Take a break from forums?

[MrDawn]

Have you ever felt it was time to hang up your hat and take a long break from being on forums? If your answer is yes, what lead up to you needing to take a hiatus?

 

[~ True Legend ~]

Drama. Your turn now @Wessel

 

[emily]

no not yet..

 

[Excommunicado]

I’ve taken a few breaks from forums over the years. In fact, I just returned to forums recently after a 3-year break. I lost interest but I’ve rediscovered my love for forums and I don’t plan on going anywhere any time soon!

 

[XBabylonX]

I take breaks depending on what is going on in my life.

 

[Henrywrites]

I take breaks depending on what is going on in my life.

Life challenges can be a big reason for taking a break away from forums. As long as you can't focus at a particular moment, it is very important to take a break. I once became inactive on forums two years to handle life challenges before deciding to come back.

 

[MrDawn]

Drama. Your turn now @Wessel

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed and I need to take a step back. Taking a break helps, so therefor I might come back or I might move on to a different community.

 

[Cory]

Yes, I've taken many breaks from forums, especially when I was struggling with mental health issues at the time. I don't think I've taken much of a break in the 5+ years I've run my Jcink board, but I used to take breaks when I was a part of the Zathyus Networks service due to the aforementioned, occasionally getting burned out, and occasionally having issues with some of the staff members.

 

[Dismal_Bliss]

When my in real life activities become too time consuming, I tend to disappear from the internet and all the communities/forums I participate in, including my own. Fortunately I have an awesome Staff that keeps things running without me.

 

[Starmix]

I may not be present here all the time because of my work but my mind keeps on thinking about a forum I like. I never quit a forum.

 

[Nebulous]

I took a 6 year break from forums 2016 - 2022. It was nice but I am glad I came back because so many cool peeps are into these things still.

 

[Creaky]

I took a break for a couple of years, started getting to be a bit too much.

 

[JoelR]

If it's great conversation on the forums, then I'm always happy to stick around.

 

[nomad]

I did take a break from forums briefly. I started using forums in 2013 and between 2015 and 2018, I was very active on forums, I was even earning from forums. However, when my most loved forums started closing down, I took a break from forums in 2019 and started posting on forums again in 2021

 

[Nebulous]

I did take a break from forums briefly. I started using forums in 2013 and between 2015 and 2018, I was very active on forums, I was even earning from forums. However, when my most loved forums started closing down, I took a break from forums in 2019 and started posting on forums again in 2021

Do you think forums in 2021 and above are slower now?

 

[ZandraJoi]

Sometimes we need that break when we take on too much & we get burnt-out. While I have went through lulls on not being as active on my & other forums, I still remained in the Forum World.

If you find yourself getting annoyed more often, struggling with health, lack of sleep, overly stressed, that is the time to take the step back & see what you can cut out. Even delegate for a bit.

 

[Nebulous]

If you find yourself getting annoyed more often, struggling with health, lack of sleep, overly stressed, that is the time to take the step back & see what you can cut out

When I feel like that I just go veg out in front of the TV

 

[~ True Legend ~]

When I feel like that I just go veg out in front of the TV

With popcorn aye?

 

[Nebulous]

With popcorn aye?

Sometimes. I have this spicy popcorn that is really good. Had some last night.

 

[~ True Legend ~]

Sometimes. I have this spicy popcorn that is really good. Had some last night.

Do you make it yourself or buy it? Never seen spicy popcorn anywhere. If you make it yourself I’m curious about the recipe