King Grim Leaving now

[GrimKingGrim]

I've come to realization that I thought would never happen. Something in my mind cracked and I can find it and examine it. I realized that here on this forum there's perhaps nothing for me. I came here with a thirst for discussing things and a bit of amusement. But I can't deny that what I've read here is... disturbing. (Like people who feel it's okay to murder rape and steal but won't because they fear God...)I at first found it to be a good laugh but then the laughs died out and turned to concern. I consider a lot of what I read here crazy but as I'm beginning to see this crazy is actually having an effect on me. My mind has become a tad frazzled. And my realization is several factors have been contributing to this. Including my time spent with a chip on my shoulder here. I've become less reasonable and more combative and honestly I don't feel like any of these discussions here go anywhere and they all lead to horrible circles of frustration. And me continuing to fuel such frustration because I have an innate nature of seeking a challenge is masochistic.

In short, or tl;dr I no longer feel like coming here anymore. I'm not gaining a thing from doing it other than a headache. I contribute nothing more to many a discussion that evolve none over the course of maybe 20 pages of circles. And quite frankly it's neither amusing nor is it constructive, productive, or instructive.

I may float around every now and then viewing a topic or so, but I can't see myself posting here much anymore. Life calls.

 

[brinny]

i'm sooooooo sorry (((hug)))

 

[Cute Tink]

I can hardly fault you for wanting your time better spent. See you around.

 

[Tigger45]

God bless you.

 

[zippy2006]

I've come to realization...

This is remarkably insightful! Unfortunately I see you're still sticking around...

I may float around every now and then viewing a topic or so...

Here's an idea: don't. The long hours you've spent here have created a kind of psychological dependency that shouldn't be underestimated. If you stick around you will inevitably be pulled back into the contentiousness at some point or another. Just kill it. Cold turkey. It will hurt a bit; you will want to come back. Just accept that pain and move on. Find something else to fill the gap. Don't underestimate your desire for something you know to be unhealthy.

You will be in my prayers,
-zip

 

[Archaeopteryx]

Grim, I can understand your frustration. Too often, I find myself questioning whether time spent on CF is time well spent. Contrary to what many Christians seem to believe, I'm not here for the sole purpose of attempting to deconvert them. I post here because I find conversations about religion, science, and society interesting, and because there are many bright people here with whom to have such conversations. I've been here for 8 years now and it's never been dull (almost never!). That said, CF can sometimes distract from other worthwhile pursuits - as you said, "life calls" - and it certainly isn't the only forum in which stimulating conversations can take place. Regardless of whether you decide to return or not, I wish you well.

 

[GrimKingGrim]

This is remarkably insightful! Unfortunately I see you're still sticking around...



Here's an idea: don't. The long hours you've spent here have created a kind of psychological dependency that shouldn't be underestimated. If you stick around you will inevitably be pulled back into the contentiousness at some point or another. Just kill it. Cold turkey. It will hurt a bit; you will want to come back. Just accept that pain and move on. Find something else to fill the gap. Don't underestimate your desire for something you know to be unhealthy.

You will be in my prayers,
-zip

I generally monitor the status quo. And a good amount of these posts still disgust me. You're right though but I've already devoted time and 800+ to this place. It's just a quick 5 second click most of the time and it may become more. It's become increasingly obvious religion can't be a live and let live thing around me due to... recent events. I just want everyone to live in peace.

As for what I've been doing since, I've put a lot more time in enjoying quality time with friends and my personal passions like creating computer games and music and my stories (accepting critiques). And my mind has been so much clearer as a result.

Grim, I can understand your frustration. Too often, I find myself questioning whether time spent on CF is time well spent.

Yea the forum life. Lol.

Contrary to what many Christians seem to believe, I'm not here for the sole purpose of attempting to deconvert them. I post here because I find conversations about religion, science, and society interesting,

I did the same at first but then I realized that very few people here are willing to change their minds (which is fine) but too many of them are proud to be thick skulled. They ask questions, get their questions answered in a myriad of ways that meet their answer criteria and will either create a new post asking the exact same question or appear in another thread pertaining to the subject conveniently ignorant of these answers (Gottservant is a perfect trolly example). This place seems like a theater most of the time where people want to play a certain scene and role over and over and it got old very quickly.

and because there are many bright people here with whom to have such conversations.

Some are bright. Most are worth shaking my head and laughing at in disbelief.

I've been here for 8 years now and it's never been dull (almost never!). That said, CF can sometimes distract from other worthwhile pursuits - as you said, "life calls" - and it certainly isn't the only forum in which stimulating conversations can take place. Regardless of whether you decide to return or not, I wish you well.

Yup Life Calls. I appreciate the well wishes friend.

 

[GrimKingGrim]

Haha. Life's been good since this post too.

What a stroll down memory lane