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Vertania 06/04/19 6:10:02 PM #1: |
Ive put a lot of thought into this and decided its finally time to part with CE. Ive been posting here since my early teenage years and, for better or for worse (mostly for worse), this community has been a huge part of my life. Ive learned a lot here; like the importance of research and of considering others opinions, how to argue more effectively, and how to practice and improve my writing.
There are quite a few things factoring into my decision, but the main thing is that Im now 30 years old and value time with my family much more than time arguing over insignificant things with online strangers. Im engaged, I have an 18-month-old daughter, and I have another baby girl coming next month. Another main factor, for those of you familiar with me, is this whole bullshit Pizzagater reputation thats been following me around for the last three years. I do actually enjoy having political debates on this board, but its gotten to the point where I cant even do that anymore. If someone doesnt like what Im saying and/or doesnt want to argue against any actual points I make, theyll just bring up Pizzagate in an attempt to insult and discredit me. Certain users (you know who you are) played a larger role in spreading misrepresentations of what I actually said about the topic than others, while the mods continuously allowed it to occur. Lastly, this board has just grown unbearably toxic since the 2016 election. Users I used to respect and get along well with have seemingly become miserably obsessed with arguing for their side and ganging up against anyone who disagrees with them. They dont seem to realize that this behavior, whichever side it comes from, just pushes the other more towards the opposite extreme. My account turns 16 on Thursday, June 6th, so I plan on submitting the request for closure that morning. Ill keep this thread alive until my account is closed. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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REMercsChamp 06/04/19 6:11:28 PM #2: |
Imagine taking CE this seriously
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Orlando_Jordan 06/04/19 6:11:36 PM #3: |
See you next week.
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Sexypwnstar 06/04/19 6:12:34 PM #4: |
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YookaLaylee 06/04/19 6:13:00 PM #6: |
Conflict posted...
Why even make a big, dramatic announcement? Just do it. --- ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Vertania 06/04/19 6:14:19 PM #7: |
REMercsChamp posted...
Imagine taking CE this seriously Its a social community that Ive been engaged in almost daily for more than half my life. I guess thats not enough to take it seriously, though. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Orlando_Jordan 06/04/19 6:14:48 PM #8: |
Conflict posted...
Why even make a big, dramatic announcement? Just do it. You should lead by example. --- "All I'm offering is the truth, nothing more."-Morpheus ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Vertania 06/04/19 6:16:23 PM #9: |
YookaLaylee posted...
Conflict posted...Why even make a big, dramatic announcement? Just do it. ...because Ive been a part of the community for more than half my life and want to have a chance for closure before just deleting it? Why bother posting ITT if you think its too dramatic? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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REMercsChamp 06/04/19 6:16:48 PM #10: |
Vertania posted...
REMercsChamp posted...Imagine taking CE this seriously At the end of the day it's just an internet forum, it shouldn't be a substitute for meaningful relationships or events in your actual life --- Official MARIO of the SMASH board Come check out my community board for NEET discussions: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1467-neet-discussions ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Malfunction 06/04/19 6:17:12 PM #12: |
i like how TC slipped in the pizzagate stuff there lmfao
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YookaLaylee 06/04/19 6:18:40 PM #13: |
Vertania posted...
YookaLaylee posted...Conflict posted...Why even make a big, dramatic announcement? Just do it. To let you know that its dramatic. I get that youve been here for a long time and youre gonna miss it or whatever, but youre the only one who cares about that so there isnt really any point to the topic. If you really feel this strongly about leaving then maybe that means that you should just leave your account open and not visit as much --- ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MabusIncarnate 06/04/19 6:18:49 PM #14: |
Unfortunately, nothing much online anywhere is respectful or civil anymore. I understand where you are coming from, i'm in my mid 30's and have a kid on the way, but I still have enough people around here, the majority of CE, that I like that I don't intend on leaving. I do try to avoid anything about the news, politics, race discussion, etc that can get very toxic and vicious, I try to just stick to having fun and discussing lighter topics like tits, beer and gaming.
Good luck to you and I hope you find a happier place in life without this place, if that's what you feel like you need to do to advance yourself forward. It is an AMA, so what was your favorite console and handheld of all time? --- Ten million dollars on a losing campaign Twenty million starving and writhing in pain ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Vicious_Dios 06/04/19 6:19:25 PM #15: |
Judging by these replies it's no wonder this guy is leaving.
Good luck with your future endeavors, man. You were one of the more reasonable posters on this board that I've seen post, even if you're center-left leaning, you've shown that there's more to you than just politics. --- S / K / Y / N / E Twitch/YouTube/GT: Adzeta ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Vertania 06/04/19 6:23:03 PM #16: |
REMercsChamp posted...
At the end of the day it's just an internet forum, it shouldn't be a substitute for meaningful relationships or events in your actual life At times in the past, it actually was. Its not like you can go up to your family/friends/co-workers/etc. at any hour of the day and discuss topics ranging from gaming to politics to music in any amount of depth like youd get here. Like I said in the OP, though, I have much more important things going on now. All the more reason to leave. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AlephZero 06/04/19 6:25:49 PM #17: |
didn't read lol
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Vicious_Dios 06/04/19 6:28:25 PM #19: |
Conflict posted...
Vicious_Dios posted...Judging by these replies it's no wonder this guy is leaving. Calm down. --- S / K / Y / N / E Twitch/YouTube/GT: Adzeta ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Malcrasternus 06/04/19 6:30:11 PM #20: |
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Vertania 06/04/19 6:34:25 PM #21: |
YookaLaylee posted...
If you really feel this strongly about leaving then maybe that means that you should just leave your account open and not visit as much MabusIncarnate posted... I do try to avoid anything about the news, politics, race discussion, etc that can get very toxic and vicious, I try to just stick to having fun and discussing lighter topics like tits, beer and gaming. Ive tried that before and Ive tried taking a few months at a time off, but I still seem to get sucked back in. I figure the most effective way is to just prevent myself from coming back. MabusIncarnate posted... It is an AMA, so what was your favorite console and handheld of all time? Hmmm... For console, its probably between the PS2 and the N64. N64 had some of the highest quality games of all time imo (OoT, B-K, SM64), while PS2 had variety and introduced me to sandbox games (GTA trilogy) and online multiplayer (mutherfucking Socom II). Handheld is tricky because Ive always been one to, uh, make the most of the hardware. I think Id actually have to say the PSP was my favorite for its time, because I used that thing to play any game from any system I possibly could. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Orlando_Jordan 06/04/19 6:34:54 PM #22: |
Conflict posted...
Orlando_Jordan posted...Conflict posted...Why even make a big, dramatic announcement? Just do it. After you. I insist. --- "All I'm offering is the truth, nothing more."-Morpheus ... Copied to Clipboard!
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juicebox4 06/04/19 6:36:14 PM #23: |
Orlando_Jordan posted...
Conflict posted...Why even make a big, dramatic announcement? Just do it. --- *Ding dong, bing bong* GABBA GABBA HEY ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Vertania 06/04/19 6:37:21 PM #24: |
Vicious_Dios posted...
Good luck with your future endeavors, man. You were one of the more reasonable posters on this board that I've seen post, even if you're center-left leaning, you've shown that there's more to you than just politics. Thanks. Im glad that you were able to correctly identify me as center-left leaning, because half the board seems to think Im a hardcore redhat/alt-right. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Vertania 06/04/19 6:37:45 PM #25: |
Malcrasternus posted...
Take care man. Thanks, you too. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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mattnd2007 06/04/19 6:38:43 PM #26: |
Peace dude. I always thought you were alright
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Vertania 06/04/19 6:39:33 PM #27: |
Malfunction posted...
i like how TC slipped in the pizzagate stuff there lmfao It would have made less sense to try ignoring it. I guarantee someone would have brought it up anyway. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Vertania 06/04/19 6:42:44 PM #28: |
mattnd2007 posted...
Peace dude. I always thought you were alright Thanks. Well, Im gonna go have a smoke and a beer and play some Sekiro or DkS3, but Ill keep checking on this every few hours. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Bad_Mojo 06/04/19 6:46:47 PM #29: |
Dont do it
Keep it active so you can at least read thoughts on huge events I very much regret closing mine --- ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Vertania 06/04/19 6:49:16 PM #30: |
Bad_Mojo posted...
Dont do it I could still read the boards on closed status, right? I just wouldnt be able to post? And on a side note, how long after the request does the closure usually take? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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RickyTheBAWSE 06/04/19 6:56:43 PM #32: |
I came to CE in 2015 and have never known it to be less toxic and politicized. maybe if I got here a couple years before Trump announced that he'd be running, I might have a soft spot for CE.
at least you know when you need to part ways with something though, TC. --- Never let those intent on misunderstanding you be the narrator to YOUR story! Context? Context!? CONTEXT!!! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Vertania 06/04/19 7:09:34 PM #33: |
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FF_Redux 06/04/19 7:10:12 PM #34: |
I don't remember why you added me as a friend. Why was that?
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Vertania 06/04/19 7:17:20 PM #35: |
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I don't remember why you added me as a friend. Why was that? Im sure it had something to do with a drinking topic. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Zack_Attackv1 06/04/19 7:20:05 PM #36: |
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FF_Redux 06/04/19 7:23:33 PM #37: |
Vertania posted...
FF_Redux posted...I don't remember why you added me as a friend. Why was that? Yeah maybe. Honestly, just stop coming here. I dunno why you need to close your account. --- ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Bad_Mojo 06/04/19 7:28:07 PM #38: |
@Vertania posted...
Bad_Mojo posted...Dont do it No, you have to have an account to even read the social boards. It's only the video game ones you can still read And mine closed after about 3 days --- ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Vertania 06/05/19 9:05:01 AM #39: |
Bad_Mojo posted...
Dont do it FF_Redux posted... Honestly, just stop coming here. I dunno why you need to close your account. If I dont close it, I know Ill just end up getting drawn back in. It will be better for me if I dont give myself the option to come back and read topics. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Malfunction 06/05/19 9:06:48 AM #40: |
Can you explain your views on pizzagate before you go
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Veggeta X 06/05/19 9:09:36 AM #41: |
I have no idea who TC is.
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Vertania 06/05/19 9:18:26 AM #42: |
Malfunction posted...
Can you explain your views on pizzagate before you go I will, actually, but Ill wait until tonight when Im not busy. Its not like I have anything to lose at this point by sharing it. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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VitalGetPrank 06/05/19 10:11:45 AM #43: |
Who are you and why should we care?
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spudger 06/05/19 10:13:08 AM #44: |
pizzagaters? good riddance
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TwoDoorPunkCab 06/05/19 10:13:15 AM #45: |
Conflict posted...
Why even make a big, dramatic announcement? Just do it. but then they don't get any attention --- Tell me your favourite things. Tell me your favourite things. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Turbam 06/05/19 10:16:20 AM #46: |
What starter are you picking in pokemon sword and shield?
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TheBiggerWiggle 06/05/19 10:18:40 AM #47: |
Ive thought about closing my account and leaving but ultimately I just decided to browse reddit more and visit here far less often. My AMP rarely goes above like 15 these days.
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DarkChozoGhost 06/05/19 10:20:26 AM #48: |
Vertania posted...
Certain users (you know who you are) played a larger role in spreading misrepresentations of what I actually said about the topic than others What you actually said was still ridiculous though --- My sister's dog bit a hole in my Super Mario Land cartridge. It still works though - Skye Reynolds 3DS FC: 3239-5612-0115 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Modifier 06/05/19 10:24:05 AM #49: |
Is this the pizzagate you're talking about?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizzagate_conspiracy_theory Also, go out with a bang. --- Flectere si nequeo superos, Acheronta movebo. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Balnazarr 06/05/19 10:26:24 AM #50: |
You defended Pizzagate. There's nothing more repulsive then that.
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