Had to take one more pot/pop shot here before I completely reform to non-chain-yanker...

Leaving or departing TT and PTT has been such sweet sorrow for many and there have been several exit techniques for departure used, some of which we have seen lately. I list them.

1. The Italian Stomp: I am mad as heck and not taking this anymore, Pais-style. Sometimes this is probably justified, I suppose. Sometimes there are better ways out, too, I reckon.

2. Addicted-Going-Cold-Turkey Exit: I...can't...stop...so...I...am...chaining...myself...to...and not touching the game anymore. If you see this game as your primary reality, shame on you and you do need to chain yourself to a tree somewhere. Hey, at times it is a noble thing to do also, though. Call it replacement therapy.

3. I-Got-Too-Much-To-Do Exit: Speaks for itself. Time for a little work.

4. The Michael Jordan Retirement: I'm here, I'm gone, I'm here, I'm gone... "They always come back." But if you make his kind of money doing it, it's OK, it's good!

5. "The Vanish": This is the most second best exit plan. For example, I started playing about the time LC50 and Tankdork began to retire. Some old TT'ers don't die, they simply fade away...

6. The Non-MJordan Farewell: Mr. Slug gave his speech and wandered off. Most classy. We invite him back. Come back, Slug. Reunion time!

7. From Habit-to-Occasional User: This one I have not seen and I am recommending it for consideration. If you are a habitual user, don't disappear. It's too much fun seeing everyone. Just show up less frequently.

Are listening to me??!! I know you're lurking out there. Declare your official Occasional Status.

"Life is good. Be Occasional"

*^ as seen on JJ's bumper as his tank passes by*

Last edited: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 1:15:10 PM

Heh. Good stuff. Looks like you got most everything covered too. BTW, you have seen the "Habit-to-Occasional User" one. That would be me. Minus my getting sucked in to TBML again this past season I play much less than I used to. Have to keep my addiction under control. Going cold turkey never has worked for me. :)

Sorry, meant to tag a note here earlier, OM.

You, as a member of that grand BM fraternity -- The Sons of Hum Bot! -- are most certainly honored with permanent "Occasional Status."

 

My exit strategy is this: no play, less forum.

Someone please find us a new game/forum to take over...i'm bored shitless with the game, and I fear posting and not playing is unsustainable.

Any ideas?

Or the...
I'm leaving everyone cry please!: You post on PTT you are leaving and no one leaves a comment or cares that you are leaving. They then come back, but no one remebers you or cares still. I have seen this one most often. 8o