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:
- People announcing their departure or return.
- Moderators announcing a significant forum ban — not trolls or vandals, but someone people will notice and miss.
- Inquiries about an absent troper.
- Responses to inquiries about an absent troper.
Edited by GastonRabbit on Feb 10th 2023 at 3:48:36 AM
Umm... nothing? They're active, no suspensions, just haven't posted in a week or so.
No, but they did delete their avatar earlier this year, so that's why their avatar reverted to the default.
Ok, so after some thinking over, I'll be on hiatus from TLP because trying to balance out my TLP work and my university studies didn't turn out well and only causes a lot of stress. The earliest I can get back to full-time TLP work is Xmas break, so until then, my activity on TV Tropes will be relegated to low-key editing and forum posting.
Good luck. I've experienced burnout in the past, so taking steps to avoid it makes sense and I agree with the decision to do that.
Edited by GastonRabbit on Sep 10th 2022 at 11:17:07 AM
I got a rock for Halloween.Haven't seen ~A Drago in a while. Hope they're doing OK.
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They've been online fairly recently, but just haven't edited or posted in over a year.
That's not uncommon. I've noticed that there are a lot of people who still use their accounts to lurk despite no longer editing or posting.
Edited by GastonRabbit on Sep 12th 2022 at 9:36:16 AM
I got a rock for Halloween.I know they said they are no longer active, so I'm not pinging them, but I do hope naturalironist is doing OK out there.
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Has been online recently, but hasn't posted or edited in quite a while.
Has actually been online less recently, but their last edit was only a little over a month ago.
I may lurk here, but I won't post for a while. Why? Simple. I am recovering from a cold, and in addition, I have had a low mood for a while. I currently see little reason to be here.
(As always, no replies, please. Don't wanna get curious.)
Edit: I am just gonna be somewhat active. Don’t expect to see me much.
Edited by Delibirda on Sep 15th 2022 at 9:49:01 PM
"Listen up, Marina, because this is SUPER important. Whatever you do, don't eat th“ “DON'T EAT WHAT?! Your text box ran out of space!”Hey guys, I'm going to tell you guys that I'm going to be inactive for about 2 days, starting Friday tomorrow. I'm going to camping vacation for my family member's birthday celebration tomorrow. See you guys on Sunday!
Edited by Bubblepig on Sep 15th 2022 at 11:12:52 AM
"CHICKEN JOCKEY!"

What happened to farsidefan?
"Listen up, Marina, because this is SUPER important. Whatever you do, don't eat th“ “DON'T EAT WHAT?! Your text box ran out of space!”