Yet another goodbye

[jrandom]

Well, might as well make it two at once. I'm outta here (vifferman's similar post this morning was an unrelated coincidence).

I have a bunch of stuff going on in my personal life, and my participation on KiwiBiker is something that I'm having to de-prioritise. I'm not taking offense at anyone, or flouncing off in a huff, or anything. I'm just realising that I need to focus on what's important - my wife, my kids, all the parts of my life that are not just a selfish hobby, which, like it or not, is what motorcycling really is for me.

And so I'm going to log off for good, because hanging out on this forum will not be constructive in my efforts to achieve the above.

Now, normally, I rather dislike the "I'm going! Pay attention and tell me how much you're going to miss me!" nonsense that crops up when people stop participating in online forums. In fact, thoughts along those lines were what prompted my recent April Fools joke (this post is completely straight-up and unrelated to that prank, by the way).

However, forums like KiwiBiker are important social networks for many people, and the connections and interactions that happen here and as flow-ons in meatspace are quite real and worthy of careful consideration. I think that it's better for me to explain what I'm up to, rather than disappearing off the radar and leaving people to wonder what happened and whether I got offended and started hating them, or whatever. It's also good to make it clear that this is a considered decision, rather than the result of a passing strange mood.

Y'all have fun out there, now, and try not to fall off too much.

Over and out.

Dan

[Racey Rider]

Dan

What! I've only just learnt your names Dan! You can't leave now!!

But good on ya. At least you've given a good reason.
Will miss your comments.
Good luck.
Hope to see you back when your ready

Racey.

PS. Can I have your rep points?

[Wolf]

Another great loss.

Thanks, Dan, for letting us know and for all the support, advice, humour etc. You too will be sorely missed.

Damn. Two great kb'ers gone.

Can understand your need to focus on other matters - especially family.

Keep it rubber side down.

[Motu]

Well done,you achieved your life's ambition and beat Wikd's post count,go in peace my son....

Now,in a few days when all this boils over,you might all just be all shocked with a totaly original post I am devising...

[Joni]

See ya Dan...
:spudwave:

[Motoracer]

You need a break I guess, to sort out what is *really* important to you. Once you've done that, we'll be here to welcome you back.

See you later, for now.

P.S. I've always enjoyed your witty remarks on the forums very much. We'll miss ya, ya intelligent prick!

[DEATH_INC.]

Why is it all the good one's leave?
Good luck dan.

[bear]

Is there a changing of the guard that I don't know about? Does Kiwibiker have a rotation policy or something? Is it just the trendy thing to do?
This whole 'going to take a break thing' seems common place this week.

[vifferman]

I'm not taking offense at anyone, or flouncing off in a huff, or anything.

I am! flounce, flounce, flounce.....

I'm just realising that I need to focus on what's important - my wife, my kids, all the parts of my life that are not just a selfish hobby, which, like it or not, is what motorcycling really is for me.

I think it is for most people, Dan.
As you know, my wife is quite supportive of it, because I admitted it was selfish, and took pains to make sure she knew that even though I'm obsessive about it, motorcycling ultimately comes second to her and the boys.

And so I'm going to log off for good, because hanging out on this forum will not be constructive in my efforts to achieve the above.

I don't think I have the strength of character, moral fibre and backbone to leave for good. Good for you.

Now, normally, I rather dislike the "I'm going! Pay attention and tell me how much you're going to miss me!" nonsense that crops up when people stop participating in online forums.

Not me! I'm so insecure, that I need the wee ego boost.

I think that it's better for me to explain what I'm up to, rather than disappearing off the radar and leaving people to wonder what happened and whether I got offended and started hating them, or whatever. It's also good to make it clear that this is a considered decision, rather than the result of a passing strange mood.

My first thought was to just bugger off. I didn't think anyone would notice.
I'm not altogether sure that it wasn't just a passing mood. Or a whim. Or a whimsical fanciful whim. Or fancy...

I suppose it's too late now....
If I change my mind, I'll be mocked, scorned, and showered with negative rep points.

Y'all have fun out there, now, and try not to fall off too much.

Over and out.

Dan

You too.
See you, Dude. :spudwave:

And sorry for crashing your party.

[Racey Rider]

You need a break I guess, to sort out what is *really* important to you. Once you've done that, we'll be here to welcome you back.

But if he come back,, I still get to keep his rep points Ah?!!


(Just clarifying!)

[inlinefour]

Pop in if you can, take care and good on ya for knowing your priorities

[erik]

Keep an eye on the rides forum etc now and then if you ever feel like going for a ride with other people. Just because you've got other stuff that takes priority over spending heaps of time reading and posting on kb, doesn't mean you can't still use the brilliant organisational ability of online forums to find or organise a group ride to go on.
Or whatever. TBH, I don't quite see the point in going cold turkey and completely giving up kb. Moderation* is the key.

*self moderation of how much you use kb, not moderation as in having people editing and controlling what can and can't be posted...

[BNZ]

Why is it all the good one's leave?
Good luck dan.

Dont worry, im not going anywhere

Good luck Dan, all the best

[Riff Raff]

Hey Dan
I hope you get your personal life back on track. Good luck with everything and we will miss you.

[MSTRS:Me]

Oh dear, I was starting to wonder about my deodorant. Someone said it's about moderation, but we know how hard it is to say "Oh all right, just one little nip". Come back to check on us whenever you like Sir Jrandom, we promise to keep a spot for you.