I'm taking a break

jabbamk1 · 24-03-2015, 19:20

Hi All,

Hope the mods don't mind me posting this somewhat off topic thread but as the mobile phones section is pretty much the only place I post I've decided to make a thread here rather than a post on an already existing thread.

As you can see from the title I'll be taking a break from this forum starting from today. The main reason why is because I have a lot going on at work as well as a number of other priorities which I need to focus on. That doesn't mean to say I won't be back on this forum sometime in the future but you probably won't see me on here for the next 3 months or so.

I've really enjoyed having some interesting discussions about the future of Mobile on this forum as well as having in depth debates on various topics. Also the community here is great and that's one thing I've liked, hence why I'm writing this because I know a lot of you guys here.

I'll still be available on PM if needed as that goes directly to my phone but I won't be on here posting industry updates or answering queries any more.

See you all

mupet0000 · 24-03-2015, 19:30

Sad to see you go jabba, hopefully not for long! And just as we find out the sale of O2 to HW was finalized

jchamier · 24-03-2015, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by mupet0000

Sad to see you go jabba, hopefully not for long!

Seconded, hope you can pop back in the future and update us with the industry info when your work settles down.

Thine Wonk · 24-03-2015, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by mupet0000

Sad to see you go jabba, hopefully not for long! And just as we find out the sale of O2 to HW was finalized

Don't you think there's some coincidence there?

The other option is a secret affair and romantic holiday cruise with DevonBloke, as they have both announced that they are spending time away from the forum.

DevonBloke · 24-03-2015, 20:43

You know, I told him we should have spaced the announcements further apart!!! : )
I actually wasn't away that long as I managed to get a whole backlog of work sorted in 4 days. Damn near killed me.
Get your stuff sorted out Jabba and we'll see you here soon.
Take care mate!

iTech · 24-03-2015, 20:47

Good luck with it all and thanks for all the advice.

Denco1 · 24-03-2015, 21:54

Yes all the best jabbamk1. I have always loved your breakdowns of sales and other data, and also all your sneak peeks and tipoffs, even if the networks have consistently pushed back some announcements, almost as if to throw us forumers of the scent

Everything Goes · 24-03-2015, 23:09

Aww just as its getting really interesting what with mergers and stuff! Your post have always been very informative. But I guess everyone needs a break to concentrate on other stuff in their life's. Take care

plymouthbloke1974 · 24-03-2015, 23:36

Been at work all day and I was going to post similar tonight. Although I don't input as much anymore due to restrictions on what I'm allowed to say now. Which is a shame. I've also fallen out of love with the industry totally and am really quite "meh" about it all now. It's not as exciting as the late 90's lol.

I'll still be reading here and there but probably won't post here for a while. ("Yay!" I hear you cry lol)

Enjoy you crazy fools - I'll be in Football or Politics

enapace · 25-03-2015, 00:08

Hope to see you soon.

DevonBloke · 25-03-2015, 00:09

Now there's an interesting combination!

DevonBloke · 25-03-2015, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by enapace

Hope to see you soon.

How VERY dare you post in between!
Hahahahaha

mogzyboy · 25-03-2015, 00:34

Best of luck to you Jabba, and the same to whoever else is taking a break. Hopefully you will all be back soon.

Anybody left out there? Hello! HELLO!

MTUK1 · 25-03-2015, 08:28

How self indulgent.

silentNate · 25-03-2015, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTUK1

How self indulgent.

It has been moved to Chatter so rather fitting really

Billy_Value · 25-03-2015, 21:00

why does one feel that one has to announce that one is leaving

silentNate · 25-03-2015, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy_Value

why does one feel that one has to announce that one is leaving

Please announce it soon!!

MTUK1 · 26-03-2015, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy_Value

why does one feel that one has to announce that one is leaving

An overblown sense of self importance?

jonmorris · 27-03-2015, 00:56

I don't see the harm when people might wonder or speculate about where someone has gone who posts a lot (and by that, I mean useful posts).

The bad news is I'm staying!

An Thropologist · 27-03-2015, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy_Value

why does one feel that one has to announce that one is leaving

Because when he (I assume) posted it was in a forum where he is obviously a regular poster and therefore has developed a virtual relationship with other posters.

Some of us do get a sense of a personal relationship with other posters - weird I suppose but there it is. When one of them suddenly stops posting and vanishes one worries about them, even weirder maybe but it happens.

So in the context of the forum where the OP initially posted this post was perfectly normal and clearly from the responses an acceptable update to post to other posters.

Now it has been spirited out into chatter it makes no sense to us and the people who would make sense of it won't see it. But if the mods don't move it some misery would pass by saying "This should be in .....X, Y, Z... forum"

MTUK1 · 27-03-2015, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by An Thropologist

Because when he (I assume) posted it was in a forum where he is obviously a regular poster and therefore has developed a virtual relationship with other posters.

Some of us do get a sense of a personal relationship with other posters - weird I suppose but there it is. When one of them suddenly stops posting and vanishes one worries about them, even weirder maybe but it happens.

So in the context of the forum where the OP initially posted this post was perfectly normal and clearly from the responses an acceptable update to post to other posters.

Now it has been spirited out into chatter it makes no sense to us and the people who would make sense of it won't see it. But if the mods don't move it some misery would pass by saying "This should be in .....X, Y, Z... forum"

It shouldn't be on any forum on this thread. It's self indulgent nonsense.

An Thropologist · 27-03-2015, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTUK1

It shouldn't be on any forum on this thread. It's self indulgent nonsense.

I have no doubt that all of your posts are wonderful pearls of wisdom posted for entirely altruistic reasons as little gifts to the world.

However most posts are by their very nature self indulgent. We indulge our own personal need to express our opinions to a bunch of faceless strangers. Present company excepted of course.

MTUK1 · 27-03-2015, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by An Thropologist

I have no doubt that all of your posts are wonderful pearls of wisdom posted for entirely altruistic reasons as little gifts to the world.

However most posts are by their very nature self indulgent. We indulge our own personal need to express our opinions to a bunch of faceless strangers. Present company excepted of course.

Ho ho ho. I suppose you'll be announcing next time you take a two week holiday and can't post then?

Miss XYZ · 27-03-2015, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by An Thropologist

Because when he (I assume) posted it was in a forum where he is obviously a regular poster and therefore has developed a virtual relationship with other posters.

Some of us do get a sense of a personal relationship with other posters - weird I suppose but there it is. When one of them suddenly stops posting and vanishes one worries about them, even weirder maybe but it happens.

So in the context of the forum where the OP initially posted this post was perfectly normal and clearly from the responses an acceptable update to post to other posters.

Now it has been spirited out into chatter it makes no sense to us and the people who would make sense of it won't see it. But if the mods don't move it some misery would pass by saying "This should be in .....X, Y, Z... forum"

I don't actually have a forum.

On a serious note, I see no harm in regular posters announcing they're leaving or taking a break. It stops other members of the forum worrying about them.

mintoe · 27-03-2015, 13:09

I also agree with the others who see no harm in it. Actually it is a thoughtful thing to do.
When regular posters suddenly disappear some of us do wonder where they have gone and how they are doing etc etc. If we did not then wouldn't be the array of posts in GD such as 'past members you miss' and others along the lines of ' I wonder what happened too........

So, any moaning minnies .......hush!!! You would be secretly delighted if you disappeared and were subsequently asked after in aforementioned threads!!.

Don't deny it now!!

24-03-2015, 19:20	#1
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	I'm taking a break Hi All, Hope the mods don't mind me posting this somewhat off topic thread but as the mobile phones section is pretty much the only place I post I've decided to make a thread here rather than a post on an already existing thread. As you can see from the title I'll be taking a break from this forum starting from today. The main reason why is because I have a lot going on at work as well as a number of other priorities which I need to focus on. That doesn't mean to say I won't be back on this forum sometime in the future but you probably won't see me on here for the next 3 months or so. I've really enjoyed having some interesting discussions about the future of Mobile on this forum as well as having in depth debates on various topics. Also the community here is great and that's one thing I've liked, hence why I'm writing this because I know a lot of you guys here. I'll still be available on PM if needed as that goes directly to my phone but I won't be on here posting industry updates or answering queries any more. See you all

24-03-2015, 23:36	#9
plymouthbloke1974 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Destination: Hard Brexit Posts: 6,368	Beat me to it! Been at work all day and I was going to post similar tonight. Although I don't input as much anymore due to restrictions on what I'm allowed to say now. Which is a shame. I've also fallen out of love with the industry totally and am really quite "meh" about it all now. It's not as exciting as the late 90's lol. I'll still be reading here and there but probably won't post here for a while. ("Yay!" I hear you cry lol) Enjoy you crazy fools - I'll be in Football or Politics

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24-03-2015, 19:30	#2
mupet0000 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 620	Sad to see you go jabba, hopefully not for long! And just as we find out the sale of O2 to HW was finalized

24-03-2015, 19:33	#3
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by mupet0000 Sad to see you go jabba, hopefully not for long! Seconded, hope you can pop back in the future and update us with the industry info when your work settles down.

24-03-2015, 19:39	#4
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by mupet0000 Sad to see you go jabba, hopefully not for long! And just as we find out the sale of O2 to HW was finalized Don't you think there's some coincidence there? The other option is a secret affair and romantic holiday cruise with DevonBloke, as they have both announced that they are spending time away from the forum.

24-03-2015, 20:43	#5
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	You know, I told him we should have spaced the announcements further apart!!! : ) I actually wasn't away that long as I managed to get a whole backlog of work sorted in 4 days. Damn near killed me. Get your stuff sorted out Jabba and we'll see you here soon. Take care mate!

24-03-2015, 20:47	#6
iTech Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 261	Good luck with it all and thanks for all the advice.

24-03-2015, 21:54	#7
Denco1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 983	Yes all the best jabbamk1. I have always loved your breakdowns of sales and other data, and also all your sneak peeks and tipoffs, even if the networks have consistently pushed back some announcements, almost as if to throw us forumers of the scent

24-03-2015, 23:09	#8
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Aww just as its getting really interesting what with mergers and stuff! Your post have always been very informative. But I guess everyone needs a break to concentrate on other stuff in their life's. Take care

25-03-2015, 00:08	#10
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Hope to see you soon.

25-03-2015, 00:09	#11
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Now there's an interesting combination!

25-03-2015, 00:10	#12
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace Hope to see you soon. How VERY dare you post in between! Hahahahaha

25-03-2015, 00:34	#13
mogzyboy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 4,554	Best of luck to you Jabba, and the same to whoever else is taking a break. Hopefully you will all be back soon. Anybody left out there? Hello! HELLO!

25-03-2015, 08:28	#14
MTUK1 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 19,783	How self indulgent.

25-03-2015, 08:43	#15
silentNate Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Council Estate Posts: 35,538	Quote: Originally Posted by MTUK1 How self indulgent. It has been moved to Chatter so rather fitting really

25-03-2015, 21:00	#16
Billy_Value Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 18,889	why does one feel that one has to announce that one is leaving

25-03-2015, 21:06	#17
silentNate Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Council Estate Posts: 35,538	Quote: Originally Posted by Billy_Value why does one feel that one has to announce that one is leaving Please announce it soon!!

26-03-2015, 23:56	#18
MTUK1 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 19,783	Quote: Originally Posted by Billy_Value why does one feel that one has to announce that one is leaving An overblown sense of self importance?

27-03-2015, 00:56	#19
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	I don't see the harm when people might wonder or speculate about where someone has gone who posts a lot (and by that, I mean useful posts). The bad news is I'm staying!

27-03-2015, 12:40	#20
An Thropologist Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 16,156	Quote: Originally Posted by Billy_Value why does one feel that one has to announce that one is leaving Because when he (I assume) posted it was in a forum where he is obviously a regular poster and therefore has developed a virtual relationship with other posters. Some of us do get a sense of a personal relationship with other posters - weird I suppose but there it is. When one of them suddenly stops posting and vanishes one worries about them, even weirder maybe but it happens. So in the context of the forum where the OP initially posted this post was perfectly normal and clearly from the responses an acceptable update to post to other posters. Now it has been spirited out into chatter it makes no sense to us and the people who would make sense of it won't see it. But if the mods don't move it some misery would pass by saying "This should be in .....X, Y, Z... forum"

27-03-2015, 12:44	#21
MTUK1 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 19,783	Quote: Originally Posted by An Thropologist Because when he (I assume) posted it was in a forum where he is obviously a regular poster and therefore has developed a virtual relationship with other posters. Some of us do get a sense of a personal relationship with other posters - weird I suppose but there it is. When one of them suddenly stops posting and vanishes one worries about them, even weirder maybe but it happens. So in the context of the forum where the OP initially posted this post was perfectly normal and clearly from the responses an acceptable update to post to other posters. Now it has been spirited out into chatter it makes no sense to us and the people who would make sense of it won't see it. But if the mods don't move it some misery would pass by saying "This should be in .....X, Y, Z... forum" It shouldn't be on any forum on this thread. It's self indulgent nonsense.

27-03-2015, 12:48	#22
An Thropologist Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 16,156	Quote: Originally Posted by MTUK1 It shouldn't be on any forum on this thread. It's self indulgent nonsense. I have no doubt that all of your posts are wonderful pearls of wisdom posted for entirely altruistic reasons as little gifts to the world. However most posts are by their very nature self indulgent. We indulge our own personal need to express our opinions to a bunch of faceless strangers. Present company excepted of course.

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27-03-2015, 12:52	#23
MTUK1 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 19,783	Quote: Originally Posted by An Thropologist I have no doubt that all of your posts are wonderful pearls of wisdom posted for entirely altruistic reasons as little gifts to the world. However most posts are by their very nature self indulgent. We indulge our own personal need to express our opinions to a bunch of faceless strangers. Present company excepted of course. Ho ho ho. I suppose you'll be announcing next time you take a two week holiday and can't post then?

27-03-2015, 12:57	#24
Miss XYZ Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 11,893	Quote: Originally Posted by An Thropologist Because when he (I assume) posted it was in a forum where he is obviously a regular poster and therefore has developed a virtual relationship with other posters. Some of us do get a sense of a personal relationship with other posters - weird I suppose but there it is. When one of them suddenly stops posting and vanishes one worries about them, even weirder maybe but it happens. So in the context of the forum where the OP initially posted this post was perfectly normal and clearly from the responses an acceptable update to post to other posters. Now it has been spirited out into chatter it makes no sense to us and the people who would make sense of it won't see it. But if the mods don't move it some misery would pass by saying "This should be in .....X, Y, Z... forum" I don't actually have a forum. On a serious note, I see no harm in regular posters announcing they're leaving or taking a break. It stops other members of the forum worrying about them.

27-03-2015, 13:09	#25
mintoe Forum Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 370	I also agree with the others who see no harm in it. Actually it is a thoughtful thing to do. When regular posters suddenly disappear some of us do wonder where they have gone and how they are doing etc etc. If we did not then wouldn't be the array of posts in GD such as 'past members you miss' and others along the lines of ' I wonder what happened too........ So, any moaning minnies .......hush!!! You would be secretly delighted if you disappeared and were subsequently asked after in aforementioned threads!!. Don't deny it now!!