Goodbye to All From Keith - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

stilsurchin · 5th Mar 2009, 11:41 AM

I have reached an impass with Staff over some issues and cannot in good judgement remain here. Staff and I have different ideas in communication with people and that has prevented me from continuing on EC.

To All on my 'friends wall', thankyou, stay strong, you will grow. You have helped me grow.

Walk Proud, Perhaps someday in life.....Keith

I trust Staff will grant me this last courtesy and allow this thread to be seen by EC members.

Greggers · 5th Mar 2009, 11:43 AM

Bye Keith, ill always remember your many kind words.

Shevanel · 5th Mar 2009, 11:45 AM

Bye Keith

crystaltriforce · 5th Mar 2009, 11:46 AM

goodbye and good luck with your life

Dazed · 5th Mar 2009, 11:46 AM

i shall miss your post.
farewell.
and i wish you the best for whatever happens in your life.

carrie90 · 5th Mar 2009, 11:47 AM

bye kieth i kno i didnt kno u but still best of luck

jangel · 5th Mar 2009, 11:52 AM

Keith I am confused only because the posts I have read from you contain nothing but support and love ...I must have missed something. But I truly believe you have been an asset to most people on here and I hope this does not detour you from following your heart, living strong and proud. I wish you all the luck in the world -jen

Brandford · 5th Mar 2009, 11:55 AM

kayar · 5th Mar 2009, 11:57 AM

Keith, you know we love you - right? Missing you already bro! Keep reaching for that unreachable star! I know you're gonna make it! Love to you and to your dear wife.

stilsurchin · 5th Mar 2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jangel

Keith I am confused only because the posts I have read from you contain nothing but support and love ...I must have missed something. But I truly believe you have been an asset to most people on here and I hope this does not detour you from following your heart, living strong and proud. I wish you all the luck in the world -jen

That was what I had thought and intended....

**Filip** · 5th Mar 2009, 12:18 PM

This is... most confusing.
I think I have read most of your posts, and didn't find anything to fault with them.
In fact, this makes me seriously worried and confused about my own posting style...

Then again, I know that there are multiple sides to each story, and sometimes all are right... in a way.

Stil, remember that we like and love you. And please do stop by now and then, if only in lurking. As far as I'm concerned you'll always be here, in a fashion.

and

xequar · 5th Mar 2009, 12:53 PM

I guess I'm confused too... I will miss you, and I'll wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. *hugs*

DayByDay · 5th Mar 2009, 01:00 PM

Oh Keith!!! Why must you go? This makes me very sad indeed. I know why you're choosing to go but still...

Please, please come back if only in lurking. I wish you all the best in the world. I will grow from your kind words and insights. I will one day walk proud and Thank You with all the others that helped me to get there. My love to you and your wife. Goodbye, my friend.

5th Mar 2009, 01:07 PM

I really wish we could be told what happened.
Only seeing the "good" side of anything leads to a skewed view and while I love this site, I'm sure there is "bad" too. While I may not be ready to come out yet, I would leave this site in an instant if I disagreed with a policy put forth by staff members.

In any case, I wish you all the best, Keith. We may have agreed on nothing, but I enjoy some casual banter now and again.

silas99 · 5th Mar 2009, 01:11 PM

I hope that one day your family are reunited, and I bid you good luck with everything. Bye Keith.

someguy82 · 5th Mar 2009, 01:14 PM

This is a bit strange, but farewell and good luck.

s5m1 · 5th Mar 2009, 01:23 PM

Keith, I do not know what the communications issues are. However, I suggest that your participation in EC, even with the restrictions you are not pleased with, has great value to both you and the rest of the members of EC. At one time in the recent past, EC staff was forced to deal with some very serious issues on EC to protect the physical safety of members. As a result, the owners of EC imposed certain very stringent requirements on EC staff. I do not know if these requirements are the ones at issue with you. Regardless, I urge you to reconsider.

Mickey · 5th Mar 2009, 01:38 PM

awwww..Keith,please don't go! Your posts are some of the most helpful here.
I have always enjoyed reading them. You will truly be missed.
Maybe you could come back,at a later date? We'll keep the light on!
Much love & respect*****Mickey

OneHatMadder · 5th Mar 2009, 02:00 PM

Kieth.

I love you and I shall miss you!

Stay strong love.
We will one day be king and queen of Fantasia

I KNOW it!

interstella · 5th Mar 2009, 02:34 PM

Keith,

We will all miss your helpful and insightful posts here. I'm not sure why you're leaving but I wish you the best of luck in the future.

Hadi

5th Mar 2009, 11:41 AM	#1
stilsurchin No Longer A Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: A few people Location: British Columbia Age: 60 Posts: 240 Join Date: Feb 2009	Goodbye to All From Keith I have reached an impass with Staff over some issues and cannot in good judgement remain here. Staff and I have different ideas in communication with people and that has prevented me from continuing on EC. To All on my 'friends wall', thankyou, stay strong, you will grow. You have helped me grow. Walk Proud, Perhaps someday in life.....Keith I trust Staff will grant me this last courtesy and allow this thread to be seen by EC members.

5th Mar 2009, 11:43 AM	#2
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith Bye Keith, ill always remember your many kind words. __________________ "It's a male duck."

5th Mar 2009, 11:45 AM	#3
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith Bye Keith __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

5th Mar 2009, 11:46 AM	#4
crystaltriforce raised by nintendo and sega Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: all but extended family Location: outside of Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 1,825 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith goodbye and good luck with your life __________________ we need masculinity....PUT ON THE "FUZZY FUZZY CUTE CUTE" SONG!!!

5th Mar 2009, 11:46 AM	#5
Dazed Banned Gender: ladyfella Orientation: MaddyBensexual Out Status: out to all :] Location: Richmond VA Age: 24 Posts: 2,189 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith i shall miss your post. farewell. and i wish you the best for whatever happens in your life.

5th Mar 2009, 11:47 AM	#6
carrie90 The square root of 4 is rainbows Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Gay Out Status: everybody really Location: Originally Montana but currently San Fransisco Age: 21 Posts: 1,327 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith bye kieth i kno i didnt kno u but still best of luck __________________ I empower my Cheerios to live in fear by creating an enviorment of irrational, random terror -Sue Sylvester

5th Mar 2009, 11:52 AM	#7
jangel Well Known Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Maine Age: 30 Posts: 114 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith Keith I am confused only because the posts I have read from you contain nothing but support and love ...I must have missed something. But I truly believe you have been an asset to most people on here and I hope this does not detour you from following your heart, living strong and proud. I wish you all the luck in the world -jen

5th Mar 2009, 11:55 AM	#8
Brandford Friendly Misanthrope Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: everyone that asks,my mom (i think) and my sister Location: Woodbridge, VA Age: 19 Posts: 6,656 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith Bye __________________ "I find nothing more depressing than optimism." --Paul Fussell

5th Mar 2009, 11:57 AM	#9
kayar Movin' on up, and movin' on out! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Sing if you're proud to be gay! Out Status: As of 16th March - 64 and rising, but no family! Location: East London / Essex area, U.K. Age: 61 Posts: 103 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith Keith, you know we love you - right? Missing you already bro! Keep reaching for that unreachable star! I know you're gonna make it! Love to you and to your dear wife.

5th Mar 2009, 12:18 PM	#11
Filip Cecile's sidekick EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but extended family Location: Belgium, EU Age: 28 Posts: 3,366 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith This is... most confusing. I think I have read most of your posts, and didn't find anything to fault with them. In fact, this makes me seriously worried and confused about my own posting style... Then again, I know that there are multiple sides to each story, and sometimes all are right... in a way. Stil, remember that we like and love you. And please do stop by now and then, if only in lurking. As far as I'm concerned you'll always be here, in a fashion. and __________________ To the world, you're somebody, but to somebody, you're the world...

5th Mar 2009, 12:53 PM	#12
xequar Diapered and collared! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I have "The Gay." :) Out Status: Loud and proud! Location: Detroit area, Michigan Age: 30 Posts: 1,746 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith I guess I'm confused too... I will miss you, and I'll wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. hugs __________________

5th Mar 2009, 01:00 PM	#13
DayByDay Bengal Baby Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: A few people Location: New Jersey Age: 23 Posts: 290 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith Oh Keith!!! Why must you go? This makes me very sad indeed. I know why you're choosing to go but still... Please, please come back if only in lurking. I wish you all the best in the world. I will grow from your kind words and insights. I will one day walk proud and Thank You with all the others that helped me to get there. My love to you and your wife. Goodbye, my friend.

5th Mar 2009, 01:07 PM	#14
Numfarh Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith I really wish we could be told what happened. Only seeing the "good" side of anything leads to a skewed view and while I love this site, I'm sure there is "bad" too. While I may not be ready to come out yet, I would leave this site in an instant if I disagreed with a policy put forth by staff members. In any case, I wish you all the best, Keith. We may have agreed on nothing, but I enjoy some casual banter now and again.

5th Mar 2009, 01:11 PM	#15
silas99 Nic Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Girl fancier Out Status: Not so much having tea with Aslan anymore! Location: In my own world....Wales! Age: 26 Posts: 521 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith I hope that one day your family are reunited, and I bid you good luck with everything. Bye Keith. __________________ "When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren’t smart enough to get out of jury duty."

5th Mar 2009, 01:14 PM	#16
someguy82 ... Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 29 Posts: 313 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith This is a bit strange, but farewell and good luck.

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interstella Don't call me GaGa... Full Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Queer Out Status: Everyone Location: London, UK Age: 18 Posts: 700 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Goodbye to All From Keith Keith, We will all miss your helpful and insightful posts here. I'm not sure why you're leaving but I wish you the best of luck in the future. Hadi __________________ Lesbian? Gay? Bisexual? Transgender? Queer? Whatever.