The Scrap Heap

Pet_Sounds · 02-24-2018, 03:48 PM

Note to whichever mod approves this entry: I would like this to be the final entry in The Scrap Heap. Please close this journal. Any subsequent posts should be made in another thread.

One week ago today, I entered my fifth year as an MB member. I've come and gone over that period, even requesting a ban for a while.

Lately, the only thing bringing me here has been habit. About three-fourths of what I listen to these days is classical, which isn't discussed much, if at all. In other genres, I haven't tried anything new in a long time.

Even without being able to contribute much in the way of discussion, I could be content as a lounge lizard if it were not for MB's toxic atmosphere. I'll soon be applying for competitive jobs, many of which involve working with personal data. The last thing I need is to be rejected because my internet browsing habits raise a red flag. So, I've been considering jumping ship for some time.

What finally pushed me over the top was the treatment of rubber soul. Call him sensitive, emotional, or whatever you like: he should not have been bullied into leaving. Behind every avatar is a human, and members here would do well to remember that. We were planning a joint journal, which would have kicked off today. Obviously, that's not going to happen.

Many of you, I count among my friends. But looking for quality interaction on MB is like trying to stay hydrated by drinking salt water. It's too much effort.

Shoutouts to DriveYourCarDownToTheSea, Exo, Goofle, grindy, The Identity Matrix, Janszoon, Machine, Man Like Monkey, Oriphiel, Ol' Qwerty Bastard, Paedantic Basterd, Stephen, Thelonious Monkey, and Xurtio. You guys were fun to chill with.

The Batlord:
You're a good-natured, likeable jerk. Take that as a compliment.

Chula Vista, Plankton, and Trollheart:
Each of you is the kind of man I hope to become.

Frownland:
Thanks for the stimulating discussions.

Isbjørn:
Thanks for being one of my best friends when I was a lonely 14-year-old.

Lisnaholic:
You know you're one of my faves. Not much else needs to be said.

Neapolitan:
Thanks for all the tunes, amigo.

wolverinewolfweiselpigeon:
Plugging with you was always a blast. Elliott Smith forever.

Those of you who have my contact info, feel free to drop me a line sometime if you feel like catching up. Otherwise, adieu.

02-24-2018, 03:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pet_Sounds Remember the underscore Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The other side Posts: 2,488	Note to whichever mod approves this entry: I would like this to be the final entry in The Scrap Heap. Please close this journal. Any subsequent posts should be made in another thread. One week ago today, I entered my fifth year as an MB member. I've come and gone over that period, even requesting a ban for a while. Lately, the only thing bringing me here has been habit. About three-fourths of what I listen to these days is classical, which isn't discussed much, if at all. In other genres, I haven't tried anything new in a long time. Even without being able to contribute much in the way of discussion, I could be content as a lounge lizard if it were not for MB's toxic atmosphere. I'll soon be applying for competitive jobs, many of which involve working with personal data. The last thing I need is to be rejected because my internet browsing habits raise a red flag. So, I've been considering jumping ship for some time. What finally pushed me over the top was the treatment of rubber soul. Call him sensitive, emotional, or whatever you like: he should not have been bullied into leaving. Behind every avatar is a human, and members here would do well to remember that. We were planning a joint journal, which would have kicked off today. Obviously, that's not going to happen. Many of you, I count among my friends. But looking for quality interaction on MB is like trying to stay hydrated by drinking salt water. It's too much effort. Shoutouts to DriveYourCarDownToTheSea, Exo, Goofle, grindy, The Identity Matrix, Janszoon, Machine, Man Like Monkey, Oriphiel, Ol' Qwerty Bastard, Paedantic Basterd, Stephen, Thelonious Monkey, and Xurtio. You guys were fun to chill with. The Batlord: You're a good-natured, likeable jerk. Take that as a compliment. Chula Vista, Plankton, and Trollheart: Each of you is the kind of man I hope to become. Frownland: Thanks for the stimulating discussions. Isbjørn: Thanks for being one of my best friends when I was a lonely 14-year-old. Lisnaholic: You know you're one of my faves. Not much else needs to be said. Neapolitan: Thanks for all the tunes, amigo. wolverinewolfweiselpigeon: Plugging with you was always a blast. Elliott Smith forever. Those of you who have my contact info, feel free to drop me a line sometime if you feel like catching up. Otherwise, adieu. __________________ Everybody's dying just to get the disease