So long and thanks for all the fish

Well, I've decided to leave THG. There are several reasons for this, not the least of which being that Fredi simply doesn't have enough control over the forum. I don't think that's any fault of his, I know he cares about the forum. Rather, he's just another overworked (and most likely underpaid) nerd in the world of computers, probably like many of us.

Anyhow, I'll still answer any emails, PMs, whatever, so you can still get a hold of me if you want. I'll still be around HardOCP's forums, and probably start posting regularly at Anandtech. If the forum changes for the better, I'm not against coming back. I'll keep an eye open. So, in Intel_Inside style, here are some parting words for various members, in alphabetical order:


AMD_Man: Good luck with the P4 system, and RDRAM is still better than DDR

AmdMELTDOWN: I've never liked you, but you've made some funny comments and several times made me really stop and think. But that doesn't begin to make up for the rest of your downfalls, so I can't say I'll miss you.

ath0mps0: Too bad you're not around much anymore, I hope your wife is doing better.

Bum_JCRules: You know more about memory that I ever will, maybe you should take over that FAQ.

camieabz: Thanks for the rousing game of iSketch, you'll also have to share with me the ancient Scottish secrets of not getting a hangover. Good luck with your Cisco certification.

Crashman: You're one of the two members of this forum that I really respect, you've been an invaluable source of information. Maybe now that I'm gone, you'll be able to pass me in postcount

dhlucke: Thanks for keeping up The List, too bad you're on vacation right now. Good luck with the job of Forum Cop, I hope you don't have to get too many people banned.

Eden: You've come here with an open mind and willing to learn. For that I respect you greatly.

FUGGER: Too bad you're so close-minded, you've given some great insight at certain times.

gal128: You're new, but you've had better quality posts than most of the regulars, too bad I won't be around to see you get the title(s) you deserve.

GoSharks: It's very refreshing to see someone giving advice first, and their company's website second. You've helped a ton of people in the monitor forums, thanks.

juin: Too bad nobody can understand you, you usually have something worthwhile to say.

Labdog/mfud/corsair3200/whatever: Seek help.

LHGPoobaa: Say bye to your hamster for me, it's been nice having someone else around that knows when to be serious and when to have fun.

Matisaro: Yes, you're biased. Get over it, nobody respects you less because of it. We still have to get together sometime, you shouldhave my cell phone number, give me a call.

scamtron: Looks like you're the only one left with a color name and/or custom title. It's a big responsibility, but I think you'll be ok

slvr_phoenix: You've given me a lot to think about, and are one of the few people that never blindly accept what people say. Thanks for that.

Spud/Spuddy/Spudmuffin: You're an ass, and I was glad to see you banned, but you've always been cool on Messenger, I'm sure we'll stay in touch.

Toejam31: You're the other of the two forum members I respect the most. Too bad the majority of people will never know how much effort you've put into helping them out, but I'm very grateful.

xxsk8er101xx: I've never liked you, and I don't expect that to change. But you've been more tolerable lately, keep it up.



I'm sure I've forgotten plenty of people, so I'll update this list as needed. In case anyone is interested, this is my 13,879th post

Well, cya around everyone!

<font color=blue>Hi mom!</font color=blue>

Are you kidding again? I remember some time ago, you said you were gonna leave, but then didn't? If you really are, we'll all miss you. You've been a great inspiration to a lot of us, with your overclocked P4. But not only that, people look up to you and trust you and your opinions. We'll really be losing such a great member!

Good luck in the other forums!

P.S. I think you forgot about me in that list...

Falling down stairs saves time

I don't know what to say man, I mean I know the places are filled with some bad people, but by doing so you're letting them win, and may encourage others to leave! Please don't do that please, you're one of those that kept patience at the worst times, and have been respected by almost anyone! I beg you to reconsider, this place has been my sanctuary, and I am glad that you don't have bad things to say about me, I thought I was annoying at most times... At least we tied things up the right way if you're gone for good. But I hope you reconsider, I don't think anybody wants you gone...


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Intel and AMD sitting under a tree, P-R-O-C-E-S-S-I-N-G!

CYA. Maybe oneday we can get together and have a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster.

When a boy reaches puberty, he says goodbye to childhood and looks forward to his adultery.

OldBear: What other forums are you a member of?

tomsmart: I was wondering if anyone would catch the reference. Should've known it'd be a Brit

Jake75: Don't worry, you don't pollute the forums nearly as much as some people

<font color=blue>Hi mom!</font color=blue>

I'll just take a Ouisgian Zoda.

<font color=blue>At least half of all problems are caused by an insufficient power supply!</font color=blue>

I sorry that your leaving you are probably one of the most unbias member here helping poeple in all the forums,I'm pretty shure we'll all miss you.

I know that your one the the rare member here that I've learned to respect.

Have fun in the others forums !


<b>Now part of the <font color=green>P.A.B.U.F.</font color=green> (Protection Agency for Blown Up Frogs)</b></b>

"Hey FatBurger, will you still be on HardForums? "

"I'll still be around HardOCP's forums, and probably start posting regularly at Anandtech."

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wow. ugh. just read this post fully.

gues sur right in alot of ways. the CPU forum is a mess. sheer FUD. i go there to do my best to neutralise some of it.

must do a decent hard drive FAQ this weekend. been too busy this week

hope u dont go for good
mr poo + sad hamster

P.S. u know what... i dont think your leg has ever been a recipient of hamster love. wanna give it a go?

<font color=green>Proud member of THG's</font color=green> <font color=blue>Den Of Thieves</font color=blue>

Opps, I never read a post completely, lol! Especially a long one.

<b><i>"A penny saved is a penny earned!"</i></b>

yes, you are... a (large) little bit.

<i>if you know you don't know, the way could be more easy ...</i>

why, because you needed to learn it? humfffff



<i>if you know you don't know, the way could be more easy ...</i>

No, im not.

The next cpu I buy will prolly be a p4, unless the hammer really kicks ass(and it prolly will).

I have up till the northwood release(and tbred flop) genuinely believed the amd processor to be a better value, not because of fanboy bias, but because of sound logic and the knowledge to ignore intel fanboy fud.

How can I be biased when I reccomend p4 systems all the time lately?



The Cash Left In My Pocket,The BEST Benchmark

In my opinion, you come acrossed as biased because you believe so strongly that you are right.

That is a nice <b><font color=green>Garbage Can</font color=green></b> you have there!

I have never been in a position of being the only one on the side of ANYTHING in this forum, even my tbred prediction thread had people who agreed.


I come off as biased to you because you disagree with many of my points, biased is having a predetermination on judgement, and failing to listen to contrary points.


I dare either one of you to find a thread in which I completely ignored counterpoints and did not justify my stand 100%.



The Cash Left In My Pocket,The BEST Benchmark

I only said you come across as biased. Especially a couple of months ago, you really looked like an AMD troll for the most part, but you definetly don't now.

That is a nice <b><font color=green>Garbage Can</font color=green></b> you have there!

Mat, I have edited my post for a more correct perception of what I was trying to say.

What I have learned in life when dealing with people, is that- when my ways are agains the majority (and in my own theory and reasonings I am corret), it is still better to admit that I was wrong because you can hurt people feelings, their trust, and in the process ruin your reputation,

I understand thats not always the case, but as a genaral rule.


Ps, the other day my wife has made a big deal out of a small thing , but I was right (and I knew it),
but instead of proving my point, I just appologized to her, and took the blame.
Right now she loves me more and appologizing to me for making it a big deal.

sorry to hear that you're leaving...this forum will be around 13,000 posts emptier without you...anyhoo...dont be a stranger and hopefully...you'll decide to come back.

<b>Who fixed <font color=red>ATI</font color=red>'s leaky faucet??</b>

sorry, but he cant take his 13,000 posts with him

Sorry to see you leave, but I hope you'll be back some time.
Thanks for you opinions and posts over the years. You are well respected. I'm glad you'll still be helping people and trading opinions somewhere else. Hopefully I'll see you there sometime.

- What do you want to feel today? :smile:

It's only been 1 year since FatBurger signed on! I signed up to THG only 3 weeks after the <font color=green>Green Burger</font color=green>.

<b><i>"A penny saved is a penny earned!"</i></b>

WOW!!! Just checked my post count, and I have 1092, well 1093 after this post. Looks like a new title coming up soon!!

Falling down stairs saves time

I am up to 6200, I stopped careing when I saw fatburger join some 3 months after me and pass me in 3 weeks, I was like.....quality not quantity.



In my defence(on post speed) I lived entirely in the cpu forum for my first 6 months+, and only posted to discuss and help.(no spam posts).

Now I dont care lol.

The Cash Left In My Pocket,The BEST Benchmark

i signed on in february 2001. eh


<i>if you know you don't know, the way could be more easy ...</i>

you are ok, mat. don't pay attention to that pack of freaks. you push teh engine to an upper level sometimes & of course, several persons UNHOOK from teh reasoning. they might be a little lost but it is not a good reason to give up & let them believe they are right when it is wrong. eh





<i>[phi]the truth stays the truth, no?[/phi]</i>

<i>if you know you don't know, the way could be more easy ...</i>

roughly 500 posts here, by some of the people's posts here, im a baby, and Fatburger older than Methuselah