You may not be the only one to share this opinion of goodby threads in general and some of them I can do without, depending on the circumstances, of course.
However, in this case, I think it's very difficult to dismiss this obviously heartfelt goodbye message. especially considering the warm and generous way he presented his advice regarding the avaricious collecting/hoarding habits of some of us here in the 68k community and, by extension in life's pursuit in general . . .
. . . I myself have SEVERAL hoarding addictions. :I
His advice about getting outdoors and working at remaining/becoming healthy are the same as . . . I forget his name . . . the author of The Cookoo's Egg. A genuine innovator, diligent, creative and thorough investigator, and a true hero of the online community.
I, for one, commend System7's efforts to help the rest of the 68kMLA Community with his, IMHO, excellent advice.
I haven't known of you for very long, System7, but you will be missed by myself and many others.
Farewell, comrade!
jt :'(
p.s. . . . oh yeah! The author was Clifford Stoll! Disnomia, coupled with the ravages of time on the brain, REALLY $****! :-/