Leaving Orble
July 9th 2009 08:00
I have decided to leave Orble. I have not been banned, purged or pushed out by anybody. It’s just that I have realised Orble is not a place where I really want to be anymore.
When I first started, I liked the freedom of being able to express my true opinion about things. I feel like I can’t do that now. Instead, I have to watch what I write, making sure it doesn’t offend anybody or put them offside.
It has been pointed out to me that my views have shifted. They haven’t shifted that much. What has shifted though is people’s opinions of my views. They see what I write differently. And they’re quicker to point out its faults.
I am worried that Orble will turn into a place where nobody can say what they really think. Where we tiptoe around debates and send our comments with fear. Where we don’t speak up when we disagree with someone, in case they report us. I don’t want to blog in that kind of atmosphere.
I would like to say thank you to the people that did make Orble a great place to be. I won’t mention all of them, but just a special thank you to SL, Samantha Elley, Lilla, Damo and Nevar.
I’d also like to thank David. Your comments taught me things that I will take with me for the rest of my life. The best thing I got out of Orble was ‘virtually meeting’ you. I loved our discussions on religion. Orble was worth joining just for that.
Now to retire on my Adsense dollars. What can you buy for $12 nowadays?
When I first started, I liked the freedom of being able to express my true opinion about things. I feel like I can’t do that now. Instead, I have to watch what I write, making sure it doesn’t offend anybody or put them offside.
It has been pointed out to me that my views have shifted. They haven’t shifted that much. What has shifted though is people’s opinions of my views. They see what I write differently. And they’re quicker to point out its faults.
I am worried that Orble will turn into a place where nobody can say what they really think. Where we tiptoe around debates and send our comments with fear. Where we don’t speak up when we disagree with someone, in case they report us. I don’t want to blog in that kind of atmosphere.
I would like to say thank you to the people that did make Orble a great place to be. I won’t mention all of them, but just a special thank you to SL, Samantha Elley, Lilla, Damo and Nevar.
I’d also like to thank David. Your comments taught me things that I will take with me for the rest of my life. The best thing I got out of Orble was ‘virtually meeting’ you. I loved our discussions on religion. Orble was worth joining just for that.
Now to retire on my Adsense dollars. What can you buy for $12 nowadays?
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Take care of yourself, and God Bless.
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I'm really sorry you don't feel comfortable expressing your opinion. I hope it's not for fear of the Report button. I think that would be an overreaction. Jon is not a silly man. He would be reading everything that is reported and can tell the difference between a genuine infringement (which would have to be something major) and someone just trying to cause trouble. I actually think people misusing the Report button will backfire on them big time as I could see them getting banned for that.
I can't imagine that anyone could ever find a reason to report you for anything. I've never seen you attack anybody or anything remotely like that.
We may not share the same beliefs but it is always good to read another person's opinion even more so when it's different from mine. Especially someone who can debate the subject without getting personal.
I hope you rethink things and stick around. Excuse the language on your post but remember the old saying "don't let the bastards get you down".
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All the best m'dear. You know you will be missed.
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Your posts have always been interesting and very well written. I know I have not commented on a lot of them because I am not a particularly religious person even though I am not against religion. I just don't like getting into debates (arguments) over it.
I have always read them and your choice to leave will be a great loss. Good luck where ever you go to write.
Janet
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Have you considered an Orble holiday?
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Sorry, I'm just going to do a general thank you for all the comments,without thanking each person individually. I don't want to waste much time on Orble, now that I've made the decision to leave. But I do appreciate every single comment that was left.
I will be setting up another blog. I might leave another comment on this post when it is set up.
Samaritan
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Thanks Someone and Kristin for your comments. I won't take a break, because I don't want a break from blogging. I just don't want to blog on Orble anymore.
I have set up a new blog at Really Long Link if anyone's interested. There's only two posts there at the moment. I actually did want to change the name of my blog. But after every single name I tried was taken, eventually I decided to try fringefaith and it ended up being available.
And now I would like to leave you all with a song. Enjoy!
Samaritan