The big question: Will Mentat Return?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the anticipated return of a forum member known as Mentat. Participants share their thoughts, theories, and personal anecdotes regarding Mentat's absence and potential return, exploring themes of social interaction, personal growth, and the balance between intellectual pursuits and leisure activities.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express optimism about Mentat's return, citing his previous engagement and contributions to the forum.
  • Others share personal experiences and reflections on the importance of balancing intellectual activities with social interactions, suggesting that Mentat may benefit from such balance.
  • A few participants mention that Mentat has been grounded, which has affected his ability to post regularly, and speculate on the conditions of his return.
  • There are references to Mentat's popularity and status as a top poster, indicating a strong community interest in his contributions.
  • Some participants discuss the addictive nature of forum participation and the challenges of managing time spent online.
  • Mentat himself acknowledges the value of social experiences during childhood, contrasting it with his preference for reading and intellectual engagement.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that Mentat is a valued member of the community and express hope for his return. However, there are differing views on the necessity of balancing social and intellectual pursuits, with some advocating for more leisure activities while others emphasize the enjoyment of intellectual engagement.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions touch on the specific reasons for Mentat's grounding and the implications it has for his posting habits, but these details remain unresolved and are subject to personal interpretation.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the forum interested in community dynamics, the impact of individual contributions on group engagement, and the balance between social life and intellectual pursuits may find this discussion relevant.

The fate of Mentat

  • Mentat returns late

    Votes: 2 16.7%
  • Mentat returns on 8/22 or 8/23

    Votes: 5 41.7%
  • Mentat returns early

    Votes: 5 41.7%
  • No more Mentat

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    12
  • Poll closed .
  • #31
Originally posted by zoobyshoe
I don't know who this Mentat is,
but in my capacity as a retroact-
ive prophet, I predict he will
return, based on this information
delivered to me from the other
side:

"They say this young Mentat was
bright.
His posting was faster than light.
He departed one day,
In an Einstein-like way,
And returned on the previous night."

-Zooby the 100% accurate
retro-prophet.

(Limerick paraphrased from Geo.
Gamow)

LMBO!

Oh man, this is one of the funniest posts I've read yet!
 
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  • #32
Originally posted by Mentat
LMBO!

Oh man, this is one of the funniest posts I've read yet!

Zooby is the master.
 
  • #33
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
Zooby is the master.

Yeah, it's a good thing he wasn't a candidate for "funniest member" since it would have been way too hard to choose between him and Mr. Robin Parsons.
 

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