Over the past few days since V5 closed, I’ve had a chance to reflect on the past year since I became a member.   I have many fond memories, but I also recall times where people were rude or angry towards one another, myself included.  Some of those times the behavior was just plan horrible.  Most of us don’t know what problems others are having in real life, how they were raised, or how mature or immature they are, and many other things.  We often react instead of seeking understand.

You may be saying to yourself, “I never typed one offensive, bad, rude, or angry statement while I played.”  I guess that’s possible, but did you say something while sitting at the keyboard?   Did you pm something to a friend?  Did you think it?  I know I did.

I wanted to take this opportunity to extend a hand of friendship, to apologize to those I have been rude to, been angry with, or have offended, either directly or indirectly, with or without intent.  Although I was not excited about the server resetting, it has turned out to be a blessing in disguise.  It has given me this opportunity to reflect on my behavior and attempt to reconcile with those that may not have been possible otherwise.  I’m not going to name the people that come to mind as I may miss someone, but if you feel that an individual public apology is needed please let me know so I can do so.

Let me leave you with this.   One day several years ago, I went to another building at my work.  Although I don’t recall exactly why, it was probably for a meeting.  At any rate, I stopped by a sundry store in that building to pick up a snack.  I was in a hurry and wasn’t really paying attention.  I waited my turn in line to pay.  When it was my turn, the cashier completely ignored me and took the next person in line.  I was incensed.  I thought to my self, “Are you blind!”  Well, I didn’t say anything, took my stuff and went to the back of the line.  As I waited for my turn again, I watched the other people pay and interact with the cashier, those who worked in this particular building and I realized something.  The cashier was blind.

Max

Amen is right. You're not the only one like this Max. I too have done things/said things on the server that I regret saying. Anyways, can't wait for V6 to come out so I can remake myself and try to be a better and more mature person than I was during V5.

See you all then,
~HarryX11