To stay, or not to stay? That is the question... Page 3

Started by TheFallenUmbreon May 27th, 2012 5:30 PM
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Nihilego

[color=#95b4d4]ユービーゼロイチ パラサイト[/color]

Male
scotland
Seen September 28th, 2018
Posted March 16th, 2018
8,874 posts
12.1 Years
So, my questions for you today, PC, are:

1)Have you ever left PC? If so, for how long, and why?

I've never left long-term. I've had a couple of short-ish leaves of absence when offline life's taken over but never went away for a long time, although I've had other accounts before this one which were inactive for a long time before I made this one if it counts.

2)If you haven't, what's kept you here?

My friends here, it giving me something to do, etc. I usually find one thing or another to do here or someone to talk to or whatever so I just stay.

3)Have YOU ever thought of leaving?

Yeah, a few times, seriously on occasion but never thought of leaving for long enough to follow through with it. I occasionally think "ehhh it's kinda pointless" when I'm feeling down or whatever but I realise it's worth staying in the end.

4)Will you leave on day, and if you do, will it be abrupt, or would you stop to say farewell?

Everyone's gonna leave some day. I just don't know when I'll leave yet, and how I leave depends on circumstances. I'll just fade out kinda slowly if I'm not on staff when I decide to leave, and if I am on staff, I'll probably make a goodbye blog to tell people who are curious where I'm going and then fade out as a normal member.
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Mango Dolphin

The Trainer that's a Pony

Female
Why would you see such personal things?
Seen July 25th, 2012
Posted July 25th, 2012
17 posts
10.9 Years
1)Have you ever left PC? If so, for how long, and why?
No.......
2)If you haven't, what's kept you here?
I'm.... new.
3)Have YOU ever thought of leaving?
I'm new, why would I think of it right now?
4)Will you leave on day, and if you do, will it be abrupt, or would you stop to say farewell?
I would say: "Farewell fellow trainers! I'm sorry i'm leaving, it's something that's come up to me." But hey, we don't know the precise wording!
5)Anything personal you'd like to say? I dunno like what, but anything you can think of, put 'em here.
Meow.
I have pretty much done.... nothing. Nothing productive all day.
I need those clicks before my little ones are dead, please help! To make that clear, that is ALL of the little ones.

Cherrim

Age 34
she / her
Toronto
Seen 20 Hours Ago
Posted 20 Hours Ago
33,052 posts
20.4 Years
1)Have you ever left PC? If so, for how long, and why?
Twice, I guess? The first time, I joined and was active for a few weeks but then school started back up and I forgot about the place. Rejoined (since the board switched software in the interim) several months later. The second time, I was a bit fed up with things on the staff and I needed a break so I quit for a few weeks and I barely visited (and not often at all while logged in) during that time span.

2) If you haven't, what's kept you here?
Ultimately what keeps me here is the atmosphere. People I know have come and gone, even forums I like have disappeared on me... but there's just something about PC that I really love. When I can't visit for a while or when I start to get overwhelmed and feel like I can't make time for it, I get legitimately sad. I really enjoy my time here.

3) Have YOU ever thought of leaving?
Most recently I thought of quitting and seeing what would happen--and even took a DLoA to test it--back in December. Didn't end up quitting and leaving was certainly not on my radar.

4) Will you leave on day, and if you do, will it be abrupt, or would you stop to say farewell?
If/when I leave one day, it will most definitely be a gradual thing. I'll slowly stop visiting as often until I eventually realize that I'm just not showing up anymore. I'd definitely stop in from time to time, though. Old members who return for a while get tons of glory. :P


paired with professor plum.

The Fallen

Age 33
Male
California
Seen November 29th, 2012
Posted June 19th, 2012
8,147 posts
18.4 Years
1)Have you ever left PC? If so, for how long, and why?
Yes. I've left twice I think. About six years back I got a bit overwhelmed with drama in my life and needed to focus on fixing those. More recently I left for about two plus years to just focus on and experience life without having to worry about coming here.

2)If you haven't, what's kept you here?
I tend to come back because of how nostalgic I am. Nothing will ever beat that first summer I was a member of PC. You yearn for it to come back, but deep down you know it never will.

3)Have YOU ever thought of leaving?
Numerous times.

4)Will you leave on day, and if you do, will it be abrupt, or would you stop to say farewell?
Of course I will. It's only natural to leave things behind in your life, no matter how dear the may be to you. Not sure how it will happen; probably one of those things where it just does.

Charizard★

Age 28
Female
Seen January 28th, 2019
Posted November 13th, 2018
13,369 posts
13.8 Years
1)Have you ever left PC? If so, for how long, and why?

Yes, five-seven months. Bored and rl took priority over PC.


3)Have YOU ever thought of leaving?

Yup.

4)Will you leave on day, and if you do, will it be abrupt, or would you stop to say farewell?

Probably make a blog post about it to see if anyone cares.


Treecko

the princess without voice

Age 31
He/Him
St.Louis,Missouri
Seen November 30th, 2021
Posted November 29th, 2021
6,311 posts
11.2 Years
1)Have you ever left PC? If so, for how long, and why?
Yes, once so far. I had too much of real life to deal with. It was only for a few week, so no one probably noticed.

2)If you haven't, what's kept you here?
For one, I haven't only been here for a really long time. I've only been on here for 3 and a half months(weird it feels like it's been six), but I love this place too much to go so soon.

3)Have YOU ever thought of leaving?
No not really, unless I really have to. There are time it gets boring, but I haven't left yet.

4)Will you leave one day, and if you do, will it be abrupt, or would you stop to say farewell?
Fix'd your spelling for you.
Not seriously though. Eventually things will probably get in the way, I'll have less time for forums. I might pop in and out every once a while and then never. If I do officially leave, I'll probably be able to blog by then, and I would make a blog about it and hope someone sees it.


5)Anything personal you'd like to say? I dunno like what, but anything you can think of, put 'em here.
Squirrel....hi there!
"Unable to perceive the shape of You, I find You all around me. Your presence fills my eyes with Your love, It humbles my heart, For You are everywhere"

Hikamaru

Age 30
Female
Australia
Seen January 24th, 2019
Posted September 4th, 2018
50,214 posts
12.2 Years
1)Have you ever left PC? If so, for how long, and why?
I have had a few absences, however it was when I went away for a few days to someplace that lacks internet.

2)If you haven't, what's kept you here?
The friendly activity among the members.

3)Have YOU ever thought of leaving?
I did threaten to leave a few times however my recent popularity in OT has kept me going.

4)Will you leave one day, and if you do, will it be abrupt, or would you stop to say farewell?
I would leave but only if work and other irl things jam up my schedule but I won't permanently leave any time soon.

5)Anything personal you'd like to say? I dunno like what, but anything you can think of, put 'em here.
It's been fun showing off my humor and bright personality but now I have to go. See you everyone! ~Hikari10
Gone forever for personal reasons.
Visit my Tumblr page if you wish to contact me.

http://daikenkki.tumblr.com/

Captain Fabio

Age 33
London, UK
Seen November 4th, 2021
Posted November 2nd, 2021
12,193 posts
17.1 Years

1)Have you ever left PC? If so, for how long, and why?
Yeh, I have left for like, a year back in 2007, came back 2008 on 1st April because everyones names had been changed for the April Fools! XD

2)If you haven't, what's kept you here?

3)Have YOU ever thought of leaving?
Yes...

4)Will you leave on day, and if you do, will it be abrupt, or would you stop to say farewell?
I don't indent on leaving any time soon!

5)Anything personal you'd like to say? I dunno like what, but anything you can think of, put 'em here.
Nope! I am enjoying my time as a moderator so, hope it doesn't stop.

Jellicent♀

Age 30
Male
Seen July 11th, 2022
Posted March 8th, 2021
2,614 posts
11.3 Years
1. Nope!

2. a. The people. I don't talk to a lot of people on here, at most 3 on a regular basis, but I love the different personalities on this site. Plus, I really love Pokemon, and enjoy talking about it. Most of my time is spent in the Black 2 and White 2 section.

3. Naw. I'm not leaving. I've been less active due to work, but never gonna leave.

4. I'm sure I will in the very VERY late future when I have grandchildren, but until then, I'm here to stay. And I'll make a big announcement about it a few days before.

5. Not entirely.

Shining Raichu

Expect me like you expect Jesus.

Age 32
Male
Australia
Seen October 17th, 2020
Posted December 21st, 2017
8,958 posts
12.3 Years
Sorry I'm so late in getting to this, I've had a very busy day and haven't had much time to check over OVP. But uh... there is already a thread on the subject of staying and leaving PokeCommunity. Since I was so late and so many people have already replied to this one, I'll just merge them XD
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