FYI!

[Irish]

I registered at pixies on 5-04-2001.I have been a contributing
member,almost since I registered.This is just to let, everyone know,thatfrom now on,I will be a "lurker"but will post NOmore!
I have debated this,with myself,for months.Along time ago,it was
suggested,by another senior member,that I enter a "smiley" face,
on kidding around threads,so that people would know that I wasn't serious.One of the first(since deleted)threads that I entered,with a "smiley" face,they were among the first to take me
seriously.On that particular thread,I was PMd by a member that
disagreed.I PMd back,explaining things.Apparently,that wasn't
good enough,because they awnsered me back,telling me that I
was a hatefull old man & hated people from a certain country.
Anyone,who has known me,knows that this is untrue.I still don't
know, why anothers website is true,but my information,from a
different website or network,is wrong!Altho people try to act like
they don't care,everyone wants to be liked.I have laid awake at
night,thinking about things.With all of my & my loved ones,medical
problems,I have enough to think about.The only person,that I feel
obligated,to explain myself to,is my wife of 38 yrs.I have suggested things to people,but never forced anyone to do anything.Therefore,I have decided not to submit anything else!
This is a good time as we have so many new members,that don't
really know who I am! Irish
P.S.Anyone that wants to contact me,can either PM me or my address is: [email protected] Any personal insults will be
deleted.
P.P.S.Believe it or not,you suffer pixies withdrawel,when you don't
submit anymore.

[WildIrish]

I suffer withdrawls when I go a weekend without posting and I would hate myself if I didn't speak up at this point.

I understand why you no longer wish to subject yourself to criticism by posting your opinions. Sometimes it's easier to watch and not speak, but the pangs will not go away. Instead of fretting over why or how you could have offended someone unintentionally, you will be haunted with "if I only spoke up". That's a feeling I'm very familiar with, given my shy nature and "children should be seen and not heard" upbringing.

I say...post all you want and fuck'em if they can't take a joke!

But it's easy to say that when you're the one getting the aggravating pm's.

Sorry.

[kleclere]

Irish I hate to see you stop posting. I have enjoyed your comments and thoughts. I'm sorry to hear that you are going to be a lurker. I hope that things get better in your life and that you decide to someday inject your thoughts and opinions back into our family. Losing a member of Pixie's posting family is not a good feeling. I hope you see that you are missed and come back to be an active poster again. You will be missed by all. Thanks for your time here.

[Lilith]

Irish,
Many times you have made comments on posts that I have enjoyed reading. Your presence here is just one of the things I have taken for granted. It's Pixies and you are a pixie...have been, ever since I got here

Yes, there have been threads that you have started that have ended up with people in serious disagreements or even all out nastiness. They are usually political in nature and posted sometimes as a joke but sometimes as if they are facts. This is a sex site and although we all seem to basically agree on sex, we are not all going to agree on politics.

I hope your status as a lurker does not last too long.

[Aqua]

You know, it took me awhile to 'figure out' your sense of humour, but I am glad I did. While you know I don't agree with all your posts, you bring an honest perspective and you don't tone it down for anyone. At the very least I am glad you aren't walking away from Pixies altogether while on the other hand, I too am hoping you will not remain silent for long. I would almost never wish someone to lose their battle with an addiction. When it comes to Pixies however... well... Relapse soon, ok?

[Steph]

It's ironic that you're the one who always tries to end an argument with "don't take it too seriously" but you are now taking it too seriously.

I PM'ed you to let you know that I was offended that you were posting incorrect information about my province. You hid behind the "different strokes for different folks" mantra but the fact remained, you hid behind a slur on Newfoundlanders that you saw on FOX. People don't tolerate jokes that include the 'n' word and your post was equivalent.

I took it to the PM level because I didn't care to bring it to the boards but you always bring it up in the boards.

I think you should continue to post on Pixies but perhaps politics isn't appropriate for this place. Support the troops, Sears is a good employer . . . I don't mind when you post things like that but saying Canadians don't support the US war because we kill seals . . . I don't think that has a place anywhere (even FOX news).

Don't stop posting on account of people like me. You're a tough old biker. I'm tough, too. I think your sig represents who you are and I respect that.

[celticangel]

loads n loads of hugs to IRISH~~~~~~~you are an insperation. Its great to hear comments from someone who speaks from their heart!~~~~~~~Don't leave us!!!!!!!

[jseal]

Irish,

Although your departure as a poster will, I suspect, not be universally mourned, Pixies will be the less for it.

Bear in mind sir, that there will never be a time when everyone will be charitable in their evaluations of what you have to say.

[paprclphd]

I didn't really get a chance to know you, but I have enjoyed the posts that I have read - even the political ones. I hate to see you leave, and please come back soon!

[Sharni]

((((Irish))))...love ya warped-humoured ass...and am sad to see you go...but can understand the whole misunderstanding thing..Not many get my Sick Aussie humour *LOL* and tend to take things as they are written not as they are meant

You have my email...feel free to drop me a line anytime

Though I hope you reconsider and stay as a posting member....but i will respect your decision either way

*hugz*
Sharni

[jennaflower]

to say I am saddened by this announcement and turn of events would be an understatement.

Irish.. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know you... not only thru your posts which have not only made me engage my brain but has on countless occassions made me laugh and smile, but also thru the personal emails that you have shared with me over the past year.

I don't care what anyone else may think of you... you are NOT an angry old man... not in any stretch of the imagination.. I am upset that your words were taken wrong but also that whomever this individual was who wrote you (their identity is unimportant) did so to be hurtful... plain and simple...

I can only hope that like other wonderful pixie members who have walked away in the past, you too will return and begin to post again... PLEASE... when you are ready.. know that I will be quick to respond and make you feel welcome again..

Drop me a line sometime... I will miss you around here...

Kisses my friend.

[jennaflower]

to say I am saddened by this announcement and turn of events would be an understatment.

Irish.. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know you... not only thru your posts which have not only made me engage my brain but has on countless occassions made me laugh and smile, but also thru the personal emails that you have shared with me over the past year.

I don't care what anyone else may think of you... you are NOT an angry old man... not in any stretch of the imagination.. I am upset that your words were taken wrong but also that whomever this individual was who wrote you (their identity is unimportant) did so to be hurtful... plain and simple...

I can only hope that like other wonderful pixie members who have walked away in the past, you too will return and begin to post again... PLEASE... when you are ready.. know that I will be quick to respond and make you feel welcome again..

Drop me a line sometime... I will miss you around here...

Kisses my friend.

[BigBear57]

God's speed Irish, know the welcome mat will be right here. I've always felt your posts were honest and informative, even entertaining at times. There are always those who misunderstand comments we make. Such is the nature of the written word. Surely you'll notice the majority of us can agree or disagree with sensability. Jseal was so correct in saying Pixie's loses with your departure from our pages. Take a break if you will but your friends will be here hoping to see you return.

[dicksbro]

Irish,

I've thought of you as a good friend for a long time now and hope, like Lilith said, that your "lurking" status won't last too long. You have a great sense of humor and I respect your strong feelings on issues. Always have. And I always look forward to hearing from you.

Stay in touch, friend ... hope to see you back again.

BTW ... I do understand how you feel. In a group as diverse as what we've got at Pixies ... it is sometimes hard to express an opinion without generating unexpected responses. I've had similar feelings at times. Don't let them eat at ya'. Life's far too short for that. (And you're too special as a person for that, too!)

DB

[Lovediva]

My dear friend Irish,

You have been here with me for a long time now. You always told me in Pm's or emails that I was "one" of the reasons you stayed here at Pixies. I even remember you telling me if I left, you were going to leave also...but that is in the past.

Yes I have left here a few times. I have left very angry and hurt, I have left here because of bullshit, and I left here cause hubby found out. But I always come back.

And I come back not to please anyone, or to answer to anyone. I come back cause I want to and I don't give a shit about what "others" think. If they don't like me..THEY DON'T HAVE TO READ OR ANSWER MY POSTS/THREADS...and that is the attitude I have now, and that is the same attitude that you should have now Irish. We have been here since almost day one..I remember only having a family here of 200...those were the days eh???

Stay. Please. Be who you truly are. Be yourself.

And if the "others" don't like it. FUCK'EM.

((((((((Irish)))))))))))

[nikki1979]

irish,
ive not been here that long and dont really kow u all that well, but hun ive enjoyed reading what uve posted, please iggy ppl if they are asses to u. i hope u change ur mind and dont leave us!!!
~nikki~

[Lady Pleaser]

Irish,
The forums have changed and I can understand how you feel, so just hang in there buddy and lurk away.

[Teddy Bear]

((((Irish)))),

You do what you think is best for you. But I hope you stay active posting. If you decide you need a 'break', don't go away to for long.

teddy :)

[MilkToast]

Irish... time to whip out the leathers, that kept the possibily of road burn down, slap them puppies on and keep on postin'....

Not every one might agree with what you have to say... but at least you do get the blood racing in some... and that is so much better than no effect at all.

I hope your lurking status is only for a short lived time.

-Toast

[Irish]

I feel that,I owe some explainations.As many of you know,I am a
recovering alcoholic.The 15th of the month(Oct),was 11yrs4mo.,
dry for me.I have also never been one to run from a dissagrement
My wife & daughters,stuck with me through everything.I appreciate their support!I know that I am not mature enough,to dissacotiate(sp?)myself enough,not to take my emotions out on
them.I'm the first to admit,that I have many faults.Past things are
water under the dam.I think that I owe it to them to think,of
someone other then myself for a change.I would like to say,that I
won't let things get to me,but at my age,I know myself good
enough,to know that I will.I know that many will not understand,
but my wife & daughters all have done executive work & I have
been in some kind of trouble(fights,brawls,staying out most of the night)for most of my life.I always supported them well,but I think that it's time to quiet down. Irish

[dm383]

My 2 cents, Irish;

I think I can understand where you're coming from here, especially in relation to your feelings about your family (been there myself, on more than a few occasions!!).... BUT.... I haven't always neccessarily agreed with all your posts, and I don't suppose anyone has, anymore than people agree with all of mine! I've also got really riled up at some of the things other people have posted, and much, MUCH more than I ever have at any of yours. While, I guess, you react a Wee bit different to me, you DO react..... and make your feelings plain to all, which personally I think is a healthy way to be!!

I see you are gonna stay around..... and I'm glad about that; I just hope you start another thread (bolshy, controversial, ANNOYING and all!!) before too long!! Ride Free, m'man!

DM

[seriousfun]

Originally posted by Irish
... I think that it's time to quiet down. Irish

Well, turn down the volume a little, but don't pull the plug!

I think everyone wil agree that we always know where you stand, and hopefully you were always ready for a little back and forth when you post an opinion.

Knowing when to give a little more to the real-life around you is a good thing, though, and I'm sure we all support you in this.

[danziggy]

I will be sorry. I think you bring a valued point of view here and it will be missed greatly. I wish you well if you decide you definately dont want to post anymore but i can understand if you feel that 'quieting down' will give you more time with your family.

I remember when i joined you were one of the first to welcome me and I like reading your posts and always read what you have to say, even if i didnt comment myself.

Keep checkin in.....

Wish you well

DZ

[lakritze]

Irish,From the other side of the political track,I will miss the banter.I felt a need to challenge some of the things you wrote about,but never intended to direct anything toward you personally and I hope no offence was ever taken.I am sorry to hear that you won't be posting anymore.I hope that "anymore" is short lived.None of us ever really know who is on the other side of the screen an some of the personal probems they may have.Although,I have no idea who he is,I will leave you for now with a quote from Philo of Alexandria."Be Kind for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." It's what I always try to live by.Good luck and I hope you leave lurk mode and resume post mode real soon.lakritze