[Coop]

It always makes me nervous when long-timers leave.

Speaking as a long-timer, we go through this mess once or twice a year (often right around FReepathon time). People make a big deal of their departures, which in turn spurs a few others to do the same.

Then, in a few months, they'll almost all be back. Many under different screen names, but some at least have the decency to admit they had a change of heart.

[Bahbah]

Speaking as a long-timer, we go through this mess once or twice a year (often right around FReepathon time).

Yes, indeed.

[xsmommy]

i agree. they ALWAYS come back.

[Hildy]

As someone who has left twice and returned twice I have to say that what I'm seeing is a different FR. There are other alternative out there now. I never thought I'd be called the names I've been called the past few weeks. And then, I call someone an A**, and I find I'm suspended. So what does that tell you about what's acceptable here and what's not. Just keep reading down and you'll see the tone and the mockery we're being subjected to. It's just not worth it.

[nutmeg]

Speaking as a long-timer, we go through this mess once or twice a year (often right around FReepathon time). People make a big deal of their departures, which in turn spurs a few others to do the same.

I'm not quite the long-timer you are, but I've noticed the same thing since I joined FR back in 2000.

[nutmeg]

Speaking as a long-timer, we go through this mess once or twice a year (often right around FReepathon time).

And often on April Fools Day! ;o)