Thanks to those who helped me here and also those who respected me here

[Exhibitman]

[T206Collector]

I have no idea who this guy is, and I'm not sure I ever read a single post of his. But if announcing your departure from a public internet message board isn't the definition of narcissism, I don't know what is.

[bender07]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

I have no idea who this guy is, and I'm not sure I ever read a single post of his. But if announcing your departure from a public internet message board isn't the definition of narcissism, I don't know what is.

I envy you

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

I have no idea who this guy is, and I'm not sure I ever read a single post of his. But if announcing your departure from a public internet message board isn't the definition of narcissism, I don't know what is.

Paul, you must have read this one, or you wouldn't be responding.

[T206Fan]

In my experience those who make the biggest noise about leaving always come back.

[Shoele$$]

Originally Posted by T206Fan

In my experience those who make the biggest noise about leaving always come back.

Pretty much, because you know he'll start lurking soon to check out the responses that his "farewell thread" has been getting. It's only a matter of time.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by Shoele$$

Pretty much, because you know he'll start lurking soon to check out the responses that his "farewell thread" has been getting. It's only a matter of time.

He is here now

[BengoughingForAwhile]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

He is here now

Only 14 hours left today and still has 15 posts available!

[hangman62]

Adrian DONT GO

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Shoele$$

Pretty much, because you know he'll start lurking soon to check out the responses that his "farewell thread" has been getting. It's only a matter of time.

And I still don't dislike Adrian. He has a lot of great qualities. But that attitude about it being no big deal that he reneged just isn't right, medicine or no medicine. And he is not banned from the forum either. Now, if he decides to come back we will have to consider his BST presence but I would have no issue with him on the main board. He does need to adjust his thinking with respect to backing out of auction winnings.

[Runscott]

Adrian, stop it. That's silly - what else are you going to do with your time? This is the internet, not real life. If you leave, everything goes on as it did before you arrived.

Someone who's one of Adrian's big proponents should write a short note that addresses issues he's run into;e.g-don't bid on stuff until the money's in the bank - perhaps a little checklist. Adrian could then print it out and tape it next to his computer, and read it once per hour.

[BradH]

Originally Posted by Runscott

...This is the internet, not real life. If you leave, everything goes on as it did before you arrived...

I enjoy Adrian’s enthusiasm and most of his posts. He does seem to overextend himself sometimes and a few of his posts have been out of line, or at the very least, just not great etiquette.

Today’s episode reminds me of a conversation a few years ago. There was a free agent pitcher, a former All-Star, who was threatening to retire from baseball if he didn’t get signed for the salary he was seeking. Braves manager Bobby Cox chuckled at the thought of it and then squinted his eyes and said, “You know, if he does retire, I’m guessing the game of baseball will somehow find a way to go on …”

I do hope Adrian sticks around (maybe in a bit more conservative fashion), but I’m sure this forum will somehow find a way to survive if he doesn’t.

Good luck to you, Adrian.