Saying Goodbye Forum?

[dex]

Should there be a forum set aside for members to say goodbye? This one gave me the idea.
http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f29/im-goin-exploring-50794.html

There is one for "Hi, I am ..." Why not one "Goodbye from ..."

 

[REWahoo]

Why not use the same forum? It would be simple to say "Hi, I am..." Gone.

 

[Sarah in SC]

Or leave it open-ended. Some folks come and go without drama. I think that's good. If you need to say goodbye, then okay, but it isn't like high school where you sign everyone's yearbooks and all that. It just takes a click to leave, a click to return.

 

[Bestwifeever]

Most people don't say goodbye officially, I would wager--they just fade away as other interests in their lives become more important or changes take place and their posting rate slows. Or their retirement gets crushed by the economy.

 

[dex]

Why not use the same forum? It would be simple to say "Hi, I am..." Gone.

Good idea - change the "Hi, I am..." forum to something like: "Hello and Goodbye". Someone can come up with a better title.

 

[haha]

Or leave it open-ended. Some folks come and go without drama. I think that's good. If you need to say goodbye, then okay, but it isn't like high school where you sign everyone's yearbooks and all that. It just takes a click to leave, a click to return.

But it can be sooo apealing to upload some guilt with passive, vaguely existential complaints. As if ER.org was supposed to provide a reason for contentment.

Ha

 

[Sarah in SC]

Too morbid--remember Dex, there are some pssssst....people over 40 on here...or so I've heard. Goodbye might be the dirt nap we're all waiting for.

And Ha, yes, there's always that.

 

[Westernskies]

Good idea - change the "Hi, I am..." forum to something like: "Hello and Goodbye". Someone can come up with a better title.

Here's an idea...

 

[Dawg52]

I'm gone too! Well, for the afternoon. Going to play golf in the frigging heat. But when I return, I will say hi. Probably with a $hit eating grin on my face as it will be after a visit to the 19th hole.

 

[TromboneAl]

We could make it automatic. If you don't post for two weeks, the forum software automatically posts:

"Hi. I'm dead, ticked off, or busy. CU"​

 

[Danmar]

We might get a few good-bye's like from that SEC lawyer. Could probably do without that. On the other hand we did learn some new words.

 

[Westernskies]

We might get a few good-bye's like from that SEC lawyer....On the other hand we did learn some new words.

See, everyone has something to offer...

Like the infamous sign over the tavern door:

"EVERYONE WHO PASSES THROUGH THIS DOOR BRINGS US PLEASURE.
MOST WHEN THEY ENTER
SOME WHEN THEY LEAVE"​

 

[Sarah in SC]

Dang, an SEC lawyer came in and out and I missed it? Sheesh! All the cool stuff happened while I was gone!

 

[FinanceDude]

Dang, an SEC lawyer came in and out and I missed it? Sheesh! All the cool stuff happened while I was gone!

Yeah, a bunch of folks tried to get me banned from the board..but it didn't work..............

 

[Sarah in SC]

As if, FD, as if. You are way too smart to work for the SEC. Heck, my new dog Biscuit is, too, if the peeps I've seen are any indication.

 

[MuirWannabe]

Don't really have much to say. Just working on getting my post count up higher so perhaps my opinion can count for a little more. Everyone has to have goals. Aim high my dad always said.

Okay, goodbye for now.

 

[easysurfer]

Why not use the same forum? It would be simple to say "Hi, I am..." Gone.

We can call it "aloha" and cover both hi and goodbye

 

[Dawg52]

Don't really have much to say. Just working on getting my post count up higher so perhaps my opinion can count for a little more. Everyone has to have goals. Aim high my dad always said.

I've got a pretty good post count, but my opinion rarely attracts much attention. Of course I rarely give an opinion.

Got a nice summer afternoon shower just a little bit ago. Only problem, I was playing golf. I'm sticking to morning golf, never fails when I play in the afternoon that I run into a storm. But we needed the rain.

 

[haha]

I've got a pretty good post count, but my opinion rarely attracts much attention. Of course I rarely give an opinion.

I would disagree. Everytime you say it's time for meds, I head to the refrigerator.

Ha

 

[Martha]

But it can be sooo apealing to upload some guilt with passive, vaguely existential complaints. As if ER.org was supposed to provide a reason for contentment.

Ha

I like it when people say goodbye and I am fine with their existential complaints. I have my own. And if you left without saying goodbye I'd worry about you. It might not be real life but it is close. If you lived down the road I would visit you once in a while.

 

[Martha]

I would disagree. Everytime you say it's time for meds, I head to the refrigerator.

Ha

I feel comforted that I am not the only one who worries.

 

[haha]

I like it when people say goodbye and I am fine with their existential complaints. I have my own. And if you left without saying goodbye I'd worry about you. It might not be real life but it is close. If you lived down the road I would visit you once in a while.

Martha, how sweet! You would always be welcome to visit me. I would even help you find a place to park your wooly mammoth.

Ha

 

[audreyh1]

I like it when people say goodbye and I am fine with their existential complaints. I have my own. And if you left without saying goodbye I'd worry about you. It might not be real life but it is close. If you lived down the road I would visit you once in a while.

Martha - please be sure to come by and visit me when you are in the neighborhood.

Of course I'm not planning on leaving the forum any time soon.....

Audrey

 

[Bestwifeever]

Maybe "Saying goodbye" could be a subset of this suggested sticky: http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f32/suggestion-for-obituary-thread-50403.html

 

[jIMOh]

Or leave it open-ended. Some folks come and go without drama. I think that's good. If you need to say goodbye, then okay, but it isn't like high school where you sign everyone's yearbooks and all that. It just takes a click to leave, a click to return.

I think less drama is better.

If I want drama, I can go to a meeting at w*rk