I'd better get it off my chest now, before the holidays get so busy that I might forget.

SteamGifts, I think it's time we reevaluated our relationship. Now, let me be clear about this -- it's not you, it's me. I'm afraid the old spark just isn't there anymore I've noticed I'm not giving you the attention you deserve, and... I'm sorry. I really am. But I have to be honest with myself, and with you, and I just feel you deserve better, so... I guess this is the end.

So to cut a long joke short: the end of 2015 also marks the end of my SteamGifts, um, career I'd guess you call it. I've had a blast making random strangers on the Internet happy with gifts in all shapes and sizes, making my own group, being in groups, solving puzzles, making a lame one of my own, playing Santa... but time moves on, priorities change, and I've decided to cut my time on this site short and save the money I've been spending on all those gifts for a better cause. I know, inconceivable, how can there be a better cause than you? Well, turns out, the better cause is me. I know, I was surprised too. :-)

Now, we're not parting on unhappy terms in this time of good cheer. Of course I'm still going to stuff your stockings this Christmas -- update your wishlists now and keep an eye on the forums, you'll thank me later. All pending giveaways will finish in an orderly fashion, and looking at what I've still got, I'm going to go over 500 sent gifts before I'm done. Well... merry Christmas and/or happy holidays in advance, and maybe see you around... you never know!

...are you still here? What, are you waiting for something? You think there's a giveaway here? You're right, of course. Enter at your own risk... it might be dangerous.

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I bid thee a fond farewell. Though I haven't known you much, I can tell you've given to the community greatly.

I myself have considered leaving steamgifts after hitting level 10 as a marker. Perhaps I will, perhaps I won't. The future is what the future will bring for me.

I'll open a bottle of Sparkling Cider here in memento to you

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Seems like everyone starts to feel like this sooner or later. My time will come too. Never got a chance to get to know you but at least got a chance to say goodbye :)

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I understand your need to re-prioritize both time and money. I've been cutting back quite a bit recently to save up for other things, but I can't ever see myself leaving. I hope you find happiness in your future endeavors.

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Wish you all the best!

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Is sad to see you go ;_; we just met each other on the SimGiv event but still...

Anyway, if you already though well about it there's not much to do, maybe you'll be back some day =P
Good luck with whatever you do o/

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so long, and thanks!

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You will be missed but life means change. Take good care of yourself, it was great getting to know you. :)

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:(

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Take care and happy holidays :)

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Good luck on the next step of life! (or something) Hakuna Matata!

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good luck with everything. :) Hope your real life goes well!

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Be well and take care nudi! Thanks for being you, here and on GOG.

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I wish you all the best Nudiustertian =)

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I wish you the best of luck in all your endeavors.

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We'll miss you!

Thanks for all the great giveaways and whatnot. Hopefully you'll come back to us some day. =P

Merry Christmas!

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All I can really say is: Don't be a stranger!
Even if you can't spend as much time or more money here, I'm sure you're still welcome to stop by and visit whenever you feel like it !

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You will be missed, but I understand. Quite a few old-timers are calling i quits at the end of this year. (No spoilers, here, folks.) Thank you very much for all of your contributions to the site, and we'll leave the light on for you. )

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Please don't, think of the planet! Also, I have a flashlight on my phone so I'll be OK.

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the better cause is me

This is actually very exciting, it gives me hope I'll find other stuff to do one day instead of just hang out around sg forums... You take good care of you now! We'll be around here if you ever get lonely...

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I hope you won't be gone for good. Even if you just stop in from time to time to say hi, that would be nice! In case we do not speak again though, I wish you well in all your endeavors!

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The saying 'Farewell!' makes me always sad slightly, more than 'Auf Wiedersehen!'...

So long, may the force be with you, Nudius! o/

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It's always sad to see a member of the community leave but you have to put yourself first every time. If that means moving away from SG, then you do what must be done.

Still, you are an important part of this community and you will be missed. Farewell!

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