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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

BlackDove (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#2002: Jul 8th 2010 at 3:30:14 PM


This post was thumped by the Shillelagh of Whackingness

DarkLadyCelebrian I'm the world's greatest from Cartwheel galaxy Since: Oct, 2010
I'm the world's greatest
#2003: Jul 8th 2010 at 3:35:36 PM

Bye, Suke.....

Please don't tell me that I'm dreaming When all I ever wanted was to dream another sunset with you
SukeSho Sexy Back from Candyland Since: Dec, 2009
Sexy Back
#2005: Jul 8th 2010 at 3:39:15 PM

You probably won't.

Cria fama y echate a dormir Musings
EnglishIvy Since: Aug, 2011
LuckyRevenant ALMSIVI from The Flood Since: Jan, 2001
ALMSIVI
#2007: Jul 9th 2010 at 1:57:09 PM

You're leaving Vent, too?

I am back from Orientation. It was pretty cool. I mean, the first day sucked hard, mostly because not only did I not know anyone (except for my roommate, of course), but I also hadn't slept the night before. The second day kinda dragged, but it wasn't too bad. Yesterday kicked ass. Today was also pretty cool. You're gonna have to ask for specifics if you want 'em, and I'm guessin' you don't.

So, uh, yeah. I'm back. I'll see what I missed now.

"I can't imagine what Hell will have in store, but I know when I'm there, I won't wander anymore."
EnglishIvy Since: Aug, 2011
#2008: Jul 9th 2010 at 1:59:48 PM

Tell us the specifics, you tease!

Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
ImipolexG frozen in time from all our yesterdays Since: Jan, 2001
frozen in time
#2010: Jul 9th 2010 at 2:04:36 PM

Hello Lucky.

It's Nostalgic Avatars Weekend now.

no one will notice that I changed this
BobbyG vigilantly taxonomish from England Since: Jan, 2001
LuckyRevenant ALMSIVI from The Flood Since: Jan, 2001
ALMSIVI
#2012: Jul 9th 2010 at 2:08:33 PM

Um, well, the showers were freezing cold.

Oh, more importantly, I am taking four classes, for sure: Mind and Reason, which sounds like a sort of cognitive science class from what I remember, Physical Anthropology, Intro to Religious Studies, and Intro to China. I'm also on the waiting list for another class, but I can't ever remember its name. Just its course number: BIO 301M.

Austin remains a cool place.

I pretty much only had conversations with pretty girls while I was there. Didn't like....any of the guys I met, but the girls were cool.

Thanks for lettin' me know, Imi. I'll be getting right on that.

edited 9th Jul '10 2:09:06 PM by LuckyRevenant

"I can't imagine what Hell will have in store, but I know when I'm there, I won't wander anymore."
Penguin4Senate Since: Aug, 2009
#2013: Jul 9th 2010 at 2:15:03 PM

The showers will probably be warmer by the time you start classes. Also, is that a 300-level course? Nice job.

LuckyRevenant ALMSIVI from The Flood Since: Jan, 2001
ALMSIVI
#2014: Jul 9th 2010 at 2:18:13 PM

Well, the "3" really just shows how many credit hours it's worth.

Also, I'll probably be living in a different dorm by the time classes start. But, if I do end up in that dorm, then I sure as hell hope the showers are warmer. Jesus christ.

"I can't imagine what Hell will have in store, but I know when I'm there, I won't wander anymore."
Haven Planescape Hijack Since: Jan, 2001
Planescape Hijack
#2015: Jul 9th 2010 at 2:20:24 PM

Hey again, Lucky. Glad you had a good time.

Productivity is for people without internet connections. -Count Dorku
Pacific Oh Yeah? from da beach house Since: Jan, 2001
Oh Yeah?
#2016: Jul 10th 2010 at 9:05:41 AM

I'm taking a break (YEAH RIGHT!) which will mean I'll need to work from my old offline computer- so I'll be spending most of the upcoming days there, and rarely access this one. I'll still drop in in time for the TV Tropes 1st Interactive Media Construction Competition topic, and maybe a bit of video game chat.

I'm making this post really just because if I don't make a closure post I simply can't leave. It does help, even if I usually end up coming back within a few hours. If you see me, tell me to get back to work. (Until I announce I've done what I was going to do)

BlackHumor Since: Jan, 2001
#2017: Jul 10th 2010 at 5:32:26 PM

Officially back (not that I was ever gone that long.) Will post about my trip, and the loss of internet afterwards, soon.

EDIT: Oh, and see ya Pacific.

edited 10th Jul '10 5:32:47 PM by BlackHumor

Sporkaganza I'm glasses. Since: May, 2009
I'm glasses.
#2018: Jul 11th 2010 at 6:07:15 PM

I will be on a little road trip my dad to California. We'll also *ugh* look at colleges along the way... -_-

So anyway don't be shocked at my second Sudden Disappearance.

Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember them, you are not alone.
Nyktos (srahc 84) eltit Since: Jan, 2001
(srahc 84) eltit
#2019: Jul 11th 2010 at 11:50:42 PM

I am back in Toronto now.

I guess it is.
PrincessofPunk Start Me Up from Seattle, Washington Since: May, 2010
Start Me Up
#2020: Jul 12th 2010 at 12:58:54 AM

I thought about this for a while and i've reached my decision. I'm gonna go with sis on her trip and i'm taking Darren with me. I need to get away from Montgomery and go see more of this big blue marble we call the Earth. It's been real fun but i don't think i'm gonna miss this place much but i will miss the folks here.

edited 12th Jul '10 12:59:11 AM by PrincessofPunk

I ran 20 red lights in his honor Thank you Jesus, thank you lord.
DarkLadyCelebrian I'm the world's greatest from Cartwheel galaxy Since: Oct, 2010
I'm the world's greatest
#2021: Jul 12th 2010 at 6:53:29 AM

I'mma be getting outta here for a while. I'll be around to update my liveblog but that's all. I need to calm down.

I'll be sure to tell you how Iji was when I get back. :) Bye-bye.

Please don't tell me that I'm dreaming When all I ever wanted was to dream another sunset with you
Pacific Oh Yeah? from da beach house Since: Jan, 2001
Oh Yeah?
#2022: Jul 12th 2010 at 8:07:01 AM

Stay, please.

Also, could you phrase it less like it's the freaking doomsday clock counting down.

edited 12th Jul '10 11:36:04 AM by Pacific

Haven Planescape Hijack Since: Jan, 2001
Planescape Hijack
#2023: Jul 12th 2010 at 11:28:50 AM

She apparently just had a really severe panic attack over some stuff people did on the internet. Leaving for a while is probably a good idea for her.

Good luck, Cele.

Productivity is for people without internet connections. -Count Dorku
BlackDove (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#2024: Jul 12th 2010 at 12:24:59 PM


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