Originally posted by katie64
I am seriously fucking bummed about this....................this sucks big time.............
I second that katie64, especially since I just finished reading Dr. Pain's post.
Another general statement...
It is truly unfortunate that two of the most knowledgeable people on the board have decided to take "a break." I visit this forum almost daily and I read as much as I can about training and nutrition because one can never learn enough. No other forum IMO comes close to this one in regards to quality information and people. It's more "hands on" and by that I mean that most people here know each other very well and are willing to share their knowledge and experience without restrictions.
Most forums have a handful of people who are committed to helping others day in and day out. I can name some of those people here at IM: w8lifter; Dr. Pain; and gopro. Now I am not saying that the rest of the members don't help, it's just that these particular people demonstrate their commitment to the forum and to the bodybuilding world every day...consistently: hour after hour, day after day, week after week, etc.
After reading Dr. Pain's post I realized that he is very serious about what he does and it shows through his dedication...not only to himself, but to all those he helps here at IM. I'm sure the same could be said for the others I have mentioned previously. It is serious to him and to the others because they are giving of themselves...giving
TIME, their
TIME, a big part of their lives. I would have never guessed that Dr. Pain spent so much time on-line helping people; whenever I read his posts or comments, I think to myself: "Damn this guy knows a lot of stuff." Little did I know that he spends so much time doing research, posting, working (in the field), sending PM's and e-mails. It consumes a lot of his time...daily. He says he likes it and rightfully so, he is one of those people, in my eyes, who genuinely cares for others, he post because he means it, he posts with purpose. w8lifter and gopro are the same way, they share the same qualities...those of a professional.
When someone or some people feel like bashing or discrediting a person's theories or practices, it gets old real quick and it also becomes tedious (BS if you will). Time after time these people need to hear the same shiat over and over again...and for what? Just because someone doesn't agree with what they are posting, what they are recommending, or what they know works? Everyone in the bodybuilding world is different; body type; metabolism; biological makeup, etc, the list goes on. So what works for one doesn't mean that it will work for another...that's the way it is and if that is the case then some people need to step off and let those who KNOW what they are talking about do what they need to do, quite simple.
w8lifter and Dr. Pain, if you get to read this, you are two valuable individuals and you are both NEEDED here regardless of what others might say or do. I know how destructive and malicious people can be, but don't sweat it too much, those kind of people only care about one thing...themselves. If they would open their eyes they would understand that only when you give of yourself do you receive, and that works with everything in life. Perhaps one day they will understand, but in the meantime, take heed, as long as you two continue to give quality information and continue to help people there will always be the naysayers and critics.
Hurry back! A forum is only as strong as its members...
I just started a journal here and was looking forward to both of you looking at it and helping me out. But this is not about me. I hope you both return real soon, but if you don't I know it is for a good reason knowing what I do about the both of you. 
