Hey gang!
I hope you all are thriving. I want to ask, who is the originator of the phrase, "going dark"? I thought it was Peter (a.k.a Tech God/Sam)! However, I read in Rays' 2001 post that svolt came up with it. Rays and GG, is this true? Does anyone know?
Tia, the phrase "going dark" was being used when I first posted to the board back in April of 99. I'm not sure any one person could be singled out as far as it's usuage with DB techniques. The phrase itself has been around for decades. It's original use was in the theatre I think to signify that a play was closing. I had heard it used many times before I came to the board. There are "going dark" clauses in contracts and it is sometimes said that people who boycott a job have "gone dark."
I would like to think that my ex came up with the concept...he was and still is very talented when it comes to "going dark." He could give lessons!! My therapist has used the term several times so I'm thinking it's just one of those things that has always been there. Cathy
Thanks Rays, Ed, Cathy, and Sal. Nice to hear from you!
Rays, I don't think that your earlier posts are pathetic. We've come a long way since then.
Ed, thanks for asking about me. I'm doing well. I decided to severe all contact with wasband. It has helped me tremendously. Of course I think of him, but my sentiments are controlled. Currently, I'm still in school. I also have a new set of friends. Also, I'm not actively dating. Its strange not to have a significant other. But, there's probably a reason for that.
Cathy, I wasn't aware that "going dark" was used that extensively. How interesting!
Yeah, Sal, Darkman used the phrase "going dark". Still, I think that Peter was the originator.
Tia, I think it was Volt who coined the phrase. April 99 was a little early for Peter. I don't think he joined the board til a little later.
Anyway, how the heck are you, sister? Loooonnngggg time no hear from!!! We've been wondering when you would surface again. Good for you for sticking with school. What did you end up doing for your program? The last time we "spoke" you were trying to decide between two. Write me, OK? My email at work is the same.
I am saving my FF miles for a trip to HI. So, I will come visit you. Eric's ship is off the coast of Iraq again. It makes me a little nervous since it seems war is still a strong possibility. I can't wait til he's out of the Navy, in August.
Hello GG!
Great to hear from you. I understand what a relief it'll be to have Eric out of the Navy. Well, August is not too far. I would enjoy meeting you, GG. Boy, would we have things to discuss. I'll e-mail you in a few days. I'm a little "under the weather" right now.
I think that Peter was an old messageboard member. Though, he and svolt registered with this board in 1999. However, svolt registered a month earlier. I'm just curious to know whom is the originator of the phrase, "going dark". Call me a_al. But, I want to give credit where credit is due.
Tia, I was referring the post by Cathy47, she said she joined in April 99 and was hearing the "go-dark" phrase used back then. I joined in May of 99 and Peter was after me. That's how I came to the conclusion that it wasn't Peter and may have been Svolt who came up with it. But, if you say that Volt was after April of 99, then it couldn't have been him either, if Cathy saw it in April. Hmmmm....some detective work is in order...better call Wonder Woman.
Why are you concerned with crediting the author? Are you writing a book or what?
It was somebody who was posting back and forth a lot to Mick when he was using the handle "Australian". I thought I remembered it being svolt. It definitely was back in 99. Just don't remember what month.
What in heck were you doing reading my old posts? Pretty pathetic, weren't they? 
I need to email you so we can chat a bit. I'll do that soon. Right now I'm going to bed.