Awhile back (maybe back in January), I (over-dramatically) declared that I would stop using this forum.

It's been quite some time since then. Looking back, I now realize at least a little bit of my immaturity. The reason I was upset was because of something that doesn't really matter. Even if I have strong feelings about something, it doesn't mean that everyone else has to feel the same way. I was immature to let this interfere with a forum that I otherwise enjoy. And making public declarations of "leaving" is also somewhat silly and immature. And it was my own stubbornness that has kept me away from the forum so long.

It was wrong of me to act this way, and I realize that I was immature. Life is too short to not spend time doing things that are important to you. This forum is important to me, even if I've gotten emotional at times.

So I'd like to just say, "Hello" once again, and continue to be a part of this community. I do hope to refrain from dramatic arguments, and pointless posting. I'd like to focus on the game of Go, the topic of this forum. I'd also like to apologize to anyone I may have offended over the years. I hope that my time away from this forum has helped me to mature and contribute in a more positive manner.

Thanks to all for making this a great community, which I enjoy!

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be immersed

Welcome back - and hopefully for the long haul this go round. I remember seeing you posting when I first started. Can't say I remember the post you speak of since I'm picky about what posts I read. Anyway, glad you decided to come back!

Welcome back! I myself have kind of returned from a long hiatus.

Can't wait to "Go" with you again...

sorry..I'm bad at puns

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I'm thinking...

I remember you joined shortly before you wrote your farewell post … and I remember that I wondered, when reading it, what had happened … and also remember that thought it was sad that somebody who writes such an insightful post left the forum.

So, welcome back

Cordially, Tom

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“The only difference between me and a madman is that I’m not mad.” — Salvador Dali ★ Play a slooooow correspondence game with me on OGS?

Welcome home!

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Dave Sigaty
"Short-lived are both the praiser and the praised, and rememberer and the remembered..."
- Marcus Aurelius; Meditations, VIII 21

Welcome back and no worries.

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Walla Walla GO Club -(on FB)

We play because we enjoy the beauty of the game, the snap and feel of real stones, and meeting interesting people. Hope to see ya there! お願いします!

Anthony

Hi Kirby.




( Local time Wed Dec 3, 2014. 1:53 pm. )

Glad to have you back.

Welcome back, Kirby! Isn't this amazing? You get upset while posting, go away for a year, come back and start posting again, and everybody's happy! L19's escaper policy is the best.

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Patience, grasshopper.