Webmaster suicides - GoFuckYourself.com

Libertine · 02-26-2003, 12:43 PM

Reading <a href="http://gfyboard.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=111221" target="_blank">this</a> thread, I got the impression that quite a few webmasters here are either heavily depressed or just plain unhappy. So, I wonder what the webmaster suicide rate is. Think it's higher than the normal rate?

XXXPaysiteDesign · 02-26-2003, 12:51 PM

I'm holding a gun to my head right now. Somebody stop me.

Libertine · 02-26-2003, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by XXXPaysiteDesign
I'm holding a gun to my head right now. Somebody stop me.

Goodbye. We'll miss you.

Fletch XXX · 02-26-2003, 12:52 PM

i didnt even read that thread.

hahaha

Babaganoosh · 02-26-2003, 12:55 PM

I don't know as depressed or unhappy is accurate. In this business if you don't work 12+ hours a day, you're not going to be successful. It's something we have all chosen. I could quit what I do and get a real job, hang out with friends after their measly little 8 hour day, and get a life. Right now, money is more important to me.

If you have time to be depressed, you aren't busy enough.

CDSmith · 02-26-2003, 12:55 PM

I'm betting depression is much more prevalent with webmasters, what with the isolation that can occur, not to mention the ignorant masses that tend to judge first and ask questions later....... but suicide? Naw, we should all be too busy to think that way.

A few surprise/extra signups in anyone's stats should be motivation enough to keep them thinking positive.

MrPopup · 02-26-2003, 12:56 PM

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Originally posted by punkworld
Reading <a href="http://gfyboard.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=111221" target="_blank">this</a> thread, I got the impression that quite a few webmasters here are either heavily depressed or just plain unhappy. So, I wonder what the webmaster suicide rate is. Think it's higher than the normal rate?

Whil I am interested in that statisitc, I am more interested in the drug and alcohol addiction rates.

TDF · 02-26-2003, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XXXPaysiteDesign
I'm holding a gun to my head right now. Somebody stop me.

i get dibs on your sweet ride!

BumpUglyz · 02-26-2003, 12:57 PM

A moment of silence please

Libertine · 02-26-2003, 12:59 PM

An example of what got me thinking:

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Originally posted by Matt 26z
No real friends here either. Seems like I live out of my computers, so that's why. I get up, sit down here, and stay on until I go to bed. I wish I could say the end result was worth it in some way......

nocostporn · 02-26-2003, 01:02 PM

damn those are some sad fucks LOL...it's progression,everybody realizes that when you grow up you grow apart... I'm almost 20 so I'm still pretty close to all the people I grew up with but my parents and everybody I know in their 30's-50's doesnt have ONE friend from their teen years...thats life

now go kill yourselves

galleryseek · 02-26-2003, 01:03 PM

i've been depressed. i used to be really active as a kid before i got my computer in 6th grade, then once that happened i got WAY too addicted and basically dropped all my friends and stuck on the computer 7 hours a day... and it was like that all the way up to 10th grade, then i realized wtf... i changed a ton due to the isolation. it was pretty bad cause i had a hard time associating with people, i was real passive and quiet... then i started forcing myself to go out and socialize with people more even though i disliked it.. .so by 11th grade i was basically fine and now i've grown a mentality where i'm a bit too open and speak my mind a bit too much. it all worked out for the best though.

rooster · 02-26-2003, 01:06 PM

I think many of us have the same situation. It is very hard balancing self employment and a social life. Always have to keep on top of things and the work never ends.

Most of the time friends are just a pain in the ass, so its real easy to shift the time youd spend with friends into work.

I think the best thing is to just develop a couple close friendships, and also take a couple vacations a year to keep the mind clear.

chupacabra · 02-26-2003, 01:09 PM

i'm so depressed, not one signup all day... thank the gods for rebills though. my GFY trading card is in limbo... i'm not going to commit suicide today though, suicide is for the weak..

Fletch XXX · 02-26-2003, 01:10 PM

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Originally posted by punkworld
An example of what got me thinking:

What difference is that between any other dumbass sitting at a job they dont like, miserable and depressed, damn near hopeless?

Its all the same.

Seems some have just lost their way.

'I like to walk around it
And i'm paid to stand around
I like to walk around it
And i'm paid to stand around'

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TheJimmy · 02-26-2003, 01:14 PM

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Originally posted by Armed & Hammered
... Right now, money is more important to me.

If you have time to be depressed, you aren't busy enough.

funkmaster · 02-26-2003, 01:54 PM

suicide can kill your problems.

Mike D · 02-26-2003, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XXXPaysiteDesign
I'm holding a gun to my head right now. Somebody stop me.

Dont do it till you get those new galleries done

Mike.............

12clicks · 02-26-2003, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by punkworld
Reading <a href="http://gfyboard.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=111221" target="_blank">this</a> thread, I got the impression that quite a few webmasters here are either heavily depressed or just plain unhappy. So, I wonder what the webmaster suicide rate is. Think it's higher than the normal rate?

I think the rate should be higher

Dveron · 02-26-2003, 02:13 PM

"Well, what do you wanna hear, man?! Do you wanna hear that sometimes I think about eatin' a bullet?! Huh? Well, I do! I even got a special bullet for the occasion with a hollow point, look! Make sure it blows the back of my goddamned head out and do the job right! Every single day I wake up and I think of a reason not to do it! Every single day! You know why I don't do it?! This is gonna make you laugh! You know why I don't do it?! The job! Doin' the job! Now that's the reason!"

CosmicKitten · 02-26-2003, 02:13 PM

Computers are just so cold and heartless.

Turboface · 02-26-2003, 02:17 PM

Wine is fine, but whiskey's quicker.

Miss Novette · 02-26-2003, 02:18 PM

Sad..sad.

Maybe we need more jokes?

Scootermuze · 02-26-2003, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XXXPaysiteDesign
I'm holding a gun to my head right now. Somebody stop me.

I only hold a gun to my head when I shave.. to keep from cuttin my own throat..

lustbin · 02-26-2003, 06:42 PM

I do this and I have a day job. Christ, I don't have time to be depressed.

My only "trick" is friday I work from home and double-time it, and go out that night with a couple of friends, play video games, get drunk, and go dancing. Also, get up and walk around every once in awhile. Or, better yet, get 30-40 minutes of cardio exercise in every day. Keep that blood flowing.

Take an evening every week and just let the online world fuck the hell off for awhile.

iroc409 · 02-26-2003, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rooster
I think many of us have the same situation. It is very hard balancing self employment and a social life. Always have to keep on top of things and the work never ends.

Most of the time friends are just a pain in the ass, so its real easy to shift the time youd spend with friends into work.

I think the best thing is to just develop a couple close friendships, and also take a couple vacations a year to keep the mind clear.

yeah, but the payoff is so much better. work your ass off for a few short years with no life, and spend the rest of your time doing whatever you please while you watch everyone else still killing themselves 9-5.

mrthumbs · 02-26-2003, 07:01 PM

SquarePants · 02-26-2003, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by mrthumbs

02-26-2003, 12:43 PM	#1
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02-26-2003, 12:51 PM	#2
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02-26-2003, 12:55 PM	#5
Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	I don't know as depressed or unhappy is accurate. In this business if you don't work 12+ hours a day, you're not going to be successful. It's something we have all chosen. I could quit what I do and get a real job, hang out with friends after their measly little 8 hour day, and get a life. Right now, money is more important to me. If you have time to be depressed, you aren't busy enough. __________________ I like pie.

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02-26-2003, 01:02 PM	#11
nocostporn Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,228	damn those are some sad fucks LOL...it's progression,everybody realizes that when you grow up you grow apart... I'm almost 20 so I'm still pretty close to all the people I grew up with but my parents and everybody I know in their 30's-50's doesnt have ONE friend from their teen years...thats life now go kill yourselves __________________ CashTheChecks.com -coming soon- "Exclusive sites for Exclusive Webmasters" ICQ-119966868,add me first don't message

02-26-2003, 01:03 PM	#12
galleryseek Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 8,234	i've been depressed. i used to be really active as a kid before i got my computer in 6th grade, then once that happened i got WAY too addicted and basically dropped all my friends and stuck on the computer 7 hours a day... and it was like that all the way up to 10th grade, then i realized wtf... i changed a ton due to the isolation. it was pretty bad cause i had a hard time associating with people, i was real passive and quiet... then i started forcing myself to go out and socialize with people more even though i disliked it.. .so by 11th grade i was basically fine and now i've grown a mentality where i'm a bit too open and speak my mind a bit too much. it all worked out for the best though.

02-26-2003, 01:06 PM	#13
rooster Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,384	I think many of us have the same situation. It is very hard balancing self employment and a social life. Always have to keep on top of things and the work never ends. Most of the time friends are just a pain in the ass, so its real easy to shift the time youd spend with friends into work. I think the best thing is to just develop a couple close friendships, and also take a couple vacations a year to keep the mind clear.

02-26-2003, 01:09 PM	#14
chupacabra Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,626	i'm so depressed, not one signup all day... thank the gods for rebills though. my GFY trading card is in limbo... i'm not going to commit suicide today though, suicide is for the weak..

02-26-2003, 01:54 PM	#17
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02-26-2003, 02:13 PM	#20
Dveron Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,794	"Well, what do you wanna hear, man?! Do you wanna hear that sometimes I think about eatin' a bullet?! Huh? Well, I do! I even got a special bullet for the occasion with a hollow point, look! Make sure it blows the back of my goddamned head out and do the job right! Every single day I wake up and I think of a reason not to do it! Every single day! You know why I don't do it?! This is gonna make you laugh! You know why I don't do it?! The job! Doin' the job! Now that's the reason!" __________________ Adult Comics Club - Updated Bi-Daily. 60% Recurring Payouts. Exclusive Comic Content.

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CosmicKitten Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 225	Computers are just so cold and heartless.

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02-26-2003, 06:42 PM	#25
lustbin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: minnesota Posts: 83	I do this and I have a day job. Christ, I don't have time to be depressed. My only "trick" is friday I work from home and double-time it, and go out that night with a couple of friends, play video games, get drunk, and go dancing. Also, get up and walk around every once in awhile. Or, better yet, get 30-40 minutes of cardio exercise in every day. Keep that blood flowing. Take an evening every week and just let the online world fuck the hell off for awhile. __________________ cube life got me down icq# 21315507

02-26-2003, 07:01 PM	#27
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