Internet life's gone on without me and left me in the dust...

[Lugiasian]

Ohhhhh. I'm not going to leave, but this topic will be my lament about how Pokeschool and its people have gone on without me and haven't really cared....

A few months ago, I knew everything about everything and anybody. Now that I have school and hobbies and Lee to worry about, it's tough trying to keep up with everything. (Not to mention my connection is really buggy and I don't wake up really early on the weekends like I used to....) Younger members' post counts have soared beyond mine's, and the RP world is not like it used to be. Apparently, no one's really noticed my disappearance....

Now I have ANOTHER problem to deal with, and that is my moving to Kissimmee, Florida next week. (I wanna stay a Notherner., darngabbit! ;_;) I probably won't have internet access for some time, and because of higher living costs, I might not be able to buy as much stuff as I used to. However, this means a brand new start, another chance to rebuild my life and reputation. Sure, I'm gonna lose a few friends, but I'm gonna make new ones, right?

I just wish Pokeschool hadn't left me in the dust like this. Lee's the only one who informs me of new events. The boards can live well without me. There's still that possibility that I might just go on and leave Pokeschool behind, if that is what it wants of me. Right now I see that it's doing just fine without me, but I still feel good writing up the occasional long RP post.

So, with this, I open the topic up for discussion, while I finish my homework. (A stupid essay about the damn frickin' PSP. x_x THE PS-FREAKIN'-P. KidBiz 3000 is obviously Ninty-biased. >.> *kicks* And what the hell do I care about Boeing and Airbus jets?!)

[kimishiro]

The more you age and experience, the more of these stages you will come across. Don't take this the wrong way, but not everything revolves around you. As a kid, it feels that way, but as you progress in life, you'll be forced to realize how the world works. Its not like it was hidden from you, but rather your mind couldn't grasp such concepts in its adolescent stage.

I'm not telling you anything want to hear, and I suspect that you already knew what to expect in this reply. Ranting is sometimes a cry for attention. =p

Now that you're growing up into the person you will forever be, you're coming across feelings of doubt, inferiority, helplessness, and various forms of angst and depression.

Moody teenagers. =p Hormones increase these emotions, so until around 17, it will increase.

It never goes away completely, but you'll adapt. You'll learn that we each play a part of the world, and though one individual may not seem of importance it is our unity or rather, the collective of individuals that make up society.

Just take it in strides, for it won't get better until you will it. Try not to worry so much, but rather become passive, and allow life to run its course.

Sorry if I offended you, but I'm just saying that your maturing =p

[redeyes15]

i dont really know you much, but i wish you the best of luck on here, and hope you dont leave here....whats wrong with psp? i love it....

[Lady Kara]

Bleh... I can tell you one thing, girl. Life here at Pokeschool would suck at least for me because you're my favorite RPer to do stories with (and where would Nagisa be without Kaina'mei and everyone else?). And I understand about having internet issues - that's why I'm not here that often either (and that's really bad since I'm supposed to be a moderator).

I wish you the best and hope things will turn out better.

(turn out better for the both of us, too; it'd rock if I could get my cable modem bill paid off and have the money to get it back again..... *sigh*)

[Prof. Cinders]

I don't think anyone here wants to see you go; I certainly don't. I've had my own internet problems through the past few months, with the phone company misplacing our connection and suchlike... Plus we're all maturing here. People are starting to notice me going on about boys a bit more. ;) Everything gets ahead of people sometimes, and some move on from things they used to go on obsessively. Hopefully Pokeschool won't progress too fast for you, and I hope to see you again soon!

[Lugiasian]

Heheh, you guys are all right.

Yeah, I guess prying myself away from the computer and seeing it as just a pasttime is a sign that I'm maturing. However, I've grown lazy when it comes to Pokeschool. From now on, I'm gonna try to be a little more alert. Which brings me to another point...

I'm gonna try and be a little more active, both because I love everyone here(well.....almost everyone.) and because I wanna try my hand at moderating. Now, I KNOW that most people here will immediately say that I'd make a bad moderator, because I hold grudges and take every word to heart. I'd like those people to know that with this new found maturity, I've learned to separate the personal from the rest. Emotions must not interfere with what I do, except for maybe my work, because without emotions, where would IaM be? :p But yeah, I'm trying for modship here.

However, even if I do try my best, I know I'm not gonna get modship, at least while Nem's still around... This is why I hate hierarchies so much. If the one with the highest position hates you, there is no chance in hell you're climbing up.... Gah. I'm sure as heck not gonna kiss up to him, EVER. Even if I want that mod position really bad, I'm not going to do something like that. In my eyes, kissing up is a pretty damn low thing to do.

Anyway, back to Pokeschool. I'm gonna take Lee's approach and just wing it. Not every post must be a masterpiece. So expect a lot of RPs to move along soon.

And with that, I'll stop rambling. :p

[The Titan]

Well That is kinda sad.. Since it seems like you were one of those lets keep Pokeschool alive typa gals. I wish you the best luck with your move and hope you make millions of friends. I used to live down in florida and belave me there are a lot of pokemaniacs down there. So dont worry about nutten. You'll make plenty of firends.:D

- Best wishes
- The Titan!

[Lugiasian]

TT, I ain't leaving forever, just temporarily while I settle down in Kissimmee. :p

Way back when, I was one of the main things that kept Pokeschool alive. Yeah, sounds kinda conceited, but even Lee says it's true. So don't think I'm leaving just yet.

As I said before....

It's not over until the fat Jigglypuff sings!

[Gibby]

I am not exactly sure on what to say here. We have never really gotten to know each other, and I tend to not be around often (but beyond a few times here and there). From what I have seen and learned over my time here, you are an inspiration to many of us. You are normally one that I can (for the most part) look up too to be in a good mood. But that is beside the point.

Anyway, while I know that you will be back (you have had to say that several times within this top alone), it will be somewhat empty without the Lugiasian spirit. I hope that your move is a smooth one and that you are able to adapt in your new circumstance easily.

I have had to go through a move once (that is, beyond the typical moving out of the house move). I personally did not like it, but I learned to deal with it. I lost many good friends, but I found other friends that I know hold closer to my heart then those previous. I am not saying for you to forget those friends you have know, but do not look at the dark side of it. This world has changed dramatically form the time I moved and this time. There are ways of keeping in contact that was only a dream fantasy back then, and I know exploit them for what they are worth to keep in contact with many of my current friends (for the most part).

But I am sure you will make many more friends. They will never replace the ones you have know, but you can add them to the collective (that sounds somewhat strange, but I will stick with that).

Good luck.

[Linkachu]

Well, considering the discussion we've already had about this on MSN I'll take a more laid back approach this time... ^_~

Pokeschool isn't supported by one person. It's a joint effort that keeps this place running, and as long as someone's around it'll exist and keep moving ahead to some extent. Loogs, you're a valued part of this community, just as everyone else is. You're not the only one keeping Pokeschool alive, thus it'll still be here even if you did go. This is just something you have to accept. Does that mean you should leave? Of course not. If you feel that way then maybe you need to step back and realize that your role is not to control the community, it's to be an active part of it. Whether you're a member, mod, or admin, everyone has a part to play in keeping this place alive. No one person is more important than the other (regardless of what some people think).

Seriously, what's a greater asset to a forum: an active member or a mod who's barely around and doesn't involve themselves with the community? You don't need to be a mod to make a difference. The only thing that seperates mods from everyone else IMO is their power to lock/sticky/delete topics... If I wanted something locked or stickied, I'd ask a mod to do so. Not a big deal.

[Prof. Cinders]

Make new friends, but keep the old,
One is silver but the other's gold.

;) Dying to say that since Gibby's post... Anyway, mods aren't everything and all that. I don't especially want to be one myself, and I know no one's really considered me for that post, so yeah, you're not alone. You never will be. You've got a friend in us. :p

[redeyes15]

being a mod isnt all fun and games. You cant openly express your opinions sometimes... i can't even debate sometimes with someone telling me im a mod. There is alot of work involved with being a mod, posts that need to be delted, topics that need to be deleted, posts that need to be edited, threads that need to be looked over, trader ratings, bad traders, problems between 2 users, flame wars..... i can go on all day.

Always follow your feelings and your heart, they will guide you to the right path.

[Coco]

I've spent nearly 6 years posting on pokeschools forums, I've have not been active for that long and I've had a few months off here and there, It may not be your thing but it works for me.

Post count and modship really means nothing, neither are measure of how much respect that person deserves, The regulars know you and others that deserve that respect.