Author Topic: pravata (Read 10616 times)

Andyzipp · « **on:** May 27, 2009, 10:56:54 am »

To curb the speculation and end the "How come pravata is showing up as a guest" questions, I wanted you all to know that Richard has decided to back away from the site for awhile.

Some of you have noticed that pravata's account has been deleted. And just so we're clear, that was his decision. He took that action, not any of the admins. From emailing with him, I don't think there was some sort of big event that led to this decision. More like a lot of little thing that have been building up over time. Simply put, I think he's burned out.

The door is open for him to return at any time, and he knows that. For now we wish him well and hope he decides to return soon.

Lurch · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2009, 11:41:28 am »

For me, NYCU is a cornerstone of SNS, not to mention everything he brings to the forum. I hope he reconsiders.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2009, 11:43:18 am »

Quote from: Lurch on May 27, 2009, 11:41:28 am

For me, NYCU is a cornerstone of SNS, not to mention everything he brings to the forum. I hope he reconsiders.

I second that emotion.

S.P. Rodriguez · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2009, 11:44:53 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 27, 2009, 11:43:18 am

I second that emotion.

All those opposed can STFU... NYCU will be missed. Hope he comes back.

BUWebguy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2009, 11:51:08 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 27, 2009, 11:43:18 am

I second that emotion.

Ditto again.

toddthebod · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:02:39 pm »

I assumed that he just decided to become a full time collaborator with JdJO.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:06:01 pm »

pravata was the Last Sane Man. A man who wasn't distracted by hype or any matter of media prestidigitation. He intrepidly fished through the oceans of dreck and brought us the most relevant and informative Astros news. He brought us the news in a workmanlike, taciturn factor, without begging for accolades, without calling undue attention to himself. No longer can we rely on pravata and Footer. Now, we must do our own research, exercise our own judgment. We suffer from those losses, but I am hopeful that we can follow in pravata's footsteps. And, if the legend is true, when SnS is in its darkest hour, he will return to reclaim his position as Ferret-in-Chief.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:29:46 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on May 27, 2009, 12:06:01 pm

pravata was the Last Sane Man. A man who wasn't distracted by hype or any matter of media prestidigitation. He intrepidly fished through the oceans of dreck and brought us the most relevant and informative Astros news. He brought us the news in a workmanlike, taciturn factor, without begging for accolades, without calling undue attention to himself. No longer can we rely on pravata and Footer. Now, we must do our own research, exercise our own judgment. We suffer from those losses, but I am hopeful that we can follow in pravata's footsteps. And, if the legend is true, when SnS is in its darkest hour, he will return to reclaim his position as Ferret-in-Chief.

Here, here!

Phil_in_CS · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:25:19 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 27, 2009, 10:56:54 am

To curb the speculation and end the "How come pravata is showing up as a guest" questions, I wanted you all to know that Richard has decided to back away from the site for awhile.

Some of you have noticed that pravata's account has been deleted. And just so we're clear, that was his decision. He took that action, not any of the admins. From emailing with him, I don't think there was some sort of big event that led to this decision. More like a lot of little thing that have been building up over time. Simply put, I think he's burned out.

The door is open for him to return at any time, and he knows that. For now we wish him well and hope he decides to return soon.

As much as I liked NYCU, there are bigger things in life than a fan web site. Pravata, take care and Godspeed. Get out and watch some ball games, and turn off your google for a while. You are more important than NYCU.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:41:32 pm »

Amen. Kudos for knowing when and how to go cold turkey, prav.

Filo · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:00:07 pm »

Noe, what's your opinion on all of this?

JackAstro · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:00:35 pm »

Seriously?

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:01:22 pm »

Fuck off, twatwaffle.

JimR · « **Reply #13 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:01:54 pm »

Quote from: Filo on May 27, 2009, 03:00:07 pm

Noe, what's your opinion on all of this?

go fuck yourself, loe.

Noe · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:05:28 pm »

Quote from: Filo on May 27, 2009, 03:00:07 pm

Noe, what's your opinion on all of this?

That you're an asshole. And probably going on vacation soon. Cue Spack in 4... 3... 2...

MRaup · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:06:07 pm »

Quote from: Filo on May 27, 2009, 03:00:07 pm

Noe, what's your opinion on all of this?

If EVER you needed any evidence that this moron is just a pot-stirring fuckwad, there it is. Please please PLEASE axe and ban IP and douchebag.

BudGirl · « **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:06:12 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on May 27, 2009, 03:05:28 pm

That you're an asshole. And probably going on vacation soon. Cue Spack in 4... 3... 2...

don't tease us.

MusicMan · « **Reply #17 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:09:23 pm »

I'm reminded of the old Deep Thoughts:

"I think a good thing to tell a child when they ask 'why is it raining?' is, 'Because God is crying.' And if they ask why God is crying, tell them 'probably because of something you did.'"

roadrunner · « **Reply #18 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:14:20 pm »

Could this season get any worse

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:14:54 pm »

I woke up this morning and found that there was no one there to ferret out the occasional nuggets of information from Pinwheel and JdJO anymore. FML

Seriously Prav, very much appreciated the work and insight you've provided here (and hopefully will provide again soon). Take it from personal experience, walking away can be a good thing here and again...

MRaup · « **Reply #20 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:15:28 pm »

Quote from: roadrunner on May 27, 2009, 03:14:20 pm

Could this season get any worse

You could have that stupid mini-sirloin burgers commercial stuck in your head. (Thanks Bench, you asshole)

Bench · « **Reply #21 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:16:53 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 27, 2009, 03:15:28 pm

You could have that stupid mini-sirloin burgers commercial stuck in your head. (Thanks Bench, you asshole)

And they worried about swine flu being too contagious. Nothing is as bad as that song.

MusicMan · « **Reply #22 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:17:03 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 27, 2009, 03:15:28 pm

You could have that stupid mini-sirloin burgers commercial stuck in your head. (Thanks Bench, you asshole)

FREAKING FREAK, that's cold!!!

Craig · « **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:27:44 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 27, 2009, 03:15:28 pm

You could have that stupid mini-sirloin burgers commercial stuck in your head. (Thanks Bench, you asshole)

Goddamn it so much. When I was writing my recent FTC preview I thought I could exorcise that fucking song by rewriting the lyrics and making them about the Cubs. Instead, my lyrics failed and the stupid goddamn song is still stuck in my head.

Fuck you, Jack.

austro · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:42:47 pm »

Cows the size of schnauzers, but they're cattle!

Dan Draper wants you to know that after he's finished with your women, he goes for your mind.

The Spleen · « **Reply #25 on:** May 27, 2009, 04:41:24 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 27, 2009, 03:01:54 pm

go fuck yourself, loe.

He'll have to strap it on first...

Fredia · « **Reply #26 on:** May 27, 2009, 07:26:57 pm »

how did this poiant good bye revert into this

Andyzipp · « **Reply #27 on:** May 27, 2009, 07:29:59 pm »

Quote from: Fredia on May 27, 2009, 07:26:57 pm

how did this poiant good bye revert into this

I realize that this is just for attention at this point, but...

there is no word even close to "poiant" that would fit in this sentence fragment. Secondly, to revert is to turn back into. So the thread would have had to start as a discussion on the marketing techniques used by JitB, moved on to another topic and then reverted back to the current discussion.

moriartp · « **Reply #28 on:** May 27, 2009, 07:33:09 pm »

Poignant.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #29 on:** May 27, 2009, 07:41:04 pm »

You will be missed, grand ferret. Hope you return someday.

chuck · « **Reply #30 on:** May 27, 2009, 07:42:50 pm »

Quote from: Craig on May 27, 2009, 03:27:44 pm

Goddamn it so much. When I was writing my recent FTC preview I thought I could exorcise that fucking song by rewriting the lyrics and making them about the Cubs. Instead, my lyrics failed and the stupid goddamn song is still stuck in my head.

If you were as handy with a mute button as I am you too would have no idea about this jingle. I am blissfully unencumbered.

Of course pravata (R.I.P.) considered it unmanly to mute, preferring to endure two minutes of pain and/or terror rather than enjoy contemplative silence.

BudGirl · « **Reply #31 on:** May 27, 2009, 08:18:08 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 27, 2009, 07:42:50 pm

If you were as handy with a mute button as I am you too would have no idea about this jingle. I am blissfully unencumbered.

Of course pravata (R.I.P.) considered it unmanly to mute, preferring to endure two minutes of pain and/or terror rather than enjoy contemplative silence.

he muted announcers (Worrell, Morgan, etc.) not commercials.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #32 on:** May 27, 2009, 08:24:39 pm »

Quote from: muircheartaigh on May 27, 2009, 07:33:09 pm

Poignant.

Leaving out 2 letters isn't a typo, and I'm not in the mood for her antics.

moriartp · « **Reply #33 on:** May 27, 2009, 08:40:40 pm »

Ah. Understood.

strosrays · « **Reply #34 on:** May 27, 2009, 09:20:43 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on May 27, 2009, 08:24:39 pm

Leaving out 2 letters isn't a typo, and I'm not in the mood for her antics.

You mean she's been faking it, all this time? Now all my illusions are shattered.

MusicMan · « **Reply #35 on:** May 27, 2009, 09:28:57 pm »

There is unrest in the forest.
There is trouble in the trees.

austro · « **Reply #36 on:** May 27, 2009, 09:36:13 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 27, 2009, 09:28:57 pm

There is unrest in the forest.
There is trouble in the trees.

Greedy fucking oaks. That's why all of the maple bats are shattering.

JimR · « **Reply #37 on:** May 27, 2009, 09:41:32 pm »

Fredia? Faking? Who knew? Everyone.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #38 on:** May 27, 2009, 09:53:36 pm »

Quote from: JimR on May 27, 2009, 09:41:32 pm

Fredia? Faking? Who knew? Everyone.

Another mystery solved. Now, as for that damn Sasquatch...

Bench · « **Reply #39 on:** May 27, 2009, 10:00:15 pm »

Quote from: muircheartaigh on May 27, 2009, 07:33:09 pm

Poignant.

That hyperbole sums up the thread nicely.

billemite · « **Reply #40 on:** May 27, 2009, 10:28:40 pm »

Right now I kinda miss how prav would chime in sometimes to help steer threads and get them back on track. I don't post much (and am not very good at it when I do), but I read a lot. Thank you, pravata, for helping to keep me informed and learn more about the game in general. Actually, that thanks goes to many of the stalwarts who post regularly here.

ETA: Fuck the Cubs

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #41 on:** May 27, 2009, 10:53:59 pm »

Quote from: billemite on May 27, 2009, 10:28:40 pm

I don't post much (and am not very good at it when I do)....

ETA: Fuck the Cubs

You had me at Fuck the Cubs.

Hope everything works out well for Prav, and I'm yet another who'll miss his input.

strosrays · « **Reply #42 on:** May 28, 2009, 12:25:23 am »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on May 27, 2009, 10:53:59 pm

You had me at Fuck the Cubs.

Yes. No reflection on billemite, but that postscript might help even the most farfetched pronouncement go down easier.

What a lot of Mayan calendar detractors won't tell you, while meanwhile laughing out loud at gloomy 12-21-2012 predictions, is that there is a tiny inscription, right down there at the bottom of the Dresden codex. . . three small glyphs, hard to even see, much less decipher. . . "F. T. C."

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #43 on:** May 28, 2009, 01:29:43 am »

Dude........................

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #44 on:** May 28, 2009, 01:30:08 am »

Hope all is well with prav.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #45 on:** May 28, 2009, 08:47:57 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on May 27, 2009, 09:28:57 pm

There is unrest in the forest.
There is trouble in the trees.

The Giant Redwood. The Larch. The Fir! The mighty Scots Pine! The lofty flowering Cherry! The plucky little Apsen! The limping Roo tree of Nigeria. The towering Wattle of Aldershot! The Maidenhead Weeping Water Plant! The naughty Leicestershire Flashing Oak! The flatulent Elm of West Ruislip! The Quercus Maximus Bamber Gascoigni! The Epigillus! The Barter Hughius Greenus!

JimR · « **Reply #46 on:** May 28, 2009, 09:14:41 am »

there is no replacing pravata. i hope his issues are addressed and resolved quickly.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #47 on:** May 28, 2009, 04:59:42 pm »

Pravata, thanks for working your ass off to find news we could all use. Good luck, and hope to see you back someday.

Noe · « **Reply #48 on:** May 28, 2009, 05:39:18 pm »

Not seeing a NYCU on Wesley Wright's demotion with pravata's keen observations was a lowlight today. *sigh*

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #49 on:** May 28, 2009, 06:02:12 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on May 28, 2009, 05:39:18 pm

Not seeing a NYCU on Wesley Wright's demotion with pravata's keen observations was a lowlight today. *sigh*

Damn. I thought that too. I imagined that he'd show up anyway with the headline 'Wright Call."

Limey · « **Reply #50 on:** May 28, 2009, 11:47:24 pm »

Does this make me the all-time post leader? Fuck, I hope not.

TheWizard · « **Reply #51 on:** May 31, 2009, 10:24:23 pm »

Your hard work was appreciated, at least by myself. You clearly put a lot of work into it, so thanks. But with that said, if it all took too much of a toll on you, fuck it, I say its not worth it. Not that you would need my blessing or anything, clearly.

But even though a lot of us never said thanks (myself included), we did appreciate it.

Bench · « **Reply #52 on:** May 31, 2009, 10:31:50 pm »

Quote from: Limey on May 28, 2009, 11:47:24 pm

Does this make me the all-time post leader? Fuck, I hope not.

Yes, it does. When shall we expect your needless rebirth?

Author Topic: pravata (Read 10616 times)

Andyzipp

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