Oh, I should add:

[hmpf]

I do not disappear because I don't care; I disappear - on some level, I think - because I care *too much*. About fandom, about a lot of you, about this weird little, big online life. Sometimes it gets a bit too much, and then, essentially, I just run. Maybe not the healthiest response, all things considered. Still, it keeps me sane. Somewhat. ;-)

(Ooops. I sound like a Methos angst fic.)

I think this is what my previous post was really all about. Trying to explain why I disappear, and that it doesn't mean you guys don't matter to me.

Comments

[chasarumba.livejournal.com]

Maybe not the healthiest response, all things considered.

I think online absences can very healthy. Very VERY. When I find myself getting irritable and short-tempered, I can often directly relate that to online activity (either being actively annoyed with fandom for some stupid reason or feeling bored with it). It's then that I remind myself to step awaaaaayyyyyyy from the computer already.

You know what you need to do for you and for maintaining sanity (yay, sanity!). I always enjoy our online exchanges when they happen!

[goatgod.livejournal.com]

It's then that I remind myself to step awaaaaayyyyyyy from the computer already.

Cup o' tea anyone?! 8-)

I'm happy to have chosen a fandom (I'm not a fanboy as it is...) in which I can actually interact with Real Life people while occupied with the fandom...

hmpf: don't worry about disappearing. Just come back when you feel like it 8-)

In fact, I'm more worried about this one person I met in Glasgow that disappeared from my radar completely... She lived in New Orleans and I have no other way to contact her than through e-mail... 8-(