Sick And Tired Of These Forums.

2k · August 28, 2004

Some time back I asked why so many geocaches don't post in the forums.

After being on the forums myself for a preaty short time I can see why.

I hope the day never comes that I get as sick and tired of geocaching as I have gotten with these forums.

August 28, 2004

I concur but am still hooked

21.9k · August 28, 2004

When the forums get to you, take a break. Go find some caches. Have fun with your family. Do some work to improve your local caching association.

Then maybe peek back here in a month or so. Ignore the threads that deal with whatever subjects tend to make your blood pressure rise. Post in the ones that interest you, or where you can learn something, or help someone else.

Your contributions are valued and I hope to see you back here soon.

6.5k · August 28, 2004

When the forums get to you, take a break. Go find some caches. Have fun with your family. Do some work to improve your local caching association.

Then maybe peek back here in a month or so. Ignore the threads that deal with whatever subjects tend to make your blood pressure rise. Post in the ones that interest you, or where you can learn something, or help someone else.

Your contributions are valued and I hope to see you back here soon.

Just wanted to repeat that.

2.1k · August 28, 2004

You were hittin' it pretty heavily. It will be better next time around.

1.2k · August 28, 2004

When the forums get to you, take a break. Go find some caches. Have fun with your family. Do some work to improve your local caching association.

Then maybe peek back here in a month or so. Ignore the threads that deal with whatever subjects tend to make your blood pressure rise. Post in the ones that interest you, or where you can learn something, or help someone else.

Your contributions are valued and I hope to see you back here soon.

Just wanted to repeat that.

Amen

7.2k · August 28, 2004

When the forums get to you, take a break. Go find some caches. Have fun with your family. Do some work to improve your local caching association.

Then maybe peek back here in a month or so. Ignore the threads that deal with whatever subjects tend to make your blood pressure rise. Post in the ones that interest you, or where you can learn something, or help someone else.

Your contributions are valued and I hope to see you back here soon.

Just wanted to repeat that.

Amen

Dittos Milbank. Thanks for what you do there and thanks for the nice exchanges in emails recently. Keep doing what you are doing and don't let the forums get you down.

1.2k · August 28, 2004

Even the moderators take a break at times.

hang in there

2.1k · August 28, 2004

Even the moderators take a break at times.

Not often enough.

:lol: :laughing:

/knows the CO connection

August 28, 2004

When the forums get to you, take a break. Go find some caches. Have fun with your family. Do some work to improve your local caching association.

Then maybe peek back here in a month or so. Ignore the threads that deal with whatever subjects tend to make your blood pressure rise. Post in the ones that interest you, or where you can learn something, or help someone else.

Your contributions are valued and I hope to see you back here soon.

I'll jump on that as well...

This is a game...don't let the opinions and attitudes of other people take away from the fact that this is a game...and you are supossed to have fun with it...yes I know some people don't seem to realize that...but that is on them...keep getting out there and finding and/or placing caches...keep contributing in whatever way that you can...don't allow the comments of a few people that are clearly the minority take anything away from you and your fun/life.

24.7k · August 28, 2004

Milbank. Let me be blunt. If you go you will take the forums down a notch as you leave.

When you are ready to come back in, and I hope that you will be someday, bring back the enthusiasm that I saw when you posted. The forums need that kind of shot in the arm. It helps more than you might know.

August 28, 2004

Ditto to the other posts! Hope to see you back around next week! Take a break, kick back, have a few, drop a line, and just enjoy. As KA said go where the blood pressure doesn't rise! See ya soon ! SF1

1.8k · August 28, 2004

Dittos Milbank. Thanks for what you do there and thanks for the nice exchanges in emails recently. Keep doing what you are doing and don't let the forums get you down.

That one bears repeating too.

9.8k · August 28, 2004

It's ironic that no matter what the BBS forum website is online, these posts always appear on them.

You should just take a break from the boards and come back in a few weeks/months. It's hard sometimes not to let the attitudes and opinions of people get to you. But for your piece of mind, you just gotta know when to back off and find something else to do with your time.

Take care.

20.7k · August 28, 2004

I must say that this is the most civil 'I quit!' thread that I've ever read. Most go sideways really fast. I don't know you, Milbank, but it is a credit to you that all have been so supportive. I hope you come back soon. I'm also glad that you are not quitting the hobby just because of the forums. Many don't recognize that the activities are really quite separate from one another.

2.6k · August 28, 2004

It's ironic that no matter what the BBS forum website is online, these posts always appear on them.

Long ago on a forum I frequented, someone said farewell with a post called "My Magnum Opus." It was the longest, most detailed one of those I ever saw. The word morphed into a verb and caught on, and thereafter "to opus" was to post your "Dear John," "Goodbye cruel world" message to the forum.

The joke, of course, was that the original opusser opussed every few months, four or five times, and never actually left. As do many who opus, of course.

Personally, I've stopped visiting many a forum, but I've never opussed. What if the answer came back, "...and you are...?"

August 28, 2004

I'm pretty brand new to caching and I'm already taking a break !!!

I am not hooked on this crazy game. Like anything else, it's fun to a point.

I can see how a person can make this their whole life for awhile. I'm just not going to do that.

At first, I thought it was cool driving down the street knowing there was a cache there when all the "muggles" didn't have a clue.

But, at the end of the day, it's only a game and you have to combine it with

other hobbies and lifes adventures.

I just recently went on a trip and didn't look for one single geocache.

Quite relaxing actually.

2.8k · August 28, 2004

Like Auntie Weasel posted, each particular community has a name for it. On DSLReports, it's called Dollarciding since when you officially leave, you get a dollar sign on the end of your name.

Personally... just leave and don't announce it. Take a break, play a round of golf, go on a cruise, delete the site from favorite, etc. When you are ready, come back, but don't cheat/peek. And the next time you leave, just leave. Unless you're some kids idol that's a sports star and you're retiring, just leave.

Edited August 28, 2004 by Team DEMP

2.4k · August 28, 2004

Personally... just leave and don't announce it. Take a break, play a round of golf, go on a cruise, delete the site from favorite, etc. When you are ready, come back, but don't cheat/peek. And the next time you leave, just leave. Unless you're some kids idol that's a sports star and you're retiring, just leave.

I think the ones that are TRUELY sick of the forums do 'just leave'. It seems it's just the ones who want a little attention that post that they're leaving, because they almost always seem to be back within a month. Sometimes within a week.

7.2k · August 28, 2004

Personally... just leave and don't announce it. Take a break, play a round of golf, go on a cruise, delete the site from favorite, etc. When you are ready, come back, but don't cheat/peek. And the next time you leave, just leave. Unless you're some kids idol that's a sports star and you're retiring, just leave.

I think the ones that are TRUELY sick of the forums do 'just leave'. It seems it's just the ones who want a little attention that post that they're leaving, because they almost always seem to be back within a month. Sometimes within a week.

That may be true IV, but Milbank is one of those individuals out there that has a lot of class and a lot of my respect. The reason why we have exchanged emails recently is for some cache questions, but also because a he is going to watch several caches while another cacher is going to serve the US overseas (I'm sure you can guess where). I think it is very cool that Milbank stepped up and will watch these caches. All of his emails to me regarding cache questions have been respectful and it is a delight to have a conversation and discussion that is civil where both side express their points and don't get mad or personal. My hat is off.

Milbank, keep caching and "have fun out there"!

2.7k · August 28, 2004

I've not read many of Milbanks posts but I can't think of a single negative thing he's said. I, on the other hand, am not so sure about myself in that regard.

So, 'cheers' Milbank. Hope you come back good & soon. Enjoy life.

1.6k · August 28, 2004

I had to take a break when AS was removed because I was very angry and there was nothing for me to do on these forums, but I got over it and am hooked again on the forums.

2.6k · August 28, 2004

I had to take a break when AS was removed because I was very angry and there was nothing for me to do on these forums

Yeah, bet it felt good to cool off coupla hours. :blink:

Seriously, that's exactly what one should do if some virtual message board makes your feelings go over the edge.

1.8k · August 28, 2004

Echoing everyone else's sentiments...Best of luck. Your comments have always been well-thought.

One thing I've learned from reading the forums is that even those cachers with whom I have had fierce disagreements are still, at their core, good people who share a common passion. When I meet them face to face, the disagreements don't matter one bit and we can still swap stories and jokes as though we've been friends for years. That, truly, is what keeps me going in this little game.

Thanks, Milbank... :blink:

1.8k · August 28, 2004

Milbank, do what I do when things get me down ... eat a handful of super hot chile peppers, swallow 4 raw eggs and drink a gallon of prune juice. I promise you after a few minutes you won't even remember the forums ...

August 30, 2004

Milbank, do what I do when things get me down ... eat a handful of super hot chile peppers, swallow 4 raw eggs and drink a gallon of prune juice. I promise you after a few minutes you won't even remember the forums ...

LMAO!!!!!

Reminds me of a scene from a recent movie, that I just can't recall the name of at the moment...National Lampoon's....

Anyway, hope to see you back soon...

Edited August 30, 2004 by 5

2.3k · August 30, 2004

Looks like people have gotten soft around here...

I think the last 5 or so geocides have met with a "don't let the door hit you in the *** on the way out"

Its nice to see people more mellowed out and encouraging someone to take a break and come back.

O.K. who are you people, and what did you do with the forum regulars??

1.6k · August 31, 2004

You know Milbank, I hear you.

Had a message cut out and used to start another thread by CO Admin without him asking. Seems there are multiple sets of rules here, and I don't get to play by the fun set. Think I will take a break from here as well.

Enjoy your break.

Sick And Tired Of These Forums.

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