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An appreciation thread to all DBZF members.; Retirement and Shoutouts!
Topic Started: Sep 5 2013, 11:30 PM (12,029 Views)
Strawberry
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THANK YOU ♥

I'd like to start off by saying that YES, I know many people have been making threads like this lately where they thank the forum and the community for everything they did to them. I'm going to be yet another member doing that, but with a twist.
This thread serves a very specific purpose for me. This thread is going to represent the end of an amazing chapter of my life. The chapter I opened on this forum in 2006 and that is quickly approaching a bit of a closure... but I'll get to that in a little bit.

Firstly, if you're reading this, thank you. I'd like to tell you that you were most likely someone who helped me in more ways than you can imagine. This place has been my little internet home for so long and I've seen all of its up and downs with members coming and going, others staying, others only randomly showing up to say hello. I've been moved by so many of your stories, by your generosity, your constant kindness towards me, your open minds. I've grown debating things with you, trying to understand your points of view and sometimes struggling to get mine across, but still managing to get something good out of every discussion we've had. I've rushed to this place to tell you AAAAALL about my life adventures, my time living in France, all of the countries I've been to, the music festivals I kept on consuming like they were the most powerful drug in the world, all of my emotions regarding animal rights, social equality, art, human relationships, my own personal ups and downs... the good, the bad and the ugly. I've found myself sharing so much of my life, my tiny, little life and existence... with you. With faces I've never seen in my real life, with voices I've never heard. And yet everything always felt so personal and close to my heart... and that is DBZF in a nutshell. We stand together as a community and we have each other's back, no matter what. We're truly a family here. Not everybody likes everybody, but we're still a big group of people who can see right through the impersonal blocks of text that compose a forum... see the human behind the screen. The complex human being full of emotions and thoughts that are sometimes so hard to understand, but still so fascinatingly real and relatable.

On top of being an active member of this community I was (and to the day that I'm writing this still am, though not for long) a moderator. And being a mod for me has always been just having the platform to keep this place a safe, respectful and fun home for everybody. I've centered my entire presence as a mod around the community. Around wanting to know every one of you, interact with you, help you, know you for who you are. I'd like to believe that I managed to be just that for all of you. I'd like to apologize with an open heart if any of my decisions as a mod have ever made you upset. Just please know that I've always (and I mean ALWAYS) had the best interest of the forum's integrity and the members well-being in mind. And even though I'm fallible like every human being is, I'd like to believe that I managed to be a community mod for all of you. An approachable person you could go to for mod related topics, but also for a piece of advice, for words of comfort, to share a joke with, or simply... just because! :)

RETIREMENT

Soon this place will go through some structural changes, which will be explained to you when the right time comes.. But for now, I'd like to announce to you all first-hand and personally that I'm going to be retiring soon from my mod duties and that I'm also going to reduce my activity on the forum drastically. And that is because I have a brand new, exciting chapter of my life knocking on my door right now. I have a career ahead of me, I have many new goals, fights and accomplishments waiting to be lived. And they are speaking louder than they ever were, telling me the world is my oyster and that the possibilites are endless for me. Telling me that I can truly go out and make the most of my existence... RIGHT NOW! And that is just the most exciting feeling ever, the best adrenaline rush I've ever experienced. I'm ready to embrace that new chapter. And as a result, this is THE right time to end my DBZF cycle. It makes sense, it feels right.
Disclaimer: I am NOT going to leave completely. I'm simply going to (hopefully) be placing most of my time/attention/heart&soul on new adventures. I'll try my best to remain active here and to keep in touch with all of you though! You're not getting rid of me that easily! Muahahah! :cool:


APPRECIATION MESSAGES / SHOUTOUTS

Now, HOLY MOTHER OF COWS AND ALLIGATORS, this is already a much longer thread than I had envisioned. I'm so sorry that I'm such a chatterbox :p Gosh! >_<
Time to jump right into this little project of mine that I've had in mind since I came back from Canada at the end of August. I want to give you all a personal mini appreciation message based on my time spent with you and what I've seen from you as a member and as a person. I'm going to address most of you who read this topic over the next few weeks, and if I don't include your name in this list of detailed shoutouts it's either because I feel like I don't know enough about you (in which case, consider yourself to be part of the general shoutout I made above for all the community), or simply because I don't like you one bit :yay: (I'm hoping to get as many members in this thread as possible, even those who are probably thinking they won't get a mention).

Starting with 3 very important members to me. I've written about 9 messages so far, but I don't want this OP to be too, too overpowering so I'll only post 3 for now. ETA: Ok, time to start adding more people! I hope to keep this list updated daily or at least every other day.


Pookie Poo / Ana Banana


Bex / Becca Babz


Timmy Tim


Danrich


Juri / Puccioback, ALRIGHT!


Zero / Andre


Drew / Drewbidoo


Copy, THE original Ninja


Mitas / Mimi


Rogue


Buuberries / Berrybro


Crashbreaka / Crashy


Pelador


Paste_Ninja / Nicole / little sis


Necifix / Sam


Espo boi


Smochi


Super Saiyan 2... or is it 3?


Agent.G / Green


peep


Poohead


Progo


Legendary_Nightmare_Cell / Nighty


Light


Emmeth / Emy


StrawHatCrew


(MANY, MANY MORE TO COME! :cool: Please keep checking back to see YOUR name in this thread and read my personal message to you, that would mean a lot to me. And I can guarantee most of you will be in this thread!)


APPARENTLY I'VE REACHED THE MAX LIMIT OF CHARACTERS PER POST, SO THE MESSAGES WILL HAVE TO CONTINUE IN A SEPARATE POST THAT YOU CAN READ BY CLICKING HERE.




Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Your rock princess,
Strawberry
Edited by Strawberry, Sep 19 2013, 10:44 AM.

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I'm gonna need to take a trip to a hospital cause you're breaking my heart.
Is it too late to tell you that I don't mind.


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ahh man, the forum is gunna be missing out on one of its best members and mods. such a big loss but in the end I wish you the best in your life ahead!

lots of laughs were had with you around and I hope me and you keep in touch and hopefully party in Canada one day!

also. thanks for all the warns ;)

:'( ill miss you


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Kris you gave me multiple chances when I don't think many others would. For that I thank you with the bottom of my heart. You truly are an amazing person and I wish you all the best with your future. It'll be sad to not have you around but your life obviously has to come first.


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Kris....you didn't have to say all that because...

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You had me at hello.



I remember all of that LOL. We have so many inside jokes that never really get old. Those chats on MSN were unforgettable. We had so many talks about falling in love, going to school, our pasts, our hardships when we had them, are happy times, your drunken times :p , and it feels like there is still more incredible things we will able to share in the future. I know you'll accomplish everything you set out to do because you've always been that go getter type of girl.

Throughout the years, I have always told you how strong of a person you are, and how I admire your courage. Your ability to move on and get over the hardships in your life is incredible. You're such a beautiful person inside and out with so many endearing qualities. In turn, you have taught me a lot about myself too. I'll never forget all those times you backed me up even if we were at different opinions.

I won't take this as a good bye though because I know I'll see you around.

Thank you for friendship, and I'll always be here whenever you need someone to talk to.

You girl are AMAZING!

<3 Salta para el cielo!

Jump to the heavens!
Edited by Pookie, Sep 5 2013, 11:52 PM.
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Izanagi!

Can't say that I expected this, I'm genuinely shocked. It'll be sad to see you step down, but I'm glad that you're moving onto a new chapter in your life, one that I'm sure will bring much happiness and joy to your life. It's awesome that you're sharing this with us; just goes to show how the message behind this topic rings true. A place where you can share your emotions, experiences, anything. Just try not to forget about all of us! I kid, I kid, haha.

You were a brilliant Moderator but even more than that, a wonderful person. That's the most important part. Always so welcoming, kind and hard-working. Just stay true to that, who you are, and you'll overcome any challenge!

Best of luck with this new part of your life!
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Thank you so much guys. I'm legit crying like a babby right now. I'd like to ask you guys, if possible, that as I post my appreciation messages to you you reply to this thread just with a word or two about how you feel about my message or me as a person. And the reason for that is that I'm going to be bookmarking this page so I can revisit it every time I'm too engrossed in my life and want to remember everything and everyone from here.
Thank you once again. You all rock!

Also I may post a few more shoutouts tonight.
Edited by Strawberry, Sep 5 2013, 11:55 PM.

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strawbs ur the best mod (sry other mods just pretend i didnt say that) im sry i posted in spambot thread :( :( :( dont think of me as a bad boy

also thx for those bands u told me about, i will always remember u when i listen to psychedelic rock

also u always seemed rly nice and fun and also ur voice is hot and also the rest of u is hot too

also hi future strawberry when u read this again

xoxoxoxo much luv and good luck with whatever u gotta do
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It's good to know there are people in the world fighting the good fight whether it's their career or just part of who they are: trying to make a difference in whatever way they can; trying to help those who can't help themselves. I tend to drift around between communities/groups of people both offline and offline and, although I haven't known you for long at all, it was clear to me that you were one of the more promiment personalities and people looked up to you.

i hope u do well in life -- i'm sure u will. and as espo said: thx for the (verbal) warnings d: i will b sure to keep bein a bad boy >:) jk

Grabbing life by its balls and moving on without regrets. That's how it should be done. gawd it am almost like losin a siblin. almost like... losing a berrysis

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Wow Strawberry, this thread literally brought a tear to my eye, which honestly hasn't happened in years. You are one awesome person, and one hell of a moderator. I wish you luck with the rest of your life.
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Strawberry, it's really sad to see you go. I'm trying not to be a big weeney right now by holding these tears back. I think you are one of the best, nicest, and cheerful mods that we have around. This is definitely going to be a hurtful loss on the forum's part. But, I am glad to hear that we can't get rid of you that easily, i.e., you're still going to stick around and continue to share your positive energy that everyone needs around here.

Life is serious and shouldn't be taken too lightly, especially if it's knocking and calling you to finally take a trip on this new adventure of yours that determines the rest of your life. You know better than anyone that we'll always be here for you -- and myself along with everyone else knows you'll be here for us as well.

I would personally like to thank you for all of the talks that we did have in the past and the advice you were able to give to me as a senior. I'll take that to heart and use it for my own inspiration, just like you're taking a piece from each and every one of us to take with you on your new adventure.

I wish you the best of luck and I hope things continue to go well and even get that much better for you to top it all off. Just make sure you stop by and say what's up because we can never get tired of your old retired self.

Professor Gohan
Edited by Professor Gohan, Sep 6 2013, 12:20 AM.
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Pookie Powa!

You have such a positive response even when you won't be around the forum as much. It's how much of an impact you've made on people's lives here. You bring everyone together. It's just incredible. I had to keep from crying myself, but I realized that this isn't a good bye. This is just you bettering yourself.

There is no need to cry because in the end, you will reach your goals and that makes me happy.
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From what I can say is that You are a Really Fun/Funny Person & you always are Friendly to Every Member of this Forum. I am sad to See you go (not entirely, I know), because I just Entered this Forum about 2 Months Ago & Really want you to stay more Active over Here. From my Conversations with you I can tell that you are a really Fun Person & always are Cheerful member of this Forum.

I hope you'll Succeed in Anything you Try for in your Future & Reach All of Your Goals!

I'm really bad when it comes to stuff like this, so Sorry if it Came-Off Cheesy. :lol:

P.S. I Know how I write! I Can't Help It! :p
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I'm sad to see you go.
When I first joined this forum I have heard that you were a friendly awesome amazing person, but in the time I have gotten to know you your personality definitely backs up your reputation. I wish you only the best of luck in life and may you stay safe.
Sincerely yours,
Nighty
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Can't say I know you as well as others here Straw, but I am glad to see your life ramping up as you wanted it to. We really clicked since I came back and got more energetic. I'll be sad to see you go but know you will always have a seat at the DBZF table, no matter what.
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