- Aug 27, 2008
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WoT incoming!!!!!!!
RL: I'm struggling to put together the words to say this, but it must be said. After 3+ years as an active member of this forum I am leaving. This is probably one of the hardest things I've done in my life. To say that the people here are my friends would be a massive disservice to you all. The people here have been a huge part of my life over the last few years, and I will cherish the memories that I've made here for years to come I know. I have shared good times, bad times, and much laughter with all of you. I have truly enjoyed reading about your lives, your struggles, and your accomplishments in life. I have also enjoyed sharing the experience of video games with you. When I first posted here I had no idea what I was in store for.
But the time has come for me to turn the page on this part of my life and start a new one. I have been playing video games for most of my life, beginning with the NES when I was only 7 or 8 years old. By the time I was in High school I had developed a severe addiction to video games. There were ebbs and flows in my gaming, but I could never break free from their power. There were times when I would put gaming ahead of anything in my life, especially in the last few years. This includes my wife, my children, and my God. I likely played games around 40 hours a week on average over the past few years. Add a full time job to that and you don't have a lot of time left for other things, and the time I was actually spending with others was often just me looking at the forums, because you don't get to nearly 50k posts by not posting a lot every day. Fortunately for me I have a loving and forgiving wife, family, and God. I have proven time and time again that I cannot be responsible with video games or with this forum, and so I must say goodbye. I'm not saying I will never play video games or visit this forum again, but it will not be any time soon, and hopefully never in the same capacity as it was before.
I'm not exactly sure what I will do with my new found time, but I plan on rebuilding the relationships that have long been neglected for starters. I want you all to know that I don't regret the time I've spent here, I just regret what else I've missed out on. Getting to know all of you has been a joy, and the tears I am now shedding thinking about not seeing you every day are the proof. I also don't wish to make anyone else feel guilty for using this forum or playing video games, this is a personal struggle, and I know that many of you can do these things responsibly.
My mumble server will still be up, so please feel free to use it as long as it's around, which I think is about 8 more months.
If you would like to get a hold of me for any reason you can send me an email at
, I would love to hear from you. I will possibly be around until the end of the day, but after that you will need to email me to get a message to me.
D2/OVG: TL;DR: Nope
RL: I'm struggling to put together the words to say this, but it must be said. After 3+ years as an active member of this forum I am leaving. This is probably one of the hardest things I've done in my life. To say that the people here are my friends would be a massive disservice to you all. The people here have been a huge part of my life over the last few years, and I will cherish the memories that I've made here for years to come I know. I have shared good times, bad times, and much laughter with all of you. I have truly enjoyed reading about your lives, your struggles, and your accomplishments in life. I have also enjoyed sharing the experience of video games with you. When I first posted here I had no idea what I was in store for.
But the time has come for me to turn the page on this part of my life and start a new one. I have been playing video games for most of my life, beginning with the NES when I was only 7 or 8 years old. By the time I was in High school I had developed a severe addiction to video games. There were ebbs and flows in my gaming, but I could never break free from their power. There were times when I would put gaming ahead of anything in my life, especially in the last few years. This includes my wife, my children, and my God. I likely played games around 40 hours a week on average over the past few years. Add a full time job to that and you don't have a lot of time left for other things, and the time I was actually spending with others was often just me looking at the forums, because you don't get to nearly 50k posts by not posting a lot every day. Fortunately for me I have a loving and forgiving wife, family, and God. I have proven time and time again that I cannot be responsible with video games or with this forum, and so I must say goodbye. I'm not saying I will never play video games or visit this forum again, but it will not be any time soon, and hopefully never in the same capacity as it was before.
I'm not exactly sure what I will do with my new found time, but I plan on rebuilding the relationships that have long been neglected for starters. I want you all to know that I don't regret the time I've spent here, I just regret what else I've missed out on. Getting to know all of you has been a joy, and the tears I am now shedding thinking about not seeing you every day are the proof. I also don't wish to make anyone else feel guilty for using this forum or playing video games, this is a personal struggle, and I know that many of you can do these things responsibly.
My mumble server will still be up, so please feel free to use it as long as it's around, which I think is about 8 more months.
If you would like to get a hold of me for any reason you can send me an email at
Beeselectric{at}gmail{dot}com
D2/OVG: TL;DR: Nope
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