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This is a thread for people who will not be or have not been on the site for a while, whether due to real life or to resist an internet addiction, the latter of which is encouraged within reason. Also, talk about the benefits/whatever of taking a day or a weekend off, or things to do when not online. TV Tropes ruining your life is nothing to be proud of.

Generally, expect the following from this thread:

  1. People announcing their departure or return.
  2. Moderators announcing a significant forum ban — not trolls or vandals, but someone people will notice and miss.
  3. Inquiries about an absent troper.
  4. Responses to inquiries about an absent troper.

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Not that I'm going anywhere, but this is a thread for people who will not be on the forums for a while, whether due to real life or to resist an internet addiction, the latter of which is encouraged within reason. Also, talk about the benefits/whatever of taking a day or a weekend off, or things to do when not online. TV Tropes ruining your life is nothing to be proud of.

Edited by GastonRabbit on Feb 10th 2023 at 3:48:36 AM

Scholastica Since: Jan, 2010
#3051: Jan 12th 2011 at 8:50:15 PM

Here a Lee! There a Lee! Everywhere a Lee a Lee!

lee4hmz 486-powered rotating frosted cherry Pop-Tart from A shipwreck in the tidal Potomac (Before Recorded History) Relationship Status: Chocolate!
486-powered rotating frosted cherry Pop-Tart
#3052: Jan 12th 2011 at 9:00:05 PM

:D

online since 1993 | huge retrocomputing and TV nerd | lee4hmz.info (under construction) | heapershangout.com
Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#3053: Jan 12th 2011 at 9:12:25 PM

Welcome back hug? I'm glad you weren't gone long, it's nice having you around here.

Solstace Hexachordal Combinatorial from the Second Viennese School Since: Dec, 1969
Hexachordal Combinatorial
#3054: Jan 12th 2011 at 9:14:36 PM

I think I'll be taking a few days break.

Ecstasy is Sustained Intensity
ImipolexG frozen in time from all our yesterdays Since: Jan, 2001
frozen in time
#3055: Jan 12th 2011 at 9:17:54 PM

See you later Solstace, welcome back Lee.

no one will notice that I changed this
Zudak Since: Dec, 1969
Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#3059: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:17:19 PM

I want a moment of silence for Scrye. Apparently, he's been "Google banned"...whatever the hell that means. And anyone with an ounce of real blood in their veins will miss him.

He was flagrant, abrasive and eminently quotable. And now, he journeys forth into a dangerous war zone, and might actually get shot, something that most of us tropers will never experience save in our deepest fantasies or our worst nightmares.

I pour one out on my lawn for Scrye. And I hope that somewhere, he will taste some whiskey.

Good luck, broheim..and remember; Check six!

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
EnglishIvy Since: Aug, 2011
#3060: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:18:18 PM

? I thought he was out on deployment, and that's why he wasn't posting.

Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
DUMB
#3061: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:23:15 PM

No, he came on IRC and mentioned it, something to do with the American imperialism thread. He also said that he had been laughing since.

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Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
#3062: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:25:27 PM

We lost a brother today with Scrye's departure. Some of you might not know him that well; count yourselves among the lost. He was funny, honest, sarcastic and above all a good friend. With him gone our numbers dwindle; he was truly a pillar of our community.

I won't go into the reasons behind his absence; those of you who know me already know how I feel. Rest assured he shares your sentiment.

Now he's off to who knows where to do bad things to bad people. Maybe I'll see him there or here; either way I'll buy the man a beer. Wish him well.

Here's to you brosef; stay safe.

TobiasDrake (•̀⤙•́) (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Arm chopping is not a love language!
(•̀⤙•́)
#3063: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:28:47 PM

We lost Scrye? Goddamn.

I've got nothing to say that Kino didn't say better. I wish him well out there. He'll be missed.

My Tumblr. Currently side-by-side liveblogging Digimon Adventure, sub vs dub.
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#3064: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:37:00 PM

I guess we can blame google for this travesty. Here's to ya, Scrye!

/drainsglassandgetsanother

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
WUE Since: Dec, 1969
#3065: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:38:13 PM

Wow. Scrye was Google Banned? Not really sure what to say.

Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
Embrace the mindscrew
#3066: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:39:41 PM

I wasn't there so I won't comment on the ban, but good luck with his deployment thing.

What's the frequency Kenneth?|In case of war.
Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
#3067: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:39:54 PM

It's 1:40am and I'm cussin a blue streak.

drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#3068: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:40:08 PM

Say "Fuck you, Google!" and drink a lot.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
DUMB
#3070: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:41:14 PM

Uh, a Google ban still means that Fast Eddie is preventing him from accessing the site, not Google.

edited 12th Jan '11 11:27:53 PM by Tzetze

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melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#3071: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:42:35 PM

Bye Solstace, hi Lee, etc.

That doesn't really make sense, though. Forum or wiki ban maybe, but Google ban? That's kinda overkill (as far as I know).

Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
DUMB
#3072: Jan 12th 2011 at 10:46:23 PM

Well, I've seen him warned by Madrugada before, and stuff... I don't want to talk down anymore about people that aren't here, though, sorry.

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KylerThatch literary masochist Since: Jan, 2001
literary masochist
#3073: Jan 12th 2011 at 11:20:30 PM

What exactly does "Google Banned" mean, and why is it called that?

This "faculty lot" you speak of sounds like a place of great power...
Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
DUMB
#3075: Jan 12th 2011 at 11:27:39 PM

@Kyler: That when you try to access tvtropes.org you get redirected to Google, apparently.

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