HibeeJibee Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 When I joined this forum some years ago, over three years in fact, I determined that my stay would be a terminable one and that for reasons of sanity... and actually entering employment... I would not post forever, and instead retire after 10,000 posts. And therefore today – coincidentally 1,000 days (well OK, I hung on since it seemed more appropriate than 997...) and of course 10,000 posts since I joined, according to the forum counter – the time has come to hang up my keyboard for the last time. Although I will no longer post, PMs will continue to reach my E-mail should anyone wish. I realise this is a long post, and a self-indulgent one, for which I apologise: but heck it's my last one, and I hope some of you may read it and find its observations pertinent. As I have been regularly accused of dealing in excess melodrama and hype, I felt it would be best to end in that manner... even if some of what follows is to an extent tongue-in-cheek ... I joined P&B following the demise of the BBC's FansForum, on the recommendation of certain members of that venerable and illustrious establishment who had flitted over before its dissolution. This was at a time when I had just left school and found myself in an environment where few of my friends and acquaintances had an interest in football, let alone Scottish domestic football. FansForum and subsequently P&B therefore provided a welcome vehicle to quench my thirst for footballing discussion, debate and banter... albeit also provided a constant distraction while attempting to work on the computer!! My knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the game – from grassroots football to the elite levels – has been greatly enhanced by this forum; or more accurately, by its membership. Which I am very glad of. I hope that over these past 1,000 days and 10,000 posts I have put this across in a constructive and contributory manner. I've also had the pleasure of sharing these forums with many decent, upstanding, knowledgeable and passionate supporters – too many to list. But I would like to make special mention of Div and his mods (for running the site so thoroughly and adequately); Cmontheloknow (for his expertise and knowledge); Skyline Drifter (for the same); Galabankie (for investing that faith in 2007); and finally WJR, a decent hardworking man and a patriotic proponent (and one of only a couple of "P&Bers" I've ever met in the real world), who sadly passed away shortly before Christmas. I have neglected many others, for which I apologise. P&B has assumed a position in the popular conscience of the game in Scotland, as evidenced it its regular column in The Scotsman; its popular radio program; its regular quotation in phone-ins and broadcast media; and the ability of its members to break transfer stories, expose rumours, and identify possible rule breaches and so on which might otherwise have been missed. In mid-2007 I proposed the division of the Highland League sub-forum into independent sub-forums for Highland, East of Scotland, South of Scotland and Junior football. These sub-forums now number some 6,000 topics and almost 100,000 posts, and have become the primary locations on the world-wide-web for these leagues' fan-focused discussion and debate. Views on the game and its organisation can strike a chord with the sport's major stakeholders - the fans - and P&B does this. You should all appreciate the many debates and discussions, on so many varied topics, found here. It mightn't necessarily last forever. Enjoy it. P&B is a melting pot for all of this, and much more: but at its core has always been the appreciation and discussion of the football on the park. This is, of course, exactly as it should be. Farewell . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossC93 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Never heard of you tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Booth Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Are you sure about this? I'm only asking because you're unsure which team to support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chico Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Bye!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 10,000 posts and that's probably the first one I've read. Clearly, you'll be sadly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOL @ Celtic Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Summer football will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossC93 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Get this shift pishted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Good riddance to bad rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChooseLife Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 What an attention seeking fanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berwick-the-unbeatable Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 That's pretty sad. And not in the way that i'll miss you sad, sad as in 10,000 posts, 1000 days, 1 massive ridiculous resignation post that wasn't even done in a huff. Sort your life out sadsack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I liked HibeeJibee, even if he was a little bit "unorthodox" at times. I bet he'll end up coming back. There'll be a post about summer football or restructuring the league or something, and he won't be able to contain himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neiljb Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Holy shit! What a dick. I don't like insulting people generally, but f**k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I thought he was all right. Knew what he was talking about which is something of a rarity round these parts and was always handy to have around when you needed clarification with rules and stuff. I agree he'll end up coming back though, probably under the radar for a while then truly exposing himself with one of his 4000 word specials on summer football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'm sorry. Did I miss the point where he wasn't a self involved insignificant fuckwit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Tot Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 1000 days, 10,000 posts,1000 words I hope this isn't OCD Farewell and to quote the late Dave Allen " May your God go with you" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggy Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Christ, these comments are extremely harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raith_94 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I hope its the new post in football that has necessitated retirement, rather than the symmetry of 10,000 posts in 1,000 days. Altogether now "We can see you sneaking out..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghLivi Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 In my opinion, there's no good arguments against Summer Football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Christ, these comments are extremely harsh. As harsh as a multiple paragraphed leaving post ? Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Stuart. Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Question is, HibeeJibee, will a pyramid system REALLY work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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