Budding anarc-homo F4lconF16 says GBCW

[BannedFromDU]

F4lconF16 (3,713 posts)

Well DU, it's been fun.

How to begin? (How about, "I'm gay.")

Well, I think I'm about done posting here, at least for a while. I love this place, but it's time for me to leave for a bit. I found this site back in junior year of high school, and I've been hooked on it ever since. DU is the reason I'm now an incorrigible political junkie. No one I talk to in real life cares in the slightest about whether Obama's latest speech signifies a slight shift in federal policy, but I'm glad people here do. Someone has to! That should have been your first indication you were wasting your time, kid.

DU is where my political understanding was first developed. (It shows.) Through years of careful attention to the never-ending stream of posts here, I think I managed to learn something. (That Randy Shaw is an asshole.) I hope. There's been a ton of amazing articles, fact checking, and original research that's been left here for anyone to find, and I'm lucky I did. (Dude, YOU DROPPED OUT OF COLLEGE BECAUSE OF DU.)

The people on here are a fantastic community, and more helpful than often is necessary. I still can't believe that someone took the time late at night from the other side of the country to get my number and call me to make sure that I was okay one night. (When you didn't hand over your routing and account number, I bet that conversation ended real fast)I've had local resources provided, and a little bit of money given when I was really in need. This place has got some good peeps for sure.

As for why I'm leaving, first and foremost, I'm simply running out of time to devote to this place. Y'all are great company, but I've got a lot of things to do in the coming years, and now's a time when I really need to tuck my head and work. I'm getting involved in campaigns for local leftist candidates, I'm starting work with a social equality education association, and my participation in various leftist groups, forums, and social justice activism is ramping up. DU was only the very beginning for me. In other words, you're going to panhandle for real money.

Second, I'm fighting some other addictions in my life. (Like no one saw that coming) Thankfully, they're not harming my quality of life right now, but they might at some point, and I want to nip them in the bud. DU is kinda an addiction for me too. I find myself on here more often than I'd care for, though I haven't posted much recently. It's not just this site, though, it's internet usage in general (it's tough being a millennial sometimes). I think it might be best if I decide to fight the urge to chain-read articles here. It's surprisingly helpful when I'm trying to keep my head in the real world.

Third, I don't identify as a Democrat, and have only gotten more radical over the years. I'm not sure how to reconcile those ideas with the liberalism advocated on here. I'm sure I could keep posting in the groups and be fine, but I can feel the radicalism bleeding into my conversations, and I think it's only a matter of time before I'd violate the TOS, intentionally or not. Maybe in a few years I'll learn how to discuss things without causing trouble, but for now, it's probably best I don't. Thankfully this is only a minor reason I'm leaving, y'all couldn't drive me off if ya tried. Since this is GD and not GD-P, I'll just say I've got some final thoughts on the Clinton vs. Sanders mess over there, found at this link: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251942737

I want to toss out some thanks to some specific posters here before I wrap this up.

To an old dude who taught me more than I think he realized, you were a tour de force of human empathy and our capacity for self-awareness and reflection. You may be gone, but you live on in me and countless others. JackpineRadical, I miss you.

To TishaLA, how cool is it that DU has a cannabis forum? We did that. It's pretty awesome. I'll smoke a bowl in your name one of these days. Thanks for your insightful comments here.

To 1SBM and ChitownKev, thanks for teaching me how to understand a totally foreign perspective. You kept me on my toes with your writing. We don't agree on lots of things, but you taught me how to disagree without disrespect, and how to argue without alienation. If you're ever in Seattle, hit me up. I'd be happy to drink a beer with either of you. I'll see you on the front lines.

To SalmonChantedEvening, because your Sunday puns played a shockingly large part in helping me nab my current girlfriend. We continue to read lolcats every week.

To BeamMeUpScotty, thanks for teaching me how to talk to people about my atheism. I've always been pretty comfortable with it, but now I feel fine discussing it even when surrounded by conservative Christians. Though they're a little less comfortable with it than me, haha. I've really valued your kindness and friendship.

To LostOneForEver, thanks for helping me be comfortable with my identity. I don't think we've talked that much on here, but you're a heck of a special person. I don't think I've ever disagreed with anything you've said. You are one of the best of us, and your thoughtfulness and empathy has touched my heart and others. I wish you the best.

To MadFloridian, I don't think I've told you this, but I'm becoming a teacher in large part because of you. Your dedication, your knowledge, and your passion inspire me.

To Ismnotwasm and Seabeyond... You are amazing people. I've been a lifelong feminist, but you guys kicked that up another notch and now it's an integral part of who I feel I am. Without your words, it might have taken me years more to realize my bisexuality. Your thoughts have taught me more than I'll ever be able to explain. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

To Punx, cause you know why. You really shouldn't have told me about this place. Look at what you've done to me. I was gonna be a fluid dynamicist designing rocket ships! But I guess that's life.

There are so many more of you out there who have affected my life, and I couldn't begin to name you all. My apologies to anyone I've forgotten--rest assured I remembered you about 30 seconds after I posted this.

And...well, I guess that's it. I'll check my account occasionally, so PM if you want. I have contact info.

Thanks, DU. I'll be back, I'm sure.

Can you imagine how humiliated this kid's parents must be? What a FRUIT.


     This kid is about 22, and we have witnessed him throw his once-promising life straight into the shitter. Which is ironic, because certain DUmmies have been trying to throw a few things into HIS shitter this whole time.


     Loser.

[Chris_]

Dropping like flies.

  <--- extra butter

[Big Dog]

Second, I'm fighting some other addictions in my life.

Look, kid. Compulsively masturbating to Filipino tranny porn is not an actual addiction. Just stop already. Wear socks on your hands if you need to.

[Carl]

Retarded little fruitcake.

[DumbAss Tanker]

I was gonna be a fluid dynamicist designing rocket ships! But I guess that's life.

If only it weren't for that accursed 'Analytical thinking' thing, and its hated spawn, higher math, physics, and computer modeling.

 

[Big Dog]

If only it weren't for that accursed 'Analytical thinking' thing, and its hated spawn, higher math, physics, and computer modeling.

 

The little twatwaffle doesn't need to actually know any of those things, or get any kind of degree, to be a fluid dynamicist- he merely needs to identify as one.

He's  already 1/3 of he way there. The DUmmy is a cyst on the butt of the world.

[tuolumnejim]

What I tell ever leftard.

[Movie buff- The Sequel]

Wait, wait: This fruitcake left DU because, among other reasons, he felt his views were too radical for it (Keeping in mind that the DU forum has openly advocated violence, rioting, and terrorism, and openly cheered on psychos who engage in those behaviors)?
In less than a year, he'll probably be arrested for conspiring to bomb a church in the middle of worship, a bank or stock exchange at its peak hours, or a GOP rally.

[Skul]

I find it amusing that many of the DUmpies he loves to follow, we do to. 
Squats to pee, he does. (Yoda's voice)

[SVPete]

Oh, joy! From taxpayer-supported nothingoid to taxpayer-supported destroyer of society. He's the change he's hoped for; if only I/we weren't paying for it. With practice and experience ... he could become a high-paid, no knowledge required professional activist-leech (aka Lib/Prog politician).

[Big Dog]

Wait, wait: This fruitcake left DU because, among other reasons, he felt his views were too radical for it (Keeping in mind that the DU forum has openly advocated violence, rioting, and terrorism, and openly cheered on psychos who engage in those behaviors)?
In less than a year, he'll probably be arrested for conspiring to bomb a church in the middle of worship, a bank or stock exchange at its peak hours, or a GOP rally.

Or shot, for same.

[I_B_Perky]

What a freaking loser in the making.  20 years from now he will be on DU or a site like it, moaning about how poor he is and could somebody please help?

[RayRaytheSBS]

Second, I'm fighting some other addictions in my life. (Like no one saw that coming) Thankfully, they're not harming my quality of life right now, but they might at some point, and I want to nip them in the bud. DU is kinda an addiction for me too. I find myself on here more often than I'd care for, though I haven't posted much recently. It's not just this site, though, it's internet usage in general (it's tough being a millennial sometimes). I think it might be best if I decide to fight the urge to chain-read articles here. It's surprisingly helpful when I'm trying to keep my head in the real world.

And this is why no one takes your generation seriously at times. You are whining about an 'addiction' to the INTERNET.  The fact that you're a special little snowflake who has never been told no in your life is  Youre a waste of space, and you've made a wreck out of your life. How about you quit whining about how 'tough' it is to be a millenial', and DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR SITUATION. 

[I_B_Perky]

And this is why no one takes your generation seriously at times. You are whining about an 'addiction' to the INTERNET.  The fact that you're a special little snowflake who has never been told no in your life is  Youre a waste of space, and you've made a wreck out of your life. How about you quit whining about how 'tough' it is to be a millenial', and DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR SITUATION.

These little special idiots have never seen "tough".  If they keep voting for idiots like the current one in the white house, tough will come and they will see what tough is all about.  When tough arrives, people like you and me will be stepping over their simpering, soon to be dead carcass in the street.

And I will sleep just fine!   

[98ZJUSMC]

Look, kid. Compulsively masturbating to Filipino tranny porn is not an actual addiction. Just stop already. Wear socks on your hands if you need to.

Third, I don't identify as a Democrat, and have only gotten more radical over the years.

Yep.  Radical as hell.

[Karin]

I really need to tuck my head and work. I'm getting involved in campaigns for local leftist candidates, I'm starting work with a social equality education association, and my participation in various leftist groups, forums, and social justice activism is ramping up.

    You call that work?  Douche.

[hillneck]

To MadFloridian, I don't think I've told you this, but I'm becoming a teacher in large part because of you. Your dedication, your knowledge, and your passion inspire me.

Oh Wonderful, another F**kstick teaching America's youth.   

[freedumb2003b]

Little drama asswipe.

He needs a big old opus when just not logging on would work as well, if not better.

Wanna bet he is back in 2 or 3 days and pretend the opus never occurred?

How does the old country song go?  "How can I miss you if you won't leave?"