UPDATE: who's left and who's staying?

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   myownworldposted 14 years ago

   Ok so the hubbers who've left or hopefully are taking a break away from HP:
   
   Texan
   Tattoguy
   Lyrics
   Ralwus
   
   Am I missing anyone?
   
   Decided to stay:
   Hokey - thank god!
   Ryankett is back!
   
   I'm hoping the rest of us are here to stay aswell!

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      tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Ralwus is around ! I've seen him today somewhere

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      tony0724posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      MYO I can only speak for myself when I say I do not want you goin anywhere ! I would be sad.

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         myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I'm not going anywhere, and you better not either!

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      ThoughtfulSpotposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I didn't realize tattooguy left! When did that happpen?

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      AEvansposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Ralwus and TattoGuy are still here I have seen them and dealt with them via-email.
      
      I have been here almost 3 years I am not going anywhere.

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         myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         AE....3 years and managed to survive it all! see, there's a lesson to be learnt here....
         
         (Ralwus and Tatto have left their accounts intact, but taking breaks I'm sure!)

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      starme77posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'm stayin

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      Stevennix2001posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      texan isn't coming back.  last i heard, he was banned from forums for a while, but he didn't want to wait out the ban, so he shut down his account.  i saw it in a thread where it was explained, but i forget which one.  sorry to have to tell you all that.

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      emievilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Darn, I'm missing out on a lot of things. Been too busy this past month .
      
      Barely 24 hours after I greeted Kim, she was gone. Left her an email but she hasn't responded yet. Wonder how she is?

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   seasoningposted 14 years ago

   oops what is happening, what have i missed

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   skyfireposted 14 years ago

   With mow, stormy, sophs and list goes on....i can't imagine leaving this place... 

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      myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      thanks Sky...... lots of serious wonderful hubbers are still around....not so active in the forums though.....so all hope is not lost!

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   myownworldposted 14 years ago

   Ralwus is probably one of those taking a break, though most of his hubs are gone.

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      tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      But he published a new hub yesterday ! I didn't have the time to check it yet, but it's in my mail.

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      AEvansposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      He is only taking a break don't worry

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   sophsposted 14 years ago

   I don't want to leeeaaavvveee

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      myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      good that's what I'm hoping for! HEY EVERYONE STAY PLEASE!
      
      (T, I know...but just check his profile now...I'm sure he'll be back one day though... )

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         tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

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            myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            (And T if you EVER leave, I'm personally coming to get you! )

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         tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          
         
         I'll write a message for him !

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   Pani Midnyte Odinposted 14 years ago

   I'm still here

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      myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      good, we need your fresh positive energy!

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   ThoughtfulSpotposted 14 years ago

   Its on Ralwus' profile page... He's down to 2 hubs.

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   Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years ago

   Nelle and her sisters are quite happy here. Not going anywhere. And don't forget RyanKett is back.

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      myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      we'll be lost without sensible hubbers like you!  I'm glad you and the rest of the 'family' is here to stay!

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         sophsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Awwww 'family' that's really nice. The Hubber family! hehe

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      rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      ryan is back? yeah. great.
      
      ralwus has told us he is seriously writing, he's still around.

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   Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years ago

   AEvans I'm glad to here that you're not going anywhere.

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    I am also not going anywhere.

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       good, we need more great hubbers to stay...and show people that everyone isn't leaving!
       
       Rebekah, I take it, you're not leaving either?

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    K Partinposted 14 years ago

    count me in....not going any where.

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    myownworldposted 14 years ago

    Good, Sophs and K Partin are here...!
    
    see, people we need to relax now.... lots of great hubbers still around...!

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    ThoughtfulSpotposted 14 years ago

    Didn't put this in my first post...
    
    I'm HERE!
    
    Heck, I'm just gettin' started.  How could I go anywhere? 

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       good girl, you're off to a great start! just don't let the occasional negativity here get to you! Write on...

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          ThoughtfulSpotposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks MOW.  I'm fairly thick skinned... learned a long time ago that the people whose opinions I give a da*n about aren't usually the ones that would hurt me.  I generally don't resort to profanity, but to those of you who have constructive things to say... whether or not I agree with them... have at it! I love a good battle and I respect an intelligent opponent and love a good critique. To those who just want to bring people down and get a dirty punch in in the process... F*ck off.
          
          (Please excuse me... I do believe that's the most offensive thing I've ever said online.)

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    Rik Ravadoposted 14 years ago

    I'm still hanging in here by a thread (this one)
    
    Its that time of the year when lemmings throw themselves off clifftops and Hubbers delete their hubs and profiles.  Why they do it is a bit of a mystery. Psychologists may have an explanation.  Could it be overcrowding?  Perhaps we need to spread out a bit more?  Oops there goes another one..

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       More like HP's yearly pruning in the process....beyond me too!
       The only thing I've learnt from it is the fragility of cyber relationships: wonderful because they're there at the click of a button, but gone as quickly too!
       glad you've been around for 2 years....!

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    Will Apseposted 14 years ago

    I get pretty right wing about this issue. If you can't cope with friction in the cyber world, you are too fragile to even think about leaving your home.

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       exactly!
       
       ( @ thoughtful... I love passionate voices like yours...I think you've already survived the 'breaking in' here and managed alright.... stay cool!

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       tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       
       
       YES !

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    Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years ago

    I took a few minutes last week to think about all of the hubbers that started at the same time I did. Most didn't last 3 months.
    
    So many of the "veterans" that were here when I started have gone as well.
    
    This is an everchanging landscape and I just try to enjoy whoever is here.

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       that's really something Nelle....and I take it your secret for survival here is... staying focused on the right things?

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          Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Yes, I am focused on the money. But the community is fun as well. But I can see why some people never come to the forums at all - except to read announcements and stuff like that. Take a look at the Top 100 hubbers - most never post or post very little.
          
          Some people seem to be here just for the forums - and they are the ones who come and go very quickly.

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       PrettyPantherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Yes, people come and go for many reasons.  It's like that in every forum.

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    waynetposted 14 years ago

    I'm off for a good 2 week break on holiday...but I'll try and sneak some hubs and one line forum posts over my break!!!

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       enjoy your holiday wayne...glad to know you're staying for good though! Need that humor of yours to keep us laughing when the going gets tough...!

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    brianzenposted 14 years ago

    I love it here already and plan to stay, Its hard to see why someone would move, unless it was personal?

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       brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       That seems sad, we all seem to help each other along for the most part, until the word religion comes up then its kind of funny to watch..

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          brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          why take it too seriously anyway?

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          waynetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Hahahaha I've posted replies to myself a few times...it's good to talk!!

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    Hokeyposted 14 years ago

    I am definitely staying!    I like this place. 

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       brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hokey!!! Howzitgoin?

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          Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Namaste Brianzen. I was caught up in the monkey mind. Doing better now. Awake again! 

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             Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             what is a monkey mind?

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                Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Buddhist term meaning "unsettled; restless; capricious; whimsical; fanciful; inconstant; confused; indecisive; uncontrollable".

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                brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Mind wanders no aim, = monkey mind, (Autopilot)

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             brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Me too Namaste, Great for monkey? unwrapping candy! (actually opening any small packeges) try it.

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                Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Focus brings us back to the moment. Good idea!

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                   brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   My favorite is the wrappers on the little sticky candy because you have to really pay attention to get at it. Like those caramels with the fruit swirl inside, Royales I believe they are called.

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                      brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                      Royales and good Zen, good focus. But Hokey you should be at peace in any mindset, you are a great guy. so be happy and if in a monkey mind be happy monkey. This is best for me maybe for you too?

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                         Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                         Yes. Person commented wrongly about lost friend that wasn't part of event. very personal. Just had to fall to my roots and come back to realize I don't control others. Only how I choose to react. I choose to be happy. It is a personal choice.

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                            tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                            
                            
                            A very good choice !

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                               Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                               Hello sweetheart! Nice to see that wonderful bikini!!!

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                                  brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                  This is good reaction choice Hokey, it lacks nothing I now proclaim you a Bodhisattva and yes hot bikini.  Is tantrum actually this icon? Because achem yowzah!

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                                     tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                     
                                     I am !
                                     Take care !

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                                     Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                     Yes she is!   

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                                  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                  

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hokey, am sooo glad to see you decided to stay!!! Your 'nirvana' is here with us...(and T of course! )
       
       welcome here brianzen!

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          Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks!

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    brianzenposted 14 years ago

    Of course I haven't met everybody yet.

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       rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       just stay focused on why you're here. many get too caught up in the drama.
       
       I enjoy the writing platform and love reading the amazing variety of topics here.   mow, I've never considered leaving. I'm here to make a gallery of evergreen hubs, at least I'm trying!

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          brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          And a peasure to meet you as well rebehahELLE, do you like any specific topic?

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    flread45posted 14 years ago

    Do not get caught up in arguments on forums and your life will be more pleasant..

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       brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I have a trick for that......

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    thisisoliposted 14 years ago

    I think I might leave just to drum up my followers a bit

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       brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Your followers are just another number, write something big and you will remember, at the start there were not followers. Write for you and for money for you. Followers cannot make you better or worse, (my opinions forgive me)

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       Lily Roseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hey, Oli - you said exactly what I was thinking!  I don't get all the drama - "I'm leaving!", "I'm back!" - unless it's to get followers or some kind of sympathy.  Frankly, I'm tired of seeing those threads.  Yes, yes, I know, I'll just ignore them!
       
       I'm here for the money and occassionally participate in the forums, mostly for announcements and such, but I do get sucked in to some Hubber's Hangout threads and for the most part enjoy it a lot.
       
       I'm here to stay...

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          IzzyMposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Yo tambien

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    Dale Mazurekposted 14 years ago

    Well I know I have absolutely no intention of leaving.  I got the old boot a couple years ago because of spamming.  That has all changed now.
    
    I have met many new friends and I love the place.
    
    Sure I have some days where I just cant focus in here but hell that wont make me quit.
    
    Sorry people you are stuck with me.
    
    Not to mention I want to keep my blog going for a long time.
    
    Cheers
    
    Dale

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       brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I have never eaten spam. (Why do they call it spamming?)

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          sunforgedposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Spamming, is a term that is derived from the legislation created to curb it
          
          Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing
          
          (CAN-SPAM)
          
          the word is often misused,If its not marketing related, its pretty much just being annoying.
          
          other internet definitions

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          timorousposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          It originally comes from a Monty Python's Flying Circus bit, where an old woman in some eatery is complaining about not wanting any SPAM (pork luncheon meat) in her meal.  Meanwhile, a bunch of guys dressed as Vikings keep on singing: Spam, spam, spam, spam....  which of course drives the old woman up the wall. 
          
          Thus the endless, unwanted e-mail prodding achieves much the same result.

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       earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       The blog rocks Dale!

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    Arthur Fontesposted 14 years ago

    The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go ♫ http://blip.fm/~n85yn

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       brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       The misfits "chilren in heat they have no conscience.... no resistence"

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          brianzenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          London calling?

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    brianzenposted 14 years ago

    I will go for now see you guys.

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    wordscribe41posted 14 years ago

    Well, MOW.  I left for a few hours, but I came back.    Now I'm confused...  I thought Lyrics was BACK.  She left again?

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       A few hours is all the breathing space you're allowed here WS!
       See, within the space of a day, we have welcome and goodbyes....
       it's almost as volatile as the hub score itself!

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    kirstenblogposted 14 years ago

    I cannot imagine what could make me leave and take down my hubs especially since my traffic is getting healthier (have up and down arrows every day since my last holiday from work when I could focus on writing) and I have seen encouraging traffic and sales with amazon and a few surprising clicks with google (good surprises). If I ever allow the nonsense of the forums upset me I can see leaving the forums but I cannot imagine throwing away the residual income that my hubs are generating and I am always getting ideas for new ones too
    
    I could see getting peeved off and spouting a bunch of angry posts getting myself banned but to delete my hubs? No way! BTW if I do start spouting a bunch of angry posts at people that means something is wrong, I just don't get emotionally drawn into the politics and religion, well actually I do get mildly annoyed at the futility of it all but thats more because I see people talk a lot of talk about what they don't like but most people don't actually lift a finger to make changes and its kinda pointless to complain and do f*ck all about it

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       well said Kirsten....and I agree completely: take a break, I say, if that's what you need, but leave the account and hubs intact. But I guess, sometimes people get too involved and impulsively delete hubs, which I'm sure they regret later on, once they've had a chance to cool off.
       Another limitation of 'online' writing I guess: it's just so quick to delete!
       
       (glad you're staying btw.! )

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       ThoughtfulSpotposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Agreed on the income.  I need that $2.67 I've managed so far darnit!

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          stay_home_mommy3posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          You've made 2.67???Thats 2.66 more then I have, so you'er on a roll

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             myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             now you HAVE got stay, if only to pay those bills!

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             ThoughtfulSpotposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             I've been here longer... its still going to take me about 15 more years to get a payout at this rate!

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    skyfireposted 14 years ago

    I'm leaving.....
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    anyone coming for coffee ?

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       Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       YES!!!!

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          skyfireposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Starbucks or home-made ?

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             Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Home-made is always better!

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             ThoughtfulSpotposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             I'm in on the coffee.. More of a Dunkin' Donuts girl myself though...

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                Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I just made a cup of coffee for myself. I like a splash of Kahlua in my afternoon coffee with milk and sugar.

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                   ThoughtfulSpotposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   Sounds delicious... unfortunately, I'm at work.  Don't think the "added flavor" would be well accepted while I'm on the clock.

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                   rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   now that sounds nice. I need a break. I'm working on a business template...

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    myownworldposted 14 years ago

    Dale, starme, Oli...I'm so glad you're all staying! 
    
    Arthur, cool song!
    
    Steven, thx for the update on Texan. Sad...
    
    Lily, I'm totally with you on that one!
    
    Sky pass the coffee along! Better stick with Starbucks...too many of us around!

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       starme77posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       

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    AdsenseStrategiesposted 14 years ago

    I seem to be, well, back.

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       welcome back AS....! as you can see, HP forums are still high on the drama.... !
       
       lol @ thoughful! $2.67! It's better than the zeros we all got used to ignoring!
       
       Lily, enjoy leaving! Just remember to come back......!
       
       Nelle....that coffee and these forums....enough reasons to stay!  Yes, Lakeer, feel free to join in!
       
       Richieb, stop playing cool....admit it, you want us to beg you never to leave!!
       
       Izzy, so are you staying or leaving?

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    charanjeet kaurposted 14 years ago

    MOW this thread really helps to know what is going on in forums. I m so happy to know Ryan is back. Good he indeed was one of the finest hubbers. I have to agree with Nelles statistics the ones that are in the top league hardly come to the forums.
    
    I am really sad if the ones you mentioned are leaving. Personally loved some of the hubs they wrote. I wish they just take a break and do come back but let the hubs stay.
    
    P.s: I am scared to say I am leaving; what if no one stops me. lol so here you go-Staying here will stick around in thick and thin.

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks CJ...you know we'll beg you not to, even start one of those threads ALL in your name.... then threaten to leave ourselves...but you'll delete your hubs anyway...then we'll beg you some more... and you'll come running right back...only to be stuck with the pain of republishing everything!
       
       Nah...save yourself the hassle and STAY!

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          charanjeet kaurposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Lol so true. No wonder this story sounds so similar.
          Care for a cup of Coffee.. Here is some in celebration of all those you stuck around. So Cheers MOW and every one who care to join in!!!
          

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             StormRyderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             
             
             OMG!!! That looks YUMMMMMMY...I think I have to go down to the coffee shop and get something!!!!

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             myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             oh that looks divine! Thanks CJ!
             
             And @ all those planning to stay! Agree with Red, lots of success stories pushed away in the background.....so far we have definitely more staying than leaving!

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    Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years ago

    Charanjeet Kaur, I would stop you - and so would many others. Hey you just made pay-out. You're not going anywhere!

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       charanjeet kaurposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       You really are one strong reason I would stay. I am blessed and am so printing this page if I wish to leave for keepsake lol.

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    Lily Roseposted 14 years ago

    I'm leaving ......... just going to the store!  Y'all have a nice weekend!

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    Richieb799posted 14 years ago

    Oh Yeah, we ain't going nowhere! lol wave your hands in the air like you just don't care!

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    lakeerieartistsposted 14 years ago

    coffee sounds good.  I may need some soon.

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    h.a.borcichposted 14 years ago

    Hi all, Can I hang around for that coffee? Oh, heavy on the Bailey's but hold the drama please Holly

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    glendoncabaposted 14 years ago

    Hi all, Glendon from Jamaica saying hello. 
    
    Just got back from church. 
    
    My laptop crashed about two weeks ago so you wonderful people will have to do without me in the forums a bit longer.

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       hello glendon, nice to meet you, but how on earth do you plan on surviving??
       
       lol @ h.a.b Drama and HP forums.....inseparable, I'm afraid....
       
       Thx sunforged for that. I hope you're planning to stay?
       
       ok. Aware, just let us know when you want a 'beg you to stay' thread started for you!

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    awareposted 14 years ago

    im among the thinking of leaving

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    RedElfposted 14 years ago

    Namaste - it's nice to pop in to the forums once in a while and see what's up (or whos' up ). Always nice to see success stories or give a boost when someone's down

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       Faybe Bayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I am staying, (obviously), but if you decide to take a break, there is no reason to take down your hubs. You can change the notification settings for Hub Pages, and just come back when you feel like it, not every time you get an e-mail for a comment. Even put a notice in your profile that you are on a vacation!
       
       Be complete, don't delete!

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          myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          love that comment! yes, people.....if there's one thing you SHOULD leave, it's the account and hubs as they are!

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    StormRyderposted 14 years ago

    I am not as active as I was a few weeks ago but I'm still here!

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    ThoughtfulSpotposted 14 years ago

    Faybe you should get tshirts made!
    
    Glad you're stickin around.  And everyone else too.

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    Hokeyposted 14 years ago

    I made $000,000,000,000,000.10   

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       that is just soooo encouraging!!
       
       (welcome here Padrino! well, that figure above is one of the reasons too!)

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       IntimatEvolutionposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I'm at a whopping six cents today.  So at least you're doing better than me.

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    Padrinoposted 14 years ago

    I'm new here and would just like to know why some people leave. If the Texan you mention is the same one who left a comment on my hub then he explained to me he was banned from the forums and gave up his account.

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       blue dogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       chuckle.

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          Padrinoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          You should read the comment, you were the topic.

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             blue dogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             you'll have to be more creative than that to get a page view out of me.

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                Padrinoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I don't even know what a page view is.

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       Marisa Wrightposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Welcome Padrino and don't panic!  People leave HubPages all the time
       
       1. Some people join HubPages thinking it's a place to promote their other websites by writing ad copy with lots of spammy links. Their Hubs get deleted.
       
       2. Some people join and don't have the patience to read the Starting Out Guide, so they give up before they start.
       
       3. Some people think HubPages is a blogging site, and leave when they discover it isn't.
       
       4. Some people misunderstand the purpose of HubPages.  They think the social interaction on the forums is more important than writing articles. When something happens to upset them on the forums (or when they upset other people and get banned from the forums), they get in a huff and flounce off, taking all their articles with them.
       
       The first three categories often arrive and leave without us knowing.  Very few people fall into the fourth category, but they make so much noise and attract so much attention, you'd think it was happening all the time.

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          IntimatEvolutionposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Your right Marisa.  However, it appears as if better hubbers are leaving more frequently though.

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             Marisa Wrightposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             It depends what you mean by "better Hubbers".  If you mean more creative or more colourful, that's probably why they end up getting banned from the forums! 
             
             The fact that they are creative and volatile means they're more likely to over-react and delete their Hubs as well,but that's entirely their choice.  After all being a Hubber is about writing Hubs, not about forum posting.
             
             BTW Tattoguy is still here and still writing great Hubs, as far as I'm aware.

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                AEvansposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I agree with you Marissa with regards to your comment and as for Tattoo Guy aka BadCompany of course he is still here. There are a few that are taking a break and are going to begin to seriously get into there writing.

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          myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Great input as usual Marisa. I just think there are some writers here who just love writing and hope to earn a little on the side, not just through commercial hubs but yes, informative hubs on say, politics/social issues/health etc (lots of varied topics). For them,  followers signify readership, and forums are a great way of meeting people. So, yes, a balance is possible. 
          
          But I definitely agree that the forums, important as they are to the sense of community here, should not take over the real reason why we're here: i.e. to write!

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    tantrumposted 14 years ago

    Ralwus is coming back soon ! He told me on a message !

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       Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Why did  you ask if I was awake?

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          tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Read the last phrase of your poem

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       oh that's wonderful news. Ok. so we put him down as one of those 'on a break'!

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    skyfireposted 14 years ago

    mow you got stuck in this thread for hours... take a coffee and let's spam outside for a change 

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       thanks darling for thinking of me...Each time I want to leave, I get a post I can't help replying to! Am off for a breather now.....hope no more people leave meanwhile!
       
       Try to keep the sky from falling...

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          Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Hey mow!

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    mtsi1098posted 14 years ago

    I think I will be here for a while

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    KeithTaxposted 14 years ago

    What we need is an annual convention.
    
    Every writing genre has multiple conventions every year.
    
    We need a HubPages convention with guest speakers, breakout groups, and lots of socializing.

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       good idea! Perhaps, it would lessen the 'socializing' strain on the forums, and prevent people from leaving?
       
       mtsi and oscillation..I am glad you're both here....!
       
       hello hokey...glad to see you smiling again....

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    darksideposted 14 years ago

    If people worried less about what others say or think and concentrated on their abilities as a writer, they can make money here. If that's what they want.
    
    If all they want to do is garner 'followers' and entertain their 'fans' then of course they're going to disappear, reappear and threaten to leave because they're attention whor-... mongers.
    
    They're not writers. They're the Capuchin monkey that dances around for the Organ Grinder. The only difference is that the monkey can probably spell better than these so called 'writers'.

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I know what you mean, but life is about different kinds of people and individual tastes....and one person's idea of a good writer might be totally different from another's. So, I'm glad HP accommodates all.
       
       Besides, not everyone is here solely to earn money, just as everyone isn't here only to gain followers. I'm glad in fact, that most people here manage to keep a balance and stay on..

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    Did someone say "monkey"?   

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       EmpressFelicityposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       

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    oscillationatendposted 14 years ago

    I'm like the gum underneath the chairs of theater seats. I'm pretty hard to get rid of. And I come in many colors!

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