Personal Development for Smart People^TM Forums

Lioness · 09-30-2011, 02:49 AM

Mounds was a very prolific poster here and most recently a moderator. If anyone knows why he upped and left without so much as a fare thee well, I would like to know. I've never seen someone formally retire before.

If no one knows, I think it's worth speculating why someone might do this. Excluding some dire personal emergency, or falling out with forum staff, I'd like to think that he rode off like Matt Damon at the end of Good Will Hunting. To devote everything to pursuing his true goals and stop futzing around in the comfort zone.

Sometimes I feel like I'm going around in circles like a self-help junkie and not really accomplishing much. Steve himself has stopped reading and posting in the forums (except the blog). Could it be that much as we enjoy it, some of us need to cold turkey and plow all our energies into real life?

Cochonette · 09-30-2011, 03:09 AM

I know exactly where Mounds is, but it's confidential information.

VinceG · 09-30-2011, 03:51 AM

Top Secret! Mum's the word.

Lioness · 09-30-2011, 04:37 AM

Yes it's all very hush-hush, isn't it? On the QT. Cloak and dagger. Ix-nay on the ounds-May.

What is he 007 or something?

Anyway, I'm off to my own adventures.

(I'm really Catwoman, but keep it on the DL)

VinceG · 09-30-2011, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lioness

What is he 007 or something?

Just where did you receive that information, eh? *stern look*

moonrambler · 09-30-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lioness

Mounds was a very prolific poster here and most recently a moderator. If anyone knows why he upped and left without so much as a fare thee well, I would like to know. I've never seen someone formally retire before.

If no one knows, I think it's worth speculating why someone might do this. Excluding some dire personal emergency, or falling out with forum staff, I'd like to think that he rode off like Matt Damon at the end of Good Will Hunting. To devote everything to pursuing his true goals and stop futzing around in the comfort zone.

Sometimes I feel like I'm going around in circles like a self-help junkie and not really accomplishing much. Steve himself has stopped reading and posting in the forums (except the blog). Could it be that much as we enjoy it, some of us need to cold turkey and plow all our energies into real life?

There's been several formal retirements here . . . some members seem to find it easier to take a long or even a permanent break from the forum if they make a formal retirement.

Also just because members leave here doesn't mean they've given up all message boards

Some members find other forums a better fit.

marinik · 09-30-2011, 02:42 PM

He is fine. Just saw his post in different string of reality!

BillyTheAdult · 09-30-2011, 07:44 PM

I agree it was a bit odd that he basically said nothing and just left (although maybe he did say something as I have barely been using the forums myself anymore, although I may make a return in the near future.) But from frequently being in the same threads as and conversing with Mounds when he was her I speculate he made the kind of sweeping and effective changes he wished to make in his life, and simply chose to spend more time continuing that path, and living with passion, and less reading and writing on forums.

I must admit that I often wish that when people reach this point that they stick around (even if it's just a little) and share their wisdom however I can't fault him for not. I wish him luck where ever he is.

cacheborn · 10-02-2011, 06:18 AM

He did say goodbye formally in the Mods forum. He felt that he was along a totally different path and decided to pursue it fully.

ssandra · 10-03-2011, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lioness

To devote everything to pursuing his true goals and stop futzing around in the comfort zone.

This is about right

lifetimelearner · 10-06-2011, 12:24 AM

good luck Mounds !

cheesedip1 · 11-25-2011, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lioness

Could it be that much as we enjoy it, some of us need to cold turkey and plow all our energies into real life?

In my case....yes.

Btw, do you think Mounds liked "Mounds candy bars?"

royster · 12-01-2011, 12:39 AM

mounds is on the website right now! He's lurking around the fun and rec board!

Mounds · 12-01-2011, 02:17 AM

I agree. Where the hell is that guy?

royster · 12-01-2011, 02:35 AM

Great to see you post, Tim...even if it IS like an Elvis sighting!

09-30-2011, 02:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lioness Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 464	Mounds Mystery Mounds was a very prolific poster here and most recently a moderator. If anyone knows why he upped and left without so much as a fare thee well, I would like to know. I've never seen someone formally retire before. If no one knows, I think it's worth speculating why someone might do this. Excluding some dire personal emergency, or falling out with forum staff, I'd like to think that he rode off like Matt Damon at the end of Good Will Hunting. To devote everything to pursuing his true goals and stop futzing around in the comfort zone. Sometimes I feel like I'm going around in circles like a self-help junkie and not really accomplishing much. Steve himself has stopped reading and posting in the forums (except the blog). Could it be that much as we enjoy it, some of us need to cold turkey and plow all our energies into real life?

12-01-2011, 12:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
royster Family Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,479	Mounds Sighting! mounds is on the website right now! He's lurking around the fun and rec board!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The Mystery of Creation	Manuel	Spirituality, Consciousness, & Awareness	10	04-19-2011 05:15 PM
Mystery Cat	Midwinter Mist	Psychic & Paranormal	10	11-28-2010 12:28 PM
The 11:11 mystery is resolved!	TimothyTang	Spirituality, Consciousness, & Awareness	27	10-15-2009 07:58 PM
Murder Mystery Parties	Parthon	Social & Relationships	4	10-07-2008 12:40 AM
Mystery illness?	dulaney0330	Health & Fitness	2	08-31-2008 03:52 PM

09-30-2011, 03:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cochonette Family Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,216	I know exactly where Mounds is, but it's confidential information.

09-30-2011, 03:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
VinceG Family Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,703	Top Secret! Mum's the word.

09-30-2011, 04:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lioness Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 464	Yes it's all very hush-hush, isn't it? On the QT. Cloak and dagger. Ix-nay on the ounds-May. What is he 007 or something? Anyway, I'm off to my own adventures. (I'm really Catwoman, but keep it on the DL)

09-30-2011, 02:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
marinik Legendary Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Where Living and Loving and Laughing are written into the Constitution Posts: 14,240	He is fine. Just saw his post in different string of reality!

09-30-2011, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
BillyTheAdult Family Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Funny location joke Posts: 2,056	I agree it was a bit odd that he basically said nothing and just left (although maybe he did say something as I have barely been using the forums myself anymore, although I may make a return in the near future.) But from frequently being in the same threads as and conversing with Mounds when he was her I speculate he made the kind of sweeping and effective changes he wished to make in his life, and simply chose to spend more time continuing that path, and living with passion, and less reading and writing on forums. I must admit that I often wish that when people reach this point that they stick around (even if it's just a little) and share their wisdom however I can't fault him for not. I wish him luck where ever he is.

10-02-2011, 06:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
cacheborn Family Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,439	He did say goodbye formally in the Mods forum. He felt that he was along a totally different path and decided to pursue it fully.

10-06-2011, 12:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
lifetimelearner Legendary Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 11,359	good luck Mounds !

12-01-2011, 02:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mounds Family Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,853	I agree. Where the hell is that guy?

12-01-2011, 02:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
royster Family Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,479	Great to see you post, Tim...even if it IS like an Elvis sighting!

Personal Development for Smart PeopleTM Forums

Personal Development for Smart People^TM Forums