Farewell, GSB. --From Sarah (Funky Platypus), Luc, and Rachel (Me).
First off, I need to make it clear that I am not sharing an account with Sarah and/or Lucy. They are not logging on as me (obviously), and as far as I am concerned, I am doing nothing against the many, many rules of GSB. But, if for some unknown reason I get banned for posting this, then so be it.
Here is a farewell message from Sarah (Funky Platypus), one of my best friends from this site:
GSB has been my home of more than two years. I remember the first day I joined, and I made some great friends on this wonderful site. I felt so accepted, especially during my roughest of times when I was experiencing some problems with my family and friends. It felt so good that I could talk to these people and they would embrace me like a friend even though I have never meet any of these people in real life.
It's amazing how attached I've become to this little site. I feel such a strong connection with so many of the fellow GSBians on here. I really love you guys and appreciate all the comments on the Blah Blahs, on the Blogs, and the PMs. All the genuine concern and advice. I also appreciated helping out with you guys too. It sounds corny, and it's been said a million times, but you guys truly became my second family.
However, GSB has been experiencing some changes, and I would rather leave now before this is not the same GSB I have grown up with. I was gone for an entire week during the JWO incident, and just yesterday I heard what happened. Nearly all of my best friends were banned during the incident. Some of the bannings were absurd, in many's opinions. GSB is not the same anymore. I'm packing up.
I know that I was banned last night for the spamming paper heart did to my profile. Do not blame her. I allowed her - she wasn't going to do it if I said no. And I wish I had listened to my doubts. I am perfectly okay with my account being taken away, because I planned leaving GSB today regardless. I have been planning this Blog for a few days. But I am not okay with her being banned for my stupidity.
I am also not okay with being falsely accused for the "offensive picture." I saw the picture that got me in trouble, the picture that was posted on JWO, this one. I didn't join until July, that was NOT me. I didn't partake in any of that, I was off the computer for an entire week during that time. I didn't even hear of the incident until yesterday, like I said earlier. I hope to clear that up.
I am also posting this because, with my account being inactive, my contacts are gone. If this Blog is deleted, so be it. But I also didn't want the last thing I ever said on GSB to be in a different language: "Estoy cansada. ¡Adios mensos!" So here are my contacts.
AIM - funkyplatypusfp
E-mails: funkyplatypusfp@aol.com and funkyplatypusfp@hotmail.com
I really love you guys, all of you. I suppose this chapter of my life closes and another is beginning. And I will admit, I don't think clicking a tiny little red button could ever be so difficult.
MUCH LOVE and STAY CLASSY,
Sarah - Funky Platypus
Here is a message from Luc (SonicScum):
GSB was a great community during a long time. For many of us, it was a second home; a place to be ourselves and escape from the limitations and rules that the real life gives us. I was there for almost two years, and you know what? I am gonna miss it. I’m gonna miss what it was, because it was great and I loved it. I spent most of the time of my life on there from four to five hours per day, telling my dad that I didn’t care how he disapproved of the site.
But now, what is GSB? More rules and regulations. Yeah, I get that we need some order, but I also get that the mods ban you for insulting YOURSELF or for spamming WITH PERMISSION. When a mod goes to the alternative site and bans people just because they are on there; when they don’t even have the decency to answer your emails and when they keep banning everyday for the most common things. That’s not order; that’s fascism. Yes, I am aware of the meaning of this word; are you? Because as far as I know, when the institution goes over the being; when the institution creates rules that oppress rules just to justify their actions, that’s fascism.
And are we the immature ones for questioning? For not conforming? Or are they, the mods that went to the alternative site to try to use their so-called authority and control our opinions? These are pretty d*** good questions, but what I actually wonder is: Is the community gonna do something, or are you gonna go along with it and act like the mods and admins are gods? I have very little hope in most communities and societies but this…this sickens me. I expected more from GSB.
Love, Luc.
And now a personal message from me, although I’m not as popular as the two mentioned above.
When I first came to GSB, I really loved the site. I loved Green Day and I loved how GSB was a place to meet other Green Day fans and just talk about life in general. I met people that connected with me and knew where I was coming from.
One of the first people I met and actually continued to talk to was Mariah, but I nicknamed her Peter. Don’t even ask…anyways. I got along with her very well and I considered her a friend, even if we don’t talk much anymore.
Then, I met Lee. I grew attached to this chick. We still talk on a regular daily basis, and even though I’ve never met her in person or known her for a long time, I still consider her one of my best friends, seeing as she’s not a total and complete moron like most 14-year-olds (no offence). I also have a lot in common with her and I am thankful to GSB because I met her on this once amazing site.
Then, Sarah came along. She was one of the most intelligent people on here. I mean, sure…she teased me about not being able to watch House every Tuesday and she would always rub this in my face, but I still found her to be a great person. We got the whole St. Whatsername Club going and even started a Blake Lewis Fan Club, both of which I made awesome banners for. This girl is awesome and I hate the fact that she got banned for something so stupid.
A few other people worth mentioning are Davey, who also got banned although he was the heart and soul of GSB, and Teenage.Assassin. I don’t talk to Teenage.Assassin much, but I found her to be really nice when we did talk.
I’m not going to miss what GSB has become. I’m not going to regret leaving, because the rules have just taken over. I agree with Luc. I know the site needs rules. Everything and everybody needs rules to follow, or else everything would be a total mess and chaos would surround us everywhere. But the censoring, the Blah Blah rules, the banning -- it’s just too much. I’ve decided to leave GSB because of these reasons.
If this blog is deleted and if I am banned, then so be it. I would rather get banned for something like this than getting banned for speaking my opinion on another website or for “spamming” WITH permission.
If you would like to contact me, feel free to add my myspace: myspace.com/letterbombx723.
Thank you for reading.
--Rachel
Here is a farewell message from Sarah (Funky Platypus), one of my best friends from this site:
GSB has been my home of more than two years. I remember the first day I joined, and I made some great friends on this wonderful site. I felt so accepted, especially during my roughest of times when I was experiencing some problems with my family and friends. It felt so good that I could talk to these people and they would embrace me like a friend even though I have never meet any of these people in real life.
It's amazing how attached I've become to this little site. I feel such a strong connection with so many of the fellow GSBians on here. I really love you guys and appreciate all the comments on the Blah Blahs, on the Blogs, and the PMs. All the genuine concern and advice. I also appreciated helping out with you guys too. It sounds corny, and it's been said a million times, but you guys truly became my second family.
However, GSB has been experiencing some changes, and I would rather leave now before this is not the same GSB I have grown up with. I was gone for an entire week during the JWO incident, and just yesterday I heard what happened. Nearly all of my best friends were banned during the incident. Some of the bannings were absurd, in many's opinions. GSB is not the same anymore. I'm packing up.
I know that I was banned last night for the spamming paper heart did to my profile. Do not blame her. I allowed her - she wasn't going to do it if I said no. And I wish I had listened to my doubts. I am perfectly okay with my account being taken away, because I planned leaving GSB today regardless. I have been planning this Blog for a few days. But I am not okay with her being banned for my stupidity.
I am also not okay with being falsely accused for the "offensive picture." I saw the picture that got me in trouble, the picture that was posted on JWO, this one. I didn't join until July, that was NOT me. I didn't partake in any of that, I was off the computer for an entire week during that time. I didn't even hear of the incident until yesterday, like I said earlier. I hope to clear that up.
I am also posting this because, with my account being inactive, my contacts are gone. If this Blog is deleted, so be it. But I also didn't want the last thing I ever said on GSB to be in a different language: "Estoy cansada. ¡Adios mensos!" So here are my contacts.
AIM - funkyplatypusfp
E-mails: funkyplatypusfp@aol.com and funkyplatypusfp@hotmail.com
I really love you guys, all of you. I suppose this chapter of my life closes and another is beginning. And I will admit, I don't think clicking a tiny little red button could ever be so difficult.
MUCH LOVE and STAY CLASSY,
Sarah - Funky Platypus
Here is a message from Luc (SonicScum):
GSB was a great community during a long time. For many of us, it was a second home; a place to be ourselves and escape from the limitations and rules that the real life gives us. I was there for almost two years, and you know what? I am gonna miss it. I’m gonna miss what it was, because it was great and I loved it. I spent most of the time of my life on there from four to five hours per day, telling my dad that I didn’t care how he disapproved of the site.
But now, what is GSB? More rules and regulations. Yeah, I get that we need some order, but I also get that the mods ban you for insulting YOURSELF or for spamming WITH PERMISSION. When a mod goes to the alternative site and bans people just because they are on there; when they don’t even have the decency to answer your emails and when they keep banning everyday for the most common things. That’s not order; that’s fascism. Yes, I am aware of the meaning of this word; are you? Because as far as I know, when the institution goes over the being; when the institution creates rules that oppress rules just to justify their actions, that’s fascism.
And are we the immature ones for questioning? For not conforming? Or are they, the mods that went to the alternative site to try to use their so-called authority and control our opinions? These are pretty d*** good questions, but what I actually wonder is: Is the community gonna do something, or are you gonna go along with it and act like the mods and admins are gods? I have very little hope in most communities and societies but this…this sickens me. I expected more from GSB.
Love, Luc.
And now a personal message from me, although I’m not as popular as the two mentioned above.
When I first came to GSB, I really loved the site. I loved Green Day and I loved how GSB was a place to meet other Green Day fans and just talk about life in general. I met people that connected with me and knew where I was coming from.
One of the first people I met and actually continued to talk to was Mariah, but I nicknamed her Peter. Don’t even ask…anyways. I got along with her very well and I considered her a friend, even if we don’t talk much anymore.
Then, I met Lee. I grew attached to this chick. We still talk on a regular daily basis, and even though I’ve never met her in person or known her for a long time, I still consider her one of my best friends, seeing as she’s not a total and complete moron like most 14-year-olds (no offence). I also have a lot in common with her and I am thankful to GSB because I met her on this once amazing site.
Then, Sarah came along. She was one of the most intelligent people on here. I mean, sure…she teased me about not being able to watch House every Tuesday and she would always rub this in my face, but I still found her to be a great person. We got the whole St. Whatsername Club going and even started a Blake Lewis Fan Club, both of which I made awesome banners for. This girl is awesome and I hate the fact that she got banned for something so stupid.
A few other people worth mentioning are Davey, who also got banned although he was the heart and soul of GSB, and Teenage.Assassin. I don’t talk to Teenage.Assassin much, but I found her to be really nice when we did talk.
I’m not going to miss what GSB has become. I’m not going to regret leaving, because the rules have just taken over. I agree with Luc. I know the site needs rules. Everything and everybody needs rules to follow, or else everything would be a total mess and chaos would surround us everywhere. But the censoring, the Blah Blah rules, the banning -- it’s just too much. I’ve decided to leave GSB because of these reasons.
If this blog is deleted and if I am banned, then so be it. I would rather get banned for something like this than getting banned for speaking my opinion on another website or for “spamming” WITH permission.
If you would like to contact me, feel free to add my myspace: myspace.com/letterbombx723.
Thank you for reading.
--Rachel
I love you guys.. I really wish you didn't have to leave....
threeam., July 7th, 2007 at 06:34:42am
I agree with all of you. I just wish you guys didnt leave. I miss you all X[[
michelle danger., July 7th, 2007 at 12:58:38am
I am going to miss you guys...
GreenDayCookieFairy, July 6th, 2007 at 05:34:18pm
I can see why you're leaving.
I honestly don't know why I still come on here, I don't really do much. But I'm too attached to let go. I do think that GSB is a lot like school, with the rules and a lot of people get pushed out of view by others.
It kinda sucks
Mike Dirnt., July 6th, 2007 at 03:17:46pm
"When I first came to GSB, I really loved the site. I loved Green Day and I loved how GSB was a place to meet other Green Day fans and just talk about life in general. I met people that connected with me and knew where I was coming from."
^ i agree with that; but now it's just not the same... ='[
Kr!sta's Inferno, July 6th, 2007 at 12:26:36pm
I am gonna miss you guys terribly. But I shall keep in touch.
"Now, i dont see any differene, i dont want to have to go through the same thing on GSB, i dont like restrictions."
Vegemite, everywhere you go there are gonna be rules and stuff. Just saying....but still. I hate rules myself but I also know that if there weren't rules, this would be hectic right now.
TheHobostacheSheriff, July 6th, 2007 at 09:08:17am
"yh it has changed a lot, i don´t feel so comfortable like i did in the old gsb :("
i have to concur with her there. I udes to come to the site to get away from the daily restrictions of school, home, and life. Now, i dont see any differene, i dont want to have to go through the same thing on GSB, i dont like restrictions.
Vegemite, July 6th, 2007 at 08:27:55am
yh it has changed a lot, i don´t feel so comfortable like i did in the old gsb :(
elena1990billiejoe, July 6th, 2007 at 08:12:51am
I understand why they left.
But i'm not going to leave because a few rules.
I like them tbh. GSB needs a little guidance once in awhile.
If everyone went nuts, then GSB would/could turn into a runhouse of god-knows-what
Stef., July 6th, 2007 at 05:29:07am
Love you guys.
greenday1386, July 5th, 2007 at 07:53:14pm
I do to, but I figure change is inevitable. So I'm staying on GSB till the end of time...
Demonic., July 5th, 2007 at 07:50:41pm
I underdstand why you guys are leaving. I'm even considering it myself.
Miley Cyrus, July 5th, 2007 at 07:47:53pm