To those compelled to leave the krew

TheDude

Dudesicle
|K3| Member
Hello,

I wrote this multipage really deep (at least I thought it was) thing, but then deleted it.

I want to ask......

How do you people define what this place is?

How does this organization affect you?




To paraphrase some:

This forum to me is a place where I can work my problems out. I have. Many times. Many of the instances where I have saved myself figuring out life here still embarrass me. To no end. I'm sure some can relate.

But.... I'm learning to accept them and be proud of my little journey here.


To me this forum is that. It is a mirror for me. It gives me insight into myself and gives me a place to vent anything that is going on in my head. And to me, on some level, it is comprised of people do the same thing.

We all present ourselves here, and we put a lot of thought into it. Our personas over time are saved here.

And, as such, I keep coming back to these people and this place. CoD4 is secondary. Broadcast has gotten boring, I find no reason to practice or compete in cod, I haven't the hardware to do it...etc.

But I keep coming back, and every time I come back, I have a new me to present. I am excited to bring my life to this place, and I'm excited to see what other people have brought to this place. Here we compete on every level of personal growth. We share and find acknowledgement of our worth. The list goes on and on.

The people here have changed my life. This place has been a lens into my flaws, but in the same light has been a mechanism to derive my personal success.

As such, this place is defined and comprised of the people who spend their time here. Not only that, it is a museum for members and others alike to see the people who have come, stayed, and left go through their lives.


This place is one huge social experiment.

CoD4 is tiny compared to this clan.


I have left a lot of times, now. However, my relationship with this place is more a reflection of what's really going on in my life than this place actually affects my life.


So before you make that post about how this forum or this game is holding you back from reaching that singular transcendence or self-actualization you are seeking in life, consider that this clan is made of you. It doesn't define you. It's the other way around.

In other words,

CoD4 will die, whether tomorrow or in 20 years. But I doubt that this clan will go with it.




Having said this,

I was going to say too many words more. But basically, I have left many times. I have had to leave to go on with my life or move forward. I understand that many people will have to do the same to figure out whatever they need to figure out. But after all this, I have come to a point where I realize that this place is a good part of my life that I am proud of, despite how much of my jackassery is preserved here. I find more and more that what I thought was "wasted time" when I was younger has become cherished points of reality for me.


In conclusion,

I'm glad I come back. I'm glad I left, too.

Just consider that there's a lot to learn in this place, and we love your company, even when it's only for a few minutes a day.... even when we say we don't.


Consider it.... we'd love it if you stayed.


Dude
 

stevo

eh
Former Krew Member
Well said dude. I think some of us are here more for the socialism then gaming, like myself. I really love the forum and chat and it's a great way to meet wonderful people and for some some new game friends.
 

Garycheese

The Bringer Of Cheese
|K3| Member
I come here everyday it is a nice place to come and chill talk to people and play some games. Its full of people who are all similar in interests and good to talk to. Its become a very big part of my life as I spend most of my time here or in games with fellow members I have only been here for exactly 10 months today but in these month I have met a lot of cool people and made some good friends. #k3ForLyf
 

Storky

Rawr
|K3| Moderator
Recruitment Team
You hit the nail on the head there mate. I too am bored with Cod4. Does that mean I quit the Krew? NO. I think of the krew as a community, where like-minded friends can enjoy games and chatting. I still learn new things about everybody every day and everyone is really nice.
 

PR3C1Z10N

Sergeant
|K3| Member
Great points.

As individuals we add our own character to this clan, as a clan, our character adds individuality.
 

Jana

Banana!
|K3|Super-Moderator
Recruitment Team
Wise words, Dude.

Speaking for myself, I still enjoy playing CoD (although i have less time now) but more important, I enjoy being a part of the Krew. I met awesome people here, i made new friends that I don´t want to do without. I hop on forums every day, just enjoying the company of the people, talking stupid stuff and having fun. So even when CoD goes down, the Krew won´t.

:luv: you!
 

SiloHunter

Condescending little prick
|K3| Moderator
I agree completely with TD. The last time I touched CoD4 was awhile ago. Still a shortcut on my taskbar though...
I love the community. I don't know why I would ever leave (even though I did it once :K ). If a lack of CoD4 compelled me to leave I would have been gone awhile ago.

I am going to add something 517 posted a long time ago. Back when some others were contemplating leaving and some were making rash decisions to leave. http://krewgaming.com/threads/8453/

Think about why you have been here as long as you have.
 

ponyboy

|KKK|'s Pony
|K3| Member
The krew shows us that there are good people in this world, even when you think the world has gone to shit.

I dont think i've touched CoD in months. I wonder if some people saw this earlier they wouldn't have left.
 

animal66

Second Lieutenant
Member of the Year
|K3|Super-Moderator
I think i must be strange. I've never left A1 for any extended length of time, even when there were issues with my children. I still enjoy just being on A1, not even playing sometimes, just speccing and chilling, making sure all is good with her. She's sort of like my baby who i have to look after and make sure she's ok.

If you want to leave, that's your choice. No one is going to force you to stay. It's always a good idea to leave without much drama, because that means if you wish to come back in the future, as many have done before now, you are more likely to be readily accepted back into the krew family.
 
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