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Post by PaulAVincent on May 22, 2004 2:45:25 GMT -5
Yes Ichiro and Oryx are both in thier respective branches of the military. Just today I drove Oryx to his naval base as he departed on another boat to be back in presumidly October. Another summer spent away from his family and his home (and possibly longer, they've been known to keep the boats out there for much longer then scheduled). The sacrifices people like him make by volenteering for these branches of the military saves the rest of us from the need for the draft, or possibly even worse. They go on a boat for months, years sometimes with 1 duffel bag, crappy food, infested water and they work all day long, and they work hard. So when someone pretends their being sent off to fight in war, making people worry about their safety and falsly painting themselves as heros when in truth their the biggest, most disgusting wastes of flesh around it upsets me. It upsets me the same as when real life people complain about having a hard life (you know the people with 6 and 7 digit trust funds), when girls in high school pretend they were raped (yeah we had a few of the rape pretenders here too), and those people who always complained about getting bad grades and unable to do anything with their life (they're called classes, show up to them and don't fall asleep, big step).
If you can't tell, I just really dislike people who do things for sympathy and have a big problem with it. I take insult to the fake deaths as well documented in a previous post, I take insult to the fake rape victims. How would you feel if you were raped, a traumatic event in your life and someone was prancing around flaunting it for attention. The same goes for all of the examples, and unfortinately a large number of the role playing community adopt these things. When it's 1 out of every 100 it's ignorable, 5 our of 100 it's annoying, 10 out of 100 it's very very frusterating, but when close to 1 out of every 4 people you meet (or more) makes up things like this about their life it just really kills a community.
But back to the topic, what Lina is doing is right for her, and I don't care who you are or what you think it does for the kingdom. Each and every one of you should respect her decision and understand that it's not being selfish in one single way. Her wanting to improve her life is not selfish! Think about it. Let me repeat that. Shari wanting to improve her quality of life is not selfish. You wanting her to sacrafice her happiness to stay is being selfish, and deep down inside you all know that too. Once again I'll say I'm proud of you Shari for doing what's right for you. You should all be too, and that goes for anyone who needs to leave or step down for any reason.
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Post by Cherise on May 22, 2004 9:37:28 GMT -5
Amen, Paul. - throws confetti. -
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Post by Lord Caelum Lupus on May 22, 2004 13:37:16 GMT -5
Having known Shari for years now, I can say I feel this is the best decision for her...As a mun, there comes a point when the points just dont mean anything anymore, when your char has gone through so many SL's, so many romances, so much drama that you realize you've pretty much taken your char as far as he/she can go. Having been there, I know what that's like, it's at the same time a sense of accomplishment but also it's a sad thing because you've put so much time and work into that char. There comes a point when it's all or nothing and I think that's kinda how Shari feels right now with Lina.
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Post by Tama on May 22, 2004 14:40:22 GMT -5
Shari, I'm proud of you. As is often the case in online relations, we watch each other grow in the greatest ways. You've changed since when I first met you, and I'm honored that you've taken to calling me your "neice".
I agree whole heartedly with your reasonings for wanting to leave, and I wish you the best of luck with your own life. It's time you took your focus off of Gelina and on to better things.
Gelina will be missed. If not by all, and if not by many, than atleast by myself and especially Raine. Their relationship has been fun, and I'll miss playing with her, but I'm sure your new character is just as marvelously intriguing.
You have definitely taken unnecessary mun bashings, and I believe I can explain that. Jealousy. The people who do that to you are jealous of Gelina's status, of your authoritative air, and the fact that they can't be like you.
Never take their words to heart. They don't have one from which to give them to you.
I love you, auntie.
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Post by The Hooded One of EoM on May 22, 2004 15:55:43 GMT -5
Shari,
You know who this is, and I just thought I would tell you and express to everyone else who passes by this post just how much you mean to those that RP with you, and to those that have come to know you OOC too. I've seen you through good, and through the bad...and I think I've got a good idea judging from the feeling behind every word you have typed of the kind of stress you have endured from those over time.
For one thing, I read something that completely floored me, and here it is.
Annoyed? Am I reading this correctly? I'm not one to rip on anyone, as I've seen just about enough of that lately on other boards and during chat rooms too...but I just cannot let this go. Jayson-mun, I have no doubt judging from your posts that you are a noteworthy RP'er, however to say you are "annoyed" is both selfish and will not endear you to those who understand Shari's reasons for doing this. After being around for 13 years RP'ing, I can honestly say that Shari has well-founded reasons for killing off Lina. Though, naturally, I will miss Lina, however I am more than glad that Shari will still be around, someone with whom I can aspire to be like in both the level of her own inner character, her kindness, her generosity, and a truely masterful RP'er.
Shari, I support you one-thousand percent, and I'm truely honored to have had the chance to RP with you multiple times over the years. Thank you for that, and for everything in between. One a final note, to those that are selfish and thinking of only how it will impact them and their characters, then I say this to you...you don't like what Shari is doing? Tough. Deal with it.
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Post by jaysoncesta on May 22, 2004 19:53:06 GMT -5
i didnt see this till just now ::sighs:: i understand why you doing this lina and all are for the right reasons its just annoys me that you start something with my char that now i know you will never finnish this just came to me without any warning. im not sure if it was my fault that i brought up painful things just by rping with you but i really dont know now i feel bad oddly enough me and my char are connected and i feel quite sick right now but it doesnt matter you will just ignore it anyway because it is your choice and i cant do anything to stop it. jayson has went through this before he will do it again.... farewell lina I want to apologize to all the people I offened with this message mainly to lina i was being rude and wasnt thinking. Indeed RL is way more important than rping and i agree 100% and once again i just want to say sorry and if i had a chance i would delete this message... |
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Post by LadyGelinaGrey on May 23, 2004 7:35:40 GMT -5
Apology accepted.
Well, Gelina is gone. For those of you that wanted to be a a part of her death, I'm sorry. For everyone that is shaking their head or rolling their eyes at the way I went about it? Well too bad. The log is posted in "Post RolePlaying" and if you don't like what I did, I don't care. It was my choice.
You may read this and think "wow she's on the defensive" ...well yes, I am. There were reasons for doing what I did and having her die the way I did. And yes there was even a reason for having Magus there. I am not going to go into detail about it. It's done, it's over. I have a few loose ends to tie up and then I cancelled the account that Gelina's sn was on and I made a new one. Everyone will be notified of the new screen names.
I have to tell you all though, that now I understand what Anthony was talking about. It was definately one of the hardest things to do.
I want to thank those that were in the castle last night, Cherise, Syn, Kolava, Jayson, Sir Spiffy, Nym, if I missed anyone, I'm sorry. Thank you all for being there.
And a great big thank you to Tanya (Magus). I truly fabulous rp'er, making it the most heartwrenching death scene I have ever seen. It wasn't what I had originally planned, but it turned out better than I could have ever expected.
Again, I love you all and thank you for everything over the past two and half years that I have had Gelina. I will never forget it. :: smiles :: Watch for Gleep skittering around the castle.
::waves and scampers off::
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Post by Erica on May 23, 2004 17:49:52 GMT -5
Wow Shari, i as well like the others is impressed. You were on of the frist people i rped with, when i was newbie, I remember Gelina, Ryu, Maggie, Adrian etc. But thats all in the past on a different character, like you i know my mistakes, but i have learned from them. I'm so proud of you Shari, I really am, and you play Gelina beautifuly, plus everytime when something happiens, like for example an goblin comes by, and is abit tough, we will always think of Gelina and the things she would say to him, that we can't even think of.
I am imspired, by your courage and strength. So I hope by reading this you know that i care, I saw a lot of things happien with Gelina, good and bad. And i remember we were friends ooc, and that was a bad time too. Erica and some other chars that i have rped with her, shall miss her dearly. And i myself understand how you feel.
We all love you Shari, and Gelina. Don't forget that.
Your friend,
Erica-mun
p.s. You have also tought me things in rp with gelina, and i thank you for that. ::Huggles::
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Post by The Seer on May 24, 2004 22:40:41 GMT -5
I have watched, listened and learned.
Some took offense at my appearance. I won't apologize...some might even like to blame me for things that have happened.
What I will say is that my attempt was to open the eyes of the true heart of this kingdom. I hope to shake it up and cause people to think. To maybe inspire some good roleplay. What is annoyingly evident is that for the most part this kingdom remains selfish and unfeeling. People are only concerned with their storyline, and being the center of attention. There is too much OOC backstabbing, plotting and gossip. Its sad really. I know that you are all good roleplayers.
Paul, Caelum, Gelina, Maggie, Kia........
Gone.
For what? This was a strong place at one point. There is a saying that a kingdom is only as strong as its weakest link. People will belittle and bitch and moan because the strong ones leave. They will say its letting "them" win. Sooner or later the strongest become bogged down with the weight of the others. Sooner or later they are defeated by their hope to keep others afloat, and if they are wise enough they soon walk away.
I am sorry for any distress I caused in my roleplay. I am sorrier still that it was of no help.
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Post by princesssummer on May 25, 2004 14:04:53 GMT -5
Well kids here it comes.... after a long time of not hearing from the dumb blonde, she's about to open her mouth again.
Shari, you go girl. That whole speech was hella long and i wish you weren't such a good writer cuz if you were bad then maybe i could have understood most of it, but from what i DID get, I give it 2 thumbs and a big toe up. hehe.
After I killed off my charrie, i cut myself off from RP totally. I never even posted here anymore. and even stopped checking it. I don't regret the times i spent with you guys, it was actaully really fun. and the friends i got from it like Shari, Paulie, Anty-Bear, Mark, and Alan, like i would give up my Jimmy Choos for them. Their THAT important to me. and even like the rest who i prolly got into fights with and never really got the chance to know as well, ya'll still hold your own little special place in my heart.
So, besides goodbye, i just wanna leave you with some stuff to think about. Little suggestions to try and help keep you sane.
1. Stop taking this so seriously. Your gunna give yourself gray hairs when your not even supposed to have them yet and are going to have to spend a fortune on hair dye to cover them up.
2. Wait 24 hours before washing your hair after getting a perm cuz you might end up deactivating the amonium thiglocolate.
3. Don't just look at these people leaving as, oh well, looks like their gone. Think about the causes and learn from them.
4. Never play Volleyball in heels, cuz when i did, i broke my leg.
5. DON'T judge a book by its cover. Imagine if Cosmo had an ugly cover. No one would learn all the fab things the bible (Cosmo) has inside.
6. Steriotypes are bad. Don't listen to them. they'll like rot your brain or something.
7. Know that i love you guys. I've gone though hell this past year and if it wasn't for you all, i dunno if i could have made it.
So thank you guys, for the laughs, the smiles, the happy times, and i guess even the bad ones too. Follow your hearts... Don't live life for everyone else. If we all did what we thought was going to make the next person happy and didn't really do what we wanted, then everything would just go to hell. I wish you all luck, love, and happiness. May your days be bright and filled with wonderful fashion sense.  LUV YAZ!!! 
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