to your old self:

[_PineappleDeath_]

my memory is VAGUE but i do remember you had one of those “black pfp phase” moments at some point and some parts about personal life struggles i have known yes LOL

So emo and for what haha

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[_HamsomeHam_]

I WAS THERE FOR TWO FACE REVEALS YES
if you ever did more then i was unaware LOL

I remember only the first help where the heck is the 2nd one- was it public or just a private convo with friends?
You better not be trolling me xD

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[_xMaegann]

canon event for everyone online honestly

that’s so real
my emo phases were unbelievably cringe tho
holy full stops at the end of every sentence

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[_xMaegann]

I remember only the first help where the heck is the 2nd one- was it public or just a private convo with friends?

i lowkey have no idea if it WAS private then maybe that explains why the first reveal is more vivid to me lmao
either that or it could’ve been those brief face reveals through changing pfp

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[_HamsomeHam_]

i lowkey have no idea if it WAS private then maybe that explains why the first reveal is more vivid to me lmao
either that or it could’ve been those brief face reveals through changing pfp

I dont remember showing my face ever again after the first one and i doubt i did it on my pfp, altho i remember you did it on your pfp! xD

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[omega_saucy]

that’s so real
my emo phases were unbelievably cringe tho
holy full stops at the end of every sentence

lmao i admittedly did something similar around 2019

i also had an emo phase ~2022 but it's just me using black and white pfps i got from omori and changed my username into something no one recognized because i was trying to distance myself from and ghost certain people

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[_xMaegann]

I dont remember showing my face ever again after the first one and i doubt i did it on my pfp, altho i remember you did it on your pfp! xD

HELP those were so bad ong
i proceeded to “flex” that to some people by calling it “being confident” no that’s not being confident that’s being STUPID not only did i look chopped but i did it to look tuff or something idk LMAOOO

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[_xMaegann]

lmao i admittedly did something similar around 2019

i also had an emo phase ~2022 but it's just me using black and white pfps i got from omori and changed my username into something no one recognized because i was trying to distance myself from and ghost certain people

to distance yourself from people is fair, at least omori pfps are less obvious compared to putting up a plain black image back then i thought i was just telling people i’m going through stuff and don’t really wanna be talked to, i can just use my words now and keep it to myself and trusted friends tho cuz it did NOT have to be put out there for everyone’s business

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[madder yeeter]

since nearly EVERYONE made some life choices in the forums/server that they regretted, i thought i’d ask an entertaining question lol

if you met yourself PRE-SHUTDOWN (could be whether or not that version of you has already been informed of the impending shutdown), what will you tell them
can be spoilers for the future, advice, telling them to stop posting those weird messages that all of forums can see, etc.

i’d lowkey tell my old self to PLEASE block some specific people that really weren’t good for me and to reconsider posting some cringe messages that i will 100% regret in 3 years LOL along with just not doing some things cuz in the long run i discovered i was just being an idiot
and to also try to connect with certain people more because i had a brokenlens friend pass away a little over a year after the shutdown and it made me sad that i never talked to her as much as i should have even though she tried to initiate some conversations with me

I wouldn't tell myself anything bro I don't regret any chaotic thing I did bro I'd do it again

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[_xMaegann]

I wouldn't tell myself anything bro I don't regret any chaotic thing I did bro I'd do it again

omg it’s yeeter and yeeter has no regrets
PEAK cinema bro

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[SoftwareSlicer]

i'd tell myself to invade the brokenlens forums. can't believe i forgot a minor oversight even after wreaking havoc in hive and cubecraft forums

Forums are always a great place to cause chaos as long as everyone else understands and enjoys the chaos. lol

Personally, I don't know in retrospect if I would have been involved purely in platform moderation although I would have told myself to keep up that analytical approach and motivational drive I had for this community not only for this space but for the bigger goals too. I would tell myself that nothing is "all or nothing", That there is always time to seek change in my own ways, and encourage my younger self to recognize the value of my prior uneasiness with sharing my thoughts on the internet but to also recognize the immense potential for where that can lead even if my steps often seem like leaps that feel shakier than they truly are.

I watched through a couple old live streams I did for the platform and frankly, I have no idea how on earth I could have that much energy or enthusiasm condensed so quickly even if some of that was delivery which was more representative of my online persona at the time rather than my actual personality. My production quality back then was somewhat atrocious but oddly charming in a sentimental "I don't even remember making this, I was thinking of solutions to problems which I never faced." kind of way.
Some things though haven't changed that much, The way in which I articulated myself still has remained fairly consistent, and the same could also be said with my broader perspectives and values albeit reinforced in ways and somewhat more jaded and cynical now than before.

I'd still consider myself as someone learning to recognize their real worth across many different niches although I've grown and learned so much more through college, through different real and online communities of people, and through other aspects of shared experiences. There are so many things I've done professionally which I would have dreamed to be able to do when I was younger and I'm glad that I've not only been achieving these goals but continuing to explore with ambition and even a little whimsy.

I dont remember showing my face ever again after the first one and i doubt i did it on my pfp, altho i remember you did it on your pfp! xD

I'm honestly quite glad that I never did a face reveal and that I tended to be generally pretty sociable on the surface but closed-off when it came to personal information online, Some people in those spaces were frankly terrible but it was definitely a real learning experience for sure.

canon event for everyone online honestly

So true though. I feel like the internet really doesn't encourage for people to actually express who they are or how they feel about their spaces, communities, or broader experiences in that sort of way anymore due to centralization and such. Even if that sort of expression was handled by many through those profile pictures and name changes which are quite amusing and whimsical in retrospect. Like there's this notion of individuality present when communication online requires deliberation and intentionality which I don't feel is particularly common outside of decentralized platforms through the Fediverse, Fluxer, and other parts of the independent and open web outside of Big Tech and the centralized empires we know and endure today. lol

I would tell myself that it TRULY GETS BETTER!!!! I have achieved so many things I thought were impossible, I have exceeded the limits and made my way. I had so many odds stacked against me from a very young age and used this place as an outlet - but i genuinely have become so successful in so many different parts of my life it’s insane. Little me would have never thought ( : I’m even getting married!

One of the best things to: I met my absolute best friend from here in person so many times now and that has been the most rewarding part of it all. I cherish this place in ways I can’t even explain.

Oh my gosh, Congratulations on getting married! I may have gotten a little carried away with my quick post here but I definitely agree that there are these unspoken opportunities and incredible levels of growth that only really work if you're part of a community that gives back what you put in. BrokenLens felt like an exception in my eyes from many other platforms to this day due to how it presented a unique and tightknit atmosphere for those types of connections to truly grow.
Thank you guys for continuing to read my literature.

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[_HamsomeHam_]

I wouldn't tell myself anything bro I don't regret any chaotic thing I did bro I'd do it again

I'm glad you have no regrets 25 minutes into joining the forums lol

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[_PineappleDeath_]

Forums are always a great place to cause chaos as long as everyone else understands and enjoys the chaos. lol

Personally, I don't know in retrospect if I would have been involved purely in platform moderation although I would have told myself to keep up that analytical approach and motivational drive I had for this community not only for this space but for the bigger goals too. I would tell myself that nothing is "all or nothing", That there is always time to seek change in my own ways, and encourage my younger self to recognize the value of my prior uneasiness with sharing my thoughts on the internet but to also recognize the immense potential for where that can lead even if my steps often seem like leaps that feel shakier than they truly are.

I watched through a couple old live streams I did for the platform and frankly, I have no idea how on earth I could have that much energy or enthusiasm condensed so quickly even if some of that was delivery which was more representative of my online persona at the time rather than my actual personality. My production quality back then was somewhat atrocious but oddly charming in a sentimental "I don't even remember making this, I was thinking of solutions to problems which I never faced." kind of way.
Some things though haven't changed that much, The way in which I articulated myself still has remained fairly consistent, and the same could also be said with my broader perspectives and values albeit reinforced in ways and somewhat more jaded and cynical now than before.

I'd still consider myself as someone learning to recognize their real worth across many different niches although I've grown and learned so much more through college, through different real and online communities of people, and through other aspects of shared experiences. There are so many things I've done professionally which I would have dreamed to be able to do when I was younger and I'm glad that I've not only been achieving these goals but continuing to explore with ambition and even a little whimsy.


I'm honestly quite glad that I never did a face reveal and that I tended to be generally pretty sociable on the surface but closed-off when it came to personal information online, Some people in those spaces were frankly terrible but it was definitely a real learning experience for sure.


So true though. I feel like the internet really doesn't encourage for people to actually express who they are or how they feel about their spaces, communities, or broader experiences in that sort of way anymore due to centralization and such. Even if that sort of expression was handled by many through those profile pictures and name changes which are quite amusing and whimsical in retrospect. Like there's this notion of individuality present when communication online requires deliberation and intentionality which I don't feel is particularly common outside of decentralized platforms through the Fediverse, Fluxer, and other parts of the independent and open web outside of Big Tech and the centralized empires we know and endure today. lol


Oh my gosh, Congratulations on getting married! I may have gotten a little carried away with my quick post here but I definitely agree that there are these unspoken opportunities and incredible levels of growth that only really work if you're part of a community that gives back what you put in. BrokenLens felt like an exception in my eyes from many other platforms to this day due to how it presented a unique and tightknit atmosphere for those types of connections to truly grow.
Thank you guys for continuing to read my literature.

Forums are always a great place to cause chaos as long as everyone else understands and enjoys the chaos. lol

Personally, I don't know in retrospect if I would have been involved purely in platform moderation although I would have told myself to keep up that analytical approach and motivational drive I had for this community not only for this space but for the bigger goals too. I would tell myself that nothing is "all or nothing", That there is always time to seek change in my own ways, and encourage my younger self to recognize the value of my prior uneasiness with sharing my thoughts on the internet but to also recognize the immense potential for where that can lead even if my steps often seem like leaps that feel shakier than they truly are.

I watched through a couple old live streams I did for the platform and frankly, I have no idea how on earth I could have that much energy or enthusiasm condensed so quickly even if some of that was delivery which was more representative of my online persona at the time rather than my actual personality. My production quality back then was somewhat atrocious but oddly charming in a sentimental "I don't even remember making this, I was thinking of solutions to problems which I never faced." kind of way.
Some things though haven't changed that much, The way in which I articulated myself still has remained fairly consistent, and the same could also be said with my broader perspectives and values albeit reinforced in ways and somewhat more jaded and cynical now than before.

I'd still consider myself as someone learning to recognize their real worth across many different niches although I've grown and learned so much more through college, through different real and online communities of people, and through other aspects of shared experiences. There are so many things I've done professionally which I would have dreamed to be able to do when I was younger and I'm glad that I've not only been achieving these goals but continuing to explore with ambition and even a little whimsy.


I'm honestly quite glad that I never did a face reveal and that I tended to be generally pretty sociable on the surface but closed-off when it came to personal information online, Some people in those spaces were frankly terrible but it was definitely a real learning experience for sure.


So true though. I feel like the internet really doesn't encourage for people to actually express who they are or how they feel about their spaces, communities, or broader experiences in that sort of way anymore due to centralization and such. Even if that sort of expression was handled by many through those profile pictures and name changes which are quite amusing and whimsical in retrospect. Like there's this notion of individuality present when communication online requires deliberation and intentionality which I don't feel is particularly common outside of decentralized platforms through the Fediverse, Fluxer, and other parts of the independent and open web outside of Big Tech and the centralized empires we know and endure today. lol


Oh my gosh, Congratulations on getting married! I may have gotten a little carried away with my quick post here but I definitely agree that there are these unspoken opportunities and incredible levels of growth that only really work if you're part of a community that gives back what you put in. BrokenLens felt like an exception in my eyes from many other platforms to this day due to how it presented a unique and tightknit atmosphere for those types of connections to truly grow.
Thank you guys for continuing to read my literature.

Oh slicer xD you never change!

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[madder yeeter]

I'm glad you have no regrets 25 minutes into joining the forums lol

I am too busy doing regrettable things on larger membercount servers bro

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[_HamsomeHam_]

Forums are always a great place to cause chaos as long as everyone else understands and enjoys the chaos. lol

Personally, I don't know in retrospect if I would have been involved purely in platform moderation although I would have told myself to keep up that analytical approach and motivational drive I had for this community not only for this space but for the bigger goals too. I would tell myself that nothing is "all or nothing", That there is always time to seek change in my own ways, and encourage my younger self to recognize the value of my prior uneasiness with sharing my thoughts on the internet but to also recognize the immense potential for where that can lead even if my steps often seem like leaps that feel shakier than they truly are.

I watched through a couple old live streams I did for the platform and frankly, I have no idea how on earth I could have that much energy or enthusiasm condensed so quickly even if some of that was delivery which was more representative of my online persona at the time rather than my actual personality. My production quality back then was somewhat atrocious but oddly charming in a sentimental "I don't even remember making this, I was thinking of solutions to problems which I never faced." kind of way.
Some things though haven't changed that much, The way in which I articulated myself still has remained fairly consistent, and the same could also be said with my broader perspectives and values albeit reinforced in ways and somewhat more jaded and cynical now than before.

I'd still consider myself as someone learning to recognize their real worth across many different niches although I've grown and learned so much more through college, through different real and online communities of people, and through other aspects of shared experiences. There are so many things I've done professionally which I would have dreamed to be able to do when I was younger and I'm glad that I've not only been achieving these goals but continuing to explore with ambition and even a little whimsy.


I'm honestly quite glad that I never did a face reveal and that I tended to be generally pretty sociable on the surface but closed-off when it came to personal information online, Some people in those spaces were frankly terrible but it was definitely a real learning experience for sure.


So true though. I feel like the internet really doesn't encourage for people to actually express who they are or how they feel about their spaces, communities, or broader experiences in that sort of way anymore due to centralization and such. Even if that sort of expression was handled by many through those profile pictures and name changes which are quite amusing and whimsical in retrospect. Like there's this notion of individuality present when communication online requires deliberation and intentionality which I don't feel is particularly common outside of decentralized platforms through the Fediverse, Fluxer, and other parts of the independent and open web outside of Big Tech and the centralized empires we know and endure today. lol


Oh my gosh, Congratulations on getting married! I may have gotten a little carried away with my quick post here but I definitely agree that there are these unspoken opportunities and incredible levels of growth that only really work if you're part of a community that gives back what you put in. BrokenLens felt like an exception in my eyes from many other platforms to this day due to how it presented a unique and tightknit atmosphere for those types of connections to truly grow.
Thank you guys for continuing to read my literature.

Bro I missed your text tsunamis so much you have no idea, and yeah i really should've thought things through before doing a face reveal, thankfully it had no negative impact and i proceeded to delete the photo later on

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[omega_saucy]

I am too busy doing regrettable things on larger membercount servers bro

"regrettable things" and it's us trolling racists bro

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[omega_saucy]

Bro I missed your text tsunamis so much you have no idea, and yeah i really should've thought things through before doing a face reveal, thankfully it had no negative impact and i proceeded to delete the photo later on

he did that quite a lot in lifeboat and even in more private spaces for friends i honestly appreciate it

i love a good yap

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[madder yeeter]

"regrettable things" and it's us trolling racists bro

Abso lutely regrettable to the average pacifist bro

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[_xMaegann]

Forums are always a great place to cause chaos as long as everyone else understands and enjoys the chaos. lol

Personally, I don't know in retrospect if I would have been involved purely in platform moderation although I would have told myself to keep up that analytical approach and motivational drive I had for this community not only for this space but for the bigger goals too. I would tell myself that nothing is "all or nothing", That there is always time to seek change in my own ways, and encourage my younger self to recognize the value of my prior uneasiness with sharing my thoughts on the internet but to also recognize the immense potential for where that can lead even if my steps often seem like leaps that feel shakier than they truly are.

I watched through a couple old live streams I did for the platform and frankly, I have no idea how on earth I could have that much energy or enthusiasm condensed so quickly even if some of that was delivery which was more representative of my online persona at the time rather than my actual personality. My production quality back then was somewhat atrocious but oddly charming in a sentimental "I don't even remember making this, I was thinking of solutions to problems which I never faced." kind of way.
Some things though haven't changed that much, The way in which I articulated myself still has remained fairly consistent, and the same could also be said with my broader perspectives and values albeit reinforced in ways and somewhat more jaded and cynical now than before.

I'd still consider myself as someone learning to recognize their real worth across many different niches although I've grown and learned so much more through college, through different real and online communities of people, and through other aspects of shared experiences. There are so many things I've done professionally which I would have dreamed to be able to do when I was younger and I'm glad that I've not only been achieving these goals but continuing to explore with ambition and even a little whimsy.


I'm honestly quite glad that I never did a face reveal and that I tended to be generally pretty sociable on the surface but closed-off when it came to personal information online, Some people in those spaces were frankly terrible but it was definitely a real learning experience for sure.


So true though. I feel like the internet really doesn't encourage for people to actually express who they are or how they feel about their spaces, communities, or broader experiences in that sort of way anymore due to centralization and such. Even if that sort of expression was handled by many through those profile pictures and name changes which are quite amusing and whimsical in retrospect. Like there's this notion of individuality present when communication online requires deliberation and intentionality which I don't feel is particularly common outside of decentralized platforms through the Fediverse, Fluxer, and other parts of the independent and open web outside of Big Tech and the centralized empires we know and endure today. lol


Oh my gosh, Congratulations on getting married! I may have gotten a little carried away with my quick post here but I definitely agree that there are these unspoken opportunities and incredible levels of growth that only really work if you're part of a community that gives back what you put in. BrokenLens felt like an exception in my eyes from many other platforms to this day due to how it presented a unique and tightknit atmosphere for those types of connections to truly grow.
Thank you guys for continuing to read my literature.

it’s 1am i think i’ve only managed to successfully process like 25% of this
im glad to hear you’ve been achieving your goals over the years!! adding a bit of ambition and whimsy always makes things more exciting

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[Jxden_]

To embrace the cringe. Live, Laugh, Love.

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