I must have explained this poorly. I am leaving because the only way for me to succeed here is to exhibit the same ugliness that I have observed in others. And I cannot do this. I know there's plenty ugliness elsewhere on the net, but perhaps I will have a chance at succeeding through being myself. I don't think that's currently an option here.

I won't find it difficult to stay away at all. But sure, if this STEEM pump goes up to something ridiculous and the payouts become huge, it will be very difficult for me not to try and put a few posts up. I do have financial responsibilities and a dog to feed after all.  

But where as most of my time was going towards Steemit since I joined, it no longer will be. So please don't be expecting me to turn up in a week saying I changed my mind. This was not even close to being a spontaneous or under-contemplated decision.