Doing everyone on here a favor . . .

[The Emperor Fabulous]

Not drinking alcohol is just admitting defeat.

Its admitting you don't have control over alcohol, that alcohol has control over you.

So you're admitting defeat in the battle. But doing it will help you win the war. Of life. Or something.

Fun: I've been sober 9 months now. I would say I was majorly depressed before I quit. It's been a full 180 since. I was an almost-every-day kind of drunk at the end, but I tried to gain control for 3 years, during which time there were month-long periods of no drinking. And a few times I managed to have two drinks and stop. But it wouldn't last, and even then I'd always want more.

Its not whether you drink or not. Its about whether you are able to put down the bottle after you've opened it. I couldn't, so I don't pick it up. I hope this period helps you make the right decision.

[KrazyHorse]

Not drinking alcohol is just admitting defeat.

Fun, you're being too hard on yourself

[MrFun]

Thoughts of suicide is pretty serious stuff, KH.

[Asher]

Thoughts of suicide is pretty serious stuff, KH.

Not to put words into his mouth, but maybe this will spare him the pain of typing on his Nexus One: I think you misunderstand him.

I think he would agree thoughts of suicide is pretty serious stuff.

What he's saying is you are too hard on yourself. Probably this statement in particular:

On another note, I've made an ass of myself too often on here lately (such as health care thread). When I come back, I'm going to really make sure I know what I'm talking about before participating in serious discussion threads. I want to spare others on here from anymore headaches on my account.

I know when you're feeling despair the walls close in around you and feelings of rejection or mockery can be amplified to levels that do not exist in reality. People give you a good ribbing here because you are a good sport about it. I'm certain everyone here thinks you're a good guy with good intentions. Please don't take the ribbing too seriously, and don't be so hard on yourself.

You're part of this community, and a welcome member of it. We'll be here to support you inbetween bouts of extreme cursing at Ben and flamboyant flamewars with eachother.

FWIW, we all make asses out of ourselves on here. I've practically built a career out of making asses out of people and being an ass myself (I'm an ass man). We've all been caught on the wrong end of a fiery debate, some of us more than others, but that's life. It's not a judgment of your soul or your worth.

[KrazyHorse]

See above

[Drake Tungsten]

I'm certain everyone here thinks you're a good guy with good intentions. Please don't take the ribbing too seriously, and don't be so hard on yourself.

QFT

[Guynemer]

What they said.

Besides, who am I going to exchange the world's filthiest gay porn PMs with if you're gone? Ben's more into farm animals.


EDIT: And Dale, of course, prefers more black-and-white ursine-flavored delights.

[Asher]

I can just add you to my PM mailing list here, Guy.

I'll just bump MarkG off the list since he stopped replying.

[Riesstiu IV]

What Asher said.

You're a good person Mr. Fun. Also, if your ever feeling down in the dumps for any reason, you should always take solace in the fact you are not Ben Kenobi or any of the other horrible man-children you can find on the internet.

Case in point, these guys:





I don't know about you but I feel better about myself already!

[SlowwHand]

Rehab is for quitters.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Good luck

And yes, be happy you are not Ben

[MrFun]

Not to put words into his mouth, but maybe this will spare him the pain of typing on his Nexus One: I think you misunderstand him.

I think he would agree thoughts of suicide is pretty serious stuff.

What he's saying is you are too hard on yourself. Probably this statement in particular:


I know when you're feeling despair the walls close in around you and feelings of rejection or mockery can be amplified to levels that do not exist in reality. People give you a good ribbing here because you are a good sport about it. I'm certain everyone here thinks you're a good guy with good intentions. Please don't take the ribbing too seriously, and don't be so hard on yourself.

You're part of this community, and a welcome member of it. We'll be here to support you inbetween bouts of extreme cursing at Ben and flamboyant flamewars with eachother.

FWIW, we all make asses out of ourselves on here. I've practically built a career out of making asses out of people and being an ass myself (I'm an ass man). We've all been caught on the wrong end of a fiery debate, some of us more than others, but that's life. It's not a judgment of your soul or your worth.

Ah, okay now I understand what KH is getting at. Well, I appreciate the reassurances from you guys, then.
Especially with Drake chiming in too. Arnold Palmer drink FTW.

[MrFun]

What they said.

Besides, who am I going to exchange the world's filthiest gay porn PMs with if you're gone?

[Hauldren Collider]

Best of luck MrFun!

[MrFun]

What Asher said.

You're a good person Mr. Fun. Also, if your ever feeling down in the dumps for any reason, you should always take solace in the fact you are not Ben Kenobi or any of the other horrible man-children you can find on the internet.

Case in point, these guys:

I don't know about you but I feel better about myself already!

I don't think I want to watch those videos before going to bed tonight. Don't want endless nightmares.


EDIT: And Asher, I read your PM.