Sky Warden

No it's not, indeed. I didn't say anything about necessity. I'm talking about people going like, "Popularity doesn't matter! I don't want this!" and, "I'm not popular, and I feel ignored in this community." It's just funny to watch.

One side is crying that popular members are elitists and the community is unfair, while they're actually just jealous and want to get popular too. The other side is acting as if they don't like popularity, while actually they just want to make the, "He's so modest and humble," image. Popularity does matter. Don't lie to yourself. You like feeling cared by a lot of people. The problem is that how people here are overreacting over empty popularity. People here aren't famous because they're good at something. Not art, not intelligence, not skills. Yet, people are worshiping them. Both are fishing for attention. This is just so funny.

My my. This community is really funny to watch.

Homura-san, the whole, "Popularity contest sucks," is a popular topic at the moment. That's why people are agreeing with it and keep making posts about it. Yes, being popular is fun. I admit I enjoyed the days when my writing thread was bustling with activity, but what made me hate this place is that people were worshiping people with empty statuses. There was someone who's popular because of his artwork. There was someone who's popular because she knew so many things about music. There was someone who's popular because he was an amazing role player. Then out of sudden, people started worshiping mods, staffs, nice members, cute couples, etc. No matter how invalid their arguments were, they still won the debate. Even though a douchebag was reported with a dozen of legit proofs, the reporter who got irritated because of the douchebag (which is natural) was the one who got banned instead, and people were agreeing with it because the staffs were more popular. Random gif for your enjoyment.

I think you already know my forums name. .gif unrelated:

Don't know you.

It's either that, or the manpower she had tried to get just stayed idle without doing a thing because they assigned just to gain some popularity. You're the one in the team. You tell me. That is, if you actually paid attention to the team and project, of course.

I don't care about your project. I was only saying something about my friend Rascal. She got diagnosed with something that she can't continue working on this project. Neither will she go to these forums anymore. She asked me to tell you people this herself.

I wonder how long it will take you to realize that the project leader has left the forums. I won't blame her. I'd have done the same if I were being dragged around by people who don't seem to care on how much work I'm doing like that.

I believe she has a reason, and she just doesn't want you to know. There's always a reason, whatever that is. Talking is the only way to pull it out. Other than that,

I asked you if you've talked to her about it. I just don't see any reason why she would forbid you from using a computer. I have a feeling that it's because you're using it too much. I mean, I see nothing wrong with having a special friend online. Fighting doesn't have to be a conflict. When I said, "Hit them hard," I meant your own fears. Just talk to her. Ask why. Get an agreement. Doing this isn't easy, I know. It never was, even for me, but it's the best way to solve parent-children problem. Be brave, stand, talk, bargain and get a win-win solution. I won't tell you not to give up. I just want you to remember that your happiness is yours. Not your parents'. Not even Dsanders'. Ah, some of my friends got banned, and I can't get their contacts. This damn place. Now, now. Don't be hasty.

I just came back and what is this? I bet many people I knew have left as well. I don't quite get it. Haven't been here for a while, so let me get this straight. Your Sanderspie (or whatevs) is getting busy with his life, and you're not allowed to use PC or Notebook anymore? Does your mother know that you have a boyfriend online? Or at least, does she know that talking here makes you happy (assuming that it does)? If no, talk to her. If yes, still talk to her. It's your happiness. Your happiness belongs to you, not anyone else (unless you're a some sort of slave). It's not your mother's to take. I might sound really selfish for saying that, but that's what I do. I won't let anyone to take my happiness. It's a precious thing to me, so I will keep it. Is it the same to you? Your source of happiness (love and friendship) isn't something wrong like drugs. There's no reason not to keep it, if you want to be happy. Most mothers will do anything for her children's happiness, after all. As a note, I've done this for years, and I never regretted it. Growing a thick head and keeping my own happiness. Though, I once gave up in love a bit too easily. I will tell you not to do the same. You said you will keep fighting, so hit them hard (translate: be brave). Face your mother (don't hit her, though). P.S. I just returned to fetch some contacts.

Inspired: "Wow. The idea of being trapped in a virtual MMORPG is very interesting! Sadly, this anime is very horribly-written and turned out very badly. Oh! I know what interesting conflicts that might happen if some people were trapped in a virtual MMORPG like the ones in that anime." I'm talking about an anime called Log Horizon. It's set in a theme similar to Sword Art Online (trapped in an MMORPG), and seems to be inspired by it and my favourite MMORPG, Ragnarok Online, at some points. What doesn't make it a plagiarism is that it has original conflicts, story line, etc. Watch the two and you will get it. Plagiarism: "Geez. This series is cool, but I wouldn't have set it that way. I will make my own series with similar character, setting, and stuff, making it run exactly on how I want them to." Example (an extreme one): Already see the differences? In the first example, a new and fresh idea is triggered by another story. In plagiarism, you're merely rewriting an already existing story with your own twists, usually to get readers or just to fulfill your own fantasy. You rewrite the story of Romeo and Juliet (a couple with different social statuses and both of them end up *spoiler* dead, bla bla bla) but with a modern high school as its setting (because I think it's so original and fresh), or something along that line. That's plagiarism, as well as those ponified story. None of the essential elements changed. Only this time it's in Equestria, with some extra hoof-and-hay minor conflicts. Well, duh. Show your readers, obviously. You can't expect to introduce them by, "Hi, I'm Voldemort. I'm an awesome wizard who can do some tricks and kill you with a swing of my wand. I'm very dangerous, I'm telling you, so you must fear me. Thanks, guys." We got the idea that this Voldy is the villain as soon as one of the characters told another character about whom he killed, or showed their fear to the Dark Lord by not daring to say his name, etc. At this moment, we already have the idea that Voldy is the villain. I mean, killing is clearly an evil thing, but we haven't got the idea about how dangerous, cruel, and scary he is, or why, so J.K. Rowling, as a kind author that she is, showed us that by making Harry to have that horrifying duel where Cedric dropped dead. You don't need to think about the way your villain shows up first, like, "Should he show up with an evil black coat or a skull walking-stick?" Show us why one is evil, or why should we believe that one is evil. Audiences tend to believe what's shown on the stage (ex: a man brutally chewing a baby), so that's where you play the tricks and illusion.

Bioshock Infinite poster. Okay, it has been a long time since the last time I posted a picture. Here you go: WARNING: Not for the faint-hearted.

The worst thing is that the thread title is completely irrelevant from the picture. Or perhaps I just don't get it. Nah. Anatomy is good, in my opinion. Wings, head, legs. Yes. They're great. Expression is on-character. Eh... I'm not good at criticising visual art. I guess it's just your style, but it would be nicer if you can make the lines smoother. Looks somewhat messy if you zoom in to it.

I just need to replace your eyes and you will look exactly like this:

Separating couple tactic: FAILED And I'm still here with my motorcycle. By the way, you look a lot like CamStarz.

How I see it.

You look better than the one on the game, though. Also, nice horse.

Pic related. It's a dumb game, by the way. It's just me or you're posting the same picture over and over? XD Add a caption, "Evil thought in progress."

Nope, you're not the only one. I don't care much about Season 4, honestly, and I never liked the idea of over-analyzing the show like most people do. I also wince whenever I read something like, "I'm going to show the whole school that I'm a brony lol." It's just... it's just a show. A good show, indeed, but honestly...