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Officially Retiring
I think it's time.
If you've been following me for awhile I'm sure you've noticed I'm not publishing any new material.
I don't have it in me anymore. It's gone. Those days are behind me now.
Some of you might think I'm joking; taking you for a ride.
I'm Serious
I've given this too much thought, and I know I'm going to miss it more once I say I'm done, but it needs to be said.
Just wanted to leave a note here and say thanks, for everything.
I'll still be around. Somehow I just got to the point where I just don't feel like doing this anymore. Even the act of writing this is far more difficult than it needs to be. Spent several years working on those fancy pictures. Now I want nothing to do with it.
It's strange. How life is sometimes.
So, I'm happy with how things went. I'm grateful for all the good times we had. And it would be so cool to have that again in my life. I miss it a lot. Yet I'm not conflicted. I know damn well I don't have it in me anymore. It's gone.
I could give several reasons, but I don't want to. Just want to move on.
Someone might come along one day, wondering what I'm up to. This is what I'm up to. I'm writing a note so you know, I'm done.
I thought that would be better than saying nothing at all.
It's not a you thing, it's a me thing, so don't take it personally. This decision is important to me.
Maybe I'll change my mind. I went from never wanting to do this again, to doing this again, just to say I'll no longer be doing this again. So that's odd.
But I'm Serious
Sitting here thinking: How long can I drag this out?
At first it was going to be a short post, just talking about how I'm not doing this anymore.
Now it's turning into something else. Feels like my mind is opening up or something. Starting to have fun again.
I bet it'll wear off soon. It better wear off soon. I'm supposed to be retired.
Why won't it stop!
Seriously. I'm done. Just needed to mess around one last time.
I hope you're doing well out there, people.
I'll be fine.
Thanks again.
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NoMorePostsToWrite
Yeah! that's odd. But don't worry mate, life is a pendulum. So, sooner than later we'll see you again over here with renewed energies. Meanwhile, good luck with whatever you want to explore for a while. https://ethanwiner.com/Smileys/Thumbs Up.gif
I'll still be around. Just finished posting. Retired.
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Official Poof
It's going to be different without you. I was only saying today in a comment that there's some many old-schoolers I miss.
Different? Looking back, I was rarely here. So maybe things will be the same.
Sometimes it happens, we get tired of something we once loved so much, even some type of food we get tired of them, just take your time maybe once in a while you will be inspired to put down just few words, I have to tell you that you have gone a very long way.
I think you need commendation and appreciation plus congratulations 🎉🎉.
I don't know, man, I'm gonna miss you and your art. I realize you haven't been around for a while and I haven't been as active as I used to be. I hope this idea is temporary for you and next week you will write a post crying that you miss Hive.
Thank you for everything you've done. I still remember your support during the earthquake. Take care and see you soon.
Thanks for that.
And you're right, nothing unusual. Putting it behind me is the next step forward.
Well yeah, but I mean from back in the day.
Anyway, if you've made your decision I can only assume you've thought it through and feel it's the best one at the moment and I respect that.
STOP THE ABUSE ON HIVE
FAKE HIVE POLICE
HIVE IS DEAD
HIVE IS ONE BIG FARM
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https://hive.blog/hive-104387/@bpcvoter3/se19g2
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6 days ago in #life by slobberchops (81)$0.00
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NO DOWNVOTES FOR MARKY MARK'S SELF VOTING !WEED
https://hive.blog/life/@slobberchops/re-gogreenbuddy-sdr1wb
https://www.publish0x.com/the-dark-side-of-hive
https://www.reddit.com/r/stoptheabuseonhive/
https://peakd.com/hive-164833/@bilpcoinbpc/you-have-all-witnessed-this-account-being-downvoted-to-a-negative-reputation-for-no-reason
SHAME ON YOU ALL SAD PEOPLE WHO SCAM LIE AND FARM HIVE AND HIVERS
[-]acidyo (82) 3 months ago
Haha at "I shouldn't make commercial" :D Maybe something to worry about when you have more youtube subscribers! Quite interesting content though, these things should get more subs on there and here.
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[-]gogreenbuddy (67) 3 months ago
Yeah thought that was funny too
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https://hive.blog/life/@gogreenbuddy/i-had-to-give-up-on-my-gabion-fencing-too-much-work
@themarkymark @buildawhale @upmyvote @ipromote @gogreenbuddy @usainvote @punkteam @makerhacks @apeminingclub @leovoter @blockheadgamds @rollingbones farm @cwow2 @solominer @steevc @adm @abit @theycallmedan @dalz @abh12345
HE MAKES CURATION REWARDS WITH ALL HIS ALT ACCOUNTS BURNING TOKENS LIKE THIS DOES NOT TAKE OLD TOKENS IT MINTS NEW ONES AND BURNS THEM
https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@bilpcoinbpc/the-power
https://www.bilpcoin.com/hive-167922/@bilpcoinbpc/the-power
https://www.bilpcoin.com/hive-167922/@bpcvoter1/response-4-to-themarkymark-marcus-buildawhale-usainvote-ipomote-leovoter-gogreenbuddy-and-over-100-of-his-alt-accounts
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cwow stop the drink and drugs
Stop supporting the fake Hive police who do nothing but exploit Hive
Many people on Hive will never get to spend any of their Hive as it may become illegal in certain countries
https://peakd.com/hive-158694/@bilpcoinbpc/marks-dream
Zac the man with the scam plan
lol the Marky mark keeps dreaming
GET HELP STOP CRYING
WE CAN NOT HELP YOU
ARE YOU OK
Hello Marky, are you ok do you need help, are you facing mental health challenges?
It's crucial to seek help. Continual dishonesty can erode trust and your mental health. Downvotes do not have an impact on us, but our consistent sharing of accurate information is key to us.
Marky stop getting butt fucked LOL.
https://hive.blog/computers/@themarkymark/re-bpcvoter1-sfi1bm
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Love life, be happy
[-]themarkymark (80) yesterday (edited)
Farming? Show me where I am farming, I post like one post a month at this point, and all buildawhale is burned. As you say transactions don’t lie. And don't say curation rewards, I'd get those no matter what I vote on and if you expect I will be the only person on this blockchain to forfeit curation rewards, you are dumber than we know you are.
https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@bpcvoter1/seq7ok
https://www.bilpcoin.com/undefined/@bpcvoter1/response-3-to-themarkymark-marcus-buildawhale-usainvote-ipomote-leovoter-gogreenbuddy-and-over-100-of-his-alt-accounts
https://hive.blog/hive-193084/@bpcvoter1/response-2-to-themarkymark-marcus-buildawhale-usainvote-ipomote-leovoter-gogreenbuddy-and-over-100-of-his-alt-accounts
!LOL !WEED !GIF !MEME
https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@themarkymark/re-bpcvoter1-sepr9c
21 hours ago in LeoFinance by themarkymark (80)
https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@bpcvoter1/senppv
https://hive.blog/life/@anomadsoul/re-gogreenbuddy-seqf1p
https://hive.blog/hive-104387/@bpcvoter3/se19g2
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https://hive.blog/life/@slobberchops/re-gogreenbuddy-sdr1wb
https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@themarkymark/re-bpcvoter1-setz65
Response 4 to themarkymark marcus, buildawhale usainvote ipomote leovoter gogreenbuddy, and over 100 of his alt accounts
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cwow stop the drink and drugs
Can't you see the problems on Hive?
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LOL
It seems like THEMARKYMARK is dealing with some personal drama and mental issues, which might be causing them to spam us and others with baby pics, GIFs, and questionable content he's been doing the same for years. The fun doesn't stop there, as this seems to be a recurring theme with multiple online personas. The real question is, do we want to trust these drama-magnets with our hard-earned funds or any significant influence on Hive?
On Hive a significant issue exists with automatic upvotes consistently rewarding the same individuals day in and day out
We want to address the issue of downvoting. It has caused pain to many people, and we want to make sure it doesn't happen again reply to @jacobtothe
On Hive a significant issue exists with automatic upvotes consistently rewarding the same individuals day in and day out
We hope that those who genuinely care about Hive will reconsider their actions, as continuing down this path could inadvertently harm innocent users who are unaware of these issues
lol the Marky mark keeps dreaming
Marks dream
https://www.publish0x.com/the-dark-side-of-hive/the-marky-mark-marcus-its-clear-youre-deeply-engaged-in-farm-xmjodol
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themarkymark (80)in FreeCompliments • 2 days ago
No.
I downvote spammers, you are a spammer, you get no monies. It’s very simple.
In the meantime go get some help. You obviously have some issues going on.
2 days ago in FreeCompliments by themarkymark (80)$0.00
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[-]bpcvoter1 (-4)(1) yesterday · Will be hidden due to low rating
GET HELP
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[-]themarkymark (80) 4 hours ago
I have a personal chef, maid, and a captain for my yacht. What other help do I need?
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https://hive.blog/hive-140084/@themarkymark/re-bpcvoter1-sg5l3x
@gogreenbuddy THIS MAN IS A TOP HIVE FARMER AND SCAMMER SOME OF HIS OTHER ACCOUNTS @THEMARKYMARK @BUILDAWHALE @USAINVOTE @UPMYVOTE @LEOVOTER @IPROMOTE @PUNKTEAM @CWOW2 @STEMGEEKS AND 100s more
https://www.publish0x.com/the-dark-side-of-hive
https://hive.blog/hive-167922/@bpcvoter1/on-hive-there-s-a-user-who-frequently-burns-a-significant-amount-of-hive-lol-with-his-own-accounts
https://youtu.be/8VcSzCGbpoE
I left once. I left ANGRY, MAD, SAD and DISAPPOINTED. Shouting caps intentional for emphasis. You just seem tired, not particularly mad or angry about specific things or people like I was, definitely specific people in my case.
But two years later, I came back by and a week after that I was making apps again and a witness again and well. Shit, this was not how I planned it but here I am... again.
So I will say, farewell, thanks for the thoughtful dialog when our ships passed each other this past couple weeks in the comments. But I won't say "goodbye forever", because well, this place is like an addiction or a pesky infection. It will make you sick, it will wear you out, but somehow, after that fades, it beckons again and demands your attention again. Perhaps just nostalgia that won't be met with the current state feeling like those gold old days, but perhaps there is something here worth saving.
We'll leave a light on for ya, that is, as long as somebody keeps voting for the "pay the damn light bills for Hive" proposals anyway.
I'll still be around wandering the halls. Not a temporary thing. Several months worth of thought went into this decision.
I'll see you around.
I'll still be around, like I have been. Just really wanted to put all this behind now, make it official, like I told you I'd do. Put it down on good terms. Move on.
Several months, nonstop thinking. This isn't spontaneous. To the point it doesn't hurt to say it's finished.
Well as one of your chosen witness votes, for which Witty and I are both grateful as the witness team you picked as one of your votes, I will represent for you however you wish to be represented. If you want to identify as "gone and retired", you have my full support of that.
Best wishes, farewell. Until we meet again. Which I am hoping is eventually, maybe, perhaps, someday.
I don't mind hooking you guys up. And I ask for nothing in return. Just do your thing and do it well.
I agree with you, move ahead
Will you be hosting a retirement party.
Yeah, stay around. Just don't post anymore. Keep it simple. You can now simply LiveStream in silence your expertise creating monsters & aliens with Krita. :)
Yep, I suspected that was the case.
Doubt I'd be doing that. It's strange. Lost all interest in it. Don't feel like starting over. Time to do something else.
Touching base sometimes good to take a break when you hit the proverbial wall...
Yup enjoy your time whatever you decide.
Probably not. Just sit, chill, and think.
All the best, take care!
This is more like crashing through the wall.
Will do!
Leave a little hole to peek in every so often 🙃
As long as you are here dropping comments I understand the need for a break. Sometimes I get to that point but not where you’re at, at least yet.
I tell everyone that needs a break: do it and focus on your offline stuff. The chain will be here when you want to come back, if you do.
I'll still be around until I'm not around.
A chosen retirement is always better than a forced retirement. Part of me thinks you're just following that first rule of showbiz... always leave them wanting more.
Would you be willing to keep posting for a Scooby Snack? Two Scooby Snacks?
Well, nevermind then! I'll save my Scooby Snacks for the next stream-of-consciousness author I find to enjoy.
I hope you find retirement pleasant!
Stay or go...post or not...retire or unretire, you have wormed your way into alot of minds here, so you will never truly be free of us lol. Our thoughts will keep touching the edges of your mind making you scream just leave me alone!
All the best in your next adventure!
Hehehe, I understand. Maybe it's just that you've matured lately and now you're only interested in going into the forest to begin the hard work of creating your own paper where you eventually can express your thoughts only for yourself and restart drawing your new fiction characters IRL. With some luck, you might even stumble upon a new girlfriend who will accompany you and teach you how it's done. https://ethanwiner.com/Smileys/Big Grin.gif
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2onWnB7WIAI
Black rectangle, really??! But jokes aside, it is good to let yourself feel how you feel about things. In this case, writing and creating stuff. Of course, the first rection is probably along the lines of nooooooooo, stay, keep going! But I know myself similar feelings about similar things I think. Maybe it is a burnout. Maybe there is not much more to give. Just take your time and follow your heart. And I sure hope to see you pop up around on the chain. Cheers!
Looks like you fed up?
I have a hunch you'll stop by every now and then anyways ;)
When one door closes.
A window opens.
Am sure inspiration on that will come soon
I once left Hive too for over a year but what’s life without Hive, lol
I’m back and better
It’s good to hear from you
I’ll see you around 😉
Good to hear again from you.
!PIZZA
$PIZZA slices delivered:
@littlebee4(4/10) tipped @nonameslefttouse
Have you considered moving on to some other form of art? If doing and talking about something just isn't fun any more, find something that is :) I'll see you in the comments!
See ya next week... 😆 🤣 😂
You keep saying you'll be around but you're still going to be nonameslefttouse
Badum tss
Your posts always had a voice of reason behind them, including the comments. You articulated good sense and still do. Hope you get your mojo back but even if it's gone, I hope you won't be around and just remain as nonameslefttouse.
You can do it as a loop. In a few days you come back and say something like you are determined not to have this anymore. If now you only got words and a black picture, that next time you will surely draw something white and some teaching will remain for these mere mortals among whom I count myself.
Well, go and come back soon.
And yet it moves... I mean, I understand you. 😃
No. Just moving on. Starting from scratch once, is enough.
Is it next week yet, or was this too soon?
Maybe I'll be NoNamesLeftToUseIsAroundNow
I'll respect your pronouns too.
I'm only putting my own stuff behind me. Everything else is still here.
And one can still see the world.
Wow
I’m new here and I never knew you but even though you’ve not been here since, it’s good to have you make a post
It's all good.
Is it due to prolonged bearish market?
No. It's due to having no desire to publish writings or produce artwork. There was always more to life than just crypto here.
You make the next adventure sound more crazy than the previous one. lol
I'm gone, but I'm not gone. To me, that makes perfect sense. And the picture of black is just me shutting the lights off. The same switch could turn it back on but I'll leave it alone. Maybe it'll turn itself back on.
I could spend the next few years writing about retirement and how life is now without posting on Hive. However, this could potentially confuse the audience. And that's something a writer should never do, unless they feel like it.
I will be around, so yes, you will see me being around. Much like now.
😂
https://old.bitchute.com/video/m7773a575R2W/
So long, good to know you.
Still here. Still good to know you.
I see
Well...you never know! lol
One of the best accounts for me personaly on this chain... this medium and you are quite the combination .... wish you well
Coming from you, I know that's real. Thanks dude. I'll see you around.
I've had that scooby snacks song in my head all day because of this.
Thanks. I like that song.
I'm sorry to hear that. Being retired is twice as bad as being just tired.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LEMBUG_9t4
I hope you recover soon.
If that's tired. This is retired:
https://youtu.be/a-GiSNELAPU
And of course they also survived without injury.
Taking breaks helps. Did that. Now I'm hitting the brakes.
And this is how a goodbye turned into a hello.
We really would miss you greatly, I hope you have a fun filled time out there... 🙏
What is there to miss? I rarely posted anything, and I'm still here.
I started following you when you were still posting and I had often wondered why you've been scarce around here 😊
It takes a lot out of me.
I understand 😊
👍
✌️
My pleasure. I'm here to help, but only in unintentional ways.
Officially retiring as a “content creator”, but your comments are now (and have been) your content creations. Officially the best commenter on chain!
Oddly enough, I'm having trouble responding to this one. Kind of like how when you ask someone funny to say something funny, they can't. So, this is just a placeholder comment. I hope to think of something better, soon. Until then...
I can't think of anything to say.
But I will see you around.
Even your “placeholder” comments are pretty good..
It's something I've been working on. Still have a lot to learn but I think with a little more practice, I'll have it down to a fine art.
Great 😊
Have a nice day!
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
I'll give that a shot.
noblameslefttouse
You will still be you and that's all that matters. It's nice to see you pop up now and then so I hope you still will occasionally, or more. 😀
I'll be around. Simply at a point in my life where I'm 100% certain it's time to do something else, and take care of other things.
Yas indeed, there are many better things to do and places to be than on an internet place.
You will be good and it will all be good 😀
Who else is going to leave 1000 word comments?
LOL
Just wait until I get neurolink or whatever and don't have to type my thoughts out. People will think I'm a really talkative spammer.
Very impressive that you get 405 votes and 95 comments saying goodbye.
That's an impressive level of Engagement, it speaks well of your impact here.
I tip my hat to you, well done.
Plenty of those votes were automated but I know some were organic as well. Plenty of the comments are just my responses. It's really not that big of a deal. I'm just a normal dude who has no clue what I ever did right, and I'm okay with that.
Your humility is refreshing, and you know better than me what the truth is, so I am encouraged that other regular dudes just need to keep producing content and the engagement and network will come.
I think Hive could be such a great place of creative content, but more importantly to me, engagement and the exchange of ideas.
I think we can learn so much about topics and life by engaging and sharing our experiences, successes and mistakes.
I think we can learn still learn much from our shared experiences solving the same issues all over the world, despite our cultural, religious and national norms.
I got here late, cause I came to the same place a while back. Like falling out of Love I guess.
I do want to say.. Thank you, it was fun. We were both here early and stayed a long while, we agreed, disagreed, laughed, and maybe yelled.
Your art and humor are a big highlight for me, but also you are someone who can disagree and still have a reasonable conversation, that's rare.
We may still cross paths here and there or not.. Either way.. Thanks for the laughs, art, conversations, all of it all.
I will never regret my Hive Journey it was awesome, educational,and a true passion for a while! I'll forever be grateful and appreciative for it.
Take care Hive Fren
This hit me right in the feels.
Don't know what to say other than sitting here nodding, and thinking. I'll just say, thank you, as well.
I'm sure we'll cross paths again. I'll see you around.
Oops. Not sure how I missed it. I'll stop by twice at the next one. My bad.
Won't be a next one.
Fine. I'll do it here, then. Good luck, it was fun, or whatever. A mentor of mine, he's 77 now, most important lesson he taught me was how to go to work every day. So, anyway, when I stopped (working), he said: doesn't matter what you do, you know you'll be good at it.
That.
I'll still try to be around.
When you work on something for years and realize it's not leading anywhere, you stop. I live, I learn. I can take the skills I learned someplace else, if I was still interested in using them. I'm not. I woke up one day and wanted to be a writer and artist, so I did that. Then I woke up one day not wanting to be a writer and artist, so I did that. Put a lot of thought and time into both decisions. Stopping was just as hard as starting.
My life, is not something I talk about. There's a lot of things happening in life right now and I just bite my tongue. I don't trust people enough to be able to talk about what I'm going through. If I do, I feel like it just leads to more stress.
So that's where I'm at, and the plan is to just live through it. Tough it out. And carry on.
Goodluck retiring. You sure deserve it