h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I wish I'd never volunteered before/during/after the Foop.

Not because I didn't want h2g2 saved, or that I don't think it was worth the effort, but because it killed my enthusiasm for the site. I burned myself out.

Testing things, discussing things, (arguing about things ).

It all destroyed my love for h2g2. Because I was now Involved in a way that it turns out was antithetical to how I do the interwebs.

And I hate that feeling.

And I hate being a party pooper around the Two Year Hootooversary.

But I just wanted to say it.

Because each any every person subbed to this journal is awesome and I wanted to explain why I'm not around any more.

Burn out is definitely an issue. I did. coming along and forcing my hand was almost a relief.

But... things change, and that feeling does pass. I'm not around here much, and I barely comment, let alone volunteer, but it's still home. Just being able to dip my toe in and out every now and then has meant that time has healed that wish to push it all away. I no longer feel guilty every time I think about Peer Review, or I wonder how things are going for the mods.

To those who have continued to volunteer throughout the two years I truly tip my hat. You guys are awesome.

Darling Mr D. I think we've all experienced some form of burn-out during the last two years. Don't feel guilty for needing to step away for a while, we will still be here when you get back

Things are not quite so manic behind the scenes anymore, and most of us are now taking regular time away from the 'official areas' to enable us to 'find' our places with the other Researchers and have FUN once more

Personally I have a good group of friends who keep me grounded, and RL has become very busy lately

When you are feeling more relaxed, just pop in and say 'Hi' to us occasionally just to let us know you are okay ... promise?


lil x

Promise!

Perfick!

"Things are not quite so manic behind the scenes anymore, and most of us are now taking regular time away from the 'official areas' to enable us to 'find' our places with the other Researchers and have FUN once more"

This is great news! I think a lot of what did it in for me was that I felt like I couldn't ever just be a 'normal' Researcher. I couldn't argue, because then I'd be throwing my weight around. I couldn't be pally, because that'd be favouritism.

I will be back. One day.

In fact, that day will be the 1st of November. 'Cause I know how much you all loved me going on about NaNoWriMo last year!

>>'Cause I know how much you all loved me going on about NaNoWriMo last year!<<


I'll look forward to it

You could take part in NaJoPoMo, if you like: A87811653

Unfortunately I have an LRP event in the middle of the month, so NaJoPoMo is automatically doomed to fail!

When I started work on h2g2 I received an apology for them breaking my toy.