I lose a bit of respect for those who leave abruptly. For those who have been here for years, and have befriended others – in various degrees of friendship – there should be a certain code. Just as in “real life” one doesn’t up and leave without saying goodbye, without an explanation, so it should be expected here.
As Lisa said, quite correctly, the pros far outweigh the cons. Those who have come here from other sites know this to be especially true.
If someone leaves in a huff – for whatever reason – personal, life gets in the way, too much studies, or taking a “fight” here too seriously – then how much of a jelly were they to begin with? Not my kind of jelly.
We were all n00bies once. We should welcome them with open arms – or beware inbreeding and subsequent demise.
And guys – stop complaining about the quality of questions – and start asking some. Not everything has to be quantum physics and Shakespeare. If there are no questions – there are no discussions.
Finally, I am saddened by the departure – and I’ve seen a lot of them. But I stand by what I wrote. Maybe we should stop pining for the good old days and jellies who have left and have never even looked back – and start making some good old days of our own.