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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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John Tuttle
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Re: I'm leaving tomorrow
Don't listen to darthmat.
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i-am-the-liquor
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Re: I'm leaving tomorrow
*shoot's strat in the back of the head with a luger*...my job is done
I dont mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am,so thats how it comes out.- bill hicks
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i-am-the-liquor
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Re: I'm Leaving
*shoots justin in the back of the head with a luger*, you know the policy...
I dont mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am,so thats how it comes out.- bill hicks
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undergroundrevolutionary
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im not even going to recognize your leaving cuz u have like 2 posts
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Re: Bye
To be honest, I don't care what Spacey and Strat think on this matter; I'll certainly miss seeing Scooby's face around. See you, not-quite-buddy.
I agree that the forums have changed in the short time I have been here (in comparison to other vets like Zero) but they're still a great place to be when you need a pickup, when school's getting you down.
Stratovarius Wrote:Scooby is a faggot. I'm glad he's going b2/b/ .
LMAO
We were just discussing the amount of intelligence on this forum; Even if you disliked Scooby, I don't think making comments like that is a good thing. If you can't say anything constructive, can't you just not post, I swear to God. It's like being sat right back in Year Seven when people cheered when I left. You're just as bad as the bullies in a way, driving good people out of places they feel welcome, feel at home.
We've had a lot of problems recently, I agree. but I won't give up on these forums.
<Darthmat> I love the taste of meat in my mouth. Cory, I don't know how you live without it.
<Darthmat> "Forbidden meat tastes sweetest."
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Re: Bye
kk. Time to clear shit up.
The concept of "elites" is stupid. I'm a human, just like everyone else. This forum is meant for everyone, it's just that now it's populated by people I don't find challenging anymore. The purpose has shifted to a place of venting instead of a place of debating. And I just don't want that. You can go ahead, but I'm just moving on to places where I feel I can get more done.
And Jesus Tapdancing Christ, the forum isn't dying. I was stupid to think so a while ago. It's just changing, from what I once knew and loved, to something that I don't like, out of personal preference. The forum is changing, I'll say that much. So I'm following standard protocol when one of my homes changes to something I don't like. Pack up, move out, find something else.
And also, I hate drama. SS isn't falling, and I highly doubt it will for a LONG time. I just don't like how everything has changed. Like I said, it went from somewhat constructive anti-school activity to more of a venting and social forum.
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undergroundrevolutionary
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agreed, i hereby move to create a new tab labeled Very Intelligent Stuff. The ban hammer should be used for stupid answers.
Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life your living? Bob Marley
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Aww, I wish I knew where he posts now...
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Re: I'm leaving tomorrow
Stratovarius Wrote:Tomorrow I get to go outside and get a life for a bit. They have internets for me though so I won't go insane.
lol
The thread title scared me though... why other people say they're leaving for good is beyond me, hopefully they'll be back sometime...
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see ya
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Re: I'm Leaving
Well that sucks.
A lot.
At least Soulriser Dreamer are still here though.
Men are born ignorant, not stupid; they are made stupid by education.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) English philosopher, mathematician and writer.
My posts are usually lengthy, and I can't help it much... Sorry.
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John Tuttle
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Chibichibibear Wrote:Well that sucks.
A lot.
At least Soulriser Dreamer are still here though.
Why does that suck? This dude "Ju5tin" is obviously some jack-ass punk tryign to pretend he is the guy who hacked SS.
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His interview thread amused me. Even if he didn't hack it, he at least still was the one in the interview thread for him. That's reason enough for me to miss him.
Men are born ignorant, not stupid; they are made stupid by education.
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) English philosopher, mathematician and writer.
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Good GTFO. You are part of said cancer.
Whilst some work diligently there are those who ask why. I am one of them
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(='.'=) to help him gain world domination.
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Soul#2: I already have a grip. Doc:and a porno mag and a tube of lube I'm sure"
Lifes a bitch, then you marry one
This has been a test of the emergency pointless argument system. Had this been a real pointless argument, someone would have been called a facist.
Ceiling Cat: For that you need to wear a fursuit, though.
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Alucard483 Wrote:Good GTFO. You are part of said cancer.
How is he part of the cancer? He's one of the members who would actually post intelligent things.
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In the past he was a good member posting productive things. As of the last few months he has been a royal troll to the site, forcing memes into nearly every topic he posted in and managed to piss close to three quarters of the site off. Some people reported that he was abusing his moderation powers as well, but I do not know what to think of that.
Whilst some work diligently there are those who ask why. I am one of them
(\__/) This is Bunny. Paste Bunny into your signature
(='.'=) to help him gain world domination.
(")_(")
Soul#2: I already have a grip. Doc:and a porno mag and a tube of lube I'm sure"
Lifes a bitch, then you marry one
This has been a test of the emergency pointless argument system. Had this been a real pointless argument, someone would have been called a facist.
Ceiling Cat: For that you need to wear a fursuit, though.
Inside sources say that Carla Franklin has had more dick in her than a public urinal.
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The intelligence in this forum has declined and I don't like you guys anymore. Bye
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Re: I'm leaving
HAHAHAHAHA
WORST TROLL EVER!!!!!!!!!
I ALMOST FELL OUT OF MY CHAIR DUE TO THIS RETARD LOSING!!!!!!!!!
To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. - Chuang-tzu
The quieter you become, the more you can hear. - Baba Ram Dass
The whole moon and the entire sky are reflected in one dewdrop on the grass. - Dogen
Great Faith. Great Doubt. Great Effort. - The three qualities necessary for training. - Zen saying
Possessing much knowledge is like having a thousand foot fishing line with a hook, but the fish is always an inch beyond the hook. - Zen saying
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Stratovarius Wrote:HAHAHAHAHA
WORST TROLL EVER!!!!!!!!!
I ALMOST FELL OUT OF MY CHAIR DUE TO THIS RETARD LOSING!!!!!!!!!
Ur moms an inside job
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woot!! *party decorations magically appear*
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*shoots delop in the back of the head with luger*..you know the policy
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FAIL TROLL IS FAIL
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you've got to be kidding me...
I think Buenaventura Durruti is a pretty cool guy. eh kills fascists and doesnt afraid of ruins.
The quickest way to kill a revolution is to wait for it.
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you had 30 posts batch
shut ya lips
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And we got rid of him in record time too!
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