Bye
I was planning on leaving next year, but events have changed my mind, so I'm leaving now.
I'm sure most don't really care, and they'll say so below, perhaps, but I did want to leave a note, as others have. Why ? For many reasons. Mostly because I feel the world is becoming so incredibly stupid and censored to any hint of intelligence. Quote:
Anyway, it was fun while it lasted. But, I remember in the old days of LQ, things were different, there was a different feel to the forum. It was much more fun and open. Now it's not that anymore. I can't put my finger on what has changed, but something has. Maybe the world has changed and LQ with it. Well, in that case I will go dormant for a while, and it is wise to do so. In the darkness to come any glimmer of light is to be extinguished, so I cover the light for a while and hope for better times in the far future. Ah, well, here's a final glimmer of light before I go: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_%28mythology%29 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle#Eagles_in_culture |
I got similarly angry a while back, and went offline.
Came back after a while. We're all free to came and go. Be satisfied in your decision. |
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IF you feel that someone is trying to stalk you, pick at you, or pester you deliberately, the best thing to do IMO is to realize their intent and remain silent. You can consider this as a patience tester for you. It worked at least for me. You do realize that if someone stalks and pesters you, their main aim is to "make you respond" anyhow. As they say the best way to annoy a troll is to ignore them. Leaving because of "some" people isn't wise, IMO. |
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And they will know you by your acts. I'm a member of some other sites, not Linux related too, actually one that I visit the most is about art and man what you can see and read there........ I am and I was mad at so many people there, but you know what, I DID what I thought was right and moved on. Who will see will see, who will not will not. What is important is for one to do what's right. LQ? Well, many times I did what I thought was right but feedback sometimes wasn't right. What did I do? I moved on, but you know what, I didn't quit, because no one will make me stop doing what I think is right. Actually, one that stops doing what's right, no matter what the reason is, is more than a loser. So, here's a song for ya, by my favorite band - Metallica; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj75Arhq5ho It's been lovely to chat with ya here so many times, even though we didn't agree so many times! Take care! |
So you actually were serious: ;)
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Thanks for the Wikipedia articles about Eagles. |
I think highly of you and hope to see you back some day.
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The world is a big place and to survive one needs a thick skin.
I have enjoyed our little conversations. My philosophy has always been "Lead, follow, or get the hell out of my way". I Will miss reading your posts and the ruffled feathers responses to your posts. I'll catch ya later on the road maybe H_TeXMeX_H. This forum will lose a valuable resource when you go. Happy Trails, Rok |
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The rest of your post is depressing. The light has not gone out and there are many good people in this world who try to make a difference. You are not, and never will be, the only person who cares. Just because people disagree with you does not mean they are less caring and less intelligent than you. |
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I loved the linux vs windows wars which was entertainment for me but it has died down over the past year. |
Best wishes and thanks for all the bytes.
Catch you on the flip. |
I hope you have second thoughts about leaving, since I remember I got some support from you that time I was banned from LQ. If you disagree with another member - so what? The human race would be very boring if we all had the same opinions and beliefs. I'm not altogether happy with the "censorship", political correctness, "netiquette", on these forums - but I can bite my tongue and comply. Think before you act.
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I hope H_TeXMeX_H changes his mind as he was/is a valuable member of LQ. Over the years I've received a lot of quality help from him. I may not always agree with his views on life but that's not what it is all about. I think one must remember that this site is primarily devoted to linux and technical staff and it might not be the best place for enlightening the masses.
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In my time at LQ there are a small number of nicks that I have come to recognise and will click on their posts simply because they are generally insightful, technically solid or offer a logically argued viewpoint. The nick H_TeXMex_H is among those. (As is brianL, necessary reading for anybody with a GSOH)
I perceive your disillusionment as being partly due to your time at LQ, where new posts can come to be seen as "same old .., same old ..". As Linux matures, I have a sense of the tentacles of corporate thinking wrapping around. Linux is becoming more of a commodity and less of a new experiment. More users seem to have a sense of entitlement that they can simply ask a question and get an instantaneous answer. There seems to be less of a desire to do the work of searching for an answer or applying knowledge supplied to that user's particular situation. Perhaps that is the logical outcome of the work in the FOSS movement. As it strives to make things easier, faster and more transparent to the user, it also creates an expectation in the user that no other result is acceptable. May the phoenix arise! |
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