The members, their opinions, views and personalities are what make a forum, this forum in particular a GREAT ONE!
That being said, coming on and seeing all these dramatic "I'm leaving because so and so hurt my feelings" etc. take up valuable web space. Chaz pays to allow us to have a place to meet and discuss our various concerns about our beloved fur babies. To use up that resource, which is so kindly afforded to us is kind of selfish IMO, when it can simply be done by pm to those you wish to remain in contact with. I come here to discuss and learn about our fur animals and everything related to our precious pets. It's become boring and a waste of time to read the same threads about leaving over and over. Some may come and go, but you can be sure with such a great forum as this, more will come and stay than leave. Maybe those that leave would be better served in a forum where the main focus is the people and their lives as opposed to the animals we love so much.
So, may I propose this, perhaps ONE sticky thread titled Saying Goodbye, where anyone who finds it necessary to leave, for whatever reason, can post their farewells on that one thread. It could say, "we've enjoyed your stay, appreciated your input, and wish only the best for you and your pet. We're sorry to see you leave, but know that we want only the best for you and wish you success in the future with your pet. Thanks for joining, perhaps we'll meet again somewhere else.." Good luck, sadly Good Bye!
Then we don't have to see thread after thread started with these dramatic departures by those who decide to leave and not use the pm feature to let their friends know (even though I don't understand why they wouldn't) Perhaps this could be set up in a Private area of the forum?
That being said, coming on and seeing all these dramatic "I'm leaving because so and so hurt my feelings" etc. take up valuable web space. Chaz pays to allow us to have a place to meet and discuss our various concerns about our beloved fur babies. To use up that resource, which is so kindly afforded to us is kind of selfish IMO, when it can simply be done by pm to those you wish to remain in contact with. I come here to discuss and learn about our fur animals and everything related to our precious pets. It's become boring and a waste of time to read the same threads about leaving over and over. Some may come and go, but you can be sure with such a great forum as this, more will come and stay than leave. Maybe those that leave would be better served in a forum where the main focus is the people and their lives as opposed to the animals we love so much.
So, may I propose this, perhaps ONE sticky thread titled Saying Goodbye, where anyone who finds it necessary to leave, for whatever reason, can post their farewells on that one thread. It could say, "we've enjoyed your stay, appreciated your input, and wish only the best for you and your pet. We're sorry to see you leave, but know that we want only the best for you and wish you success in the future with your pet. Thanks for joining, perhaps we'll meet again somewhere else.." Good luck, sadly Good Bye!
Then we don't have to see thread after thread started with these dramatic departures by those who decide to leave and not use the pm feature to let their friends know (even though I don't understand why they wouldn't) Perhaps this could be set up in a Private area of the forum?
