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Philip
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Posted: 23rd Jan 2005 20:52 Edited at: 23rd Jan 2005 20:53
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I'm sorry to say that from today for an indefinite period the forum's only bear is going to be conspicuous only for his absence from these fori.

I shall not wax lyrical on all the details, because they are boring. Suffice to say that the last few weeks have not been the most pleasant period of my life. What looked like a promising and excellent relationship with a charming girl has sadly cratered and, together with various tedious issues at work, I want to stand back and reflect on my life for a while.

I also admit to having become significantly less enthralled by the forums of late. This has been caused by the increasing juvenility being displayed by a small and very limited number of members - I found some of the posts regarding the recent Asian Tsunami utterly appalling. Some of the posts which I read lacked basic humanity and really soured my desire to be present here as much as I used to do.

Hopefully I'll return in due course. In the meantime, stay well.

Philip

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Neofish
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Posted: 23rd Jan 2005 20:55
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I'm sorry to hear you're going. Come back soon, the hire-a-fora-bears are no where near as good as the real thing

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Mnemonix
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Posted: 23rd Jan 2005 21:00
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Im quite shocket to hear this sad news.

You will be dearly missed here.

Make sure to take care of yourself...

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Wiggett
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Posted: 23rd Jan 2005 21:14
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Quote: "I found some of the posts regarding the recent Asian Tsunami utterly appalling. Some of the posts which I read lacked basic humanity and really soured my desire to be present here as much as I used to do.
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well obviously you aren't referring to me

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Osiris
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 01:15
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good bye man hope you find well

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Rob K
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 03:27
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I'm sorry to hear the news Philip, I hope things pan out better for you in the future.


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Ian T
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 03:47 Edited at: 24th Jan 2005 03:48
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I'm sorry to see you leaving us Philip . Needless to say you've been a truly great member of the community. Best wishes, wherever life leads you.

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MikeS
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We'll miss you Philip. I'll have one of the members from the DT team or myself e-mail you once it's released so you can come visit and enjoy.



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Peter H
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 04:03
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Good bye, sorry to hear that you're leaving

Quote: " Some of the posts which I read lacked basic humanity "

yeah...i know what you mean

BTW i found you're vector tutorial extremely helpfull

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Kohaku
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 04:05
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Truly sad news Philip. Just remember, that there will always be a picnic basket here with your name on it.

You are not alone.
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Jeku
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 05:40
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Take care, Philip. Don't let the women keep you down!


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Drew Cameron
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 05:55
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Yep, see you around - take care though and don't let life get you down... you'll always bounce back if you want to.

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Best of Luck, mate.

Quote: "I also admit to having become significantly less enthralled by the forums of late"


Yes, not been "like they used to be" of late. Unfortunately, you're increasing the arse:intellect ratio by leaving and dwindling the denominator still further.

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DrakeX
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"Unfortunately, you're increasing the arse:intellect ratio by leaving and dwindling the denominator still further."

lmao

sorry to hear you go. real life usually isn't as fun as online, is it?

BTW, if you ever feel the need for an intelligent community, LLRGT always has a seat open..

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Dave J
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 07:01
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Quote: "Just remember, that there will always be a picnic basket here with your name on it."


Or one with someone elses name on it that he will always be able to steal.

Well, forums are usually the biggest time waster, second only to the IRC chat. So have fun, cya.


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Wiggett
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sad to see you go phillip oyu did always seem a pretty goo dmember compared to many others here. and by the way i was never serious with any of the stuff i said about the tsunami.

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Sorry to hear this Philly-Bear. Very sad. Hurry back.
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Baggers
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 09:16
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Wow... not Philip, well I raise a sandwich to you, thanks for your years of even handed forum dwelling, you shall be missed.
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Lord Ozzum
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 09:52
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Sad to see ya' go man.
Hurry back, besides, any girl who couldn't enjoy the presence of a bear like yourself isn't worth it.

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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 10:01
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Philip, very supprised and stunned to hear the news mate, I wish you the best for the future, and hope we all see you soon. As the 'ol addidge goes, it's not good bye, it's until next time.

All the best and take care.

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Jess T
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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 14:48
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Keep in touch, everyone here will miss you no doubt, especially those of us that have always gotten a great laugh from your posts, and help from the Vector Tutorial

Chin up, It'll be apples

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Posted: 24th Jan 2005 15:29
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Take care, you will be missed.


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Take care Phillip, come back soon. I'll leave my pic-a-nic basket out for you for your return.

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come back in time for the next convention

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I seen this and thought it was one of your trick threads. It seems you are really leaving. Well good luck and come back when you can. We'll keep the light on.

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Even though I'm pretty new hear, I understand how much you have done for the community.

We'll miss you.
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<sneaks in, Hugs Philip, leaves out the door next to the vending machines>

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Posted: 28th Jan 2005 05:31 Edited at: 28th Jan 2005 05:32
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Quote: "I understand how much you have done for the community.
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Errr..what has he done? My memory isn't like it used to be

EDIT: Vector tutorial, right. Excuse me

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Sux that things have to be that way for you Philip, hope you come back soon, and I hope things in real life get cleared up as well

Theres always bound to be people out there that arent mature (as those on the forums) Its like that everywhere, it sucks, but its just the way things go

Cya later


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Quote: "Errr..what has he done? My memory isn't like it used to be "


He lectured at the UK convention about copyright law and made the vector tutorial. Then there's always the fact that he helps out users in need whenever he can.


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please come back soon

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bye mate, take care, find another nice girl.

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His chat at the UK con was most entertaining .

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Indeedly.

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Eric T
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Its been 5 days bearless... tis sad.

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i wonder if he will come back and look at the nice thread weve built up to honor him? or steal some more picnic baskets!

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Teh second on

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Dave J
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I hope this doesn't mean there's no chance for a Manamana II...


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Posted: 1st Feb 2005 03:54 Edited at: 1st Feb 2005 04:30
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So, let's keep this thread on the top of the first page until Philip comes back. WE WANT MANAMANA2!!!!!!!

Sorry for my English...
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Do doo do do do....

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I'm a little late, I know, but here I go...

Philip, I'm deeply saddened to hear that you're leaving us. After all you did to improve the comnunity, i.e. vector tutorial, endless jokes, prank threads, etc. This is one person who's sad to see the bear make his final exit. After all, most of the comunity haven't even seen your biggest project (the elite-esque space exploration thingee) I only know of it because he came in teh IRC one night extremely depressed an the like.. Come to think of it.. he mentioned a girl that night too..

funny, how I never thought philip would leave. He was like a permanent feature in teh forumz--like jimmy, only philip was a bear

Anyways, to wrap up a (somewhat) long and (rather) pointless post, I'm sorry you're leaving Maybe I'll make a manamana fan game and dedicate it to Philip

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Do doo do do do
Great. Now I´ve got it stuck in my head.
do do do do
I heard that his Elite game had over 20000 lines. That´s bigger than FPSC...
manamana do doo do do do
Please come back Philip


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Benjamin
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Quote: "He lectured at the UK convention about copyright law and made the vector tutorial. Then there's always the fact that he helps out users in need whenever he can."

Ah okay

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Quote: "I'm sorry to say that from today for an indefinite period the forum's only bear is going to be conspicuous only for his absence from these fori."


The plural of forum is fora.

Sorry. I'm feeling in a pedantic mood this evening


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I was thinking that

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Quote: " I hope this doesn't mean there's no chance for a Manamana II... "

Just started this afternoon


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Quote: "so you really think he's coming back to check these replies? By the time he is back...this thread will have moved on to page 2...3..."gulp"...4
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he can look it up in the "my threads" section...or just use teh search

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or a mod can give it a sticky ship in his name

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