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Post by ladyvaltaya on Jan 22, 2009 22:14:28 GMT
I've been around since this place started, but it took Pied a while to convince me to make an account while it was getting off the ground. But I had nothing better to do and thus I stayed. I actually remember when this site only had 9, yes, that's NINE registered users.
I loved this place long before I was ever made a judge or a "Shinra Executive". The idea of FFVII fanfiction award site excited me. I remember when Pied, Erissa and Lily worried constantly that it would die because we had a hard time attracting attention- even among FFVII writers and fans.
I can even recall a time when I used to read and write FFVII fanfiction for the fun of it. I don't do that anymore and it makes me sad.
Two people that I consider my best friends in the world- Pied and Mari, you know that's you; are the only reason I still log in here at all.
I remember when all of you joined GA, for better or for worse...
As mods, we've been friendly, considerate, fair and impartial, but we are all human, and when mistakes were made, we tried appologizing. Nothing has worked to settle the tension that has existed for the last year.
That's why I'm tired of trying. I'm sick of it- and more tired of feeling guilty for trying to uphold responsibilities I was given.
I've had it with coddling troublemakers, and then watching something I once loved go straight down the toilet.
This forum hasn't been the friendly place that I first joined for ages. That is why I've been ready to delete my account, delete this site's bookmark and never visit it again- for the last 5 months at least.
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Post by Kisara Strife on Jan 22, 2009 22:26:23 GMT
Please don't go. I don't know you very well Lady V, but you like Naruto aswell and always call me "dear" when you post... I don't know what else to say but don't leave. If you loved this palce once, then you can again - let's face it; things can't get any worse here, only better. Just please don't leave. ![:'(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cry.png)
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Post by piratesrox on Jan 22, 2009 22:42:33 GMT
That is the single most ridiculous post I have ever seen on any forum, ever. And I frequent /b/.
This is the INTERNET. If you're going to go, just go.
I'm sorry, and not being disrespectful, but this is just "Baaawww-you-called-me-out-about-my-moderation-so-now-I'm-leaving."
Grow up, and don't take the internets so seriously.
And this site went to the tubes the moment Clan left. FACT.
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Post by sixthlimb on Jan 22, 2009 22:45:26 GMT
If it's the stressful responsibilities of a moderator getting to you, Miss Valtaya, there's no harm in stepping down and just becoming a regular user... Is there? You can still be a vital part of the community. But I suppose once you've been in a certain position for a certain amount of time, it's hard to think of yourself as much of anything else, if not that... Hard to re-adapt and all that or whatever.
...s-something.
I could understand leaving though. Standards change. They get higher, they get lower. You feel like you don't fit in anymore (or in my case, there's no fitting in to begin with lawl). But you has friends! Here~ L_L Is that not lovely? Er, maybe, I dunno... Things fly over my head easily.
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Post by Kisara Strife on Jan 22, 2009 22:51:52 GMT
Grow up, and don't take the internets so seriously. Pot ... Kettle ... whattya know; black! No Pirates; you grow the h*ll up! Have some decency for gawd's sake boy. LadyV. I stand by what I said on msn. ![:-/](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/undecided.png)
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Post by mintbanana on Jan 22, 2009 22:52:41 GMT
In some ways, leaving might be easier, it's true. Things are very strained these days; none of us are really sure of what can be construed as 'right' or 'wrong' or 'polite'
I don't really know you at all Lady V, we've never really talked to each other, but if you love the forum, stay. Help make it better. Even if you decide to step down from being a mod, it's not as if you can't help out. And if we can fix this and get it back to something even vaguely resembling what it was, then wouldn't you be proud of that?
Or you could leave. We can't stop you, and we have no right to argue with your reasons. Whatever you decide, it's up to you.
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Post by piratesrox on Jan 22, 2009 22:58:17 GMT
Grow up, and don't take the internets so seriously. Pot ... Kettle ... whattya know; black! No Pirates; you grow the h*ll up! Have some decency for gawd's sake boy. /quote] SO SRS. Why are you? Decency? For what? All I see is a "Kbai. You told me I suck, so I'm going." You have her MSN. It's an internet forum. You need to accept that leaving it is NOT the same as moving away. Every single fight on this forum has been a case of one or both camps being too serious. There's no point to it. It's the internet. You will never, ever, ever win an argument on the internet, because there are no consequences.
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Post by La Editor on Jan 22, 2009 22:58:26 GMT
@pirates: STFU. 'Nuff said.
Lady V, I'm not going to claim to know you too well. I haven't seen you around very often, and I haven't really been in any discussions with you that were vital to our relationship. (That sounded sort of funny to me, did that sound funny to you? Hrmm.) Still, I don't like the thought of you leaving because there are some ruff n' tuff times going on. I mean, yeah, it's unfair the way things are playing out for both mods and posters, but that's only a little bit of it. I mean, even though things get heated, everybody still cares about everybody. It's sort of like when I forget to do my laundry, and my mom gets really mad, and I get really mad and everything explodes and it sucks, but then I figure yeah, I shoulda done my laundry, and my mom figures yeah, maybe she shouldn't have acted too rashly too soon and then we make cake. Everything gets better, just gotta give it a chance. What about the domain Tasha's got? What if things start to grow and Pied and Mari and Sylla need you? Huh? Huh? Nobody can do Lady V's job like Lady V. :[
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Post by YACCBS on Jan 22, 2009 23:02:12 GMT
I don't really know you at all Lady V, we've never really talked to each other, but if you love the forum, stay. Help make it better. Even if you decide to step down from being a mod, it's not as if you can't help out. And if we can fix this and get it back to something even vaguely resembling what it was, then wouldn't you be proud of that? Or you could leave. We can't stop you, and we have no right to argue with your reasons. Whatever you decide, it's up to you. This. Nothing more I can add to it. Wait, there is. Pirates, show some godd*mned respect.
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Post by MysticSpiritus on Jan 22, 2009 23:26:39 GMT
Second what mintbanana says. This forum needs help and you're one of the best, Lady V.
Pirates, this is becoming a serious matter. Please think before you say anything.
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Post by Renolvr on Jan 22, 2009 23:50:34 GMT
Pirates - grow the f*ck up already!
Lady V - I told you I respect you, for what reasons I don't know, but I just do. You shouldn't go, but as I said to someone else already it's your choice in the end, either way I will be sorry to see you go.
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Post by Youko-Kokuryuuha on Jan 23, 2009 1:36:27 GMT
Lady V... I suppose there really isn't much I can add that hasn't already been said...but I'm going to do it anyway:
Don't leave. C'mon. You can't. In fact, I'm ordering you to stay put, RIGHT HAR.
I really, really don't see where all the finger-pointing and dispute has emerged from, and am ever more blind to how it can push users to drop out.
You say you've been ready to leave for the past five months. May I ask, then, why you've decided to stay as long as you have? Did you think that maybe, just maybe, things would get better?
Because they honestly can.
Fact of the matter is, whatever unrest there was before is being brought to light and dealt with, and hopefully the GA will emerge as a better, more enjoyable place where all the members are happy.
So I'm asking you to hold out, just a bit longer, and see things through. Not for you, of course, because you're obviously not in your right mind right now, so do if for the orgasmic awesome that is Koky. (Kidding, kidding.) But srsly, stay.
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Post by Moira Rose on Jan 23, 2009 1:58:19 GMT
I'm pretty new here. And I'm pretty darned young. But I shall just say what I can.
I don't know you Lady V, but you're around this place, replying sometimes, being a mod, having one damn cool DP.
Staying in a place that no longer accepts you or is the place that you remember it to be is hard. But if you're passionate about it, as I've seen in your various dealings here, I don't see why you can't try for this.
It may suck like hell to see this forum crumble, but if you don't do anything, don't make a stand, you'll hate yourself more than you could ever hate us.
Therefore therefore. STAY.
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Post by Bianka on Jan 23, 2009 7:27:27 GMT
Lady Valtaya, no. =( You have always been so kind, in my eyes, and I am very sad to see you go. I, too, remember when the GA had far fewer members, (not nine, though. ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png) ) and you were one of the members whose posts I really enjoyed reading. I'm very sorry that you feel this forum is no longer friendly and have felt so for a long period of time. And while I wish you would stay, your feelings have obviously been mounting up to this point. Perhaps...give yourself some time off from the forum and return later? I'm sure I speak for many when I say that I would love to see you back here every now and again. =)
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Post by fearandloathing on Jan 23, 2009 15:04:00 GMT
No lady V ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png) Please? If you don't want to be admin anymore, then quit that, but don't leave. Seriously ![:'(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cry.png) You've been here from the start, just kick back and don't let yourself get all caught up in the hate, don't mod anymore, but what about the awards, huh? I think the fiction has been forgotten here. Like Moira says, take a break from all the stupid hate, and come back and talk to us about the obvious NaruSasuness in canon, Cloud's uke-ish tendancies and how Zack's open bi-ness makes it totally K to pair him with anything that moves. *sends virtual Zack* *reads your goodbye post closely* *cries* It's your choice, but you /best/ not be leaving because of that stupid argument about moderation. Stupid-stupid-stupid. *Grabs your leg like a 5yr old and refuses to let go*
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