RIVERTORCH TALK ARCHIVE MID-2014 THRU 2016 (THE DARK YEARS)
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I am currently unable to devote sufficient time to Wikipedia to edit diligently and responsibly; therefore, I have chosen not to participate at all.* I still hope to return, if real life permits. In the unlikely event anyone is looking for me, they can find me in a warm, cozy place. The food is especially tasty there, the furnishings comfortable, and there's even email service.
* beyond the occasional typo-fix, silly question, or Muncheanscream
To paraphrase Mark Twain, the reports of my departure have been greatly exaggerated. Well, they would be exaggerated if there had been any! Truth is, I just don't have time anymore to get sucked in by my watchlist, however much I trim it, let alone deal with the POV-pushing hypocrites, sociopathic trolls, and sundry dramah purveyors that haunt this site. However, like a bad penny I'll turn up again, probably in a few weeks when some RL projects are completed and more of my time is my own again. But thank you so much for asking . . . it's nice when somebody notices one is gone! It did occur to me that Bishzilla had a special sanctuary reserved for me, but I've been too busy even to go there. What exactly are the check-in procedures, anyway? Rivertorch (talk) 21:12, 17 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Well, as you know, I'd just email you. Because of our email exchanges, I pretty much figured that some of your above explanation is why you haven't been editing lately. But I was a bit worried about you. I've been meaning to reply to your latest email to me. Flyer22 (talk) 21:16, 17 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]
As for check-in procedures, you could do what WP:Dummy editstates and use a dummy edit to provide "proof of activity from time to time [because you do not] wish to contribute but [do] not want to be seen as entirely inactive (such an edit is normally made to [your] own user or user talk page)." Flyer22 (talk) 21:22, 17 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]
The procedure for self-requested pocketings is described on the pocket page: essentially, you apply on the talkpage. You'll find plenty of crazed creatures there to chat to! Welcome! Note that Bishonen's Saturday class in Cake Appreciation is in recess, but feel free to access the well-stocked cake fridge at any time. Bishonen | talk22:03, 17 May 2014 (UTC).[reply]
All right, I put in a word with Bishzilla on River's behalf. Flyer, my good twin says not to worry. If 'zilla pocket have WiFi he'll email you one of these days. Rivertorch's Evil Twin (talk) 14:04, 18 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Does annoying little Evil Twin really not monitor his page? Automatic e-mail when page edited is available in prefs! Silly fellow!. Anyway. Lucia treats available there. Enough for two. bishzillaROARR!!16:07, 13 December 2014 (UTC).[reply]
@JC: Fredd is spelled with two "d"s "because he was too evil for just one 'd'". Little known fact: Rivertorch's Evil Twin is spelled with three "d"s, but his evil magic makes them invisible to mere mortals. Rivertorch's Evil Twin (talk) 06:36, 14 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Enjoy!
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My good twin thanks you and wishes you happy holidays. He was a little apprehensive about spending Christmas in confinement, but it turns out there's all kinds of good cheer in there; the fridge is stocked with mince pies and egg nog, the liquor cabinet is brimming with awesomeness, and there's even been talk of a smörgåsbord. I tried to sneak in a Christmas tree with live candles, and would you believe they stopped me at the door? Maybe I should have dressed up as one of my nemeses and used the chimney instead. They must have a chimney, right? Imagine that right jolly old elf flabby old do-gooder squeezing through a cat flap. Hmm . . . wonder if they'd like some reindeer pâté for their smörgåsbord? Rivertorch's Evil Twin (talk) 18:36, 24 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Infobox photo discussion
Hi again. Happy New Year. Can you offer your opinion on which photo is better for the Infobox here? If you're not able to participate, just disregard this message; you don't have to message me. Thanks. Nightscream (talk) 01:01, 10 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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