I propose a ban on "Grand Exit" posts

[Cronus Protagonist]

I mean to say, if someone wants to leave, that's fine with me, but why do some of them have to grandstand their exit? If they're not coming back, what's the point in posting such drivel? So we can discuss them after they're gone? Huh? As if that matters a whit.

I say we need to ban them, not recommend them to the greatest post status. I mean, really, what's that all about?

If their post is to educate and transform, they ought to have the guts to hang around and help with the work of change or their claim of concern for DU is clearly bullshit. If their post is sour grapes, who the fuck cares? If their post is a "love ya, now I must leave ya" post, again, who cares?

Is there ANY kind of "TTFN" goodbye post that is worth reading? I say ban 'em. Ban 'em and delete them, not just lock, after all, if they're no longer a member, why leave their droppings around? If you're leaving, you ought to just leave. And if you care about DU, you ought to stay and fight the battle.

Is anyone with me?

[Marrah_G]

1. Nope I think there are people who want to know why posters they care for are leaving

Just my two cents

[Cronus Protagonist]

That's what PMs are for

Really.

[gratuitous]

5. Except

It's difficult to know who-all might miss any particular poster. If a grand exit post bothers you, there is an "ignore" feature; you mighe be well advised to avail yourself of it.

[Cronus Protagonist]

7. Thanks doc.

I'll take that under advisement.

[uppityperson]

11. I agree. If a leaving post bothers others, they don't have to read or reply.

It is nice to let everyone know why they are leaving. If "I'm leaving" posts bother someone, just ignore them. There are lots of posts and no one is compelled to read or reply to them all. It's nice to know when long time posters leave though.

[Cronus Protagonist]

13. I guess it's also nice when they come back too?

"Oh, I couldn't stay away, I LOVE you guys"... after reaming the entire community on the way out :P

[uppityperson]

17. If you want to change the rules, contact admin.

[Cronus Protagonist]

37. No, I want to discuss an amusing topic

You don't have to, you know. You can also hit that little "ignore thread" button :P

[ChairmanAgnostic]

2. that's it. that's the last straw. I AM LEAVING

to get a bite to eat.

[Cronus Protagonist]

3. Hahaha I wondered how long it would take for that to show up

I expected several people to "leave" over this post - you win the prize for the first :P

[ChairmanAgnostic]

42. But I dine on home made pasta, with

a salmon caviar sauce, extra virgin Olive Oil, and Nori.

yum

[asthmaticeog]

4. I propose a ban on moratoria that no-one will heed.

;)

Actually, I agree with you.

People who post those are sometimes sincere in their desire to explain why they're stopping their posting activity, but much more often are disgruntled attention-seekers trolling for please-stay-we'll-miss-yous and fine-go-away-who-gives-a-shits. Either way, it doesn't matter, a response is a response.

[Cronus Protagonist]

9. I don't doubt the sincerity of some of the leavers

But really, if they're leaving, what's the point in leaving a negative epitaph? Also, I forgot how many times some members have "left for good" and came back. It's all getting out of hand.

[nonconformist]

6. The boardicides get a little old

Not to mention, rarely stick.

[karlrschneider]

8. why do you care? Just don't fucking read them.

:eyes:

[Cronus Protagonist]

10. Are you kidding?

You think I READ them?

[HughMoran]

14. "Hide Thread"

is your friend :)

:hi:

[Cronus Protagonist]

16. I wish

That doesn't work very well at the best of times.

[HughMoran]

22. Works every time - I'm hiding dozens of threads

It takes not but a second!

[uppityperson]

25. If you don't read them, why do you say they are bad?

[Cronus Protagonist]

33. I thnk I made that clear

They serve no useful purpose.

[uppityperson]

38. yet you are amused by them, read them, and bitch and moan about them.

hmmm.

[HughMoran]

12. 7 years is a long time

Perhaps some people feel an affinity to DU after such a long time - like a family. Doesn't bother me so long as it isn't 2-3 a day!

[Cronus Protagonist]

15. I've been here for just about that amount of time too

And when, if, I leave, I'll leave, but I won't shit on the community on the way out, leaving a turd for everyone to chew on.

[HughMoran]

20. So you did read the post then!

Aha!

[Cronus Protagonist]

34. No, I skimmed it and maybe took in one or two phrases

However, it's not just that one, which I've now hidden and lookee, it worked this time (until the site traffic picks up I suppose). I don't know if that one was a shitter or not, though. I expect most of them are, or why would they be leaving? DU is too much fun to hang around? :P

[mondo joe]

39. I'm glad ProgressiveByDesign posted her exit. I wouldn't have known otherwise -

we're not pals but I always like to see her posts.

I didn't feel shat on by her goodbye.

[LisaM]

18. I think there should be a "Grand Exit" topic forum

That would be much more fun.

[Sugar Smack]

32. Wait. A. Second.

Hold it- can you really imagine such a thing? I'm trying, and it's too funny.:rofl: :patriot:

[LisaM]

40. I know! It made me laugh too.

I would be particularly drawn to my favorite type of post - 20 pages long, 900 links, and many, many blocks of blue text boxes. Something it obviously took hours to compose, then someone just says, "fuck you!"

[Cronus Protagonist]

35. I second this idea

And I propose that it be unmoderated too, after all, they're no longer DU members :P

[JNelson6563]

19. Some really love the high school stuff

As is evident by much of what gets posted in GD. Sad isn't it?

Julie

[rAVES]

21. No way! they are fun!!

[TwilightGardener]

23. I love the "Goodbye Cruel World" posts. Fun to laugh at drama queens.

Plus, I'm always curious as to what pushed someone over the edge.

[stillcool]

24. I say ban everything...

we need more dungeons!!

[tandem5]

48. I say ban the banners that ban banning AND...

the people who love them!

[Bonobo]

26. I say we put them in a new forum where we put other things we want to hide!

[RiverStone]

27. Naw, we can't ban the drama queens (or kings)...but,

I do agree with this:

And if you care about DU, you ought to stay and fight the battle.

Be part of the problem or part of the solution. That poster chose NOT to be part of the solution.
Too bad, his/her loss.

I think DU is well worth fighting for! :hi:

[Snarkturian Clone]

28. They are lots of fun and the dummy Duer's who post them

usually end up coming back. Shit, Mythsaje came back in like 2 days.

[Critters2]

29. This is why God made the "hide thread" button. nt

[BuyingThyme]

30. They all used to get locked immediately.

Not it depends on whether or not you're in good with the mods.

[Cronus Protagonist]

36. I think you're onto something

Hmmmmmm.... it is the high profile people's "goodbye" posts that get to hang around... one lower-tier writer comes to mind who left "forever" at least twice or more and came back each time. His grandstanding death-scene posts hung around like fetid crap for days after each dramatic "exit". I think some people just have to grab the limelight and when they have nothing to say, no more to offer, off they go on a "Royal" exit to boost their rep once more in readiness for the condescending "reluctant" come back story.

[pinto]

41. If you have a concern with mod actions, please let our Administrators know.

Their contact remains:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/contact.html

Thanks for your consideration.

[BuyingThyme]

44. I don't have any concern with the mods.

But thanks for asking.

[mondo joe]

31. Disagree. They are notices to a community. If you don't like them, don't read them.

It's easy enough.

[IDemo]

43. I propose a ban on posts proposing a ban on posting certain thread types

this post will self destruct in five minutes..

[hfojvt]

45. I propose a ban on posts that are the same joke I was gonna write

only earlier than mine.


And if it doesn't happen, I am leaving DU.

[taterguy]

46. So long looser

[mudesi]

47. I agree and wish I recommended this thread before the time expired (nm)

[book_worm]

49. the thing is if they are some DUer who is well known then people will beg them to stay

and get greatest page status, however, if it's from some DUer who isn't as well known or not as "popular" then that poster will get the inevitable "Don't let the door hit you on the way out." DU like any institution has its favorites and if one of the favorites decides to leave they feel they owe an explanation which people would appreciate and bag them to "take a time out" or "please don't leave", but if it's a regular poster, not well known--nobody will care. I think people should care no matter who leaves and why they feel they must leave. Should there be a ban on such posts? I doubt it. I don't support banning free speech.

[DemGa]

50. But they never really leave

How could they resist their return to glory?

[book_worm]

51. that's true

in many ways such posts are very egotistical.

[robcon]

52. Bring 'em on. I love to make fun of the self-absorbed "leavers."

I would miss an opportunity for some snarky DU banter about "pity-parties", "don't let the door...", "why do you we think we care?" and "how can we miss you if you won't leave?"

A ban on the drama kings/queens would definitely reduce the fun on DU.

[Karenina]

53. No, I'm not with you at all.

BURNOUT is a real phenomenon. Many who do so return within days. DU IS an addiction ya know. :evilgrin: I want to know when and why posters I relate to through cyberspace short-circuit. IGNORE and HIDE THREAD are your friends. Peace be unto ELAD!