When Do MLC-LBS Officially Give Up?

[ForGump]

Thanks all for your input.

I've been fairly active in the Newcomers section so I do know a few things about DB.

I wasn't asking the question, "When should I give up?" At least not directly. I realize that's something I need to answer for myself.

I wanted to hear how other people resolved that question for themselves -- knowing full well, again, that this is a question each person has to answer for himself/herself. I just thought hearing about other people's journeys and thought processes would help stimulate my own thoughts. I'm not out to copy anyone.

Anyhow, I welcome other people's thoughts, opinions and experiences on how they dealt with this question. I hope you will post more here.