I'm taking time off from the site -- WestCoastJoe
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:36 am
Lionbackers,
I've got some family stuff I am dealing with, including some with health issues, although my own health is fine. And I am not dealing with conflict well, or willingly, at this time. I am no spring chicken either. Although I am retired from the work force, I spend a lot of time on extended family financial considerations, and all that stuff that seems to get more involved as we age. That brings its own stress level, especially in this uncertain economic and political climate. Everything is manageable, but my energy resources are more limited. Leading to ...
The conflict in the post-game thread after the latest loss for our Lions does it for me, as noted in the title. I am trying to avoid conflict at this time in my life. Could I continue? Yes, but I will not. I am choosing to not be part of conflict. I am choosing to not contribute to it. Since it seems I cannot avoid it, as it sometimes seeks me out, moreso lately, I am out of here. Values can change. What is worthwhile for an individual as a pursuit can change. A friend said, in very strong terms, that I should not put up with it. When I thought about it later Monday night, it became a very easy decision for me. Done. I really do not want the conflict. Other interests will take precedence.
As is obvious, I enjoy expressing opinions on football. But it has to be enjoyable. I do not like arguing, never really did. Nobody changes their mind. And styles of communication can be very different, as we know. As can motivations. I have tended to express my own opinions, not in opposition to anybody else's post, but just with my own view. I have tended to post a great deal, and that seems to put me into some situations that come my way.
Could I shoot it out in a debate? Oh yeah. I participated in a good debate at university. 2 people on each side. Contract Law. But that is not my interest here. Different environment. Arguments really. And provocation. Not to my taste. Disagreeable to me. Leading nowhere, except to bad feelings. Could I be rude? Oh yeah. Have been at times in my life. Not what I want here. And I do not want to contribute to it, or be part of it.
Quickest, best solution is to take time off. I was thinking of just cutting back my input, but this is better. Cold turkey.
Will I be back? Dunno. We will see. With the club's poor performance, it will not be all that difficult to do without blogging football. 4 more months of CFL football. The time is right. Plus my hobbies and activities keep me very busy. Many members take breaks, some permanent. My turn. I do not live for the battle of ideas. At least not at this time in my life. I took a break a few years back, and returned a few months later. Not so sure this time.
I will follow the site to an extent, responding to emails, et cetera, as always. To those many on here I consider friends I say carry on with the good work. Many truly enjoyable posts and times.
Special thanks to David, for his unfailing support and general goodwill. And Toppy, always supportive and fair minded. Many others.
17,694 posts since 2006. Many threads started, with much good discussion. That is enough.
I am out of here. Feeling fine. God Bless, All.
WestCoastJoe
(Post is in the CFL Football forum. That is where I spent my time.)
I've got some family stuff I am dealing with, including some with health issues, although my own health is fine. And I am not dealing with conflict well, or willingly, at this time. I am no spring chicken either. Although I am retired from the work force, I spend a lot of time on extended family financial considerations, and all that stuff that seems to get more involved as we age. That brings its own stress level, especially in this uncertain economic and political climate. Everything is manageable, but my energy resources are more limited. Leading to ...
The conflict in the post-game thread after the latest loss for our Lions does it for me, as noted in the title. I am trying to avoid conflict at this time in my life. Could I continue? Yes, but I will not. I am choosing to not be part of conflict. I am choosing to not contribute to it. Since it seems I cannot avoid it, as it sometimes seeks me out, moreso lately, I am out of here. Values can change. What is worthwhile for an individual as a pursuit can change. A friend said, in very strong terms, that I should not put up with it. When I thought about it later Monday night, it became a very easy decision for me. Done. I really do not want the conflict. Other interests will take precedence.
As is obvious, I enjoy expressing opinions on football. But it has to be enjoyable. I do not like arguing, never really did. Nobody changes their mind. And styles of communication can be very different, as we know. As can motivations. I have tended to express my own opinions, not in opposition to anybody else's post, but just with my own view. I have tended to post a great deal, and that seems to put me into some situations that come my way.
Could I shoot it out in a debate? Oh yeah. I participated in a good debate at university. 2 people on each side. Contract Law. But that is not my interest here. Different environment. Arguments really. And provocation. Not to my taste. Disagreeable to me. Leading nowhere, except to bad feelings. Could I be rude? Oh yeah. Have been at times in my life. Not what I want here. And I do not want to contribute to it, or be part of it.
Quickest, best solution is to take time off. I was thinking of just cutting back my input, but this is better. Cold turkey.
Will I be back? Dunno. We will see. With the club's poor performance, it will not be all that difficult to do without blogging football. 4 more months of CFL football. The time is right. Plus my hobbies and activities keep me very busy. Many members take breaks, some permanent. My turn. I do not live for the battle of ideas. At least not at this time in my life. I took a break a few years back, and returned a few months later. Not so sure this time.
I will follow the site to an extent, responding to emails, et cetera, as always. To those many on here I consider friends I say carry on with the good work. Many truly enjoyable posts and times.
Special thanks to David, for his unfailing support and general goodwill. And Toppy, always supportive and fair minded. Many others.
17,694 posts since 2006. Many threads started, with much good discussion. That is enough.
I am out of here. Feeling fine. God Bless, All.
WestCoastJoe
(Post is in the CFL Football forum. That is where I spent my time.)