Finally, I wanted to say a quick goodbye to you all! (moved)

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Well, the moment has finally arrived...

If the moderators allow this thread to simply fade into obscurity on its own—without any official intervention or locking—then I’ve decided I’m done. I won't be posting here anymore.
In fact, I’m stepping away from every single discussion in the religion section of this forum, and once this particular thread eventually dies out, I’ll be gone from here too.
Ego, Eminem—you guys won.

Still, since I’ve spent quite a bit of my life (perhaps a bit too 😁) in this corner of the internet, I’d like to take a moment to say goodbye to everyone...
To every one of you—including those who made it their mission to attack me—I sincerely wish you nothing but good health and personal happiness... 🙂
There are certain people I’d like to thank specifically... and, before I go, I suppose I should address a few off-topic questions that have popped up along the way...

You looked just like George W. Bush when you saw that ship sailing away smoothly..!!!
Just kidding, obviously..!!!
Anyway, all the best to you. Time will tell who actually comes out on top..!!!

Ps. Eminem can keep on preaching; that's just one less opponent to deal with..!!!

Bryan Jones89 said:.

Well, the moment has finally arrived...

If the moderators allow this thread to simply fade into obscurity over time (rather than closing it officially), I’ve decided that I won't be posting on this specific sub-forum anymore.
It isn't just about this thread; I won't be contributing to any other religion-focused threads here, and once this discussion eventually dies down, I'll likely move away from this section entirely.
Ego, Eminem, you guys won.

That being said, since I’ve spent quite a lot of time here (perhaps even too much 😁), I’d love the chance to say my goodbyes properly...
To everyone—including those who were most critical of me—I sincerely wish you nothing but good health and personal happiness... 🙂
There are a few individuals I’d like to thank specifically... and, before I go, I want to address a few off-topic questions that have popped up spontaneously...

Actually, no! I've had quite enough of George W. Bush😳 lately.
There is no reason to leave. Or... if I were to offer you a bit of an olive branch😁... you have one, but please, don't take it.

swiftorca57 said:And you—just like George W. Bush seeing the ship start to sink, you just calmly walk away...!!!

😁 Fortunately, I was never the one at the helm—otherwise, that would be a rather awkward coincidence, wouldn't it?

Lisa Ortiz2 said:Oh, please! I’ve had quite enough of George W. Bush.😳 lately.

If you're going to lump me in with him, I'll be taking my leave—no polite goodbye included. 🙂

Come on, don't walk away, Rebecca Rivera2... I've actually got some pasta and ham cooking for you...

Bryan Jones89 said:If you’re really going to insist on comparing me to him, then I might as well just head out without saying a proper goodbye. 🙂

Man up for once—just for a single minute—and tell Mom that enough is enough, because look at what you've turned me into.

Chris Lopez59 said:Come on, don't walk away from me, Rebecca Rivera2... I'll whip up some homemade pasta for you if you stay.

🤣 😁

I’m truly sorry to see you making that call, but at the end of the day, it’s your life and your choice to make... I just hope everything works out for you and that you find some peace along the way.

Why must there always be winners and losers? Why can't we find a bit more middle ground through compromise? I have had my own disagreements with Eminem and the rest of the management team, and in certain instances, I find their positions entirely understandable, but one must study history to realize how many unjust regimes have existed; do you truly believe the leadership on this forum would be any different?
I have already stated this once before: this digital world serves as the ultimate proof of human injustice. I am not particularly surprised by actual world leaders, but here, people act out of pure spite over trivial matters—essentially just trying to fill their own internal voids of identity through unfairness and baseless superiority... 😢

My advice to you is to become a winner through compromise and simply remain 👍

Don't let Evil take over this forum... 🙂

Rebecca Rivera2, don't let them win

Benjamin Campbell6 said:Just man up for once—tell Mom enough is enough and look at what you've turned me into.

Don't go there. I've been in the ring for a long time; I've taken every punch they could throw.
But even then, I lost by a landslide (690). 🤣

Bryan Jones89 said:😁 Luckily, I was never the captain, otherwise that would’ve been one weird coincidence.

Okay, so Eminem was the captain while you were just swimming behind the boat the whole time? Even John Doe couldn't handle that..!!🙂

stop whining and get back to the grind, dude 😬

Joshua Brown7 said:I’m truly sorry to see you go, but hey—it’s your call to make. I wish you nothing but the very best in life!

Thanks!
And right back at you—all the best.

Look, if you only knew the absolute gauntlet I’ve run with them, yet here I am—standing my ground regardless of who likes it or who doesn't. But the bottom line is this: if writing is what brings you genuine joy, there isn't a better place to be (and honestly, this community is our sanctuary), unless you happen to be fluent in another language, in which case you might find a better fit on international forums. Personally, I think you're great and I'd love to see you stick around.🙂

Bryan Jones89 said:Cut that out. I’ve been in the ring for a long time. Went through every single round.
Man, I missed by a hair. Just 690 points short. Can you believe that? 🤣

Stick around a bit longer, Rebecca Rivera2. Maybe Eminem will finally convert you to Islam!
Look, if you're actually heading out, just follow his lead. Don't go walking around with a target on your back like some amateur, or you're gonna end up in a world of trouble. You know how it goes, right?😁

swiftorca57 said:Hang out with the audiophiles for a bit longer—maybe Eminem will even convert you to Islam!

😁

😁Honestly, I might just convert to Islam myself.

Jason Clark7 said:Why does it always have to be a zero-sum game—one person wins while another loses? Why can’t there be a bit more compromise? Look, I’ve gone toe-to-toe with Shadij and the rest of the management team before, and in certain instances, I completely get where they're coming from. But honestly, if you study history even remotely, you'll see just how many unjust regimes have existed. Do you really think the leadership on this forum would be some kind of miraculous exception?
I’ve already made my point once: this virtual world is perhaps the clearest illustration of how inherently unfair people can be. I don't find the actions of actual political leaders all that surprising, but seeing people here bicker over such trivial stakes—essentially nothing—just to fill some hollow void in their own identities through injustice and sheer illogicality... it's exhausting. 😢

My advice to you? Try being a winner who knows when to compromise, and just stay 👍

I actually thought something could change here... clearly, I was mistaken. Take care. 🙂