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elocs

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23. I've been a "member" here for 17 years now

Wed Jun 21, 2023, 09:01 PM

Jun 2023

and just post until I get tired of it then leave. Like it says at the bottom of my post, I'm not a DUer, I just post here. And then I just take a time-out for however long that may be and nobody even notices I'm gone and I'm fine with that.
This is just a message board for like-minded people, purged of trolls, it's not a religion.

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I think I'm done [View all] cactusfractal Jun 2023 OP

Are you OK? CentralMass Jun 2023 #1

Please dial 988 yardwork Jun 2023 #2

Please, whatever you have in mind, don't. Snark or not, your DU family is here niyad Jun 2023 #3

Please don't make a hasty decision. We all go through dark times in our lives. alwaysinasnit Jun 2023 #4

It sounds like you are in crisis. madaboutharry Jun 2023 #5

The world needs more snark! True Dough Jun 2023 #6

Hey. The world needs you and it needs your snark. We need your snark. If you don't feel like WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2023 #7

The darkest hour is just before dawn. Desert grandma Jun 2023 #8

Please don't go! redwitch Jun 2023 #9

The Universe is not indifferent, believe me. It needs your snark. LoisB Jun 2023 #10

Please stay. We need you. I am feeling like you, but posting makes me feel better. I have felt like debm55 Jun 2023 #11

Woah! Hang in there! Bit by bit. Hope things Will improve. 988 if needed.& I like a good bit o'snark electric_blue68 Jun 2023 #12

Please don't go, we need you Walleye Jun 2023 #13

Don't let the bastards win, buddy. peppertree Jun 2023 #14

Take an electronic break. I have to do it from time to time. It can do wonders. chowder66 Jun 2023 #15

Wait, are you alright? cactus, please come back and let us know you're okay. crickets Jun 2023 #16

You can see from the replies here that the universe is NOT indifferent. highplainsdem Jun 2023 #17

Is there a way for the moderators to check email addresses phylny Jun 2023 #18

Please don't go away. We care about you. LiberalLoner Jun 2023 #19

Snark can be a magic ingredient at times. Stick around blm Jun 2023 #20

I think snark is one of the best things about this universe... Think. Again. Jun 2023 #21

A shower, some tea, deep breaths. LuvLoogie Jun 2023 #22

I've been a "member" here for 17 years now elocs Jun 2023 #23

Snarkiness reveals wit. Please stay. We need you. sprinkleeninow Jun 2023 #24

I know how you feel Rachel M at 6 pm Jun 2023 #25

please hang in there Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #26

Feel free to message me if you need to talk ismnotwasm Jun 2023 #27

Snarkiness reveals wit. Please stay. We need you. sprinkleeninow Jun 2023 #28

Or how about this idea: ecstatic Jun 2023 #29

Stay. Snark. Then stay some more. Solly Mack Jun 2023 #30

You're not done. You still have much to enjoy & contribute. CaptainTruth Jun 2023 #31

I hope you are checking in and seeing that we're not indifferent. femmedem Jun 2023 #32

Freeway cactusfractal Jun 2023 #33

Please stay, Please PM me. debm55 Jun 2023 #36

Creativity and snark. Pretty cool combination. alwaysinasnit Jun 2023 #37

Whew, thank you for checking in again, cactusfractal. crickets Jun 2023 #41

Well done Marthe48 Jun 2023 #57

You're a very good writer. I'd like to read more of your work. yardwork Jun 2023 #83

I hope you are seeing this and know you have friends here mountain grammy Jun 2023 #34

Please stay NT Nululu Jun 2023 #35

Snark is my favorite thing DUgosh Jun 2023 #38

I am a big fan of snark. I would hate to see a fellow snark connoisseur to just vanish without Beastly Boy Jun 2023 #39

We are here for you. Mosby Jun 2023 #40

Please wait 24 hours before you make a move Marthe48 Jun 2023 #42

please reach out. You can call me. Number below. Let's talk CommonHumanity Jun 2023 #43

Please stay here, we all need your snark. onecaliberal Jun 2023 #44

Don't let the shits get you down. Kid Berwyn Jun 2023 #45

Good snark is worth living for. stage left Jun 2023 #46

Please stay. 988 is a lifeline. AllyCat Jun 2023 #47

I hope this doesn't sound trite but.. BlueKentuckyGirl Jun 2023 #48

Depression lies. mzmolly Jun 2023 #49

Please don't go..We are here for you. We care about each other. Stuart G Jun 2023 #50

Please stay, cactusfractal! calimary Jun 2023 #51

I'm not sure exactly what you have in mind, but I want to encourage you not to give up. ShazzieB Jun 2023 #52

Hang around buddy canetoad Jun 2023 #53

Please find someone you trust to help you BittyJenkins Jun 2023 #54

You quote Heinlein and recognize snark when you dish it. I'm impressed. WheelWalker Jun 2023 #55

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. nt BWdem4life Jun 2023 #56

I checked back this morning because I care about you. yardwork Jun 2023 #58

Hey, snark away to me any time!! BeckyDem Jun 2023 #59

I am still here cactusfractal Jun 2023 #60

Hugggggggs. niyad Jun 2023 #61

Please hang in there. As you have seen, you have lots of support and caring niyad Jun 2023 #62

Good to know that your will to live is strong. ARPad95 Jun 2023 #63

So glad you're still here. mzmolly Jun 2023 #65

I hope you talk to people who are trained to help--it is so important Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #70

Good for you grantcart Jun 2023 #73

So glad you're here! crickets Jun 2023 #78

So happy to read this, cactusfractal. femmedem Jun 2023 #80

Relieved to see you are still here. BlueKentuckyGirl Jun 2023 #82

I've been done with forums before, including DU, but not for good obviously. elocs Jun 2023 #64

Yeah, that was actually "done with living" cactusfractal Jun 2023 #66

If you're actually "done with living" then why not go to where you actually can get help elocs Jun 2023 #67

If you must know, I was in a state cactusfractal Jun 2023 #68

Sometimes posting as you just did is healthy as all get out. +1 BeckyDem Jun 2023 #77

internet forums can be helpful as a first step in calls for help Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #71

Wow. Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #72

good to see you today blogslug Jun 2023 #79

Tyvm cactusfractal Jun 2023 #84

Read the room, chief. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2023 #69

I've gone through suicidal periods in my life. Mr.Bill Jun 2023 #74

You seem like an intelligent, witty person, the kind of person I'd choose as a friend. Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #75

Don't make any rash decisions and please seek help if u need it. roamer65 Jun 2023 #76

Seeing that you responded phylny Jun 2023 #81