[Andromeda]

Spirit never said she was leaving for good, but just sort of walking away for a while. I would think that would include the occasional glance/post on the forums.

Perhaps Spirit wasn't the best example but you get the idea its never a good idea to say you are leaving for good when you yourself never know what the future will hold (This is from personal experience). It also upsets them more if you tell them you are (Generally with your close friends) Thats why when I stopped playing my last MMORPG game I told my friends I would be leaving and when they asked if I will return I said I don't know.