Thread:AllianceScoutAiothai/@comment-24660155-20190531233007

It's been... a ride, these past six years.

When I first joined this community in December 2013 (under a different name), things were much different. The age old saying that "things change, and people do too" couldn't be more true. Over the past several years, I've made and lost friends, enemies, and trolls. I will always treasure these memories, no matter how I age and how I progress in life.

But all good things must come to an end eventually...

It is with a heavy heart that I today announce not only my resignation but also my departure from the Wiki for the foreseeable future.

Today's Discord controversies were absolutely the straw that broke the camel's back so to speak, but the animosity and toxicity that now dominates this community has been festering for months now. It is my firm belief that the combination of a desire for power and sour grapes over my personal views  among parties that shall not be named have lead to an irreconcilable rift to form between us all.

Let me be unoquivical: I've made my mistakes, and I've suffered the consequences for my transgressions, but they were just that, mistakes. Other users who shall again not be named who are guilty of even more offensive actions and words have gotten a free pass, while I have become the proverbial sacrificial lamb. Am I hurt? No. Am I disappointed? Certainly.

While I may return in the future, I have no intention of checking back in within the next several weeks at least. Thus, I want to issue some parting messages to just some of those I've known on Future:

1. Beta/Narissa: You are one of my dearest friends, both in the community and irl. I knew I could always count on you to keep me straight in a sibling-like fashion, and you never let me down. In my eyes, you are my heir apparent, and I hope that you will continue to show this Wiki your unmatched dedication for years to come. I know you can do this; after all, you're the one who inspired my final action today, :)

2. Loconator: You're one of my oldest friends here, that means something to me. Never give up on that book you're writing. Because I want to cross paths as writers somewhere down this road of life. Stay strong hermano, never let any human being decide your fate. ;)

3. Lonix/Alan: I know it seems weird grouping you together, but I'm proud of you guys for the same reason. Since I've known you both, you've matured in ways I never thought possible. I see bureaucrats in the making, and hope you both stick around for a good while. Lonix, never lose your sense of humor. Alan, live life to its fullest. Expose yourself to new ideas, and challenge your school of thought whatever it may be. You remind me of a younger version in many ways, and not to toot my horn, but I thus see a lot of potential.XD

4. Eledec: While I disgrace with your decision to vote against me, I hope you know you're still my friend and I respect your judgement. Help Beta in whatever way you can be of service, and keep this community great. That's an order. >;P

5. Freedim, Nando, Rafi, Ryan, and all the contributors, readers, and fans of my scenarios: Seeing comments on my pages, always gave me the inspiration to push foward. I sincerely hope that work as modest and simple as mine was able to inspire you all in just one way at least. ^*^

6. My adversaries and challengers: Thanks for building my character and helping me to grow as a human being through your insistent opposition. I look foward to one day seeing how you reshaped this community in my absence. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

7. Everyone not mentioned: I can't imagine life without this community. It's gonna be hard, but I know and believe that this is the right choice. <3

As for what I plan to do next, I have some ideas. Start my own wiki? YouTube? Increased political activism? Focus on my personal wriitng? The possibilities are truly endless, and I look foward to charting my own course. In the end, I am who I am, and I make no apologies. My only request is that you all remember me for one thing: loving this wiki.

Goodbye for now, and Dios te bendiga,

AllianceScoutAiothai (talk) 23:30, May 31, 2019 (UTC) 