[Bells]

I think if there's maybe a valid reason it's OK to announce it, e.g. if it's for a long period of time, or even a short amount of time in terms of a holiday (so you can use a thread to discuss it). But I'll admit that when it happens repeatedly by the same people you start to question them.

Sometimes it's just an impulsive choice following an argument for example, but then you could always state it in your profile or something saying 'Taking a break' or something similar instead of creating a thread. Other times it is for attention and that does get annoying... I don't really have time for people like that. Constant moaning in real life is irritating enough - people don't want it on a forum.