the beginning… of the end
Uncategorized December 27th, 2008
I am sorry to bring bad news during the festive holiday season, but…
First of all, thank you for the concern.
In recent months, especially the last couple of weeks, I’ve lost the interest to blog. It’s not the same anymore. I no longer have the mentality to do such a thing. My mood is not good and I have a lot of personal issues. Also, I’ve pretty much lost interest in TVB. I am no longer the fan that I used to be. I no longer go crazy about TVB. I am now simply a viewer who watches TVB for entertainment’s sake (when TVB can deliver in that department). I am finally able to see TVB for what it is and no longer wish to spend hours blogging or updating on it. It is not worthwhile to do so. Furthermore, it doesn’t bring me joy anymore doing so.
I’ve been around the online TVB community since late 2001 and started building my own site since early 2002. I am no longer 15 and do not have the time or interest anymore to devote to TVB. Entering the adult world is scary… and it means giving up things belonging to my childhood past.
While I am not disconnecting myself from TVB, I am slowly breaking away from my online “status” and “responsibility” as a top TVB blogger. I want to retire and by the end of August 2009, the very last post will be published on TVB Musings and yes, I already have the last post in mind. In fact, when I started my blog 2 years ago, I already knew what the last post would be. It will wrap everything up and I think everyone will be satisfied with the ending. Unlike TVB, it won’t be rushed or illogical.
The past month was a test. I wanted to see if I really could stand being away from the online world. It turns out that I can. It’s a shocking realization. It turns out that I gain so much more time not having the responsibility of blogging, writing, and preparing posts. Time is what we all need more of. I have to learn a million different drugs and diseases inside and out — all of this takes a lot of time. Therefore I decided that it’s best for me to monopolize on the little time that I do have to do something productive and beneficial instead of “wasting” it.
I once said that www.virtuesofharmony.net will always remain online even if I don’t update and this remains to be true.
So what does this mean? In the next 8 months as I prepare for retirement, I will be blogging only when I feel inspired to.
My #1 priority right now in terms of online is to finish my Seeking Happiness fanfic and give it a proper ending. I know that if I don’t finish it before August 2009, I will never finish it and I do not want that to happen. More details on that are coming later.
I am sorry to disappoint everyone with this news, but I really cannot continue anymore.
I want to thank everyone for the continued support throughout the years.



December 28th, 2008 at 1:45 am
Awww…I have been logining on this site everyday to see if there is any update, but I didn’t see any, so I thought to myself “probably you are busy because of finals and holiday gatherings with family.”
Now..it’s bad news…but I support you because if you think it’s a good decision then do it.
Happy New Year to you and your family.
December 28th, 2008 at 2:38 am
cosign cosign, first off I wish metal you a very happy holiday season and also a happy new year. I do exactly what hithere08 does logging on everyday to see what’s the next post is going to be about..It’s been over a month and we haven’t heard from you. And now when I hear you retiring from this blogging, I feel disappointed and hurt, the same thing as when an actor/actress leaving the entertainment circle like its the end of the road and will no longer be able to see that person again. I just want to tell you how much your bloggings and website has brought so much happiness, discussions, and entertainment to us for the past 7 years. I do hope you can continue your seeking happiness, and also finishing ur kindred spirit summary if you can, and even if you retire, will you abandon yourself from the internet discussion forever, will you still talk to us about your lives? its a great sadness for knowing one blogging master retiring. But I wish you the best throughout your life encountering more brilliant things. Take Care.
December 28th, 2008 at 6:19 am
I’m feeling the same way as you for my blog too..
December 28th, 2008 at 7:32 am
I’m so SAD to know that !!! I always considered Tvb musings as my favourite tvb blog so, whithout you…Who will speak me about Linda Chung ??? ( No more cute banners ?? )Who will comment the series as you did ??? Most of the time I agreed with all what you said !So as soon as you gave a good rate to a serie i directly wanted to watch it…
My Dear Metal, i would like to tell you that : i really spend good times reading your posts (especially your comics)so i’m sure i will MISS YOU VERY MUCH GUY !(hoping that you will change your mind and stay here even if you will post very rarely …)
Take Care…(Merry christmas & Happy new year).
December 28th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Haha, feels like you are doing a “Gigi Lai Retirement”, giving up your top blogger status like she gave up her top TVB fa dan status, your retirement announcement is just as sudden and determined, can’t be swayed by any persuasion.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Oh, we’re so gonna miss you!
And you’re always blogging about Linda Chung, thats why i love coming to your site!
Now we won’t have someone to talk to about Linda already!
But still, we would understand the reason why you decided to do what you did. We would all repsect your decision (:
Anw, belated merry christmas and happy new year!
Stay happy always!
December 28th, 2008 at 11:35 am
I often wonder why I still go on Forums and such and argue with immature 15 year olds. Being 20something (out of school and having a career)…I should know better. The fact of that matter is, the older you get…you realize the fruitless thing you do.
December 28th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I am sorry it had to happen but entering the adult world is scary. I am also entering it, so I understand how you feel.
But I have to say, I really enjoyed reading your posts throughout these few years. Though I don’t really comment…
All the best and happy new year!!
December 28th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
This is sad news! I love reading your blog posts. They just have so much depth in them. And your comics are pretty darn funny cuz I almost always get a stomachache from laughing too hard. LOL! Back in 2005, I started to visit your site daily and it was your blog that got me super interested in TVB dramas and such. I’m very thankful to have come across your blog and to have the opportunity to read so many descriptive, analytical, and humorous posts!
December 28th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
To be honest I kinda “feel” it since autumn 2008 while reading your posts. I don’t know how to describe the feeling if you know something that you have always anticipate day for day will have an ending. But the end is maybe the beginning of something new in life =). Thanks for giving us so many great times with tvb musings. I wish you only the best for the future and may your new path in life as an adult is a wonderous time with a lot of new experiences. I hope someday TVB can give you entertainment again! Your Fan
P.S.: oh sorry i know my english is bad as hell. hope you can understand what i wrote >.<”’
December 28th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
i’ve been checking your site almost every other day, and i’m really sad to hear you’ll be ending this blog soon. i remembered i came across your blog after watching virtues of harmony and desperately trying to search for more of the Kam family and came across your fanfic “Seeking Happiness” at that time, i was so excited that there were people who were as big of a fan as i was for virtues of harmony and other tvb series and i started reading your blogs. i really enjoyed the things your wrote because they were so sincere and came straight from your heart. your blog and other tvb online bloggers really made me become more of a tvb fan these past two years. and i want to thanks you. i understand your decision and although i’m sad and somewhat disappointed that after checking your blog for so long, you’re ending it, i know that this is the right decision for you and i wish you the very best, but i’m still glad that you’re ending it next august, so there’s still time for me to read more of your work. and even though i don’t want to see it end, i’m looking forward to your last post that you said and how you’re going to end it. thank you for all the things that you’ve written, it’s been really fun reading everything from your reviews to the humour and satire to the honest criticisms you’ve given. good luck to you as you’re leaving this behind and entering into the ‘real world’ and becoming an adult. it’s quite scary because i’m also experiencing a somewhat similar situation and there’s just some things that have to be put behind. i think i’ve written too much, but just one more thanks for writing everything! i will surely miss your linda news and banners!
take care. and merry belated christmas and a happy new year!!!
December 28th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
I expected this announcement for awhile now. Your recent posts for the last few months seem to have lost enthusiasm. But I still feel hurt and very sad. I understand your reasoning and I feel the same as you do. However, I could and still can’t fully detach myself from my blog (maybe once I enter adult-hood, I probably could). And for you to do so, must have taken a lot of consideration and courage.
I want to thank you for your entertaining posts for the past years. They brought so much enjoyment to my (our) lives. I remember logging onto your blog at night and would be entertained with your clever and well crafted posts.
I feel a sense of loss; it’s as if I’m losing a friend.
But I will support your decision. Entering adult-hood must be a scary process, but I hope happiness and all other good things to come your way.
Thanks for the heads up Metal. Take care, and have a happy new year.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Hope you have a great X-Mas break.
- I check your site like almost everyday because your posts are always entertaining and makes a reader wants to read more. I use to always watch every single serie from TVB but after a while it died down and i only watch the ones that seems interesting. Nowadays, i barely have the time to watch it and i really don’t care for it as much as i’ve use to. TVB just doesn’t seem to interest me anymore with their “recycled” story lines. *sigh*
On another note, i wish you have a happy break. =)
December 28th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I don’t post very often here but I do visit often. Though this post was surprising at first, I do see where you are coming from. I am in university myself and that alone takes up lots of time already. Not to mention all the other things going on in life. So I definitely respect and support your decision.
I really enjoyed reading your posts like the comics and ones on Linda Chung. You are one of the reasons why I became a Linda fan. Thank you for all the article translations you have done in the past on her.
I think that it was a big accomplishment you have made during your TVB blogging years. And although it is a lost there will be a gain as well (such as more time to study LOL), I’m sure all your readers will understand and respect your decision. Thank you for giving us the heads up on your retirement and good luck to you.
I will be looking forward to your last post(s). And if you ever change your mind about retirement (maybe just posting whenever something inspires you to) that would be great, but if you don’t that’s cool as well.
December 29th, 2008 at 1:28 am
awhhh..
this is sad.
this was the first TVB blog i ever encountered.
i will still be coming onto this site after your retirement, rereading things when i get the time
i will cherish these 8 months of post before you leave for good.
December 29th, 2008 at 2:31 am
how should i start this off? Yelling? Screaming? Crying?
i have no idea. i cant believe it. and i feel like i refuse to accept it.
this feels like you’re taking away an actor or actress away from me that i’ve watched as i grew up. Did you know this was [not specifically this one] but your site was the first one i ever visited? Your site was what made me aware of the TVB world. The world where we chat and gossip about TVB stuff. Your site was the stepping stone. I remember it was back in 2002. While watching Virtues of Harmony, I was also learning to use the internet and the first thing I searched up by myself was VOH. The first link I clicked was your site. I remember my feelings when I was at that freehomepage site. With some ads here and there but I was astonished by the amount of information I found. My first connection to the TVB internet world was also through you and your site. Remember the girl who you kept getting the name wrong? HAHAHA well you obviously remember since we do keep in tough [sadly not any more...] Well my first download by myself was the VOH album you sent me =] i was very happy and you also guided me. VOH was my reference site and you MetalAZNWarrior was my mentor too. Your site referenced me to a lot of sites I visit today and you taught me all about HTML. Let’s not forget you were like a TVB encyclopedia…I asked something you knew about it. As years went by, the VOH website changed too there was one hosted by sitesled? and well eventually link after link I followed. And eventually you finally announced you bought your own domain. I was gleeful to know that there was finally a stable spot for you. When you opened up TVB Musing in 2006, it was another reference site. I enjoyed every post you wrote and was thrilled when you updated. You gave me the idea to write my own blog too. My favourite part was also your side hobby of writing for Seeking Happiness. After VOH ended it really was my only dose of it. Even till today I revisit each page of your site to always be filled with facts and information I have read multiple times. You were the Mr. Incredible!
And now that I’ve grown older [but to your standards still immature i bet =P] I’ve continued my daily routine of coming home and opening up that search engine to type: “virtuesofharmony.net/blog” and clicking enter. Recently we lost contact due to a different views but I’m that same person long ago. True I may sound a bit mean but I’m still a big fan of your works. You still are that big brother who guided me in not just TVB world but you helped me in a lot of things. Now that you say your retire, I feel guilty and upset. I feel guilty because I’m afraid I haven’t been supportive enough (sorry that im not the first person to post..i didn’t get access to a computer until now) or its something I might have said. Your retirement triggers my fears lately. I feel like a lot of the actors and actresses are aging suddenly and I’ve been fearing they would leave entertainment industry for good. Your retirement gives me the feeling that I’ve lost some one I’m accustomed to following up with.
Am I ready for this upcoming ending? No. But I can see where you stand but I really hope you wouldn’t be fully retired. I honestly dont mind that you aren’t always updating. I’ve been waiting since 2002 remember? And since your site has opened there are many others like me. We’ve been like your fans, waiting for you and always applauding and shooting fireworks when your back. We lead our own lives too so you dont have to worry about us waiting on you. Nobody is expected to blog consistently or frequently . I honestly hope you reconsider this. I think I even hate that word now…its like a bad omen!! But TVB may be..” ” but who doesn’t know that? You can always just post what you like about it but you dont have to retire. now i just sound repetitive but i hope my message is getting through.
BUT just in case you have become very stubborn, i hope you know that me and many others will always be here to welcome you back. we will be waiting…even if its 5 years later and for some reason we decided to see what happens if we click your link again and we find you have left a message, we’d be there to read it =]
i feel angry now. you depress people
December 29th, 2008 at 3:37 am
Sad to hear that you are abandoning this blog. I understand as we are growing up, there are many other things to be taken care of that are a lot more important than TVB. Best luck with everything that is going on in your life.
Wait, does that mean that you are no longer will continue to be a Linda Chung’s fanatic? LOL
But you can be like me, you know I never have a blog but I go around and post up my comments, you can do that too LOL, of course we don’t have time to do that everyday anymore but once in a while signals that you are still “fine” and “well fed”. Hehe.
December 29th, 2008 at 3:45 am
Oh what happens to you personal blog then? Are you abandoning that as well?
December 29th, 2008 at 7:35 am
this is sad news but its understandable. i feel like all my favourite TVB blogs are going away…TVB Index, TVB Musings and previously reading KTVB’s post, maybe hers too. thanks for taking your time to create and update this blog in the past few years and good luck in the future!
December 29th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
First of all, I’d like to start off by saying thank you – because you’ve given us so much entertainment and great opinions about TVB or based on TVB issues. You’re like a friend to us, the ones who visit your site daily, even though we, at least I haven’t, met you in person before. Your posts really let us know you on a personal level because you inform us about your ups and downs and your successes.
Of course, like many others, I’m sad to see you leave the blogging world – but it’s comforting to know that you’ll still be here for the next eight months! Like how Lavendar_Bluez feels, you pretty much brought me to a whole new world of TVB sites. I want to thank you for that. Even though I haven’t really started a website by myself, your writing still inspires me. I first came upon your site from winglin, where you originally posted your fanfiction (which I will be looking forward to, by the way). Like triumph said, it’d be great if you didn’t totally “disconnect” from us – a simple greeting, or a nice simple message about your current events once in a while would let us feel that you’re still there! I hope you’ll consider that. I understand how much work studying pharmaceutical sciences can be; my sister’s in the program, and I plan on entering the program (I REALLY HOPE I CAN GET IN) myself (after taking all the prerequisites ;P HAHA)..so, none of us will blame you for choosing your career over a very special blog. Thank you for telling us that you’ll keep it online, even if you won’t update it.
I just want to thank you again for everything you’ve done to all of your readers. TVB Musings isn’t just a blog with information about TVB. You’ve pretty much made it a home for all of us to come visit whenever we feel a need to. Thank you.
December 29th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Oops! Almost forgot!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
December 29th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Dear Metal,
All the best to you. We will support you in all your decisions. Don’t become a stranger =D We would love to still from you and how you are faring.
xo, Tris.
December 30th, 2008 at 7:03 am
I totally understand your feelings. There are so much to do when you enter adult life, there are stuff you have to give up. I was a fan of TVB too, now I barely watch any series. It’s sad, but there are bigger dreams out there for us to chase after. Good luck in everything you do.
December 30th, 2008 at 9:09 am
i’m losing interest in tvb as well, sigh. i’ve never thought of creating a tvb blog myself, cuz i’m just not motivated and dont have much patience to maintain it. but at least u were able to do it for 2 years, which is already great.
thanks for entertaining us with ur posts (esp the comics, haha)!
December 30th, 2008 at 10:35 am
hi hi!
(this is kate f/the hacken lee ID site, and fellow fan of VOH.)
aw. =( though i never came here a lot, but i always enjoyed reading your “remember” posts or the posts where u make fun of tvb! but it’s true, as u grow older, u have 2 set your priorities straight. i’m lucky that i don’t have to do much to update the HLID website, but i do spend much time blogging about toma since last summer…it can get quite time-consuming/addictive…i know there might come a day where i’ll have to stop blogging, but right i don’t see it coming and i’m enjoying my time there!
but u have 2 thank tvb 4 making the choice easy 4 u. hahaha! it’s not hard to give it up when u’re already so disappointed with it. i have actually lost interest in tvb series since the last couple years already. i still watch, but it’s mostly just to spend some time w/my family, not really cuz i want to watch. haha…btw, i recommend everyone to try watching some japanese dramas (<3 hanazakari no kimitachi e!! maou!!), they R much much more high quality in terms of story/music/acting/etc.!! and they’re often only 10-11 ep.s long, yet they wrap up everything in a good and not rushed way. =) u can watch a lot here. http://www.mysoju.com/
Metal, i support your decision! no need to apologize.
good luck with everything.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ~_~
p.s. let’s hope that tvb will someday make dramas that are as good as the ones in the 90s-2000 were….maybe by then you’ll be back? haha…
December 30th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Dear Metal,
Though I am very much saddened by the news of your “retirement”, I understand your priorities in life have shifted. Best wishes, Metal. You’ll be fondly missed. Maybe one day you will come back and look at blogging as more of an outlet. At least that’s how I look at it now. A sanctuary where I can occasionally find my (childish or not) self, and (hopefully) it revives you and prepares you for more chaos in life.
Again, best wishes, Metal. I’ll cherish even more the next 8 months to come!
December 30th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Dear Metal,
Though I am also sadden about your “retirement,” too, I understand what you’re going through. I am deeply sadden because Virtues of Harmony.net was literally the first VOH site I visited. It was really fun reading the bloopers for the Ancient VOH & Modern ones.
But at least keep us updated with your life. Again, thanks for entertaining us during these few years.
xoxo
December 30th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Metal,
I have been enjoying your site and was a silent reader for years . Recently I have been posting some comments on your post , & I just wanted to thank you for entertaining everyone & I’m really sad to hear about your retirement . You’re right , TVB has been lacking lately , I’m no longer “obsessed” with it . TVB Musings is an amazing unique site . Because of you , I have turned into a HUGE Linda fan . I really am gonna miss visiting this site . It’s like part of a daily routine . But , I understand .
Sincerely ,
Nancy
December 30th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Awww Metal, you’re leaving?
TVB Musings has given me so much inspiration, so I am sad that I have to see it go. However, I wish you the best of luck with your life!
Take care!
December 31st, 2008 at 12:27 am
Wow, this post struck such an emotional cord. All the best to you Metal!!! I hope you will have a change of heart. TVB Blogging just wont be the same.
December 31st, 2008 at 3:58 pm
For the past few months I’ve been visiting this site and reading your posts… I havent been online for a few weeks though and to find that your “retiring” has left me somewhat senseless. I dont know what to say, but I do want you to know that you’re posts have not been a waste of time, I have found them entertaining and worth reading like many of your other fans have. I understand why you’re leaving and I wish you the best of luck in the future.
January 1st, 2009 at 9:03 am
metal, all i can say is that i am a fan only last year and i’ve come to enjoy your every post ( even with linda bcus it’s your writing that i like ) and i’m sad that you have to retire but i understand. you have a life and you need to move on. while i know that we all still do watch tvb and tvb serves only as a part of our entertainment, i will always remind myself of you bcus i dont want to waste alot of time online doing tvb stuffs and concentrate more on my own social life, be it academic or social. i see that you still have your sense of humor and unique writing ( haha that illogical ending thing made me laugh! ) and i hope to see your inspired updates thru’ this year.
you’re ending it on your birthday? thats all im guessing as memory serves your birthday’s around august yes?
will be looking forward to an update and really hope to see you online every now and then.
January 1st, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Aww, I see you’ve made your choice. Like everybody else, this news is very unexpected and a bit depressing, but we’ll understand, Metal.
To be honest, I was inspired by you! Your blog was amazingly wonderful, and it made me determined to set up my own blog. Your thoughts and opinions made me carefully think about the dramas I watch too.
It’s just going to be different without Metal here.
All I can say is be happy and be safe, haha.
January 1st, 2009 at 4:26 pm
son – it’s been a while but I just wanna stop by to say hi! and yeah the real world sucks badly. Good luck with everything you do!
January 2nd, 2009 at 2:31 am
Really don’t know what to say but thank you for all the great posts and Linda’s update. Wish you the best.
January 2nd, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Hi Metal. I don’t know what to say either but first of Happy New Year! The first post I ever read off your blog was the Horrendous Wig one.
Funny isn’t it lol? I visited ever since then uptill now. I actually read this entry a few days ago but never had the chance to post. It’s sad to see you giving up your blog .. well not blogging but on the bright side, it’s a nice thing you did for us readers sharing your thoughts and expressing your opinions.
I kind of knew you weren’t going to blog as often but never knew you were going to ‘retire’. Throughout all the Linda bashing comments it was a hard time for you and you had a break and then you started to post less and less.
All I can say now is good luck Metal and wish you all the best!
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Aww, it’s sad to hear that you’re leaving this, but it’s understandable since this blog must had been a big responsibility for you. It’s true. As we grow up, we have less and less time for these sort of things and I guess sometimes, we sort of just grow out of it. Well, good luck with everything. Looking forward to reading more of your fanfiction! =]
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:03 pm
hi metal! i understand what you feel. cheer up! although you are retiring, i still hope to keep in contact with you. if you don’t mind you can reply me through my email and i can send you the invitation to my blog and we can keep in touch through there?
i’ll look forward to the last 8 months of posts you have for this year!
take care!
January 5th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Hey there Metal
I must agree with you that entering into the “adult” world is quite pressuring. Anyways, I wish you all the best in the upcoming future. Drop by and visit Anime if you have time
It’s nice to hear from you, even though it’s bad news. I’m sure your readers and fellow blogger friends will miss you very much. I understand and respect your decision.
January 7th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Hey Metal,
All good things will come to an end one day. I believe that blogging should not be a chore, but something you enjoy doing. Once you lose that feeling of happiness it brings you, you know it’s time to let go.
I must say that I’m absolutely devastated to hear the news of your retirement. Yet, I’m happy to hear that you’ve moved on to another level in your life. You introduced me to the world of Linda, and my affection towards her somehow it seems a little incomplete without your occasional comments on her performances.
Whatever it is, I do hope that you’re happy with what you’re doing right now, and I wish you the best in life.
January 8th, 2009 at 3:27 am
Hi! I really enjoyed reading your blog since I’m always wondering what other people’s opinions on TVB are. I hope you enjoy watching the TVB series more now that you don’t have to analyze it as much anymore. I think I’m slightly older than you since I have graduated already and is now at my desk job, where I look at your blog when I’m bored at work! I don’t know what I should do now! Without the pressures of school, I have more time to relax and watch TVB series now and to me, it’s calming since it’s a nice getaway from the realities of work. Good luck with everything and visit my new blog (you’ve inspired me!)
January 8th, 2009 at 9:15 am
How ironic that I posted something with exactly the same title just last month?
We all have to move on, and it’s good that you’ve found other interests to pursue in life. Life goes on, and we all grow and learn.
I’m looking forward to the end of your fanfiction, so best of luck in finishing it – I’m sure it is no easy task. Thank you for your endless dedication and appreciation for Virtues of Harmony – it still remains as my favourite series and your network has give us fans so much.
It is not goodbye yet, but only twilight. I shall leave my farewells when the sun sets =)
January 9th, 2009 at 7:22 am
this news isnt exactly surprising to me. i’ve been expecting this for quite long now. but still, thank you for bringing me so much entertainment. Living in Singapore, there’s not much info about tvb news or dramas. ths blog is the first blog i read, like many others.
It seems like the tvb community is slowing down. I have a feeling that the next one would be Kfortvb. I’m afraid that tvb would be as bad as mediacorp in singapore, where many of us just watch the shows out of boredom. (seriously, if you think TVB is lousy nowadays, you haven’t really seen the worst, ie, mediacorp shows)
I hope you don’t mind me for saying this, but I sort of felt that your retirement and lack of interest of tvb has got something to do with your gf. you seem to lose interest in this blog when you broke up with your gf.
in any case, best of luck. I hope one day, you’ll be back.
January 10th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Awww.. that’s very sad to hear, especially for us fans
But whatever it is, we do understand (generally) how busy you are, and how unmotivated you are to blog as well. Your site will ALWAYS be remembered for it’s brilliant reviews, write-ups etc.. and the great blogger behind it all!
I hope everything will go well with you
God bless! I’m forever a fan
January 25th, 2009 at 12:59 am
This simply reaffirms that there is an end to everything. Although I am a bit disappointed by this news, I am sure that this will be better for you.
The adult world is scary indeed; I am also trying to cope with all that comes with reality. It’s a bumpy ride, but I can only hope (for all of us) that things will eventually get better, knowing how slow and painful the process may be.
January 27th, 2009 at 2:15 am
hi Metal,
We came a long way since the days of Em’s Tvbspace… and you’ve come a long way since VOH, VOHII, Timeless and finally Musings… Kudos on your time and dedication to the TVB family and community.
Even though i’m no longer as active as i used to (gone were the good old days), i stil do come visit your sites every now and then. Just like most of the other pioneers and old timers (from our time), you have finally decided to move on with your life, not that you will completely ignore this world, but to use your time more wisely.
Just like we miss Em, and most others who have decided to “not spend too much time” on their tvb sites, we would like to thank you for being YOU, and for being here for us for the past many years. It’s definitely been nice knowing you, and all the best in the future endeavors.
Harry
January 31st, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Hey DDD/Metal, long time no talk. Have you figured out who I am now? Lol. I decided to come visit and I saw this post. Sad to hear this, but I don’t blame you. I too have lost interest in TVB lately and even beginning to lose interest in going online. It’s true that TVB doesn’t feel the same anymore, I used to feel that TVB was like a big happy family, but now its definitely going downhill. Besides you’re right, as we grow older there is things that are more important to worry about and I do hope that whatever personal issues you are facing will be resolved soon.
I think the first time I’ve encounter you was when I accidentally stumbled upon your VOH site. seems so long ago.
Anyway, it was nice having you with us TVB fans sharing your thoughts and I’ll always remember those satire comics you use to write, as those were my favorite! =)
Although, I’m not a big fan of Linda as you are, but I’ll still miss your blog posts.
Best Wishes! and Happy New Year!
February 1st, 2009 at 1:32 am
Best of luck with everything. Thanks for all the posts, you’re a great blogger.
Look at all these heartfelt comments! THANK YOU.
February 4th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Many readers have already expressed the way I feel about this. I hope you all the best in the future.
I already knew about this a few weeks ago (from my cousin who read your latest post), but I never got the chance to come on and read it myself (slow internet!)…
You leaving, is a great, great loss for tvb’s blogging world. It will never be the same. I don’t think any tvb blogger can accomplish what you’ve done in the past few years. You’ve made a great achievement here
February 15th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Metal, long time reader of your blog. While I knew of your “resignation” a while ago, not sure but didn’t have the time to post up here
All the best to you!
I’m really sad that you’re not going to be updating anymore because I loved reading your thoughts on series! Are you planning on discussing series elsewhere though? I would love to hear what you had to say about TGOL
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