Spawn's dad Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 My Friends, It's been a wild and wacky three years. When I first discovered VC I was winding down my business and setting out on a course of extended unemployment and thankless jobs. By the good grace of fortune I fell into a special opportunity that's enormously dear to my heart. In the past year though that opportunity has begun to take more and more time, and now I really have little personal recreation time. As you've all seen Spawn has grown by leaps and bounds. Before I know it my little guy will be off to college, or worse High School :shudder The upshot of it all is that I spend less time with him than I had and so other recreational enjoyments necessarily fall out of my life. He and I spend more time hiking and biking and camping and ultimately the boy's personal maturation and enjoyment of the universe is what's most important to me. I've made some dear dear friends here, several of whom I trust will be lifelong companions. VC is a wonderful place and it's heart warming to see the community continue to thrive with new people continually arriving at its door. It seemed to me that instead of letting all the fun die out or killing it off it would be far more organic to let another pick up the mantle while they're able, and then pass it off to another. Like with the Karmapa or the Pope things would continue to stay vibrant and alive in the wilco fan baseas we support the band through their second decade of bringing us music to influence our lives. I look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of the community. opportunity best wishes, Gershon Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I don't know what to say, really. You're going to be missed around here, but I certainly understand the importance of spending time with your family. Hopefully we can still keep in touch and BS about baseball and punk rock, etc. Take care, Gary. Your friend,Sean Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 is this for real? if so good luck! you're selling your name on Ebay??? Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Awww, Gary. I wish you weren't making such a permanent exit around here....we'll miss you dearly. BTW, auctioning off your screen name = 10.0 Link to post Share on other sites
cahtzee Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'm not sure I'm ok with being part of this transaction. .. . . ANDWhere's the fun in buying your name if everyone on the board knows it's not you anymore??? Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Keep in touch, friend. Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Have a nice vacation and we'll see you next week. Oh, and x infinity. Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'll bet a dime. Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I wonder if the Dred Pirate Roberts employed such a lame recruiting ritual. Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'll bet a dime. Jesus Christ! D'you nuts wanna play cards or do ya wanna fuckin' jerk off? Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I just have to say that I am devastated here. Also, would you break your offer up into sections? Say aliases for one price, post count for another, etc? I have a client that is interested in purchasing your avatar only.This would be a very serious offer. Link to post Share on other sites
watch me fall Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I don't know what to say, really. You're going to be missed around here, but I certainly understand the importance of spending time with your family. Hopefully we can still keep in touch and BS about baseball and punk rock, etc. Take care, Gary. Your friend,Sean Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 are you mocking our friendship Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Jesus Christ! D'you nuts wanna play cards or do ya wanna fuckin' jerk off? Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 are you mocking our friendship Just being pragmatic is all. Oh, wait. Were you talking to watch me fall? Link to post Share on other sites
WildMercurySound Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Take care Gary, I know we haven't chatted in ages but I still consider you a good friend. Shoot me an email sometime when you get chance. Good luck with all you pursue; I'm sure you, and Spawn, will succeed at it. Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I hope the "new" gershon will change his/her screen name to gsteinb. Then all will be right with the world. Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I hope they delete the account. So what's next? Are you and your obviously enormous ego moving to the Cayman Islands to retire from your backbreaking work as a self-important prick? Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 you gotta be fuckin' kidding me. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ScottHoward Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I hope they delete the account. So what's next? Are you and your obviously enormous ego moving to the Cayman Islands to retire from your backbreaking work as a self-important prick?You're a goddamn anti-Semite. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 See you in the funny pages! Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I hope they delete the account. So what's next? Are you and your obviously enormous ego moving to the Cayman Islands to retire from your backbreaking work as a self-important prick? I'll give you $5 for your screen name. Deal? Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 funny thing is, i probably would delete the account if someone bought it the auction is amusing tho Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'm going to need to draft up a contract covering that scenario if I happen to win. Link to post Share on other sites
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