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After discussion and agreement amongst the community team, we've decided that "I'm sorry, but I'm leaving" posts do not serve the community good and, in fact, often cause harm and upset amongst the remaining members.
We feel that if you're leaving -- as a few of our members choose to do -- that is your right. But you should inform your friends and such via PM, not via a public post to all.
If you are a long-time member (e.g., over 2 years old) and still feel like you'd like to make such a post, PM me personally and I'll approve the post.
All future "I'm leaving" posts that have not been approved by me will be removed; the guidelines will be updated to reflect this change.
Thank you,
DocJohn
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This rule came in to effect because some members would threaten to leave, make other members feel guilty and then return again only to do the same thing over again.
There is nothing wrong in doing a post that is saying that someone is taking a break. I would suggest to anyone thinking about leaving to take a break but don't ask for your user name to be deleted, then you can just pick up where you left it.
I felt this reminder was needed as it may be that not everyone knew it was a rule.
Kind regards,
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