staff And the new Administrator of the MLPForums is...

[Sunny Fox 5,950]

And I, for one, welcome our new insect overlord administrator...

Good luck and congratulations, @Sir Hugsalotl!

Also, new page! Woot!

[Shrug 9,953]

Congratulations, @Sir Hugsalotl and the best of luck to you!  

We haven’t really interacted much at all (mostly cause I only returned to this place very recently lol) but, you seem like a genuinely nice and kindhearted person. I’m very happy for you! You deserve it. 

[Ice Princess Silky 12,562]

7 hours ago, TheRockARooster said:

@Sir Hugsalotl

Congratulations to you, Sir.

You've now 'done' it all.

Wait but wasn't he already "Sir Done A lot" in his name changes thanks to you. 

[Ice Princess Silky 12,562]

10 minutes ago, Shrug said:

Congratulations, @Sir Hugsalotl and the best of luck to you!  

We haven’t really interacted much at all (mostly cause I only returned to this place very recently lol) but, you seem like a genuinely nice and kindhearted person. I’m very happy for you! You deserve it. 

I highly encourage interaction. Especially to message him and tell him he's a derp.

Or or or -- to act upon his training and just ask him for anything you might need or have questions about Gotta get to work.

[Misty Shadow 7,699]

A super major congrats to Sir Hugsalot for getting such a prestigious promotion! Also, thank you to Silky for the big big hug and boop! 

[Shrug 9,953]

32 minutes ago, Princess Silky said:

I highly encourage interaction. Especially to message him and tell him he's a derp.

Or or or -- to act upon his training and just ask him for anything you might need or have questions about Gotta get to work.

Great, thank you! I’ll keep this all in mind. Also, I hope you have a nice day at work.  

[Ice Princess Silky 12,562]

4 minutes ago, CloudMistDragon said:

A super major congrats to Sir Hugsalot for getting such a prestigious promotion! Also, thank you to Silky for the big big hug and boop! 

Thank YOU for being such a wonderful friend to the community. 
There's a lot of cool content coming up for G5 and I love how you and your friend @DivineMoon1000celebrate the new stuff. Looking forward to future surprises and what you come up with to decorate the lovely site with. @Sir Hugsalotlis another person you can poke and "pester" about that. (it's not actually pestering but I like calling it that to encourage a lot of it) 

7 minutes ago, Shrug said:

Great, thank you! I’ll keep this all in mind. Also, I hope you have a nice day at work.  

Awww, thank you!! I appreciate that. I hope the same for you, as well. 

[Old Accnt. 3,149]

Since both of you Silky and Sir are admins are you guys gonna call everyone on the forums Silly?

[Ice Princess Silky 12,562]

1 minute ago, FlutteringGuardian said:

Since both of you Silky and Sir are admins are you guys gonna call everyone on the forums Silly?

Oooooh just wait til the holiday seasonnnnssss 

[Old Accnt. 3,149]

Moments ago, Princess Silky said:

Oooooh just wait til the holiday seasonnnnssss 

Oh no everyone get out while you have the chance or you might be called Silly!!!! jkjk lol

[North Star 4,896]

I knew there was a reason I gave you Wind Whistler's lines  she is the G1 pony admin of pony land. Congratulations pony friend :3 I know you'll be great in the role

[Shiny Silvermoon 3,414]

I realize with this post that a single change, even the smallest, can have a HUGE impact in somepony's life! Without @Sir Hugsalotl we wouldn't have the @Princess Silky we all know and love on this website. If he would have never heard of this community, this community wouldn't be as wholesome as it is now! It's the same thing for me, without that random thought of "I'm going to watch an episode of MLP for absolutely no reason!" I wouldn't have discovered the best TV show ever! Without that picture I found on the internet that lead me to this community I wouldn't be there! If @Sir Hugsalotl didn't tell @Princess Silky about me, we wouldn't have met! Now, I can't imagine my life without her! I consider her like the sister I never had!

Chances for this sequence of events to occur are so small! If something would be different, my life would be the same as before! So I'm grateful for being in the reality where I've met @Sir Hugsalotl, @Princess Silky and all the friends that I made on the MLPF.

[Ice Princess Silky 12,562]

34 minutes ago, Shiny Silvermoon said:

I realize with this post that a single change, even the smallest, can have a HUGE impact in somepony's life! Without @Sir Hugsalotl we wouldn't have the @Princess Silky we all know and love on this website. If he would have never heard of this community, this community wouldn't be as wholesome as it is now! It's the same thing for me, without that random thought of "I'm going to watch an episode of MLP for absolutely no reason!" I wouldn't have discovered the best TV show ever! Without that picture I found on the internet that lead me to this community I wouldn't be there! If @Sir Hugsalotl didn't tell @Princess Silky about me, we wouldn't have met! Now, I can't imagine my life without her! I consider her like the sister I never had!

Chances for this sequence of events to occur are so small! If something would be different, my life would be the same as before! So I'm grateful for being in the reality where I've met @Sir Hugsalotl, @Princess Silky and all the friends that I made on the MLPF.

Oh my gosh, I should have known that you would nail the understanding and deep impact.... he's a bit of an introvert.. so he refuses to take credit for all of the MASSIVE things he's done... and it makes me feel so guilty to take so much credit that isn't even mine. So, he is perfect as an admin that will do a lot in the background while remaining humble and helpful. I feel a lot of members can relate to being introverts or too shy... he was THE SHIEST member in the beginning... with help of some friends like @Lightwingand the rest.. he slowly started to come out. This has had me contemplating my own life. Sometimes, we dwell on negative things and it can easily avalanche bigger problems due to the rumination. But what if we collected small good things? Little by little, until it all adds up and we have an avalanche of confetti and all the warm memories we've gathered together ;~; Would be lovely..

Either way, with how busy I've been, I haven't been the best of friend that I could be to you @Shiny Silvermoon and many many others and I greatly lament that but please know you're always in my thoughts while I go throughout these changes and things that we're all working on <3 

[Shiny Silvermoon 3,414]

10 minutes ago, Princess Silky said:

Oh my gosh, I should have known that you would nail the understanding and deep impact.... he's a bit of an introvert.. so he refuses to take credit for all of the MASSIVE things he's done... and it makes me feel so guilty to take so much credit that isn't even mine. So, he is perfect as an admin that will do a lot in the background while remaining humble and helpful. I feel a lot of members can relate to being introverts or too shy... he was THE SHIEST member in the beginning... with help of some friends like @Lightwingand the rest.. he slowly started to come out. This has had me contemplating my own life. Sometimes, we dwell on negative things and it can easily avalanche bigger problems due to the rumination. But what if we collected small good things? Little by little, until it all adds up and we have an avalanche of confetti and all the warm memories we've gathered together ;~; Would be lovely..

Either way, with how busy I've been, I haven't been the best of friend that I could be to you @Shiny Silvermoon and many many others and I greatly lament that but please know you're always in my thoughts while I go throughout these changes and things that we're all working on <3 

@Princess Silky, you are one of my greatest friend, maybe THE GREATEST in all my life, without hurting anypony's feelings. It's perfectly understandable that you are not able to spend as much time with your friends as you used to because of your new responsibilities. However, if it hurts you to the core to not be able to be there as often as you were for your friends, there will always be a solution and I'm sure you can figure it out. What you need is less responsibilities than more because you deserve to have free time and a better sleep. But if you enjoy what you are doing, I'll always be your soul sister no matter the time we spend together. I'm here to support you. 

[Astralshy 25,896]

Finally at home and I have time to reply :> Where to start .. ?! of course with a nice cup of tea 

 

I remember it rather clearly,

a bit more than two years ago, somepony created a thread in the Welcome Plaza.

As usually I went there, read the thread and learned that this pony has returned after a hiatus.

We both were big fans of the legendary Miss Kindness  and right from the start we understood each other perfectly.

We started to exchange messages and added each other on discord and now then had wonderful and pleasant conversations.

Then last year, I started to have more and more contact with this pony.

We spend more and more time together

started to work together

Shared silliness, tea, all kind of pony media

I've learned that this guy is honorable, loyal, kind, hard-working

and trust worthy.

Trust comes not easy for me.

Far too often in my life I have been disappointed and I trusted only few people.

So it means a lot, when I say:

SirHugs has proven himself to me as someone I can trust.

I also had the chance to meet him in real life and we had a great time.

I know he will be fit for this, I know he will be perfect for this task

I know he will take care for this forums with everything he has.

In my humble opinion there couldn't be any better choice

So with that

Congratulations, my friend

You are the right pony for the job

 

@Sir Hugsalotl

and now for some more direct word:

What did you do?

Didn't I tell you it is not a good idea to eat a chocolate bar you put for two months under the ground?

Now look at you.

You are so blue

I think from now on,

you are the legendary, the one-and-only:

SirIsBlueALot

 

[Sparklefan1234 167,933]

@Sir Hugsalotl Congratulations, Best Admin Friend Five-ever!  

Now, @Princess Silky can tell you what to do on and offline! 

[Skylight Scintillate 1,924]

15 hours ago, Princess Silky said:

 

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@Luna the Great of all the Russias … lololol I’m just kidding, please don’t kill me, Luna 

 

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Actually, it’s @Sir Hugsalotl

I don’t have words for this and yet I have too many…
I've seen your contributions to this platform and even how you've invested your knowledge to its management since before even joining staff. But let's start at the beginning...

It was in 2014 when we started to engage online, Sir Hugoholic.. later, Mister Sugarbelle <3 Remember?

"Top of the morning to ya!"
Silky, aka Magical Mare, 2014

Some of my first random words to this sweet, wholesome and supportive forum member whom I always believed was too good to be true.

A lot of people give me so much credit for all the things that I’ve done for this community. Even for something as small as my energy, the vibrant way in which I thrive from an engagement of lovely friendships formed, etc…

But the truth is… what you’re witnessing is a similar result to when Twilight Sparkle shut herself away from the concept of friendship and saw no reason or purpose to believe in it. Until some of those friends kept pulling her back in…

And through a series of many details, she eventually earned her wings.

Circa 2014, the forums was constantly active. I just saw strangers and threads constantly engaging new members along with talks and theories of episodes. There was no reason for me to get too close to anyone.

@Sir Hugsalotl was one of those forum friends who took friendships they made on the platform very seriously. At first, I believed it to be some kind of trickery. There’s no way anyone could be this amazing, attentive, or kind. (And handsome >.>)

I would go to his profile and he would be covered in hugs by many people — insanely popular, this one. So, my cynical conclusion was, “ah, there it is! He just wants my hugs. He’s not getting one from me >:C” and I went on my own merry way.

But sincerity always finds a way to peek through. And there was always something about him that kept us coming back for more. It was this level of friendship which was so sincere, so authentic and innocent… yet principled and dignified... that it fascinated me to figure out what exactly was his angle.

It wasn’t until some hateful edge lords (whose names could audition for a villain of a Batman flick) would RAGEEEEE about how kind he was, trying to make him edgy… that I realized, “oh my gosh… he’s actually real.” You know someone’s sincerely wholesome when they’re making the batman villains rage **because** they’re so kind and supportive of their friends… 

This level of camaraderie inspired me. I wanted to see more of it on the forums and in real life. I wanted to spread this little seed of a gift that I was given… and true to its nature… in the beginning, fellow forums members were suspicious of ME and MY motives with why I was so caring and supportive of them. 

It’s been such an interesting journey with so many other people involved — very bumpy, shaky, crazy and incredibly complex due to how diverse we all are... but we still clung together no matter what. Learning about one another… learning about ourselves… and going “wow, we’ve truly come a long way, haven't we?” Sir Hugs, you were the driving point of all of this...

Years later and your dedication, as a friend, would come to actually steer my life away from a disaster I was driving it towards... but that's a whole other story...

The point is, you've truly shown us that friendships on this platform is more than just cute, random profile pictures. There are real people, with real feelings and real thoughts behind them and each one should be respected as such...

And now, here I am, with the absolute privilege of honoring you as an Admin. And I get to personally thank the Founder, themself @Twilight Sparkle ✨ ;~; You have NO idea the beauty that has sparked from your involvement of this platform over the many years... Thank you! You helped me find so many wonderful friends.. and eventually even love... Oh! And @Kurtiss -- you too! Don't think you can run away from credit. @LadyMercury, your floofy ears do be floofy as are your hugs! @AppleDashPoni *big hugs* Thanks for still being here! @Comp, you too you little rascal!

I do admit, I will need the help of a trusted companion whom I know cares about this community and platform as much as I do. Who has proven himself to be a friend of MLPF since 2013 and counting...

And now I'd like to mention a few friends that were there since the beginning of your growth.   

(We'll have to shorten the number to keep this post from looking cluttered, but to start...)

@Lightwing, thanks for keeping this little rascal entertained with shenanigans when he was too freakin shy to speak up. Your silliness truly showed him how to come out of his shell and even stoked the fires of later legacies c: 

@Simon, don't talk to me, you're late for curfew! Haha, just kidding. Thanks for spending all that time wayy back when just talking until 3am - even if it was just to vent, see? I told you he was dedicated! 

@Rikifive Oh look... scary Polish sounding man is available for pestering about admin stuff. <3 Let's pester !!!

@Pandora, if it wasn't for Sir Hugs inviting you to meet me, we would not have known each other as well as we do. And seeing you flourish and bloom as you came out of your shyness has truly melted my heart

@Ghostie boi, your friendship to Pandora is similar to what I experienced with Sir Hugaholic. Keep up the good work <3 and thanks for being a good friend

@Dynamo Pad, you're like a brother to us! Thank you so much for always being there as a friend and also a support to the community!

@AuroraGlimmer Thanks for being a sis!

@CrimsonMane thanks for all of the muffins!

@EpicEnergy, lots of hugs and bans <3 <3 <3 

@CocoCody since day one of your arrival, you've just BEEN there. Giving support, laughs and hugs and it's been amazing hahah

@GeneralDirection, your presence and company is soothing and supportive. It's just what a bestie needs!

@Sparklefan1234, YOUR ENERGY, CLEVER MIND AND HUMOR ARE AMAZING <3

@Shadicus *squish/glomp*

@Aticus the Adequate, thanks for being part of our timeless shenanigans <3

@Luna the Great of all the Russias, hurry up and get that alicorn crown on. There's lots of work to do!

Okay, this is getting too long, so I'll just make one big meaningful blog post with all of who you have inspired me to continue this beautiful thing. I've missed A HUGE CHUNK OF YOU so please don't feel forgotten ;~; 

**BIG BIG HUG AND A BOOP TO** /)

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@TheRockARooster@Silly Druid @Wingnut @Whirlwind @Varnull@Starset Twinkle @TBD @Silverspark184 @Samurai Equine @Steel Accord  @Reality Check@ZiggWheelsManning @Rising Dusk @FlutteringGuardian @Props Valroa @khaliljohnson1234  @Stone Cold Steve Jobs @North Star @Nitobit@Savy @ExplosionMare @Windy Breeze @Shiny Silvermoon @Balareth @Brony Number 42 @Sophie H.@kwamyyy@Flutterstep @CloudMistDragon @RaraLover@Axel@Trot Shuffle@Sycofear13
 @Cagey@TunedPonyRC @Bastian @TheRockARooster

 oh gosh, I'm missing many more people, I'm sorry if your name isn't here

 There are too many more but I'm writing this in a hurry, ;~;  <3 
Just know the you've played a role in this friendship chain and you're appreciated <3

(I will have to make a blog post with individualized explanations for how you've each impacted our lives in this journey ...even if you think it was just in the smallest of ways <3 there was impact and you're very unique) 

So let's continue the journey of friendship together. And let's begin with a warm welcome of Sir Hugoholic, Sugar Belle, later Sir Hugoholic again, and then knighted to Sir Hugsalotl. 

Feel free to pester, poke and harass him for admin duties that he is attentive enough to get to <3 

*Alicorn filly Skylight appears and pouts.

Silky, you forgot to mention me... 

Anyways, that aside, even though we have only known each other for a few months, but it feels like both of us have changed so much since then. You've always believed in me and I am so thankful for that. I wouldn't be where I am today without you. Looking forward, I can't wait to see what you and Silky do together as admin staff. I heard there's a lot of changes that are going to be happening and I am so excited to be a part of it.

[Ice Princess Silky 12,562]

1 minute ago, Skylight Scintillate said:

*Alicorn filly Skylight appears and pouts.

Silky, you forgot to mention me... 

Anyways, that aside, even though we have only known each other for a few months, but it feels like both of us have changed so much since then. You've always believed in me and I am so thankful for that. I wouldn't be where I am today without you. Looking forward, I can't wait to see what you and Silky do together as admin staff. I heard there's a lot of changes that are going to be happening and I am so excited to be a part of it.

*gasps* Goodness! I realized I've skipped you along with many others, as well <3 I'm soooo sorry!! This is why I'll have to make a blog post with more concentrated details. You've been... an incredible friend to the community. My gosh... You're literally a PERFECT example of the story about with Twilight seeming a bit... standoffish? Aloof? But not intending to. I remember when people assumed you were SO rude and so cold... just for being more distant!
So many people even wondered why I still talked to you despite it all..  and you're right.. it was @Sir Hugsalotl who kept vouching for you throughout all of the doubts. You've changed so much since then... you've gained your wings <3  and us discovering that you were SO SHY that you had an interesting way of expressing it that seemed indifferent but actually was NOT was one of the most pleasantly surprising things <3
Thanks for being here with us and assisting with allowing this beautiful site and community to grow 

[Goofyg27 6,161]

Sir hugsalot if there's any issues I have with anyone on the forums I'll be sure to shoot you a text message through dm on the forums but I hope that wouldn't have to happen (Sent with gentle tone) anyways once again congrats on becoming a new admin here 

[Auroraderp 612]

Wow, congratulations @Sir Hugsalotl!! This is awesome.

 

Wait, wasn't this like-- yesterday or something??? Everything going on around here moves WAY too fast for me. 

*Goes back to quietly sitting in the corner playing Winter Wrap-up and smiling and waving at ponies passing by*

[Ice Princess Silky 12,562]

9 minutes ago, Aurora876 said:

Wow, congratulations @Sir Hugsalotl!! This is awesome.

 

Wait, wasn't this like-- yesterday or something??? Everything going on around here moves WAY too fast for me. 

*Goes back to quietly sitting in the corner playing Winter Wrap-up and smiling and waving at ponies passing by*

Awww @Rikifive's Winter Wrap Up game is where I saw your personality come out and flourish among us I'm so happy you're here to witness all of the changes and warm welcomes.

[Auroraderp 612]

Moments ago, Princess Silky said:

Awww @Rikifive's Winter Wrap Up game is where I saw your personality come out and flourish among us I'm so happy you're here to witness all of the changes and warm welcomes.

Me too. I really want to become active in other areas as well, so if there's anyplace in particular you'd like me to check out, I am 100% there! 

[Astralshy 25,896]

17 hours ago, Trot Shuffle said:

Congats @Sir Hugsalotl and thanks to @Astral Soul for bribing him (with tea) to give me some top secret tips on music songwriting in PMs  is much apprecaited!

Yes, I had bribe him with lots of tea and then he  even wanted to eat my chocolate reserves too .. but I tricked him   and gave him his own chocolate reserves to eat without him realizing it

seriously: I'm glad I could initiated contact between you and yout got some secret helpful tips for making music ♥

[ZiggWheelsManning 9,088]

31 minutes ago, Princess Silky said:

Awww @Rikifive's Winter Wrap Up game is where I saw your personality come out and flourish among us I'm so happy you're here to witness all of the changes and warm welcomes.

I'm happy for @Rikifive in that accomplishment  

[TBD 17,252]

@Sir Hugsalotl

Since you’re a new Admin, Does that mean you are going to have us give hugs for everyone, you know what hugs can do to me  right??

haha but anyway omg! Congratulation on a huge promotion!!! The forum will definitely be in a better hands now that a person who is sensible and fair as you is now running it!  You will go far and will continue to make this forum a fun, safe, and better place for people old and new to gather and mingle! You are such a good and dependable friend that everyone can definitely get behind on to support. The the funny thing is I had a de ja vu about this. So I guess that’s fate for you!  Let’s create this forum a better place together Sir Hugs!!!