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To everyone who joined these forums at some point, and got discouraged by the negativity and left after a while (or even got literally scared off): I'm sorry.

I wasn't good enough at encouraging people to be kinder, and removing people who refuse to be kind. Encouraging people is hard, and removing people creates conflict, and I hate conflict... so that's why I wasn't better at it.

I was a very, very sensitive teen. The atmosphere of this forum as it is now, if it had existed in 1996, would probably have upset me far more than it would have helped.

I can handle quite a lot of negativity and even abuse now, but that isn't the point. I want to help people. I want to help the people who need it the most, and I want to help people like the 1996 version of me.

I'm still figuring out the best way to do that, but as it is now, these forums are doing more harm than good, and I can't keep running them.

Thank you to the few people who have tried to understand my point of view so far. I really, really appreciate you guys. You are beautiful people.

Everyone else: If after everything I've said so far, you still don't understand my motivations, I think it's unlikely that you will. We're just too different. Maybe someday in the future it might make sense, but until then, there's no point in arguing about it. I don't have the time or the energy for arguing anymore. I will focus my time and energy on people who support me, and those who need help.

-SoulRiser

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  Thread: Homecoming?
Post: RE: Homecoming?

... I highly doubt it. Our argument today was more based on how she insisted that there was an important thing to do. I will say, she looked really worn out, she was crying.
Faroven School Talk 15 4,581 10-08-2013, 03:45 AM
  Thread: Homecoming?
Post: RE: Homecoming?

Shit got more complicated. I confronted her, she said she never actually agreed to "go" with me, just that "we'd meet there". Kind of fucking weird considering I bought her a damn ticket. She said "sh...
Faroven School Talk 15 4,581 10-08-2013, 01:23 AM
  Thread: Homecoming?
Post: RE: Homecoming?

Well, I went. I met her there. She seems a bit awkward, but I'm feeling similar because I can't dance well. I ask her, she tells me she doesn't really dance much either. She tells me she's going to th...
Faroven School Talk 15 4,581 10-07-2013, 02:50 PM
  Thread: Should be dead
Post: RE: Should be dead

Don't fucking do it, that's my opinion. it's never too fucking late to change things, TALK TO SOMEONE! someone who understands, someone you can trust. Failing that, talk to us. I used to feel the same...
Faroven School Talk 39 11,051 10-07-2013, 01:57 PM
  Thread: Students hang flags around school and get suspended for it
Post: RE: Students hang flags around school and get susp...

Why the hell would a superintendent flip out over something so trivial?
Faroven News 5 4,310 10-06-2013, 01:35 AM
  Thread: Homecoming?
Post: RE: Homecoming?

Thanks guys, it's this Saturday so I have a bit of time to prepare. Also technically my birthday week-end as I turn 18 on Monday
Faroven School Talk 15 4,581 10-03-2013, 03:03 PM
  Thread: Homecoming?
Post: RE: Homecoming?

Good, still need to figure out the dance part.
Faroven School Talk 15 4,581 10-03-2013, 11:12 AM
  Thread: Homecoming?
Post: RE: Homecoming?

Also, am I supposed to take her out to dinner before or after the dance?
Faroven School Talk 15 4,581 10-03-2013, 02:04 AM
  Thread: Homecoming?
Post: Homecoming?

Well, it's senior year, and I haven't attended a homecoming before, so this year I figured what the hell, why not? So I straight up asked a girl who's been in my classes for most of highschool. She sa...
Faroven School Talk 15 4,581 10-03-2013, 02:02 AM
  Thread: USA Government Shutdown
Post: RE: USA Government Shutdown

I seriously doubt the Brits would come back.
Faroven Philosophy, Politics & History 27 7,016 10-02-2013, 02:34 PM
  Thread: My story
Post: RE: My story

Well... Shit happens. I'm really sorry, I just don't know what else to say. Sometimes things fucking rock, sometimes they fucking suck, that's how,the dice rolls.
Faroven School Talk 4 1,867 10-02-2013, 01:56 PM
  Thread: USA Government Shutdown
Post: RE: USA Government Shutdown

I seriously don't understand how many of these fucking idiots get elected.
Faroven Philosophy, Politics & History 27 7,016 10-02-2013, 01:54 PM
  Thread: Anyone feel like writing a story?
Post: RE: Anyone feel like writing a story?

Er, shit lost my creativity spark, and I have to do other stuff now
Faroven Homework Help & Answers 4 2,689 10-02-2013, 11:10 AM
  Thread: My horrible life
Post: RE: My horrible life

Keep talking with your psychologist, he sounds like a nice person. I had a few, some were good and some were bad. The good ones were those you could feel a real connection to.
Faroven School Talk 11 8,368 10-02-2013, 11:10 AM
  Thread: Why Am I Empty?
Post: RE: Why Am I Empty?

Do as DOA says. You are you. You have to realize you have abundant potential, everyone has. It's really hard to, but you have to step outside the box, try new shit. Will all the new stuff be awesome? ...
Faroven School Talk 26 7,313 10-02-2013, 11:07 AM
  Thread: USA Government Shutdown
Post: RE: USA Government Shutdown

So, how's this new healthcare going to affect us. On paper it provides those without means to affordable healthcare, but there must be a catch.
Faroven Philosophy, Politics & History 27 7,016 10-02-2013, 05:56 AM
  Thread: Anyone feel like writing a story?
Post: RE: Anyone feel like writing a story?

Give me later today.
Faroven Homework Help & Answers 4 2,689 10-02-2013, 03:03 AM
  Thread: Veitnam vet shooting and killing officer on camera
Post: RE: Veitnam vet shooting and killing officer on ca...

I would've capped that guy when he started reaching into his vehicle. Officer clearly didn't have control over e situation, which is a big no-no.
Faroven General Talk 18 5,096 10-01-2013, 10:51 PM
  Thread: Why Am I Empty?
Post: RE: Why Am I Empty?

Also, shake things up a bit. Get a little buzzed, kill people burn shit fuck school. Kinda like that
Faroven School Talk 26 7,313 10-01-2013, 03:17 PM
  Thread: Veitnam vet shooting and killing officer on camera
Post: RE: Veitnam vet shooting and killing officer on ca...

Seconded.
Faroven General Talk 18 5,096 10-01-2013, 03:16 PM
  Thread: Regarding snipers in BF3
Post: RE: Regarding snipers in BF3

Any you guys play the Project Reality mod? It's basically what the name implies, a realism mod for BF2. For those who don't know, it changes all the factions and uniforms to those actually being used ...
Faroven Games 8 2,272 10-01-2013, 02:29 PM
  Thread: Atheism and spirits
Post: RE: Atheism and spirits

(10-01-2013 11:29 AM)FreelancePoliceman Wrote:   (10-01-2013 06:23 AM)Faroven Wrote:  This is from other parts of the web, but I'll ask. How many of you guys heard of skinwalkers? Wendingos...
Faroven General Talk 14 3,228 10-01-2013, 02:14 PM
  Thread: Athiest douchebags
Post: RE: Athiest douchebags

I'm a nonbeliever, and those guys are assholes, they really are. It sickens me, they're just as bad as the people they're often trying to ridicule. Half the time they have no idea what the fuck they'r...
Faroven Philosophy, Politics & History 12 3,748 10-01-2013, 02:12 PM
  Thread: Why Am I Empty?
Post: RE: Why Am I Empty?

You keep going. I know how you feel, when there's no real shine in your day or things aren't as awesome as they used to be. But you can get over it. There ARE things that will bring excitement into yo...
Faroven School Talk 26 7,313 10-01-2013, 02:11 PM
  Thread: Religious apartheid and oppression within the Bible Belt
Post: RE: Religious apartheid and oppression within the ...

I left the Catholic Church close to 5 years ago. I've looked back, but I still won't return, I'm fairly certain. I don't give 2 shits about a persons religious beliefs, just don't fucking force it on ...
Faroven Youth Rights 13 7,877 10-01-2013, 10:55 AM
  Thread: POLL: Conservative or Liberal (no fighting)
Post: RE: POLL: Conservative or Liberal (no fighting)

Libertarian, I guess. Have friends on both sides and will back whoever has a good idea.
Faroven General Talk 17 3,231 10-01-2013, 06:27 AM
  Thread: I just want a normal life!
Post: RE: I just want a normal life!

When you're 18, kiss their ass goodbye.
Faroven School Talk 7 3,718 10-01-2013, 06:25 AM
  Thread: Regarding snipers in BF3
Post: RE: Regarding snipers in BF3

I couldn't bring myself to like BF3, it's not how battlefield used to be. The sounds and gunplay is decent but that's about it
Faroven Games 8 2,272 10-01-2013, 06:24 AM
  Thread: Atheism and spirits
Post: RE: Atheism and spirits

This is from other parts of the web, but I'll ask. How many of you guys heard of skinwalkers? Wendingos? Goat Man? The last one is kinda optional.
Faroven General Talk 14 3,228 10-01-2013, 06:23 AM
  Thread: Veitnam vet shooting and killing officer on camera
Post: RE: Veitnam vet shooting and killing officer on ca...

The cop's screaming... That's fucked up. Bad idea to shoot at deranged vet who has a carbine when you have a pistol
Faroven General Talk 18 5,096 10-01-2013, 03:04 AM
  Thread: Atheism and spirits
Post: RE: Atheism and spirits

No clue. Not exactly atheist, but I don't belong to an organized religion. I do believe there's some weird shit out there.
Faroven General Talk 14 3,228 10-01-2013, 03:03 AM
  Thread: Veitnam vet shooting and killing officer on camera
Post: RE: Veitnam vet shooting and killing officer on ca...

Officer improperly handled the situation, the dude was clearly batshit. Cop didn't do enough to de-escalate the situation.
Faroven General Talk 18 5,096 10-01-2013, 02:04 AM
  Thread: Seniorrrr
Post: Seniorrrr

Good fo you brainiac. How you been?
Faroven School Talk 7 1,979 08-21-2013, 09:47 AM
  Thread: Seniorrrr
Post: Seniorrrr

Why the fuck is my titals revolutionary? I'm done with the arnarchist shitt, it doesn't wqork out. Fuck the corrupt cops, butseriously sometimes it doesn't make fukkincg sense. I'me done with that, no...
Faroven School Talk 7 1,979 08-21-2013, 08:15 AM
  Thread: Seniorrrr
Post: Seniorrrr

Well, I'm a little drunk so the message may be a abitt off. It's benn.... fuck a long time since I posted. I don't usualyy post, my opininon of the place is mixed. But, you were there 3 yhears ago in ...
Faroven School Talk 7 1,979 08-21-2013, 08:13 AM
  Thread: Gun Control (and here, we, go......)
Post: RE: Gun Control (and here, we, go......)

Alright, been a couple days so I'll weigh in. I'm rather anti-gun control. Mainly because the people who make gun-control laws know fuck-all about guns. They're all "hurr durr muh AR-15's, muh AK's, m...
Faroven Philosophy, Politics & History 40 17,582 06-10-2013, 03:26 PM
  Thread: Hello everyone, it's been a while
Post: Hello everyone, it's been a while

Heh. Cash pay is good pay. Unfortunately, the only reason I'm paid cash is so my uncle can avoid paying extra taxes by having me tap in and tap out. Well, going to be working again tonight, luckily it...
Faroven School Talk 11 3,935 06-09-2013, 03:50 AM
  Thread: Hello everyone, it's been a while
Post: Hello everyone, it's been a while

Well, goodbye Junior Year. It's over, today was the last day of finals. Didn't really feel anything though, probably hasn't hit me quite yet. Went to work, just got back. Bar was fucking packed, appar...
Faroven School Talk 11 3,935 06-08-2013, 06:08 PM
  Thread: Hello everyone, it's been a while
Post: RE: Hello everyone, it's been a while

(06-06-2013 05:40 AM)SoulRiser Wrote:  Hey, welcome back. :hug: Well, I've changed a lot over the past 2 years, in a lot of ways. How's school for you lately? School? Eh, A's and C's. Histor...
Faroven School Talk 11 3,935 06-06-2013, 09:02 AM
  Thread: Gun Control (and here, we, go......)
Post: Gun Control (and here, we, go......)

... are you a /k/ommando? You'd fit right in with us. But I'll refrain from splurging yet until I get more responses.
Faroven Philosophy, Politics & History 40 17,582 06-06-2013, 05:37 AM
  Thread: Hello everyone, it's been a while
Post: RE: Hello everyone, it's been a while

(06-06-2013 04:43 AM)brainiac3397 Wrote:  Firearms huh? I've been an "enthusiast" of firearms for quite some time, along with militaria things like tanks, artillery and that sort of stuff. Hell...
Faroven School Talk 11 3,935 06-06-2013, 05:36 AM
  Thread: Gun Control (and here, we, go......)
Post: Gun Control (and here, we, go......)

So, as part of my return I sort of explained that my political view changed a bit, and this is part of them. Gun Control is quite a topic in the US, very controversial. What do you think? I'll let you...
Faroven Philosophy, Politics & History 40 17,582 06-06-2013, 01:05 AM
  Thread: Hello everyone, it's been a while
Post: RE: Hello everyone, it's been a while

(06-05-2013 04:24 PM)brainiac3397 Wrote:  I'd say I fared very well in the last 2 years, though irrelevantly to this site(as I'm a recent member). Welcome back I guess, though you're obviously...
Faroven School Talk 11 3,935 06-06-2013, 01:00 AM
  Thread: Hello everyone, it's been a while
Post: Hello everyone, it's been a while

School Survival.... has it really been this long? Some, 2-3 years since I posted? Seems hard to believe. Hard to believe I forgot this place for those years, and now here I am again. Junior year is ne...
Faroven School Talk 11 3,935 06-05-2013, 12:57 PM
  Thread: I can count to potato
Post: RE: I can count to potato

What kind of person am I? I am a motherfucker.
Faroven General Talk 39 24,523 05-16-2012, 10:12 AM
  Thread: A new breed of Teacher
Post: RE: A new breed of Teacher

Yeah but the students in my gifted class aren't retarded monkeys like a few people I know. There's one or two guys who suck but the class is generally made up of decent and good kids. It just sucks c...
Faroven School Talk 17 6,573 05-09-2012, 12:33 PM
  Thread: HELP!!!!!
Post: RE: HELP!!!!!

Hold on man, just hold on. And if your mom does all that shit? Then WTF? Call child services or something I'm sure that isn't right. I know it hurts bro. I know.
Faroven School Talk 101 33,623 05-09-2012, 12:29 PM
  Thread: I met the guy who shut down MegaUpload
Post: RE: I met the guy who shut down MegaUpload

Arrogant fuck. Going outside US legal boundaries and arresting someone in ANOTHER COUNTRY. WTF. They were just so butthurt because WAAAHHH!!! WE CAN'T censor the internets without SOPA or ACTA!!! shou...
Faroven School Talk 20 10,407 05-03-2012, 06:19 AM
  Thread: A new breed of Teacher
Post: RE: A new breed of Teacher

It just sucks cuz the teachers in this class GET IT! They know our current school system is incredibly flawed and show us real evidence why.
Faroven School Talk 17 6,573 05-03-2012, 05:56 AM
  Thread: A new breed of Teacher
Post: A new breed of Teacher

So before I went in to high school, they gave those of us with high grades a test to see if we qualified for gifted class. It was incredibly hard and I received a letter telling me pretty much tough l...
Faroven School Talk 17 6,573 05-02-2012, 06:29 AM

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