Farewell, Chief Delphi.

[GaryVoshol]

Wow Amanda, that's painting with a rather broad brush, is it not? I agree that there is chaff to sort through to find the really important posts. But I continue to visit CD just to find that good stuff. I can pick and choose topics to read based on my interest. Still, we have some of the "greats" of the program that come to post here (and I include you in that assessment) - without which, we would be sorely deficient in getting good information. So if your point was only intended to be "play nice, or all the good people will go home", then I agree.

Back to Craig, I don't recall a lot about him. I don't think I ever met him, nor do I recall anything specific about his posts like some of the others on this thread have stated. I wasn't aware of any of his difficulties with a team. I do seem to recall him as being a contentious person. That's not necessarily bad - sometimes we need people who will stick up for what they believe in, even if they ruffle a few feathers doing it. People like Gandhi, MLK Jr, and the Founding Fathers come to mind. The contentious person must realize that his or her opinions will not be popular with everyone. If that only means red dots or flaming posts, I think that person has not been unduly harmed. The contentious person will also have to realize that some people will argue and attempt to point out the error of his ways. That can be handled more or less professionally and graciously - but just because someone disagrees with you and tries to point out errors in your arguements doesn't mean you are being crucified.

Craig is at a transition point in his life. If he chooses to find another outlet for his talents, and another inlet for continued inspiration, that is up to him. That happens to many people, and it's beneficial. In fact I think there are far too many who attempt to hang on too long after they graduate, trying to relive their HS years on the team after that part of their life is ended. We all have to move on or move up at some point. Craig has chosen to move on. It would be more critical if he had come here and said, "I'm going into my senior year, but because of the treatment I've received I'm going to leave my team and just chuck it."