ChiefsPlanet It's been a long time coming. Adiós. - Page 5

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-01-2015, 02:04 PM

It's time for me to bow out. It's been almost 10 years, and I'm tired.

Tired of the false narratives. Tired of people arguing the poster instead of the post. Tired of discussing football with people who favor excuses over evidence. Tired of wasting time talking about an organization that hasn't won a playoff game in the lifetime of a college senior. Tired of watching other great posters leaving entirely or posting less, weakening the Football IQ this place was known for 5-10 years ago.

I know posting a thread instead of just walking away will open the door for many to take their cheap shots - we all know who they are - and if you don't, just wait. They'll show themselves. Those of you that know me privately know this has been building for a long time.

With all that said, I'll say what I've always said: This team has talent, but will continually fall short as long as they keep thinking you can win in the postseason consistently with average QB play. You don't put enough pressure on the opposing defense, and it puts too much pressure on your defense - if they don't have a near-perfect day, you lose.

Peters and Conley were great picks and should make an impact in the years to come. Should be fun to watch. (What? According to some, I NEVER say anything positive - just another false narrative) While I doubt he'll get his shot, I'd like to see if Murray can be that franchise guy, or if he fell for reasons other than what people here assume - namely, his height and injury history. Hopefully they get Houston signed long-term, because if they don't they are in deep, deep shit. The defense tends to carry this team, and Houston is the most important cog in said defense.

I've made a lot of great friends here that are still friends to this day, and will continue to be. This place was awesome when it was more community based - when there would be gatherings, tailgates, etc. Now, it's littered with trolls that take advantage of the anonymity of the internet and would never show their face in public. That attitude has weakened this place considerably, IMHO.

For those of you I call a friend, we'll be in touch. If anyone that isn't already a friend privately or on Facebook/Twitter wants to continue to keep in touch, I'll keep my PM's open for a week or so.

Thanks, Kyle. It was fun for a while. Queue the "well, bye/sour grapes" posts in 3...2...1.

**Bwana** · 07-01-2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Holladay

Close. Since I try not to get emotionally attached, I typically don't share much personal stuff. The reason the post count is so low is that in those 15 yrs, 10 of them I was in a coma.

Hopefully not literally.

**BigRedChief** · 07-01-2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

This place was awesome when it was more community based - when there would be gatherings, tailgates, etc. Now, it's littered with trolls that take advantage of the anonymity of the internet and would never show their face in public. That attitude has weakened this place considerably, IMHO.

Yeah, I had an open invitation to my tailgate for years. You'd see Rainman, AustinChief, Daface and other out of townees at any given game. We'd share jaggerbombs. That definitely helped each other feel a more common bond on the board.

**Bearcat** · 07-01-2015, 02:55 PM

That sucks... I'd suggest taking a break for a few months, which I've done several times. I don't really don't talk football much for a lot of those reasons, too... this place is here for my entertainment.

I don't think this place has changed much over 10 years though... discussions get tired no matter how smart the other people in the room are at the time and I've certainly changed quite a bit in the past decade and a half. I think the same stuff existed back then... we've lost regulars, but it's not like the percentage of smart people was significantly higher back then, but as a n00b you'll be more tolerant of it than if you've dealt with it for 10 or 15 years.

Not that it changes your decision, just sayin', there was just as much stupid stuff in the days of young Clay and Slayer than there is now, which is probably even more reason to bow out at some point.

Holladay · 07-01-2015, 02:56 PM

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I typically don't share much personal stuff

That's the key. Heck I've got a post bout my son's golf cheated back and how I got mad at my wife, twice.

The coma thingie comes out when I see someone that I haven't seen in a long time and they say "Wow, I haven't seen you in a long time". My response, "Yea I know, I've been in coma for 6 months".

Sully · 07-01-2015, 02:56 PM

Sorry to see you leaving, OTW, although it's probably for the best. You've been angrier and angrier the past couple of years, on here, and it's probably better for you to take a break. I'll see you on the fb. Good luck.

**srvy** · 07-01-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

That sucks. You are a good guy OTWP and I enjoy your posts. Sometimes taking a break is the best thing and hopefully you will be back by the time the season starts.

This

See you in a month.

**Buehler445** · 07-01-2015, 02:58 PM

Sucks man. I always enjoyed your takes. I don't talk football much anymore. Quite frankly the Herm years crushed my soul. I was about ready to get excited again until the playoff game happened. I still read shit here though. For the most part, there is still decent discussions around here, but like I said, I stay out of the football stuff save for reading some OPs.

Log back on when you've taken some time.

TEX · 07-01-2015, 03:03 PM

I dont get why people feel the need to ramble about why they are leaving a BB - Just go...Then come back after awhile if you feel like it. Or don't.

I've literally been around here since Day 1, and nothing anyone has ever said or done would cause me to leave. Ive taken many breaks. Just left and came back. All without ever saying a word.

**The Franchise** · 07-01-2015, 03:03 PM

Miss yah, man.

**loochy** · 07-01-2015, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC native

eatin' aint cheatin'

Ceej · 07-01-2015, 03:05 PM

You're a good dude and I enjoyed your posts.

I think if you're "getting tired" of a message board you were spending too much time there in the first place.

Take a break, come back during football season. We all know you're a masochist like ourselves.

Pablo · 07-01-2015, 03:05 PM

Later man. Been good bullshitting with you.

Rasputin · 07-01-2015, 03:07 PM

This is what we get because we root for a team that doesn't give us anything to brag about.

Until the Chiefs win a playoff game & or become the team we all want it to be with being a contender yearly then it's really hard to be encouraged to talk substance and be positive. That's what we have here is lack of quality from the team we root for I don't believe it's because of lack of fans being knowledgeable but frustrations.

Good luck OTWP wish you the best. Come back and join us when your up too it.

R8RFAN · 07-01-2015, 03:09 PM

**dirk digler** · 07-01-2015, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

This is what we get because we root for a team that doesn't give us anything to brag about.

Until the Chiefs win a playoff game & or become the team we all want it to be with being a contender yearly then it's really hard to be encouraged to talk substance and be positive. That's what we have here is lack of quality from the team we root for I don't believe it's because of lack of fans being knowledgeable but frustrations.

Good luck OTWP wish you the best. Come back and join us when your up too it.

Yep. My Chiefs apathy is at an all time high. Until they win a freaking playoff game there is nothing to be positive or happy about.

07-01-2015, 02:04 PM
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2171115	It's been a long time coming. Adiós. It's time for me to bow out. It's been almost 10 years, and I'm tired. Tired of the false narratives. Tired of people arguing the poster instead of the post. Tired of discussing football with people who favor excuses over evidence. Tired of wasting time talking about an organization that hasn't won a playoff game in the lifetime of a college senior. Tired of watching other great posters leaving entirely or posting less, weakening the Football IQ this place was known for 5-10 years ago. I know posting a thread instead of just walking away will open the door for many to take their cheap shots - we all know who they are - and if you don't, just wait. They'll show themselves. Those of you that know me privately know this has been building for a long time. With all that said, I'll say what I've always said: This team has talent, but will continually fall short as long as they keep thinking you can win in the postseason consistently with average QB play. You don't put enough pressure on the opposing defense, and it puts too much pressure on your defense - if they don't have a near-perfect day, you lose. Peters and Conley were great picks and should make an impact in the years to come. Should be fun to watch. (What? According to some, I NEVER say anything positive - just another false narrative) While I doubt he'll get his shot, I'd like to see if Murray can be that franchise guy, or if he fell for reasons other than what people here assume - namely, his height and injury history. Hopefully they get Houston signed long-term, because if they don't they are in deep, deep shit. The defense tends to carry this team, and Houston is the most important cog in said defense. I've made a lot of great friends here that are still friends to this day, and will continue to be. This place was awesome when it was more community based - when there would be gatherings, tailgates, etc. Now, it's littered with trolls that take advantage of the anonymity of the internet and would never show their face in public. That attitude has weakened this place considerably, IMHO. For those of you I call a friend, we'll be in touch. If anyone that isn't already a friend privately or on Facebook/Twitter wants to continue to keep in touch, I'll keep my PM's open for a week or so. Thanks, Kyle. It was fun for a while. Queue the "well, bye/sour grapes" posts in 3...2...1.
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07-01-2015, 02:55 PM	#63
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $-905069	That sucks... I'd suggest taking a break for a few months, which I've done several times. I don't really don't talk football much for a lot of those reasons, too... this place is here for my entertainment. I don't think this place has changed much over 10 years though... discussions get tired no matter how smart the other people in the room are at the time and I've certainly changed quite a bit in the past decade and a half. I think the same stuff existed back then... we've lost regulars, but it's not like the percentage of smart people was significantly higher back then, but as a n00b you'll be more tolerant of it than if you've dealt with it for 10 or 15 years. Not that it changes your decision, just sayin', there was just as much stupid stuff in the days of young Clay and Slayer than there is now, which is probably even more reason to bow out at some point. __________________
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Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	Sorry to see you leaving, OTW, although it's probably for the best. You've been angrier and angrier the past couple of years, on here, and it's probably better for you to take a break. I'll see you on the fb. Good luck. __________________ "And I don't wish that girl any bad luck," he said, "but I hope she gets hit with a car." - Tommy Lasorda
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Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $-1425266	Sucks man. I always enjoyed your takes. I don't talk football much anymore. Quite frankly the Herm years crushed my soul. I was about ready to get excited again until the playoff game happened. I still read shit here though. For the most part, there is still decent discussions around here, but like I said, I stay out of the football stuff save for reading some OPs. Log back on when you've taken some time.
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TEX Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Galveston, TX Casino cash: $-1276873	I dont get why people feel the need to ramble about why they are leaving a BB - Just go...Then come back after awhile if you feel like it. Or don't. I've literally been around here since Day 1, and nothing anyone has ever said or done would cause me to leave. Ive taken many breaks. Just left and came back. All without ever saying a word. __________________ "Do we have time to run WASP?"
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Ceej BOOM!1! Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $6705541	You're a good dude and I enjoyed your posts. I think if you're "getting tired" of a message board you were spending too much time there in the first place. Take a break, come back during football season. We all know you're a masochist like ourselves.
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Pablo Ultrabanned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northland Casino cash: $-1720644	Later man. Been good bullshitting with you.
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Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $205421	This is what we get because we root for a team that doesn't give us anything to brag about. Until the Chiefs win a playoff game & or become the team we all want it to be with being a contender yearly then it's really hard to be encouraged to talk substance and be positive. That's what we have here is lack of quality from the team we root for I don't believe it's because of lack of fans being knowledgeable but frustrations. Good luck OTWP wish you the best. Come back and join us when your up too it.
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