The Name of The Rose

[Batbrony 16,053]

 

 

Dat face... that's me right now.   I want you to know Key Gear just what an impact you've had on me in my time on these forums.  I've shared this in other threads, but buck it I'll keep sharing it because it speaks to both yours and the brony community's character; when I joined over a year ago, you were the first, I repeat, THE FIRST member to greet me in the Welcome Plaza.  You weren't condescending or bombastic, despite the fact that you clearly had far more experience on the forums than I did; instead, you were friendly, funny, and all around pleasant to chat with and very helpful in showing me the ropes.  You weren't even a moderator yet!  Just a friendly member trying to aid a fellow brony, show him around, and welcome him to this great online community.  I've never forgotten that behavior and applied it in my own attitude and behavior towards new members, and it was the first real concrete signs to me in my own experience that the brony community as a whole is something far different from most fandoms.  The kindness, compassion, pleasantness, and friendship that bronies extend toward others just because we watch the same show, it's unlike anything in any other fandom, and MLP Forum's beloved Alien Turkey has always embodied the best qualities and characteristics of bronies in his time on MLP Forums, both before and after he became a moderator, at least in my experience.  So first and foremost, I thank you Key Gear for having been such a great friend.

 

Second, I thank you for having been a great tech administrator; anytime I ever called upon your services, you were always patient with me (no mean feat, I know, considering I can be quite the persistent and impatient bugger myself ) as well as very helpful.  Any tech problem I've had, you and Feld0 have always been able to solve, and I can safely say that this site in general would not be in nearly as pristine and organized a state as it is without your efforts.  Heck, the entire Poniverse in general would probably be far behind had you never joined the staff.  So thank you Key Gear for all of your work as Feld0's top tech lieutenant, and have no fear about the site; you're leaving Feld0 with a wonderful and awesome moderating team, more than capable of running the site and building the Poniverse! 

 

Third, thank you for the wonderful and beautiful explanation.  I will say that you didn't need to type such a long explanation, but it's not because I didn't enjoy reading it (seriously man, it was kick ass! ); rather, I say this because, dude, you're Key Gear, you're bucking Key Gear!!!  You've already done so much for this community that I know for sure that a simple paragraph would've been all the explanation I needed from ya to accept your stepping down.  You're not full of B.S. dude, and anypony who knows you on the forums knows that for a FACT!!!  So once again, thank you for the amazing explanation for your resignation from your tech administrator positition, but have no fear man; you've already left such a great mark on this community that at this point I don't think anypony could possibly justify any complaint for your resignation, especially given the circumstances.  On the bright side, although I shall miss you as a moderator, I look forward to getting to interact with you once again as a normal member in more normal threads, even if you won't be on quite as much.  Hopefully once things in your life get back to normal you'll be able to share your wonderfully zany and random Alien Turkey humor with a whole new batch of bronies on the forums! 

 

In conclusion, thank you Key Gear/Scootacool/Alien Turkey, thank you for everything.  You are the best that these forums have to offer, and we've been blessed to have you as a member, a moderator, and a friend.  See ya around Space Turkey! 

Edited May 21, 2013 by Batbrony

[Yellow Diamond 7,568]

Wait, Scoots resigned? But who'll maintain the forum? Who'll take care of things when they break down? Who will save us from Feld0's inevitable assimilation of our minds into his Borg-like master computer?!

 

 

You have to understand, Kyro: Scoots has ascended to another level of being. By stripping himself of his powers and sacrificing himself to stop Feld0 once and for all, he is now more than a community technical administrator...

 

He is a legend. And legends never die.

[3005 332]

 

...so much work, time, stress and just dealing with complete bullshit at every turn from IPS because they're idiots who can't code for shit.

 

 

Oh my God, that made me crack up. xD I rarely laugh at anything I read, so bravo to you! And bravo to you as well, Key Gear, because I also very rarely read anything of this length without losing my train of thought because I swear I have self-diagosed ADHD. Either way, you're a very creative soul, and a dream to roleplay with. 

 

Let me procede to berate you with gifs that express my deep affection.

 

 

That is too emotional for my tastes, I shall try again. 

 

 

 

That is too sexual for my tastes, I shall try again. 

 

 

... and we're back to emotional. Key Gear, I just... I just fucking love you, you're perfect. 

 

P.S. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 21, 2013 by Supreme Strawberry

[nlaq 180]

There isn't much for me to say at this point; but for posterity I'd like to reiterate some things.

 

I haven't been here for long; and even then, most of my time has been spent in isolation - both from the wider community and the other development groups. What I can say, however, is that I have thoroughly enjoyed the posts of yours I have read, and the (single?) time we managed to end up in the same Skype group call. You have a level head and articulate your thoughts incredibly well... In my experience, especially considering my time spent as a developer, these are two of the absolute most important attributes of character.

 

I would say that It is very sad to see you go so soon after we met; but in light of things that sentiment seems almost selfish to me. It's far more important that you find balance within your own life, and I am very glad that you are doing what is right for you - even if it was a difficult decision, and even if I wish changes could have been implemented sooner.

 

As always; if there's anything I can do, you have my Skype contact information.

[Yellow Diamond 7,568]

If we're all about to profess our love for the Alien Turkey in the most tasteful ways possible, then I know of no other way to do so:

 

[MatrixChicken 879]

You're one of those great people I never knew. I'm horrible at these kinds of posts, so I'll just say: I never really knew exactly what you and the other staff do, but I can say that I'm sure it wouldn't be the same without you.

 

Before I start getting all mushy and decide to just not post... Good luck, you cool chicken!

 

 

Too late. xD

 

Edited May 21, 2013 by MatrixChicken

[Arylett Charnoa 4,919]

I never thought I could find something with such obvious heart, soul, and beauty on a My Little Pony forum. Even through text, you convey your tone flawlessly. I can hear the sadness in your voice as you speak, the passion, and the hope for a better tomorrow. Your post only goes to show the reason why I was even a moderator at all here. For these people. My experience, whilst not as haunting or horrible as yours, can definitely relate. 

 

What I wanted to bring people the joy of an organized roleplaying section, so I created RP World. I worked my ass hard off, to the bone. I may not have known code, but I had all the spirit and determination that you did. Even when I cried, even when I entered my depressions, and even when everyone was fighting against me about every little change I tried to improve, I kept going. 

 

But eventually, I got burned out to the bone. Like you, I was depleted and there was no more hope left in my eyes for this place. My personal life became a lot for me to handle, a breakup of a relationship I thought would last forever, and several jealousy and power struggles amongst friends in addition to the now-increasing burden of being in charge of so much (RP World's pretty big, you guys, even if it isn't the entire forums). I had no joy to give, no fuel in my reserves, nothing. I was so embittered, so tired, so angry. All I wanted was to put this horrible chapter in my life behind me. It was for the good of my health. MLP Forums was killing me slowly, from the inside out. It was killing me as had countless former friends I knew in the past. 

 

The relationship was unequal in those friendships. I'd give, give, and give. And sure, it started off with joy and laughs. It was something worth giving for. I gave because I wanted to feel the goodness of their joy, and their affection towards me. I wanted to love and be loved in return. I wanted to share everything with them. But as had happened in those former friendships, it started that they began to take more from me than they were giving. No longer did I smile, but everyday with those friends was an argument, a frown, a hassle, an obligation. 

 

For months in those friendships, I did not dare to wonder whether or not they were no good for me. I had to keep going, or my entire world would fall apart. Without them, I felt, I was nothing. That was when my obligation began. This obligation consumed me, until I forgot the original reason I was even friends with them to begin with: for fun, happiness, and love. It was with great sorrow when I realized that the time had come to leave them behind. Even knowing how much they had helped me, how much we had suffered, loved, and lived together. My energy was officially out, it was over.

 

I've had these experiences several times, and never has it become any less painful. It may be numbed as it happens more and more, but it's always the same result. Leaving that which brought us joy for the good of ourselves is one of the most difficult things we can do. But once we have nothing left to give, we must move on to other things. Leaving MLP Forums to me was like leaving a close friend. I could not just bear to leave my moderation position, but I had to leave the entire thing once it no longer brought me the joy and pleasure I once knew. Bitterness and negativity, cynicism and poison had replaced that. Even staying on as a member with the knowledge of things that I had had would change things entirely for me. It would only be harmful to my being. It's like if you keep talking to your ex-boyfriend even after a messy breakup. I tried that, and it didn't work. My ex-boyfriends and I lost contact with each other almost completely, and we decided that it was for the best. Whilst you might not take that path completely, I think it would be best for you if you avoided this place for a while. It did me some good to have many months to clear my head.

 

You were one of those people I found difficult to leave behind, Scatcoal. We lost contact for all those months, and I walled myself off from the old mods that I had served alongside. It hurt not to talk to you guys. Not to work together, not to have you whispering encouragement into my ear when I felt like I wasn't good enough to be a mod. Being a mod/admin on here was like being part of a brotherhood. (With one girl named Arylett who was the sister) All of you were my brothers-in-arms as we went together fighting crime cleaning up the forums and trying to make it a better place. I know that this is a decision you do not make lightly, and I understand your plight with such clarity because at one point, that was me. Leaving the brotherhood, the people who you trusted and fought/worked alongside... it hurts. Because things can never be the same again. 

 

Remember this though: there's so many people in this world, Scatcoal. So many of them waiting for someone like you to give them joy. Through your intelligence, your wisdom, and most importantly, your heart. They're all out there, waiting for you. It may not be somewhere like MLP Forums, but it may be a completely different place. And there's so much stories that you have left to give. You can be a teacher, a guide, a helper, a friend, and all of above to all of them. But you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. Never forget what you're here for: it's for fun, it's for the people, it's for love, for laughter, and joy. Ultimately though, it's for YOU and YOU alone. This is selfish, I know. But every action we take, even for the most seemingly charitable cause, is for ourselves and the joy we derive from it. What people forget is that selfishness is not a bad thing. It is only a bad thing when it hurts others. We're all looking out for ourselves, and in turn as we do so, we're also looking out for others. Because that's what makes us happy.

 

It wasn't just that I wanted to make RP World a place for the people, but I also wanted to make it a place for myself. Why did I make it? The only thought I had running through my mind was this: "I hope I can make a place where my friends and I can have fun together." Only one simple thought. And I think that's what you're trying to say too. I think that's also what you wanted. 

 

My story doesn't just end there though. Despite leaving, you are clearly reading a post I made just now. I returned. Why did I? For the damn people. It says a lot about how tightly knit a community is when so many remember you despite having been gone almost half a year. In real world time? It might not seem like a lot. But these forums were growing RAPIDLY and still are. The old users could've been replaced by the new, and my story would've been left behind. A rose without a name, and I would've been reduced to merely a footnote in a long neverending story. Nobody but a scant few to remember how I suffered, loved, and lived these forums, and the ones who knew the true story behind it all to detest me for leaving them behind. 

 

But I was more than just remembered. When my birthday came, even some of the new users after I left knew of me. My story was preserved  and kept alive by the people. They looked to me not with hatred or memories of the times when I had scolded them, but with nostalgia and fond memories. This, and the fact that good hard-working people such as you, Zoop, Klopp, and many of the other mods (former or not) can even thrive and write such beauty like that post you wrote are all proof. They are proof of the solid quality, the feelings of brotherhood and love, of this community. I remembered, and I came back. Even knowing that there were some hard feelings lingering about with the way I left, even knowing that I was not as relevant as before, and even with the pain of being unable to help the forums as I once did. I was still here. Watching, posting, and unable to stop myself from being part of the community again. (Usually, the case is that I get bored of a place and have to force myself to try to be a part of the community. It was the opposite here)

 

The people of these forums are all that matters. It's not all the fancy crap you can do with code, it's not all the fancy admin and mod powers you have. Everyone, from the most important administrator, to a non-Subscribing member, is the same. They are all equal in one thing - that they create a family. The forums are beyond what simple communities can be. I've tried to join others time and time again as I've been gone, and I have found none in equal. None with people who are so enthusiastic beyond measure. Not about My Little Pony. (Though many certainly are that) Hell, these forums could be about anything, using any sort of forum software (even free ones that suck) and would still be just as great with our community. They're enthusiastic about being part of a team. They feel the sense of camaraderie  the sense of brother and sisterhood amongst us all. (At least, those of us who've invested ourselves into the forums) This may sound overdramatic, and even kind of stupid. But that's how I feel. I'm not here for the ponies, I'm not here for the fanciness of the site or the awesomeness of IP Boards, (Nice bonuses still though) I'm not here for any of that. That may have been the gateway, but it lead me to a path far deeper than I had ever imagined. I came to make friends, and I got much more than I could've dreamed.

 

Out of it, I have learned so much. It is something I can never forget. And it is something that I know you can never forget either, Scatcoal. The people will speak stories of you now, as they did of me. They will not forget you. I will not forget you. In fact, I look forward to walking together to the future. For the both of us to make up for lost time, and do things as we should have done them before. Remember that in spite of all that you have suffered. And remember that though the rose may perish, we will never forget its name. 

Edited May 21, 2013 by Arylett Dawnsborough

[Fhaolan 4,483]

I've only met you recently, through this forum, so I don't know you under all those other names. Key Gear is the name I know. Key Gear, one of the first couple of friends I made here.

 

I fully understand and commiserate with your decision. Letting go is tough, no matter what it is you're letting go of.

 

Good luck. I hope someday we can have a proper chat, or maybe even meet face-to-face. But if our paths don't cross again: Go with grace, go with style, and don't let them beat you down.

[ActFast231 432]

Sorry to hear all the things you're going through Key Gear. I can't imagine the pain of losing those you are close to. And seeing your work around the forum, if anyone here deserves a break, it is you. You did your job well, especially the bringing joy part. You definitely did it for me. I remember this very well, as it was a proud moment for me, it was during Marco's livestream a week back. I think I made a joke about your avatar, and it was received with your trademark howling laugh. Usually when I crack jokes, the most I ever get is a half hearted chuckle, so when I got that reception, which triggered everyone else laughing hard, that was a major victory and a highlight of the night for me. Along with essentially every bit of humor you brought forth. That was the funnest night I had in months. So thank you Key Gear, and everyone else involved in the stream, for the wonderful time. So rest up, you have earned it.  

[Nohbdy 4,108]

Damn. Shit.

 

Really, nothing I say will ever come close to your passionate speech. You were among the first admins I noticed around the site, probably even before Feld0. You were Scootacool back then. I remember thinking that was an interesting name. As the forums assimilated me as a member, I began stalking following people. As much as I want to say otherwise, however, I'll be honest: you weren't one of these people. I didn't read your blog or go through your post history like I do with some. I've never spoken a word with you, except on rare occasions. I've never known you as a person. 

 

Yet, your posts always stood out, even when I didn't look for them. They gave the impression of not just intelligence, but also charisma. I often saw you around, and I knew that you were responsible for so much. Even if I didn't know you, I knew one thing that could not--cannot--be disputed: you were a great admin, and a wonderful user.

 

Honestly, it feels a bit surreal for someone whom you've always known as staff to suddenly become one of the many. It's always a sad moment when such a great staffer has to step down. With that in mind, it's also reassuring to know that you'll be sticking around, and that we'll have more of your amazing posts to look forward to. You can rest assured (or be scared, idk) that I will endeavor to pay closer attention to you. 

 

Inevitably, there will be someone to replace you as an admin. I wish this replacement luck, as there will be very large shoes to fill. 

 

I also wish you luck, Key Gear. I hope you can find joy in your journey. 

[~Master~ Button Mash 2,307]

Wow...that was...wow. :'(

 

You're a really great guy Key, don't feel bad about stepping down as an admin, because you're leaving an AWESOME legacy. And if you ever doubt it, just look at everything you've created on this site, and all the hearts you've touched in your time here. Every smile cracked and laugh bellowed thanks to you will be remembered forever, don't you forget it.

 

The forum is losing a great admin today, but it is gaining a great pony.  So rest those wings, Scootacool, you've earned it.

Edited May 21, 2013 by AtomicBassCannon

[Vicke 3,189]

Hmm, what can i say that already haven't been said? 

Talk about cleaning the bone forum! Now i have nothing sad or original to say D:

 

 

Well Key Gear, its sad to see you leave so soon, you were one of those moderators that i loved. 

Oh well, everything changes and i respect your diction 

Good luck with whatever comes next

 

 

Oh, and well written, bastard.

[Aaramus 449]

It's really odd when you've been a part of a team for a while, it takes a while to get to know who everyone is and even longer to really start getting involved with those people in a more friendly and casual sense. 

I've only really been able to talk to Key properly over the last couple of weeks about random stuff in Skype chats but I think it's safe to say that even over the internet, some people do have a significant lasting impact on you. 

 

Asides from being the longest wall of text I have ever seen it was probably the most meaningful and heartfelt that I've read and to be fair I think only Key could have pulled that off.

 

I hope it all gets better for you soon and all the best! *tips hat*

[Jokuc 8,173]

What? No :c

 

KG that was touching to read.. You always write so long awesome posts.. I mean I remember when you joined and you made that mile long introduction post..

 

Anyways, you were great as an Admin on here and we're all happy for the work you've done. Even though it won't be a bye forever I just want to say goodbye anyways..Goodbye to the admin Key Gear. I hope things works out well for you..

[akita-ken 581]

Who is the person with the mysterious blue mare?
The one who kept me company through the nights,

of long shifts, quiet rooms, and times of stress?

The one whose presence I looked forward to returning to each day?

The one who so graciously shared with me his stories,

such that I may learn from his mistakes?

The one who inspired me to open my eyes to the world,

to improve myself, to strive to emulate his examples?

The one whose unfaltering cheer,

never failed to put a smile on my face?

 

He was a mentor,

he was a friend,

he was a listener,

he was an advisor,

he was approachable.

 

And when he falls,

I will stand by him,

for he ain't heavy, he's my brother.

[Dave247 568]

Well... it finally happened.

 

I knew it was going to happen eventually, the question was just when. I remember before I lost contact with you how busy you said you were, and after that the little titbits of information I'd hear here and there, which only furthered my worries that things were indeed getting worse but unfortunately due to my own actions, I was unable to do anymore but just standby and wait for it to happen.

 

I wish the best for you and your future endeavors Key and hope that it opens the opportunity to rekindle a friendship that once was.

[Vexx3 1,540]

I had thought for a while that this was inevitably going to happen soon.  In fact, I am quite surprised that it didn't happen sooner.  It blew my mind that you could handle the high stress of work thrown on top of spending so much time coding for this site and Poniverse while still keeping a happy and optimistic face on.  Even in the face of personal loss.  I can't even find the right words to express how much I admire you for that.  I wish I had the level of self-motivation and rational optimism that you do.

 

I whole-heartedly thank you for your legendary service to this great community; however, I must also thank you personally.  If it wasn't for your encouragement back when I first started making wallpapers, I can honestly say I would be nowhere near where I am today, artistic-wise.  In fact, I might have been sitting here today aiming for an entirely different major and career.

 

So, thank you -- for everything!

 

It is quite relieving to know that, despite stepping down, you do not plan on leaving here entirely.  I know that we haven't really chatted on Skype too often, but I hope that can change.  I feel that my persistent hesitance to initiate conversation tends to be misinterpreted as disinterested or uncaring, but it's really just anxiety.

 

I hope that your recovery is swift!

Edited May 21, 2013 by Vexx3

[Shanks 10,816]

That has to be the most profound thing I have read ever read on here, I am not even sure how to put how I feel into words. I first joined this site in October because I wanted to talk to other people about ponies and while I liked talking with the friend that first introduced me to them talking to few others didn't hurt either. The year I joined was one of the most humiliating and depressing years of my entire life, my father passed away that March and that June I was suspended and nearly fired for some ridiculous technicality and forced into a position (backup checker) that I didn't want and knew I would fail at. But one thing that made me happy, that made every day no matter how discouraging and soul crushing a little bit better was this place and the show that first brought me here.

 

Sure there is the occasional jerk/troll and yes there is sometimes a bit of drama but that is a factor no matter where you go and despite that I have met some really great people on this site and the positive far outweigh the negatives and I would like to thank you for all that you have done even with all that you have gone through. I have learned from personal experience that sometimes you need some time to take a break and reflect on things, I am no stranger to burnout believe me you need look no further than my own blog posts to find that out. So take as much time as you need and get better soon.

[Zygen 6,066]

Holyyyy crap... That was freaking beautiful Key gear, you almost made me cry dude,(I didn't but I felt my emotions for sure) and thats saying something.

 

I really don't know how I missed something like this till today, sorry I couldn't notice this yesterday, no idea how it slipped by me but it did.

 

Anyways, Key gear, thank you for all the behind the scenes work you do and for just everything you've done, its sad to hear you resign, but I can understand your feeling the need to.

 

I really kinda regret how I never really got to know you very well or anything, I mean it took me a while on here before I knew of your exsistance to be totally honest, which I really feel bad for, considering all you do.

 

But I don't need to know more about you then to read the passion you put into that post to know your an amazing guy.

 

I hope things go great for you in your life and whatever you do, again a beautiful speech, and I hope that you do infact stick around here still, even if it'll be less, because your just a great guy. 

 

Best of luck Key gear, hope to see you around! Your story shall always be remembered, and I know I certainly won't forget the name of the rose .

[Twiliscael 3,960]

Key, you and I both know that I'm not good at these sorts of things like you are, and frankly am not the most comfortable putting my thoughts out in public like this (precisely why I have abstained from posting here, actually). I'll keep this nice and succinct.

 

Key Gear, all I have is to thank you. You opened my eyes and showed me a new way to look at people, which I don't think I can ever really thank you for. I've explained this to you privately, and (for my damned pride) I don't think it's necessary to go through that again. However, Key I can say one thing, and that thing is a soulful thank you. It seems like just yesterday, Hal and I were talking about Paper Mario and A Space Odyssey. It seems like but a few hours ago that I was talking with Scootacool about best pony and just playfully bantering. It seems like, really, just a few moments ago that I met Key Gear and Ambrosia and all of your other little monikers. Has it really been over a year? We may not have really started talking until recently, though it really means quite a bit to me now that we do. Key, I consider you a great friend of mine, and I hope that you feel the same way.

 

Inadvertently, it seems that you've been quite the guide to me. To be blatantly honest, sometimes I'd think "Would Key approve of this?" before posting something, or saying something, or even in regards to some decisions in real life. It sounds a bit fantastic, but I assure you that it's the truth. Whether it was something I've picked up on in our conversations, or through watching you interact with others, or through your administrative duties, or even Marco's art stream, I'd really take it to heart. I really want to emphasize how much you've affected me as a person, in hopes of becoming a much better person. I have, amongst others close to me, you to thank for that, which I do.

 

Besides that, you've brought me great joy and happiness on many, many occasions. I guess you can say that you got what you wanted out of me. Whether simply chatting about Paper Mario or Stewart Little over PM, or about our personal selves and lives over Skype, or who we are and who we choose to portray throughout our (hopefully much longer) journeys through roleplaying together. I really look forward to these things, and they brighten my day. Speaking of that, your laughter is honestly one of the highlights of my week sometimes. I really look forward to hearing you yelp like a dying turkey, and not only because it sounds funny. When I see someone else happy like that, I can't help but crack a smile. I guess if there's one person you can be sure that you've helped, it's me.

 

Oh look at me, unleashing all of these pent-up feelings over some silly forum. This seldom happens, my friend. I suppose I have only you to thank for this as well. The world needs more people like you, Key. Those hard-working, determined, all-around moral and just people that really can make a difference in the lives around them. I thank you personally and on the behalf of everyone on the forums for that. Now that you're one step closer to reaching whatever your goals and whatever makes you happy may be, I wish you the best of luck and the fact that you will always have my support. As a rose whithers and slowly fades, it still always retains it's true hue.

 

But now we can't blame the tech-chicken for whenever something goes wrong, so buck you for that D:

Edited May 22, 2013 by Twiliscael

[XUNUSEDXXX 3,459]

Why must bad things happen to good people? That's a question people always ask.

And I couldn't feel for that statement more than when I think of you.

It's heartbreaking to see you relinquish your moderating position, even if you will still be around. I remember just coming around this place to see you with a Royal Guard badge and being a total derp in the Forum Lounge. How the time flies, huh? Impersonation day, always dipping around and having fun. I'm a scat-man....

Memories aside, I can't thank you enough for what you've done for all of us. You've fought for this forum to work with tooth and nail, 99.99% happily. Of course, you always had so much to do and I was honestly flustered that you could get through it. I remember these problems that you could just solve in an instant with your quick thinking and maturity that is rare to see in certain people now adays.

As you can tell from the dozens of posts before me, we absolutely adore you, Scoot. It's weird seeing you in a pony badge. It's like when I first saw Discord in an administrative badge. That is the equivalent as if you walked into the forums with no pants on. I'll get used to it, like always. But sometimes there are things hard to move on from.

I don't know if you've noticed, but I've been highly inactive for the past 3 months or so on these forums. Things sparked in January that have kept me from being on here from an outside source. I've missed this place, and it's a big ol' downer that you won't be able to moderate around the area anymore. I'll definitely be seeing a missing adminichicken omnipresence. You've just gotta promise not to leave this place due to too much inactivity. I know you said you will be active, but too much inactivity can turn for the worse (like me).

I suppose all things have to come to an end except for God's grace. Don't even call your act of leaving selfish at all. You've done more than enough for this community that you can finally RIP and act like a silly, derpy member like the rest of us. Hopefully this will relieve some stress and we'll still be able to see a happy Scoot. A Scoot with a sunglass-ed Scootaloo avatar.

God bless, brother. See you around!

Edited May 22, 2013 by Scootabloom

[TinyWings 17]

Wow. I know that I don't know you at all, but my brother knows and respects you. So thank you for everything you've done and great job making even complete strangers feel something with this. That was a great speech.  

[Shift 4,272]

Well, Scoots (I'm still going to call you that.), that was beautiful. I understand that moderators come and go, but to me, you really were one heck of a good moderator. Better than I could ever be.

 

I hope you shall stay with us for many years, and I dearly hope the future brings much promise.

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Why did I not know about this until right now?!?!?!

 

I"m gonna be honest, I did not read the entire wall of text your wrote, sorry :/

 

Good luck to you with whatever you do

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Key Gear, I am sad to see you leave the administration team - yet, after reading your entire post, I honestly feel more reason for joy than for sadness. What you have done on this website, spreading joy to others, is the most important and meaningful task to do in the world. Most people are nice, some are mean, but I have not met many people who are extraordinarily wonderful, which you are. Not only recognizing the importance of spreading love and joy to others but doing so, persisting through even your most difficult trials in life, is beyond noble. It is beautiful, and it is eternal. 

 

While you may not be an Administrator anymore, you are still Key Gear, and that is what truly matters. You, without a doubt, deserve the opportunity to find peace and rekindle your joy after what you have been through. Thank you, for all that you have done. You are a true inspiration - reading your post has moved me deeply. 

 

I wish you the best with all of your future endeavors.