Popular Post Church Posted April 1, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well friends, here it is. I've been here a while. I've seen members come and go, made friends here and enemies there, but I have enjoyed it here. I am a longstanding member, and I'm proud of it. And before I go any further, no I'm not leaving the site, this is something that I want to leave you with after my MoM month. And speaking of people leaving, that seems to have been happening a lot lately, and it saddens me. Members who have been longstanding members such as me, or ones who were new, but quickly found a place here, only to be turned aside by petty differences, or ones who caused trouble and have paid the price. But we have too. This forum used to be a place for fun, for friendship, and above all, for Halo. Posting was something that we put meaning into, not just put a brief message so we could have a petty hop-up by achieving the status of a Trusted or Dedicated member, to become Purple or Light Gray to lord it over their fellow members. We would put our all into it, nothing held back. I myself barely reached Purple immediately before I became MoM. There was none of the ranting, none of the complaining, people were here because they wanted to be here, not because they had something against us. And we have suffered greatly from these evils coming into the forum, obliterating its purity and bringing it to face cold harsh reality. But we cannot blame the people who brought it to us. We cannot blame the Mods, the Staff, Twam, we cannot even blame ourselves. In this world there is much that is wrong, but we can't change that. We can only make ourselves the best we can be. And the Mods, the Staff, and Twam put their every ounce into this site. We have heard them cry out to us that there is only so much they can take. They beg us day by day to respect the site like they do, to make of it what they have, to uphold the virtues and standards that they have worked so hard to put in place. We can have nothing but respect for them. I know that no matter what, they will do what is right for the forum. Should we aspire to be any less great of character? We complain of degradation, harkening back to the "good old days". But those days are over. We are the ones who create the future of the site. New, up and coming, untried and unbroken members. We were once like them. And now they are our future. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanicBagels Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) This forum used to be a place for fun, for friendship, and above all, for Halo. Posting was something that we put meaning into, not just put a brief message so we could have a petty hop-up by achieving the status of a Trusted or Dedicated member, to become Purple or Light Gray to lord it over their fellow members. We would put our all into it, nothing held back. I myself barely reached Purple immediately before I became MoM. There was none of the ranting, none of the complaining, people were here because they wanted to be here, not because they had something against us. And we have suffered greatly from these evils coming into the forum, obliterating its purity and bringing it to face cold harsh reality. But we cannot blame the people who brought it to us. We cannot blame the Mods, the Staff, Twam, we cannot even blame ourselves. In this world there is much that is wrong, but we can't change that. We can only make ourselves the best we can be. Such a pure message... has never been uttered on the internet until this point... Edited April 1, 2013 by SweatyBagels 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizzy_Dan Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 The MoM sendoff post of legend... The MoM sendoff post of CHURCH! Church you were truly a great MoM. You're charismatic, friendly, so easy to talk to, someone who remembers the old days and can talk from experience, someone who understands that change is necessary and is happening, exactly what this site needed and continues to need. We are unworthy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 What is everybody talking about? I never see people leaving,well recently atleast. I have only seen people get banned,and maybe 1 person leave that is all. If things are happening, and no one knows about it, make sure you tell a moderator. And church your still pinky lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocSpartanO07 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Church, this post is why I am proud to be here and share this community with you. You have gone out of your way to help me with my project, you are always a pleasure to talk with, and never fail to bring quality posts to the forum. This is a better community because you, my friend. If there was a member of the year, I would nominate you... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 You are a great person Church both on the Forums and on Xbox live its truly an honor to know you. You were a great MoM and wore the pink with pride never failing to have a good conversation and always putting thought into your post. This is a Send off with alot of thought in it and it speaks alot about you. So once again you were a great MoM and its an honor to know you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-38 Boss Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 He's doing it to get MoM again.... Lol. Hope you enjoyed your pink month! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SykoWolf Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 This is all I tried to do in my history here.... I love this site...no doubt about that in my mind AT ALL.... I love the members... I love the staff.... I love Twam even... (Don't get any idea's Twammy Bear ;D) So if I can make even one person happy,or smile or just feel a little better, then my job is done... We can't control events in the world...people will leave no matter what. Events will go out of hand and things will become FUBAR... It WILL happen...we can't stop it..we can only try and help return things to normal afterwards... Im not the greatest member here, in NO way am I.... But I do try my hardest for all of you and I hope to god that shows through... I really do... so I apologise to anyone who I have upset,angered or annoyed in the past... I truly do from the bottom of my heart apologise to you... I hope to be back and active soon enough, and I promise I will put my hear tand soul back into the site to do my best for all of you newer members ~ SykoWolf , Your Generally Friendly Local Alpha Wolf, Past MoM, and just another average member of our Great site 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankenzer Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Such an awesome post 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Element Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 short and sweet. Your message is greatly appreciated 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SternuS Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Already a month...31 days that Church is MoM...man it looks like yesterday. Time really flies. We should start the Member of a couple of Months, MocoM. Because you should deserve this. Keep it up, Church! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikslik7 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 All I got from this: I like Halo, and I'm proud of it. And before I go any further, I became the best MoM. There was none of the ranting, none of the complaining. The Mods, the Staff, Twam, put their every effort into dethroning me. We have heard them cry out to us that there is only so much they can take. We can have nothing but respect for them. I know that no matter what, they will do what is right for the forum. Should we aspire to be any less great of character? Now I am no longer the ruler of our future. But really: The forum used to be a place for fun, for friendship, and above all, for Halo. Posting was something that we put meaning into, not just put a brief message so we could have a petty hop-up by achieving the status of a Trusted or Dedicated member, to become Purple or Light Gray to lord it over their fellow members. We would put our all into it, nothing held back. I myself barely reached Purple immediately before I became MoM. This has nothing to do with you not reaching your goal of 500 posts by the end of the month? You were a great MoM, and had a good run, and welcome back to the trenches. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWD26 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Wow such an epic post Church. I went off for a while and I really miss leaving for a few months... But, the site was calling me back. Church you are a legend in my book good sir. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 All I got from this: But really: This has nothing to do with you not reaching your goal of 500 posts by the end of the month? You were a great MoM, and had a good run, and welcome back to the trenches. Oh you dirty modifier! I said no such thing! But thanks, great to be back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 You are a good friend Church, stay that way (: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadly Just AL Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Speechless.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skummgummigubbe Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 this was a very pleasant reading and very true but we can't blame those who have an opinion either a lot of people want to have their voice heard and many do it the wrong way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimeAddict Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Frankly i agree with you they arent asking that much as far as rules its pretty much common sense really for most of it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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