So yes. Hm. I was wondering where to start. Actually, scratch that, I was wondering if I should write this at all, because there are people who look down upon such announcements and stuff. But well, decided that a blog entry would be quite harmless, right? After all, blogs ARE personal.

Yeah, getting straight to the point, I'll be leaving the fandom itself. So I've decided to write up a few words. A few more perhaps? Who knows... I always liked writing stuff and then realizing I could have written even more.

Still, what is there to be said? I've spent some fair time in the fandom, had my share of laughs. (I didn't care about dramas much in the end, these weren't worth it) I've started on different forums, for which I still hold warm feelings. I still remember signing up, entering a certain, random topic and being greeted warmer than I could have imagined. I still remember nicknames/aliases of these people who proved to be such an entertainment. Then I remember discovering different branches. Especially the art branch. Art and these people back then were responsible for triumphing over my skepticism aimed at the show and community itself and seeing past my initial judgments. In end I had to leave the forums (will spare the story as for why for myself, we all have our reasons), but I don't regret a minute of time spent there.

Then the path led me here, on MLPF, after a few months of drifting aimlessly. To another great forum filled with unique individuals. It was fantastic to discover that, actually, another community is so similar to the one I've left. I've met even more great people (BIG SPECIAL THANKS for @@Dilarus and @@Casy, you two were really inspiring!, @@Ice Storm and @ it was great working with you, even if for such a short time, and I'm really disappointed with the fact I have to leave you two right now, I hope you do know it. Alas, as you might have observed, my activity was really wicked and random through last months). There are many, many more I'd like to name, but that would take SO MUCH TIME... Let's remain reasonable.

But still, there's a grander scheme of things behind my words. I've mentioned a few people by "name", but it's all really about the community.

That's right, community, fandom which is great, inspiring, possesses LIMITLESS possibilities and is EXTREMELY creative. Where each person actually adds something interesting to it, instead of being just a grayed out member in the background. Fandom which is open and bold, stands strong and doesn't fear any judgmental words thrown at it. It consists of you, great people who'd help each other at every step (but I beg some of you, please DO remember that help is not always expected , when people need it, they ask for it simply. Oh, and don't sacrifice to much of your own life/time for the cause, that's my personal advice after what I've been through ... Still, I digress! ->). Of course, some of you will say that you've met those who were terrible towards you, that they did this or that... Well, we have our differences. We all do. And it's really important to notice them, understand them and accept it. Isn't it what this show is all about in the end?

During my short stay here, I've read enough accusations of 'how bad certain people in fandom are'. Accept it, you won't get along with everyone in fandom just as you don't get along with everyone in real world. But do you, in real world, start running around with banners stating how awful that person is, trying to convince public to your cause and being passive-aggressive against that person? I doubt it. Therefore it's sad to read some of the complaints. More than that, it's not worth wasting your nerves about people who won't have an impact on your life and you won't meet them 99% of the time.

Why am I writing this? /\

I just want to remind you, at least to those who need reminding, that the fandom consists of you ALL, therefore you are ALL responsible for its quality and reputation. The more poison and acid you'll pump into it, the worse it'll be not only for you personally, but also for others around. In the end, do you really enjoy reading rants and complaints? I doubt anyone does.

Although the fandom isn't special (let's face it, every fandom deludes itself saying that they're special in certain areas, but it's still a fandom consisting of people who live on Earth and don't differ from each other that much ), I believe... no, I KNOW because I SAW that it's really magnificent and worth maintaining.

I could write and write and write about it... but I don't want to create a blog entry which would turn into a book describing a circle of mutual adoration. Besides, I'd have to reach the 'flaws' section someday, and nobody likes reading about their own flaws . It's better to see the best in people rather than exposing the worst.

Oh... and I nearly forgot. To those who somehow do care or are simply curious as for reasons behind my decision:

Careful, story of my life >.>'~ Cheers for drama?

So... well...

Thank you, I guess, for providing me with opportunity to laugh and have some joy in life. Thank you Hasbro, thank you forums' communities, thank you Aria (you deserve special mention, interactions with you were refreshing and entertaining ) and, of course, thank you ponies. Especially Rarity xD

As usual, cheers:

PS:

Most probably I will linger around for just a few more days before disappearing. Plus, it IS possible that you'll see me in distant future for a day or something. I'm a sentimental person, and even though I'm closing the book, I like to sometimes open it again to read through some of the chapters I've enjoyed