Well, the long sabbatical may have been an idea to run with after all. I’ve been looking at Right To Think, life and the whole theist/atheist debate over the last week or two, and I think it’s time for me to call it a day. Blogging seems to have become a chore, not a pleasure, and frankly I have neither the time nor the inclination to keep plugging away at it.
I’ve pretty much said all I have to say on the subject of religion. Yes, I could go on dredging up the really obscure faiths out there, trashing the idiot arguments spewed by creationists, cataloguing the atheists of yesteryear and predicting catastrophe for everyone, but these days I’d rather spend time with Wifeshui and Babyshui than roll out yet another example of why Mormonism/Catholicism/Islam is really, really stupid. There are plenty of other people out there doing that – just look to the blogroll on the left of your screen for a whole slew of them. You don’t really need my voice adding to the onslaught, so I’m gracefully bowing out.
Thanks to everyone who’s been reading Right To Think, especially the commentators. I will no doubt see you again around the intertubes, but this is the last time I’m posting here. Look after yourselves, and each other.
All the best,
yunshui
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March 5, 2010 at 4:33 pm
the chaplain
Damn! Where will I go for my horoscope now?
I’ll miss your voice and wit, but I understand your decision and wish you and the family all the best. Feel free to pop into the chapel anytime. For you, I’ll reduce the admission fee to one bottle of communion wine per visit.
March 5, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Larry Wallberg
Oh, God, why do the good (blogs) die young?
Here’s a thought, though: If you should ever decide to resume, you’ll have a leg-up on Jesus, because it will be your Third Coming. In the meantime, I hope to see some some evidence of your wit floating around the Atheosphere.
March 6, 2010 at 1:35 am
atimetorend
I am sure you are making the right choice to focus on your family. Enjoy them! So long and thanks for all the fish, I have really enjoyed your writing and your unique voice in rolling out all those tired examples.
March 6, 2010 at 4:56 am
Bruce Llama
Thanks for all your words, I have enjoyed your blogs!
March 6, 2010 at 6:19 am
PhillyChief
Well I’m disappointed again, but I understand. It does seem as if we just cover the same ground over and over, facing the same arguments, the same nonsense, and for what? I get that you have more important things in your life at the moment. I feel the same way, which is why I haven’t written much, but then I never set out to change the world. I merely needed an outlet, and frankly I was surprised anyone ever stopped by, let alone commented. So don’t feel like you have to write for the blog, for us, or for some great purpose. Write because you feel you have to write, because you need to get something out. If nothing prompts you to do so ever again, so be it.
March 6, 2010 at 11:51 am
Eshu
Thanks for that final thought, Jerry.
Completely understand – you’ve only got the one life, best make the most of it. Secondly, I’m in no position to lecture people on regular blogging!
Blogging philosophy is OK, but real life has no substitute.
March 7, 2010 at 1:29 am
desertscope
I’ve enjoyed your work and hope to still see you around the comments sections of my favorite blogs.
Also, you forgot to say, “God bless us all, everyone.”
March 7, 2010 at 1:59 am
(((Billy)))
I understand. Enjoy your family. Every moment, every poopy diaper, every spitup, every smile, laugh, giggle, snore, every moment with your child is something special. My kids are older (19 & 17) — the adventure is still there but, as they become more and more independent, our relationship has changed. I’m glad they are growing up, but I really do miss the baby, toddler, preschooler, tweener, and all the other stages of insanity.
And remember: the most important words for a dad when a poopy diaper is smelled: “Go see Mommy.”
March 8, 2010 at 1:28 am
Tommykey
Oh, we know you’ll be back again Yunshui! Enjoy your time off though!
March 8, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Lorena
Oh well! Thank you for coming back for a bit at least. Have fun! Hopefully you’ll be around sometimes, even if just to leave your opinion on some blogs.
March 8, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Postman
Oh, Yunshui, what have we done wrong? We can change, I know we can! Was it (((Billy)))?! I know it was (((Billy))). He’s always chasing people away… Or Philly. It could have been Philly. He’s a chaser, too.
Actually, I’m pretty sure your final bow can be laid at the feet of everyone with a Y in their screen-name. The dirty bastards.
To paraphrase Bill Murray in “Razor’s Edge”, paraphrasing Somerset Maugham: “You shall not be missed.”
And I mean that just as much as he did.