“Endings often mark the necessary close of a chapter to allow new, better chapters to begin. Embracing change, accepting that things cannot stay the same, and letting go of the past.”
I’ve been contemplating making this post for a while now and have been thinking on how to form it. Consider this my official leave from the community, which shall take effect upon the start of the new Gubernatorial term. Some will be upset over this decision, while others will be cheering. The fact that I know there will be a group cheering this decision.. means that I have wronged many people during my time here. Rather than making a shitpost like I have been doing for the last few months, I intend to make a serious declaration which sadly, most people here don’t know how to do. I would like to take the time to apologize to those I have hurt, insulted, degraded, or otherwise let down. When you start to take a game that is meant to take your mind off the real life seriously, that is the point in which you need to start to take a step back. To Maopro25 and any others that I have put down, I hope you accept my message of responsibility and apology. Before anyone starts yapping “this fucking kid is using AI”, no, I know how to actually put two sentences together and thankfully, had to go through school before AI became mainstream (which honestly wasn’t too long ago).
To those that supported me along the way, no matter the ups and downs, you are the real ones. You are the ones that bring genuine enjoyment to not only me, but the rest of this community. I love this community, but every time I come back, I just am never able to rekindle that original spark. I have outgrown Firestone, and it has also outgrown me. It is time I step aside and help let the new generation of members come in. With new ideas, new initiatives, and a new Firestone. I have reached my personal goal, which was to reach Cabinet status. I thank the Governor for his utmost support to me. I have made friends here that I have gotten to know for years. People like to discount the impact this game has made on people, but it is real.
My intention here is to ensure I can leave on a good note. Leave with a positive outlook and mindset. It is time for me to move onto a new chapter, with new people and new friendships.
Upon my departure, the Blud branding and universe will cease to exist within the State of Firestone. All of my businesses and entities will become defunct. I do not trust anyone to continue this on my behalf. I will continue to house my friend server for those that are still close to me and I will be around in the community hopefully supporting in the background.
I am really grateful for the memories I have made here; both good and bad. Because the bad ones are the ones I have never forgotten and have given me a great learning experience that I don’t think I could have learned elsewhere. I love you all and what you have built here. Most of you will do wonderful things in life, and I really hope someday, I can cross paths with many of you again. Thank you so much to my team that has been crucial in helping me out in this state for ages, my mentors that have taught me about FS politics, and those that have made somewhat of a difference in my life. My message is to not let people change who you are. My problem was that I cared too much what people thought. I tried to cater to everyone. I’ve never been truly ME. I have had to switch who I am to gain the approval of certain groups of people within this state throughout my years here. Don’t lie to yourself, you will only end up hurting yourself more than you think. Always love to chat with people and meet some new faces, so please always feel free to reach out.
With much love,
Your friend DonxId
