Not been posting? Why?

[firepokemon]

As someone that hasn't been posting for a while and I assume there are others who for reasons haven't been posting. I thought I'd make a topic for such people.

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I haven't been posting because for the last year my brother has been on and off living with myself and my partner. Things came to a head in the New Year. My brother has an alcoholic problem that has lead to many problems including finding himself have a short stint in prison. As such its disrupted many things in my life one of which includes the internet and namely TPM. But as he has chosen to move out things should be getting back to normal.Though with his record no doubt he'll keep disrupting things. Anyway now that I'm back I look forward to posting more. In regards to the site. Its good that many members are contributing news etc. I've been reading it and the posts have been good. I look forward to contributing myself in the weeks leading to the HG/SS release. With the release of HG/SS I plan to play the game and provide info for the site.

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So anyway perhaps this thread could be used to update your status. So where you been? What's up? Why haven't you been posting?

[shazza]

I actually haven't been posted that much lately, either (with the exception of today). I do lurk a few times a week, but I'm trying my hardest to limit my internet use and use my time more effectively and productively. The amount of hours I waste on the internet is ludicrous, and I dread to think of the accumulated total, and all the things I could have done instead.

Sure I socialise and do go out on a semi-regular basis, but when I'm home I have this hidden desire to procrastinate and browse aimlessly online to sites that serve no purpose. I downloaded a program called TimeSnapper (unfortunately my trial period has run out); it records your activities on the computer and online, allowing you to replay what you 'achieved' during the session. The results are depressing, to say the least.

Internet is my true drug problem, because it's been such a prominent alternate life for me since the age of 11 - nearly half my life.

Moderation is the key, and knowing when to get off.

[Blademaster]

I just moved. See my "I'm back. Give me attention." topic for details on how I got fucked out of 'Net access for a week.

[MToolen]

I tend to overthink things. My perceptions of other people's feelings of me as someone who starts posting then suddenly stops keeps me away from the RPG forum nowadays. Also, I've noticed that almost any topic I post in either goes into a week-long lull or dies outright.

[Telume]

MToolen: Welcome to the club. :/

[MToolen]

MToolen: Welcome to the club. :/

I'm pretty sure I started the club. You just didn't hear about it because the topic died.

[Telume]

Probably considering you have more posts than I do.

[Drago]

Welcome back fp. I was wondering where you'd gotten off to. In my case, if I've been posting any less it's because I travelled interstate to spend a couple of days with my sister in Wagga Wagga. What I realised - so many bogans in Wagga! It's remarkable, but common knowledge, apparently.

[Mikachu Yukitatsu]

Weclomebackfirepokemon! If you only started to post at PCG again.

Well, why have I not been posting? As I mentioned in Blade's thread, I can't be in Mielikkitalo as much as I used to. They took away two of my full Mielikkitalo days Monday and Tuesday. I do post in mornings and sometimes afternoon, but what's between it, is now impossible. I'll get the days back though soon enough. There's also another reason, I have new friends here, and I play games, study Japanese with them, watch anime and so on.

But what hasn't affected a bit is the fact that it's now summer here in Finland. I don't like to be outside in this hot weather, although I know my zone is relatively cool. That's why I do things that Finns normally tend to rest for in summers, that is, work inside.

[Roy Karrde]

Why have I not been posting? I am balls deep in trying to get a job, I graduated last may, and have been working my ass off since the end of my internship ( April 1st ) to get a stable website, portfolio, and models up so that I could have the slim possibility of actually working for a game studio. Not to mention the funds for car payment and everything else runs out in a few months meaning I have a very limited time before I have to start working at the neighborhood Kroger or Wal Mart for money.

[Crystal Mew]

Welcome back fp!

why have I not been posting? I don't even know, I lurk though..all I do is work pretty much, and hang out with a couple friends and my bf..thats about it. When school starts though, it'll really be hard to get o/l probably. fook

[Kirby]

My brother has an alcoholic problem that has lead to many problems including finding himself have a short stint in prison.

I would love to hear the details on this anecdote

Also, welcome back.

[Zak]

Agreed, do share.

And welcome back!

[firepokemon]

I would love to hear the details on this anecdote

Also, welcome back.

LOl he assaulted his partner and didn't get bail. This happened in January. But he got his bail and hasn't improved. Frankly he has even got worse.

But just go here:

http://www.courtnews.co.nz/story.php?id=1633

then here:

http://www.courtnews.co.nz/story.php?id=1675

then here:

http://www.courtnews.co.nz/story.php?id=1749

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The fact he blames our parents for his mess is simply stupid. He was older than 16 years when that happened and anyway he was 18 not bloody five. As for the intensive supervision what bullshit that was. They didn't even do anything to address his drinking problem. After he got back with his partner. Nothing improved. The fag kicked him out several times so he went back to my place. Stealing our fucking alcohol the sneaky cunt. He's now back again with his dickhead partner and the partner doesn't like us. So hopefully he stays away but somehow I can't see that happening.

[Magmar]

That's crazy! Nobody cares enough to write stories like this in the states! D:

Welcome back Conrad. Interesting last names youse have. Show us pics of you and your man!

[Blademaster]

TPM is not a GAY BAR. DON'T SHOW US PICTURES.

[Houndoom_Lover]

I dunno- I've been here pretty daily. Computer ruptured this weekend though, uuum, and I postly don't post because I don't feel like it :3

Ah, welcome back ^_^

[Magmar]

TPM is not a GAY BAR. DON'T SHOW US PICTURES.

I declare this thread a gay bar and everyone who posts within it gay. Anyone who clicks on this thread has entered the TPM gay bar. And when someone tells you that you just entered a gay bar, you're gonna believe them, right?

[MToolen]

I declare this thread a gay bar and everyone who posts within it gay. Anyone who clicks on this thread has entered the TPM gay bar. And when someone tells you that you just entered a gay bar, you're gonna believe them, right?

D'ahh, crap. What am I gonna tell my fiancée?

[Weasel Overlord]

Hay fp! *waves*

Me, I am not so big on the posting muchlies during summer. I'm living at my bf's mum's house instead of at home, meaning there's always someone in the same room as me, and it's rude to go on the internet for an entire day when you're with someone else. Boyfriend time > internet time.

Also, livejournal and my fandoms have pretty much taken over my life. I'm writing for fic exchanges and challenges in my free time, and then there's actual socialising with my friends, who I don't get to see while at uni. Oh yeah, and job hunting. Being unemployed sucks balls. Oh yeah, and gaming. I blame gaming! Mostly, Resident Evil, FFVIII, FFVII and Pokemon Platinum. And reading too. Damn all those usefully close libraries with their free books!!

Anyway. I've rambled. Most likely I'll be around more once I move back to Lancaster in September.

[Mikachu Yukitatsu]

Good news, guys! You'll see me a little more on Tuesdays from next week onwards!

[Magmar]

Good news, guys! You'll see me a little more on Tuesdays from next week onwards!

The fact that you just posted in this thread confirms a lot

[The_Missing_Link]

I've become bored with this place and have no need to post, unless the topic interests me or if I need to do modding duties

[Angel Blossom]

Just been a little busy with my job as a fashion designer. xD

TPM just became boring after a while, and nowadays there still doesn't seem to be much here to entertain me anymore. =(

[Clark]

A lot of CS scrims...spending a lot of time at the bars...work...sleep...yea.

[Mikachu Yukitatsu]

The fact that you just posted in this thread confirms a lot

Well it's good that a sexual minority has their own bar at TPM. Way to go, toleration!

But I must add to my former post that I'm going to be away next week's Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Oh but this is not the offical away topic, this is TPM Gay Bar!

[Magmar]

Rainbows for Kirsten!

[RedStarWarrior]

I haven't been posting because of personal issues. I'm still around from time to time and will be more active now.

[Weasel Overlord]

Rainbows for Kirsten!

OMFG SQUEE! *glomps Barry* This reminds me of being a small child, when I had My Little Ponys.

[GreenShirT]

I got bored of the Internet, but now I'm back

[Dark Scizor]

Lots of my friends graduated this year.

Been seeing people before they bugger off.

I've still got like another four years to go before I graduate.

[shazza]

I haven't been posting because of personal issues. I'm still around from time to time and will be more active now.

Good to see you kept your word.

[Bear]

Moderation is the key, and knowing when to get off.

sounds like secks


To be on topic, I think the reason I haven't been posting much (with the exception of the fantasy football thread) is that I just don't find much interesting on here anymore. I used to frequent RPG all the time, but it's practically dead. I only started browsing Misc this year, and even here there isn't much going on. My disinterest is aided by the fact that I work alot so I have little free time to post anywhere in the first place. I dunno, maybe I'm just going through a lull. Or maybe I've begun to permanently move on from online forums?

[Houndoom_Lover]

Oh no, I just walked into a gay bar ._. Computer exploded, again. It's sad. I'm sad that it's so sad. Blargy.