What Stilly said. What Jeri said. What Joe said.

What Bonnie said: WHY?? Why do you want to erase all traces of yourself from here, and take your past with you? Who you were is part of who you are. Can't you just disappear (if you must) and leave your history intact?

I know a lot of people dislike these I'm-leaving threads, though I don't. I'm usually glad for the chance to say goodbye. (And if it's somebody I want to see the back of - which isn't you - then I just keep quiet and rejoice offline.)

But I am utterly baffled by this. I don't have any hostility, but I can understand those who do, because it sure does feel like a slap in the face. Not personally, of course, but as part of a community we've all contributed to and benefitted from.

I also think it's fair for the past posts to remain. Once you contribute to Mudcat, it becomes part of Mudcat.

I do wish you all the best in your new life, but please don't let it negate the old one!