tone. It has an ephemeral, whinging aspect. Gratuitous Flickrage http://www.flickr.com/photos/24213150@N04
Deira Llanfair Deira to rhyme with Myra Join date: 16 Oct 2006 Posts: 2,315	07-30-2008 10:23 I like and admire you Rha. :-,,,,,,,,,,,,,,( I guess you need to take a bit of space for a while. I'l miss you. _____________________ Deira Must create animations for head-desk and palm-face!.
FaTeke Wottitz Lost in the masses Join date: 7 Apr 2007 Posts: 126	07-30-2008 10:29 With 4,000+ posts I always considered you one of the "in" crowd in these forums. And quite often found your posts insightful and helpful. You do what you must do to regain your equilibrium and take care. Your voice will be missed here for a long time to come. FaTeke _____________________ "So shines a good deed in a weary world." Willy Wonka
Malina Chuwen Evotive Join date: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 502	07-30-2008 11:07 Well.. As pretty much everyone has, and will, say.. You're more than welcomed to stay here! I've left several places due to that 'unwanted' feeling.. And after awhile I began to regret a few of those times. Hopefully you'll come back someday when you feel ready enough to. Just don't like some pixels on the screen ruin your day! =)
Conan Godwin In ur base kilin ur d00ds Join date: 2 Aug 2006 Posts: 3,676	07-30-2008 11:08 If, hypothetically, you were to decide to leave SL too (and I hope you don't)...... can I have your stuff? You don't see me letting a little thing like being wildly unpopular put a dampener on my day now, do you? _____________________ From: Raindrop Cooperstone hateful much? dude, that was low. die. .
Zazas Oz Rufeena Fashion Designer Join date: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 517	07-30-2008 11:31 Friend to friend BIG Hugs!! I know exactly how you feel, we talked about it awhile back and remember what you told me. It was great advice Hang in there and try not to let it get to you Rha you are very much liked by many!
Czari Zenovka I've Had it With "PC"! Join date: 3 May 2007 Posts: 3,688	07-30-2008 11:40 From: Ollj Oh go to the left and take one cross each. I don't get it. To Rha - I will miss you on the forums. And I will be in world if you ever wish to IM or chat. You take care of "you" - you have a lot on your plate right now RL & SL and your health/well-being is the most important thing, no matter what you need to do to achieve that. _____________________ Czari's Attic ~ Relive the fun of exploring an attic for hidden treasures! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rakhiot/82/99/111 During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.- George Orwell
Marcel Flatley Sampireun Design Join date: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 2,032	07-30-2008 11:44 If any resmod is reading: this thread should qualify as much as the other one. _____________________ New in town: Floating furniture! http://www.sampireundesign.com http://www.slurl.com/secondlife/Gaori/44/66/603/
Ricardo Harris Registered User Join date: 1 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,944	07-30-2008 11:51 sniff, sniff* Now you see what you guys went and did.
Czari Zenovka I've Had it With "PC"! Join date: 3 May 2007 Posts: 3,688	07-30-2008 11:54 From: Takahiro Murasaki ps> there is a posting somewhere on the web about the dangers of reading the forums associated with any on-line game. it's geared toward WoW and it's forums but is totally applicable here. i wish i could remember what it's url is so i could post it here. sorry. If you ever come across that URL, Takahiro, I would love to see it. Either posted here or please send to me in IM. Thanks _____________________ Czari's Attic ~ Relive the fun of exploring an attic for hidden treasures! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rakhiot/82/99/111 During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.- George Orwell
Morgaine Alter dreamer Join date: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,204	07-30-2008 11:57 Well do what you need to feel better. Maybe you will be back you are just as much a part of this place as anyone else. I dont see where you are disliked and its a shame too feel that way, I always liked you dear. Till next time I see you take care of yourself. _____________________ https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&MerchantID=125705 From: Phil Deakins My zip gun stays right where it belongs - in my pants!
3Ring Binder always smile Join date: 8 Mar 2007 Posts: 15,028	07-30-2008 11:57 bye from the fprums, Rha! cya in world.
Maureen Boccaccio TWJKFA Join date: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 14,484	07-30-2008 12:01 From: Morgaine Alter Well do what you need to feel better. Maybe you will be back you are just as much a part of this place as anyone else. I dont see where you are disliked and its a shame too feel that way, I always liked you dear. Till next time I see you take care of yourself. Hi Morgaine - back from your road trip?
Allegria Kanto Trailing clouds of glory Join date: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 1,004	07-30-2008 12:04 From: Kaimi Kyomoon There have been clues for some time that something you hoped for from people who post here has been missing for you. I'm hardly an insider myself but from the time I have spent observing and trying to join in my solid impression of you is that you are an amazingly talented artist, and an intelligent and thoughtful person. I've noticed that a lot people, including me, enjoy having you here and wish we knew how to make you understand that and be satisfied with it. But there is no point in subjecting yourself to unnecessary aggravation and disappointment when there are so many other things you could be doing and people you could be meeting. I'll miss you and I hope I do see you again, here or in world or somewhere. Meanwhile please believe Dear Rha that you have my very best wishes. As usual, Kaimi says what I think better than i can say it... I sincerely hope you find what you are looking for, in SL and RL. Whatever you wish to find, you will never find it without, until you find it within. (A close approximation of a Wiccan saying.) All my best wishes for your health and fulfillment, Rha. _____________________ Let us pray that we ourselves cease to be the cause of suffering to each other. -- Thich Nhat Hahn
Avion Raymaker Palacio del Emperador! Join date: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 980	07-30-2008 12:32 From: Rhaorth Antonelli maybe it is me, maybe not for a long time, I have gotten a vibe that I am not really well liked here, even when folks would say I am, I still had the underlying vibe that I am not. I think you're mistaking unfavorable responses to some of your postings, for personal dislike toward you. Like most of us, you've said things that somebody was bound to disagree with. Few people are going to fault you for that. But among the many helpful postings you've made, Rha, you've also made quite a few drama-magnet doozies. Some of the newer people here can't even see them now because you've deleted so many of them. I've had the reaction many times of "How in the hell is she ever going to handle the criticism she's going to get for this one?" You're absolutely free to be controversial, and opinionated, and stir some sh*t, but you have to be prepared to take the inevitable heat for it. You can't have it both ways. You can't take an aggressive controversial stance on something and then claim to be all sensitive and hurt when the fallout hits. Personally, I can't stand that crap: it really gets under my skin, so I stay away from it for the most part, and stick to the content-creation threads or just answer questions about land and property. Often times I simply can't stand looking at the forums at all and I just disappear for long periods. I think you should just take a break, and come back, and then just think carefully about how you want to be engaged by your peers, and only engage them on that level. Good luck, have some low-stress fun in-world, and come back soon! --Avion
Tristin Mikazuki Sarah Palin ROCKS! Join date: 9 Oct 2006 Posts: 1,012	07-30-2008 12:44 From: Rhaorth Antonelli In my 13+ years of using the internet I have never posted a thread where I state I am leaving, because I knew I would be back eventually tonight/today I make an exception tonight/today I post my goodbye This is not easy to do. I am not leaving second life, but I am leaving the forums... I just can not take it anymore maybe it is me, maybe not for a long time, I have gotten a vibe that I am not really well liked here, even when folks would say I am, I still had the underlying vibe that I am not. I will admit, I did want to be friends with you guys, I did want to be invited to the parties and be part of the fun, I even went to the hangout, and tried to well.. hang out, but that vibe continued so, instead of feeling like an outsider and that is a feeling I can not shake, I am choosing to move on, to not let it hurt. why am I posting this, I really don't know, maybe to get it out, maybe to try to explain how it feels, maybe to show anyone who might be feeling the same way, that they are not alone, I don't know... I wish you all everything you could ever want, and hope that both your RL and SL is happy and healthy I do so wish it could have been different, but I think it is me more than anything, I just don't fit in My SL will change, not having the forums being a big part of it, but I will adapt. so as my mom used to tell me, if you are not wanted somewhere, don't go there, go where you are wanted, and I know my friends in SL love me, and want me, and enjoy my company, and now I can be the friend they deserve I know what your saying the fourms are really clicky to be sure. But for me that just makes it WAY more fun giving'em hell and messing with thier tiny minds heh and MASSIVE egos LOL. Ya shouldnt let them chase ya out ALWAYS make them run first _____________________
Cael Merryman Brain in Neutral Join date: 5 Dec 2007 Posts: 380	07-30-2008 12:49 From: Czari Zenovka If you ever come across that URL, Takahiro, I would love to see it. Either posted here or please send to me in IM. Thanks Oh, come on. Join any newsgroup that features anything - anything - related to politics to see what the end of mankind will look like, just before some alien drifts through and shoots the surviving raving maniacs. Any unmoderated newsgroup related to sports also will trend occasionally to vitriol when long held beliefs, semi-religious and otherwise, collide. For instance, join any bicycle road racing forum and state that Lance Armstrong is the greatest cyclist/has the greatest palmares for winning all those Tours and step back and wait for the Eddy Merckx fans to come at you, complete and replete with torches. The forums here are absolutely benign compared to the last 20 years of newsgroups. I was first flamed in Pine... (anyone under 40, don't ask)

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