Ol' Sarge

Thanks everyone, you guys are the best! I'm still laying low for a while, but I check in from time to time.

(Mods, If this needs to be moved to a more appropriate forum, please do so) I am writing this to you to help explain a few things that some of you may have heard about this weekend. As some of you know, when I am not trying to dispense helpful advice to my fellow Bronies, I started hanging out in the Forums Games Section. While in this section, I frequently found myself engaging what I thought was harmless fun with other members that involved asking what would I do if the member above me kissed me, or would I date the member above me, etc. Well, you all know the one's I am talking about. The thing is it would get a bit crazy trying not to get ninja'd by others and what not, so I would send a PM to whomever I was playing with and thank them for being a good sport and reminding them that this was all in good fun and not to be taken seriously, because I am married and have kids after all. Friday night, as I was preparing dinner, I received a phone call. This was phone call from an outraged father who informed me that I had been talking about kissing to an eight year old girl. This person did not divulge this information on her profile (and she's not required to, of course she could have lied anyway). He then proceeded to call me perverted and announced that he was going to call my local police and report me and go on Craig's List and "ruin my life". He has succeeded. As I am writing this, I am sleeping on the couch, because my wife has banished me here for putting her and my family in this situation. I know also live in fear that there will be a knock on my door and the police will take me away for playing a stupid game. What I want to say to all of you is: I am sorry. I have let my family down and I have let you all down, because in one parents eyes I have become one of the stereotypes that I sought to dispel: a creeper. I am not of course, but to him perception is reality and this means I have failed you as a community. There's an old saying that it only takes one oh shit to ruin a thousand attaboy's. My failure is as a result of my failure to check myself and my usage of this forum. So, for the foreseeable future, I will be taking a leave of absence from here. I had originally PM'd Feld0 and asked him to delete my account as I believed that I was no longer worthy of being a member of this site. SkullBuster intervened on my behalf and asked that I be allowed to remain a member. I would like to be able to come back and be able to contribute as before but I will leave that to Feld0 and you, the members of this forum, if you will have me back. Again, I am sorry that I have caused embarrassment to my family and to this forum. I really do care for all of you and I hope you will accept this apology. Good bye for now.

@@Ember_star, It pains me to say no, but you knew that already. I will always be found of you and I will always be your friend. This post really isn't the best place to discuss this, PM me if you need to talk more.

1) Do your homework as soon as you get home: This leaves for time for Ponies 2) If you are going to college, get your applications in as soon as you can: The sooner you are accepted, the more relaxing and fun Senior Year will be. 3) Don't sweat the small stuff: Most of the stuff we worry about really doesn't matter in the long run. 4) Have fun and smile, smile, smile: 'nuff said.

@@TataAurore,Welcome to our little forum! I really hope you'll like it here and you'll see we are pretty international too, with members from several countries. Look at the rules and then start looking around at the different topics and threads. When you see something you like, jump right in! I hope to see you around!

@, I agree with you on the Discovery Science Channel, they haven't been brought down by the reality curse yet. Mythbusters, that goes without saying.

@@Raelaar,Welcome! I hope you enjoy your time with us! We really do have quite a bit to offer, so read the rules and then get out there and start posting! Take a look at all of the topics, and when you see something you like, jump in! I hope to see you around!

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Losing a pet you love is very tough indeed. I had a cat that I had raised from a kitten, I mean I had to feed her a bottle, she was so young. Anyway, one night she got hold of some thread and it wound up causing a blockage. We tried to nurse her back to health, but we finally had to put her down. I hope you feel better.

@@CharlieManson,That is a really nice pic. I love your eyes!

Hate is such a strong word. I think I'll just love and tolerate the crap out of him!

Yes, it does look rather sporting. I didn't realize that his post Bond era involved trippy, psychedelic, acid movies. Oh well, it happens to us all.

I voted for the 70's because I'm experienced. But I am now starting to come back to my '80's as I hear more songs being played.

There can be only one! Sorry, but the first movie was the best! Of course, anything with Sean Connery is automatically awesome by definition.

@@Skullbuster,You and I gave spoken at length about this very topic. You forgot to mention Nat Geo, they feel if out from time to time. In fact, I think Animal Planet's decline can probably be traced back to "Dog Whisperer"'s emergence on Nat Geo. I mean talk about a scoop! Here's a show about dogs that ISN'T on Animal Planet, that had to hurt. Very good points all.

I was ninja'd! A thousand times yes to the topic at hand

Just so we keep on topic occasionally, no I would not date the member above me. Ninja!

While I wish to thank everyone for their comments of support, I want to say that I don't believe it can cross threads yet. From what I have seen, it is still post centric. But, it is still promising and a great 1st step towards a forum wide tagging. Thanks again to the whole team for listening to the herd.

Here I am m'lady! Be gentle, I'm at work on a slow mobile connection.

@@Wishful Thinking, Which one? EDIT: Which thread, not which man smooch

@@Wishful Thinking,My reaction would be: , because......just because.

@@Princess rainbow,Welcome Princess! I'm Ol' Sarge and I'm a member of the Royal Guard and as such I will be honored to be at your service. So, take a look around and when you find a topic you like jump on in. Don't worry, the water's fine.

@,Welcome to the herd! Have a look around and find a topic you like and jump right in! Don't worry, the water's fine.

@@rainbow dash22, I'm here!!! Where are you?