When is enough enough? How far do you go before you do something? It seems that a number of my friends are starting to draw some lines for themselves.
Prad has decided not to write on his blog anymore. I for one will miss his humour. It’s really a shame that it’s come to this for him. He’s incredibly bright and creative and such a lunatic; we are losing something in the blogosphere when he decides to "crawl back into oblivion" as he put it. But, it’s his choice and he’s decided that enough is enough. I give him credit for being able to walk away and focus on something else.
For me, I’ve made a lot of these "enough is enough" decisions lately. I contacted someone recently and while the initial exchanges were harsh, I think we’re on the right track now. I simply got tired of wondering and getting angry.
Other folks I’ve spoken to and that are friends have called it quits in SL, and just walked away. I couldn’t walk away. I have too many responsibilities to just walk away. Besides, I don’t want to. I’ve got people I love and who love me, friends I adore, an island I call home and it makes me happy.
Really though, how do you know when enough is enough? It doesn’t matter what it is, Blogging, SL, Facebook, Twitter, Plurk the list goes on. When you see friends self-destructing or hurting so badly you hurt for t hem. When is enough, enough? I suppose we all have our breaking points. Over the years mine have shifted and moved. Things I once tolerated or overlooked I won’t now.
For me, enough is enough when I see something I can change.
When is enough for you?
I’ve taken a few ‘Sabbaticals’ from various internet activities. Sometime you are forced to due to circumstances. Other times, you have to, whether it’s to reflect, cool down, recharge, or whatever. Sure, persons that choose not to continue to participate will be missed. But it was their choice, and have to respect that.
Though, even if someone walks away, that doesn’t mean they will never come back. There’s always that chance that a person might return, especially if they have something to say or do. So just means a time to re-evaluate and assess what one truly wants to do.
I’m with your man on this one, B-diggity. I’ve taken a few breaks myself. Sometimes they’re permanent, sometimes not, but they’re always for a purpose.
I had a fine group of friends a few years ago that I don’t talk to anymore because I realized that they weren’t growing as people, and I was, so I said enough was enough and walked away from them. I bet they’re still sitting around telling the same jokes and stories as they were last year, and the year before that.
What you really have to consider is why. Why am I walking away? If it’s selfish and destructive, then maybe you’re not making the right choice.. but if you feel strongly about it, maybe you are.
I’m speaking in general terms, of course.
Enough is enough when you realise you have lost balance. I believe that Second Life is a wonderful platform for socialising and for creative expression. I have met some incredible people through SL. However, the term “Second Life,” does not imply that this really should be a life unto itself. It is a hobby for many, a business interest for some… but it should be simply a part of life and not take over it. For me, I balance a healthy real life, seeing my friends and family and taking care of real life business matters, with a good dose of Second Life. If I ever felt that balance coming into question, that’s when I would walk and find alternative means of keeping in touch with friends from in world.
For now though? No… I’m happy with things as is.
Side note: I’m very sorry to hear Prad will not be blogging anymore. I absolutely love his posts.