I'm offering a formal goodbye.
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Thread Topic: I'm offering a formal goodbye.
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I'm letting you know right now that this is going to be one of my more long winded posts. If you genuinely want to hear me out, you'll want to get settled down somewhere that you can sit and read for a good five to ten minutes. Otherwise, I'll be posting my contact info in a second post for anyone who doesn't already have it.
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When I joined GTQ back in '12, I wasn't sure what to expect. If I'm honest, I only vaguely remember what the website was like at the time. But I can admit that this has been an experience I'll remember throughout the rest of high school, college, and possibly even life.
My love for writing blossomed with people who let me interact with them here. I would have never followed my passion to create stories if I hadn't gotten into roleplaying. I've grown so much from all of the stories I've shared with people throughout these years. I've met so many people I never would have interacted with, and many of them have the most creative minds I've been introduced to. In recent years I've been struggling to write, but I thank those who sat down and tried to create something with me. I'd like to imagine that any published work I make would be dedicated to all of you. I really hope that excites you as much as it excites me.
I learned what friendship and loss is. I'm not proud of everything that I have said, done, or heard. But a lot of it has helped me grow up. I still have a lot to learn, though I'm glad I encountered all of it with people on here. While I'm going to be erasing this website from my cache and trying to move on, I hope that those interested in continuing their friendship with me will feel inclined to reach out to me off-site.
I'm also really glad that I got a chance to be a forum moderator. At first, it was a power trip, but as I got older and mellowed out it became a rather interesting side job. I'm not really sure I'd like to tell future employers that I've had to delete a certain user's junk more than once, but on the flip side, it was certainly a nice experience. I'm really glad that our little forum community has been really friendly to each other and that most of the drama didn't require moderator interaction.
I really wish that I could say something more powerful and meaningful, but I'm starting to learn that saying a lot isn't always the best thing. It's still really hard for me to write this.
For a lot of you, you're probably assuming that this isn't a real goodbye. A lot of you will be thinking that I'll give up on leaving and will come back around. Newsflash: I'm less than a year and a half away from being an adult. For the most part, I've been keeping away from this website other than to ramble to myself and hope someone will drop in to say something. Unfortunately, it's not healthy, and I want to embrace the fact that life is too short to keep wallowing in negativity and self-pity publicly. I've tested myself and I've come to the conclusion that I do have the willpower to leave. For my own sake, I'm not going back on my word. I apologize for anyone who enjoyed seeing my presence here.
If, for some miraculous reason, something needs moderation and you can't contact one of the other moderators, do not hesitate to reach out to me for the next year or so. I am more than happy to move your thread, delete a post, etc. for you. Otherwise, I hope you respect my leave and have a wonderful time yourself. I may pop back in for a final birthday (six years is a lot) but other than that? I'm ready to let go.
Thank you for being a part of my journey and letting me get to know you all. It was a lot of fun. I hope that some of you will reach out in other places so I can continue to interact with you. For now, though, goodbye. I hope your life is full of fun and happiness! -
BRUH IM GOING TO MISS YOU ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
;-; Best of luck being an adult, I hope the best for you💙💙💙 -
You're leaving GTQ!?!
But... you are the best mod on here!!!
No. No. If you are leaving, we are doing more than just a speech. We are going to plan a fricken GTQ retirement party! And you will be attending! Should it be a role play? Or a text based funeral? -
If only I was as brave as you. I'm gonna miss seeing you here. I just can't bring myself to leave.
Good luck with everything you aim to do in life, really. I'm rooting for you. :)
I'm... sorry that I don't really talk to you here or on Facebook. I'm a bit of a mess, but maybe I'll get past that. I do consider you a friend. I'll try harder to talk to all of my friends from here on out. -
I can't find your Facebook Dark.
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:'( As much as I want to chain you to a thread so you won't leave, destiny awaits. Cough pun cough. We weren't extremely close but you always listened to everybody's problems and you were extremely helpful...we're gonna miss you Dark. ;-;
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Awww we'll miss you Dark...
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Dam and Poof gone just like that
I guess ya got more guts than me -
You will be missed! I wish you the best c:
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I guess this will be our final goodbye, Host. Have a great life.
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I understand.
I will miss you a lot, but I'll try and stay in contact with you outside of GTQ. :3
I have so many memories when I first came here, about how you and Br0wnie stood up for me.
I hope life has nothing but the best in store for you Dark. -
My friend Shimmerdream will follow you on Wattpad.
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