The Syndicate

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dunya wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:35 am just noticed it's been exactly 1 year and 2 days since i took the facilitator role on here. time flies by when you're having fun.

Whoa. Same. Doesn't feel like a year.

It's like... 44 degrees outside (7-8 c for you sane people) and the rain just brought a bit of thunder to the table. Just doesn't seem right to have a cold thunderstorm.

Mild he lays his glory by,
Born that man no more may die:
Born to raise the son of earth,
Born to give them second birth!

Merry Christmas.

Also, I didn't mean to press submit without reviewing all that, but I just wanted you to know that I read your post and it spoke to me. Hope you continue to be well, and I'm happy to listen.

Speaking as someone who used to be one of those people...

It's hard for people to deal with things that they don't understand. They can't relate, and they blame it on the other person to make up for it. A part of that is the desire that the world be fair, or the fear that something like depression could exist, could be a disease. There are a lot of factors. Same goes for many of the other prejudices out there.

That doesn't mean it is excusable.

I hate that you have to deal with that kind of judgment, and I wish I wasn't once the person to (albeit silently) contribute to it. Who am I, and who are they, to tell you how you feel? To tell you its your fault? The mere fact that we haven't experienced the monster that is depression disqualifies us to judge or to lay blame. You are the authority. It is you, and people like you, that understand what it's like and the true struggle that is overcoming it.

As someone who doesn't truly understand depression, anxiety, and things such as that, I need to shut up and be someone people can lean on for support, even when I don't understand.

The world is getting better, and I hope you don't let people who speak in their ignorance stop you from getting the support you need. From friends, from family, from those that'll help you out. I can't tell you to ignore them, because it doesn't work like that, but I can add to the voices that are happy to reach out and be there, or to hear you out when you struggle.

So...

Long shot, but is anyone here interested in beta reading a draft of a novel? It's about a teenage illusionist with a god complex.

Long Con wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 3:30 pm

speedchuck wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 12:25 pm I was mostly going to listen to SAW at work, and I can't play music out loud. But I'm not going to suffer through hearing half of an album with my right ear. :P

I don't see the issue. Listen to the other half with your left ear.

I need a working left headphone.

Golden wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 3:56 pm Job interview today. Just to get my current job permanently. I'm not worried about it at all, or at least I wasn't, until yesterday my boss woke up in a cold sweat worried that the other two people she put on the panel won't appoint me. I still feel confident they will - I'm good at interviews and if I'm frank they need me. But now it's created a pressure to perform.

Good luck! You got this.

I was mostly going to listen to SAW at work, and I can't play music out loud. But I'm not going to suffer through hearing half of an album with my right ear. :P

Well, my headphones are broken.

G-Man wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:04 pm I know religion is a touchy subject in general and for some around here but I have to sing my daughter's praises a little bit.

Daughter worship!!!!

No, seriously, that's really great.

Epignosis wrote: ↑Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:32 pm I have invented a board game prototype.

Our family played it tonight. I'd say it's good stuff.

It's a sci-fi game that can be as cooperative or as competitive as you like depending on the number of players you have.

We have 5 players, so we ran a 4 vs 1. We only got 30 minutes in due to bedtimes, but so far, I think it's great.

Kickstarter? Or just for funzies.

I'm interested.

Epignosis wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:48 pm Teacher: Who knows what "healing" is?

Simon: It's what a cleric does with magic!

Simon has his head squarely on his shoulders. He'll make a great oracle one day.

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2017 5:13 pm I just want to ensure people know that when I click "no" in every sign-up thread, it's not because I hate your game. I just can't commit to Mafia right now, and that'll probably hold true for a while.

This is one of those "It's not you, it's me" posts. Everyone knows how you really feel. You don't have to sugarcoat it. You just don't want to play in the games because I'm always on the "Yes" option.

I kid. Whatever you're busy with, I hope it's fulfilling and/or worthwhile!

"It is Well (With My Soul)" is such a beautiful hymn. I hope things are well.