It's sort of just a really precious miracle this specific thread as been preserved for so long. I was rereading the other day and my heart was touched when I saw a post by rosewind like 'oh, it would be really nice if the original crew could post more often' and it was just so sweet! Especially given how big a thorn in everyone's side this thread once upon a time.has been (in a lot of cases unfairly; in my case, entirely fairly).
I hate to be so mushy and sentimental, but it speaks a lot to the value of kindness (with proper boundaries). Nobody had to be understanding to a fifteen-year-old edgy troll lashing out for attention and notoriety, but people did. And lo and behold, after over a decade and tonnes of therapy and eventually-learning to make good life decisions, I am finally on the right path (I think!)
In fact... *Cough cough*.... I think I'm ready to admit something I haven't been honest with anyone about. *Cold sweat emerges on forehead; a choking, pungent steam of fear vents from my chest*
"O--o-okay,,, here goes :["
*AHEM*
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I LIKED PONIES TOOOOOO!! I WASN'T HERE JUST TO TROLL AND BE OBNOXIOUS, I REALLY LIKED PINKIE PIEEEEE I THOUGHT SHE WAS FUNNY AND ESSENTIALLY AGREED THAT BEING SILLY AND IRREVERENT WAS *based* AHHHH I LIKED THE SHOW AND I REALLY LIKED SEASON TWO FINALE WHEN IT WAS RANDOMLY VIOLENT AHHH I WAS LIKE "oh man now this is a REAL SHOW FOR BIG KIDS. SEE everyone?"
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I mean, my genuine interest did fall off after season 2 anyway cause I just spent too much time on other things, but, I figure I owe it to everyone to acknowledge this in the spirit of healing and growth. I get that this was totally obvious and true to anyone ever at any moment and time, but, it was true that while ponies brought me to canterlot, it was us last post winners that made me stay :')