Adios Amigos!

This is a great place. Over the past 21 months, I've truly enjoyed my time here.

Almost immediately upon discovering this cozy corner of the internet, I was attracted by the unique map profile system, the smart conversation on the forums, and the diversity of the members. I really enjoyed being able to share my thoughts about works in progress, as well as display some of my own (after I built up enough courage to put myself out there). Even when I wasn't mapping, I really enjoyed sharing articles, cataloguing my recently watched/listened/read, and generally shooting the s**t with you all.

Even more so, for the most part I enjoyed the mental sparring that came with the many debates and discussions. I felt that in having to defend my opinions in the aforementioned threads, I edified my own thoughts and beliefs (even if I never managed to change people's minds :smile: ). In this sense, the Snark Pit has helped me grow.

More importantly, I was given the chance to meet relatively like-minded people from nearly every continent. This exposure to diversity was invaluable. Some of you have become close friends (the closest I have online), and the people I've come to know over these years have garnered my permanent respect.

Now, I find myself at an important crossroads in my life. I just started my last swim season, I'm beginning my search for a job, and soon I will be going through English comprehensive examinations and writing my honors thesis. Additionally, I want to connect with as many members of my graduating class before I walk out with diploma in hand. In short, I need to focus all my energy on my real life at this point. The past few weeks of thinking have led me to decide that it's time to retire this online persona.

I realize that most people who stop visiting the Snark Pit do so invisibly, with no warning or goodbye. I?d be inclined to do likewise, except I've enjoyed my time here too much to leave without saying goodbye.

I look back on all the time and posts I put into this place, and I see it as an investment that paid dividends.

Finally, I created this thread to fulfill what I see to be my last duty as an admin: to let you know where I'm going, and why.

I?ve made sure all my contact information is up to date, so if you?d like to catch up or say hi in the future, feel free!

All the best,
Tom

P.S. :kitty: Sorry, I couldn't resist. :razz:

wow, sorry to hear you're leaving man
good luck with all of that though
it's been fun
you will stop in and say hi every once in a while won't you?

'Tis a shame, you will truly be missed. I too hope that you'll stop by every once in awhile, though I fully understand your reasons for leaving.

Peace out :smile:

Bye!

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Blame it on Microsoft, God does.

Have fun in real life.

You'll be back.... nobody can leave the Snarkpit. Except Lep :sad:

But good luck Morph..... until we meet again. :smile:

No.

You are an odd mixture. I still have you rated a "5" for your contributions to this site, but I will not lie and say that I am unhappy to see you leaving. Our personality conflicts were just more than I wished to endure.

For my part, I hope to see you in the very distant future and a bit more grown up.

To borrow a bit of wisdom from an unknow source: "The most mature child in the world, still thinks like a child"

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The best things in life, aren't things.

good luck and best wishes with whatever you find yourself doing, Tom. remember to pop back and keep us updated with the wedding details, kids etc. (i'll be disappointed if you don't name any of them fishy, but i'll understand )

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i eat paint

I wish you good luck with all the things you plan to do with your future.

For the time I've been visiting this forums you've always been one of the members that I feel to truly stand for the qualities of this site. I can't say this comes at a surprise because you've been talking about your time-consuming real-life duties for a while now. But it's still sad to see one of the big memebers go. I'm sure you'll visit us in the future from time to time, once things are getting quieter in your life again. At least I hope so :biggrin:

Bye!

:beerchug:

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Why snark works.

Don't be a stranger, ya' hear?

Good luck with everything you do!

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What the Snarkpitters listen to!

Good luck with the future, you will be surely missed. :smile: Remember to keep us updated though. :biggrin: Perhaps one day you might come back, but until then Goodbye!

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''Everyone wades in s**t until they're competent enough to walk on it. Jesus style.''
Dystopia - Empires

Like Finger says, you'll be back.

in the meantime... have fun :wink:

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These words are my diaries screaming out loud

You're not one of the longest serving members but during your time here you've been an extremely positive influence on this community, and like the vast majority of people here I'm truly sad to see you leave. Best of luck with your swimming and studies mate, I wish you all the best in the future :smile:

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[img]http://card.mygamercard.net/sig/Default/reno84.png[/img]
Designer @ Haiku Interactive | ReNo-vation.net

Goodbye man, but I will not be surprised if I see you back here soon :razz:

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Dark_Kilauea
DVS Administration
http://www.dvstudio-production.com/

AtM,

Even for your lack of tenure, you have contributed more to this site in your time than many who've been here since the beginning. I always enjoyed our debates, and jokes at each-other's expense.

I think that in life, you will do well. I think that as a swimmer, it's in your genes... Asians don't have any body hair to slow them down in the water. It's simple physics.

I suppose unless you get on IRC or are on MSN messenger very much this is goodbye. I don't beleive in luck, as you know. Things just happen. But the closest to "good luck" that i can honestly say to you is, "God bless you." You've been a good internet-friend, and a good Admin, I hope we meet again in an equally open and beneficial setting. Thanks for my avatar.

-Brad

P.S. Your nickname to me will ALWAYS be "Tom" HAHAHA!

[21:10] <Nickelplate> TOM!
[21:10] <AtM-> no... i requested it
[21:10] <Nickelplate> TOM!
[21:10] <AtM-> they never sent it
[21:10] <Nickelplate> TOM!
[21:10] <AtM-> so it's really not my fault
[21:11] <Nickelplate> Tom?
[21:11] <AtM-> i want lamont to win
[21:11] <AtM-> what?!!
[21:11] <Nickelplate> k
[21:11] <Nickelplate> ur nicknamed "Tom" from now on.
[21:11] <Nickelplate> because you answered to it
[21:11] <AtM-> ... my name is tom

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I tried sniffing coke, but the ice cubes kept getting stuck in my nose.
http://www.dimebowl.com

it's in your genes... Asians don't have any body hair to slow them down in the water. It's simple physics.

CHOKE COUGH COUGH Damn I just choked on a pretzel. And I spilled my coffee too.

Well, bye then. I wish you all the best. :smile:

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Create-ivity - a game development blog

Have fun in real life.

I concur

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Also change the texture of the dock. Docks are rarely tile. -Facepunch
As I Lay Dying

:sad: Bursts into tears

Should've replied earlier, but it's too bad to see you go, AtM. Hope we stay in touch and best of luck with whatever you may do in your life. :smile:

For my part, I hope to see you in the very distant future and a bit more grown up.

Hmmm... I found this a tad amusing coming from Orpheus.

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-- midkay

This is not the proper place to discuss your funny bone. It would only ruin a thread with the best news this week.

(hows that for maturity folks? If you take it negatively or positively its all your doing. :biggrin: )

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The best things in life, aren't things.

:sad: ... that was bad

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Why snark works.

that was bad

Nah, that was just Orpheus.

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-- midkay

midkay said:
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Nah, that was just Orpheus.</div></div>

My post may have an ambiguous pretense but only because you know the history. However, if you discount that part its a perfectly honest reply. If you read negativity or positiveness into it, thats entirely up to you.

A new person here would take it at face value and see nothing wrong what so ever.

So Master Reaper, you must be a negative thinking person. :wink:

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The best things in life, aren't things.