I used to think that way. I must have...maybe a 100?...threads that ended abruptly. Now when this happens, I flip a coin. Heads=I left 'em flabbergasted. Tails=I left 'em flabbergasted...
Personally, I've gotten used to it. If you make it to the Gathering warrenly, look for the nearly invisible guys sitting by themselves in the corner. That'll be me and JoeP and wade-w. I'll have a box of Imodium for Farren...just in case...