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Edited by Helveck: 10/24/2014 5:07:45 PM
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Eight Years.

Well friends, what a ride it's been so far... You know, I could make some long-winded post about what I've learned here and how the Community has changed so much and I could also address the current state of the forums and compare them to what once was. But I'm not going to. We all have our own thoughts and observations about this place, and we share them regularly with one another and sometimes they're fairly unique. And so that being said, you guys don't need to hear about what I think about a website. My opinion would be no more valid than someone who's been here for a week. I also won't bore you with some long personal journey story since I feel like I've told that story before. What I will say with great certainty, is that who I was when I came here and who I am now are two completely different people. Eight years ago I was single, fresh into college and working part time while still living with my parents. Now, I'm married to my beautiful wife, we own a home, and I have a career as well as an awesome dog. And now, my wife and I are at the point where we're planning on having a child together. Things really did change. But my presence here has more or less always been the same. Bungie.net has always been my online place to go. It's a place where I could be as ridiculous as I liked, and most people would know it was always in good fun. And I'm thankful for this. Especially when most jobs I've had before and especially the job I have now, require me to be rather serious on the regular. Indeed, it's quite refreshing to change out of that suit now and again when I come here. But that time I spend here wouldn't be as awesome without all of you. My activity here has hit highs and lows throughout my stay. Heck, there was even a time earlier this year before Destiny was released that I was certain my participation here would dwindle greatly into almost nothing. I felt the same about my gaming time, as well. And while I don't actively post as much, nor do I game as much as used to, I'm still drawn to this Community. It just feels so permanent, like too many connections have been made to just opt out of it all. And so I stay, and happily so. Helveck #Dragons

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