YCM's been great lately, like it's always been and always will be. [Opinion of You thread]

[Fusion X. Denver]

There's a reason guys like me have kept coming back here for years.

I was even thinking of taking off once I reached 28,000 posts, but something tells me I'm going to keep sticking around for a little while longer.

I saw the latest misc trend and the nice, honest stuff that's been said, and I wanted to throw my hat in. Although I won't get back with answers until tomorrow (got an 8am).

 

A lot of you probably don't know me that well, but like Pacmanexus, I know a lot about you.

Ask me what I think of you, if you want.

[Makο]

oh woooooah

 

You're cool and like and such

[Simping For Hina]

What do you know about me? 

[Brinolovania]

The question is, do you know anything about the other guy who people don't know?

[Lunar Origins]

Oh, hi there Fusion.  We haven't interacted much, but would you humor me?

[Alice Moonflowyr]

rawr hi fusion

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

I've known you since the Akatsuki days, so...

[Blake]

Why are you holding a potato?

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

Sure, hello, sup?

[Kazooie]

hai fusion, it's been a while :>

[iCherries]

you can thank me for keeping your interest in this place

no need to thank me all at once

[Rodrigo]

Okay, THIS guy's opinion I'm really interested in.

[Fusion X. Denver]

Wow, this is a nice turnout!

By the way, if I end up in one of your threads later, don't feel obligated to say something nice because of stuff I say here. If I rubbed you the wrong way at any point, maybe I can make things right. Orrr I'll stay out of your way, whatever works.

(assuming people know me that well)

[spoiler=Anyways]

oh woooooah

 

You're cool and like and such

Thank you, but it's a shame I don't hold up to this majestic creature.

 

Anyways, you've always been a cool kid in my book ever since I met you in Archwing's Black Knights. You were always funny or chill in status updates with Desu and the gang, especially back in our heyday (2010/2011). Also, awesome taste in anime: Spice and Wolf was the bee's knees and I know I gave it a bit of crap at the time, but Gargantia was a good watch too and it was nice to see someone expressing enthusiasm while watching it.

I hope you stick around for as long as I do here, you're a good guy and it's always nice reading your posts in A/M or wherever else we lurk nowadays.

Also, for some reason you remind me of Remo (someone I consider a good friend whenever he shows up), but without ADD.

(idk either)

What do you know about me? 

Well

I remember meeting you in Powerforce when you first started getting active; you seemed like a good kid, though a little unsure of yourself.

But over the years, you turned into this confident, sometimes sassy guy who also turned out to have lots of talent in Showcase; your avatars are sick, dude. Sometimes your posts can be curt, but a lot of times they earn a smirk from me since they're usually pretty funny.

You're a cool dude, and apparently you can dance pretty well. You should upload a video here!

The question is, do you know anything about the other guy who people don't know?

Now that is the question.

I think I met you in that one club 5Ds/Alexis Rhodes had way back when, amirite? I don't think we ever interacted too much, but I know I've seen posts from you in VG and the occasional status update here and there. I was always entertained by you believing in nexus a couple years back. It reminded me of me whenever I spouted off about youthful vigor, so I hope you still have your indomitable spirit; those are harder to come by nowadays.

also please tell me your smash main's pacman, it wouldn't be right otherwise

Oh, hi there Fusion.  We haven't interacted much, but would you humor me?

Oh, hi there Lunar. Yeah, sure.

You're a really sweet person and I think your presence on this forum is integral. I remember being surprised when you first posted that General thread of you coming out; that was a time a lot of people on YCM came to support you and I still believe the community took a giant step that day.

Since then, from what I've seen, a lot of other people on here were able to come to terms with being transgender or even just being honest with themselves on other matters and have found the will to talk to YCM about it, something people can find comfort in doing even today. And I'm not sure they could have done that without seeing your courage first. I'm also really delighted to see you're much happier after starting transition and that your negative status updates from back when have been much more cheery. Fingers crossed on you nabbing General mod btw!

rawr hi fusion

*burp*

hey spyke

I'm glad that you came back; you've always seemed like an incredibly positive person and injecting optimism even in YCM's most cynical corners is something I seriously appreciate at the end of the day. I feel like you're fueled by passion whenever I see you (hoping I'm not off-base here) and even if it's behind something I don't agree with or particularly care for, I still take what you say seriously because I can empathize with what you're feeling.

You also have great taste in media, our taste in shows and music seem to align well.

I've known you since the Akatsuki days, so...

Yeah, those were the days! I think I'm literally the only person on here who still calls you JK, but I can change that to Sakura if you'd like.

Anyways, I was really delighted to see you were made a mod. Ever since I joined here, you always seemed like the ideal veteran member people should be. Someone who thinks through their posts and takes discussion seriously, but not so seriously where you're a stick in the mud. I know there's some dispute over your handling as a moderator, but I always see you doing everything you can to do your best. CC's always been a hard job and always will be, but I believe you can do it (maybe you have already, haven't been there in a long while).

But what I really appreciate is you retained your humility after getting promoted. You've maintained your level-headed demeanor and instead of putting yourself on a pedestal, you admit your mistakes. You take our constructive criticism and acknowledge them as areas to improve and I can tell you genuinely appreciate what we have to say and that at the end of the day, you love the forum and you'll always work with it in your best interests.

Those qualities are what I feel are truly key in being a good leader and you'll always have my support in what you do.

 

Plus, it was always fun talking to you in Akatsuki and Club Espeon. I know we don't tend to interact much in the forums nowadays, but you've always been a good kid in my eyes.

[/spoiler]

I'm sorry I didn't finish all the way through, I have another class soon.

I'll reply to Black, CowCow, Caeda, Cherry and Rod when I get back.

[Nathanael D. Striker]

Good morning Mr. Fusion.

[Tourmaline]

I want one, too.
Particularly because it is you doing them.

[Fusion X. Denver]

[spoiler=round 2 fighto]

Why are you holding a potato?

Better question is why the fuck I haven't eaten it yet -__o

 

This is going to sound weird, but we've both seen weirder in our history here, so it's okay (what we get for knowing DL).

I've always seen you as a sort of altered mirror image of me: we're similar in our core, but our life paths took us in different directions to the extent we turned out the way we are today. Kinda like Naruto and Sasuke I guess.

I remember in the early years in 2009/2010 when we first met I was super peppy and optimistic because I had YCM as an outlet to have a bunch of friends with similar interests and be myself without restraints, a luxury I wouldn't get in high school until later on.

And I saw you leaning more on the pessimistic side and showing restraint (though the latter wore off after a little while) for the same reasons, something I didn't understand at first.

I learned of your struggles, and while I've had problems growing up too, I found it unfair that you in particular had to go through extra shit because of circumstances beyond your control. And at the times you were mean or brutally honest, that was something I kept reminding myself. That it was a defense mechanism that couldn't be helped, and one that anyone would have done in your shoes. Maybe if my dad had died in '07 or I had stayed at my toxic middle school into high school, I could have acted the same.

That's why I was hating the fact that I grew to dislike you during that one period a couple years ago which ended up in me blowing up at you. You did step over the line, but I ran over it. And what also bothered me was that I had one of my biggest blow-ups at a guy I fought for in Powerforce a year or two earlier.

I'm a guy who hates conflict. But here I met someone who would lead me to willingly step into conflict for a good reason and then a spiteful reason. That's still something I haven't found myself doing for anyone else.

It was like irony or something. 

But I'm thankful that at the very least we reached closure on that one issue; it'd probably end up as one of my bigger regrets if we had left that bridge burned. I know things aren't the same as before, but I don't hate you. To be honest, I'm really glad I met you.

I saw you wither in the face of adversity, only to spit in its face and shove it aside. I saw you find love and keeping its flame alive and going for years, hopefully for the rest of your lives, and other important bonds with friends that I see you treasuring. And I saw you grow into yourself as we started growing up. Sure, you can be rude in posts sometimes, but nowhere near as bad as before. Nowadays, I find myself agreeing with you whenever you go off on someone.

Which I do appreciate for you knocking my big ego down a peg in the past. I mean, I liked DEF and I'm glad I wrote it, but I'm better off knowing that it coulda been way better and that a lot of praise stemmed from people being in it.

But anyways, I don't think either of us is the same person back when we were in high school. I feel like we've both become a little more jaded as we encountered different life experiences, done lots of self-reflection and come more to terms with who we are, and most importantly, being okay with that.

At the end of the day, I learned a lot about life, and also about myself through meeting you. And even if we don't see eye-to-eye on matters, there's no doubting you're one of the strongest people I've met.

(hope none of that rubbed the wrong way)

(and uh)

(whenever i pop over to your thread, you don't need to say something this long)

(i've been in one of those moods)

Sure, hello, sup?

yo, hey, how goes it

 

We haven't interacted much, but I've seen you like everywhere, so I'd say I've got a good grasp on you. You seem like a really kind person who ultimately wants everyone to be happy at the end of the day, plus you're really genuine whether you're conveying your feelings on something to the forum or even any topic you post in. And whether I like you or not (I do, swell guy), I really do appreciate it when someone is genuine behind everything they say (unless you're a neo-nazi, then you're a dick). Keep being your well-liked self, you're doing it right.

hai fusion, it's been a while :>

yeh i guess so, what's good

 

I said this a bit in the post pic thread, but I'm really happy and proud of the fact that you've been putting yourself out into the forum and interacting with everybody. I mean, you always have in the past in bits and pieces, and you still do with statuses and...everywhere actually, I see you a lot too, but with the stuff like AMAs and coming out as transgender were incredibly moving gestures. It was just nice to see that after all the times you "left" YCM and realizing you love the forum, you finally noticed the forum loves you too.

And that's something I doubt will ever change.

(sorry if I came off as presumptuous in any of that, no intentions like that)

Also, I feel like your posts in general carry more weight than other people's. They'll either be super-silly and lighten the mood, or they'll contribute a lot to the overall discussion for the better, like if we're talking Pokémon/YGO/the forum, whatever really. You're definitely one of the voices on the forum that I and other people take seriously (or not so seriously).

you can thank me for keeping your interest in this place

no need to thank me all at once

cherry i owe you

like

an apple

it's funny because it's a different fruit

 

Excusing my terrible humor aside (I swear I used to be funny), I always saw you as an extremely likable person. I remember you were one of the people in Powerforce that helped me acclimate and get comfortable there when I first posted in there, and you've kept that spirit for basically anybody else who came in.

And that includes a lot of people.

You're also one of the special few people I can think of that could go with the flow if I brought up a completely random conversation like 

Do you believe net neutrality is in serious danger that we should all make a more conscientious effort to preserve in order to maintain the internet as we know it?

or

Why the fuck are they called grapes?

 

And it's nice to see Powerforce back. Sorry I'm not active in there at the moment, not too knowledgeable on my card games nowadays.

Also, I dunno if this needs to be said (so apologies in advance if this is unnecessary), but I never held serious sentiment towards FusionxClair.

I'll admit, I had a small crush on her back in the day, but nothing serious and I wasn't gonna try anything with you dating her. And I didn't mean for it to gain any more traction than it did. But we've obviously both moved on, so nuff said I guess?

Okay, THIS guy's opinion I'm really interested in.

fo rizzle?

remind me to drop by your thread later

 

You're a pretty cool bro, you were YCM's BMOC back in the day and you're basically back there now, and for good reason. You can talk shop, talk shit, and be chill, all at the same time. Coupling that with your high activity, you are also an important presence that YCM wouldn't be the same without. Plus, it's always fun seeing you find a new obsession in an anime I watched. Keep doing what you're doing, the world can never have too many bros, but only we have a Rod.

Good morning Mr. Fusion.

Haha, I remember when you went by Mr. Striker.

but yeah, good afternoon dood

 

I think you're a fine guy. I know you get shit a lot, sometimes it's warranted, other times it's not. But I think you're inherently a good person that loves the community and the forum, and that's always reflected in what you do. And to be honest, I can't picture YCM without you. Sometimes you help drive the forum to be better, and other times you're at the center of its pitfalls.

Therefore, I've concluded that you, Striker, are our not-so-silent guardian.

The one YCM needs, but doesn't deserve.

And sometimes, the one YCM deserves, but doesn't need right now.

Our Dark Knight.

I want one, too.
Particularly because it is you doing them.

Thank you, that means a lot.

I know you want specifics, so I'll do what I can.

 

We've talked before and I know you're actually a very kind person inside. And by that, whenever you're in a conversation with someone you care about, you get that point across and prove that you heavily value whatever discussion you're in and that you care what they have to say. Every word has weight to it. Even at a glance, I could tell you really cared about Sleepy and Armz or whoever was talking to you.

In the forum, I see you adopting a more closed-off demeanor and you don't waste your words. This may sound redundant, but you put thought behind your posts and you're also not afraid of addressing the topic with brutal honesty, which I find good in that we know you're always offering genuine input, but sometimes it can rub people the wrong way into thinking they offended you, even if that's not necessarily the case. So I suppose I watch my words more around you because you challenge me and others to think before we speak, because you can point out the flipside of what we say, for better or for worse.

That aside, your diction's incredible and I am often impressed by your intellect. I don't know what passions you have regarding future careers or whatever you do with your life, but I feel inside you is an asset the world needs.

[/spoiler]

I should be more active.

[Simping For Hina]

I remember meeting you in Powerforce when you first started getting active; you seemed like a good kid, though a little unsure of yourself.

But over the years, you turned into this confident, sometimes sassy guy who also turned out to have lots of talent in Showcase; your avatars are sick, dude. Sometimes your posts can be curt, but a lot of times they earn a smirk from me since they're usually pretty funny.

You're a cool dude, and apparently you can dance pretty well. You should upload a video here!

Shit, that's way long ago. Wow, that's from my first year on YCM pretty much. I feel old just thinking about that. I was in 8th grade at the time, wow. 

 

This good kid needed to grow up somehow, though! 

 

I have dance practice tonight. I'll get one of my friends or teacher to record me dance, why not. I wouldn't mind it really. 

 

Thanks, bro. I appreciate this one a lot.

[Fusion X. Denver]

Shit, that's way long ago. Wow, that's from my first year on YCM pretty much. I feel old just thinking about that. I was in 8th grade at the time, wow. 

 

This good kid needed to grow up somehow, though! 

 

I have dance practice tonight. I'll get one of my friends or teacher to record me dance, why not. I wouldn't mind it really. 

Yeah dude, think how I feel! I was rocking a Rock Lee haircut and wishing I could talk to girls and writing a meta fanfic.

 

Thank god for the present.

 

Anyways, you should totally do that. Much support.

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

You can still call me JK if you'd like.

You've been around long enough to remember my original username.

 

But yeah, it's been a while since we actually talked to each other frequently.

[Forest Fire]

Hit me. 

[iCherries]

[spoiler=round 2 fighto]
cherry i owe you
like
an apple
it's funny because it's a different fruit
 
Excusing my terrible humor aside (I swear I used to be funny), I always saw you as an extremely likable person. I remember you were one of the people in Powerforce that helped me acclimate and get comfortable there when I first posted in there, and you've kept that spirit for basically anybody else who came in.
And that includes a lot of people.
You're also one of the special few people I can think of that could go with the flow if I brought up a completely random conversation like 
Do you believe net neutrality is in serious danger that we should all make a more conscientious effort to preserve in order to maintain the internet as we know it?
or
Why the f*** are they called grapes?
 
And it's nice to see Powerforce back. Sorry I'm not active in there at the moment, not too knowledgeable on my card games nowadays.
Also, I dunno if this needs to be said (so apologies in advance if this is unnecessary), but I never held serious sentiment towards FusionxClair.
I'll admit, I had a small crush on her back in the day, but nothing serious and I wasn't gonna try anything with you dating her. And I didn't mean for it to gain any more traction than it did. But we've obviously both moved on, so nuff said I guess?
[/spoiler]

i'm charging interest every day i don't get that apple from you

fusion in response to this is all i can say is
youre my n***a
even if we didnt talk personally that much
also you dont need to be knowledgeable in card game for powerforce just throw in some animu and mango discussion

i never held anything against you about fusionxclair nor would i for whatever feelings you had then
i mean if anything if i was forced to give her up and i had the choice of who to give her to, you'd be the person i'd push her towards
i was just bitter due to waning feelings

tl;dr - thanks man and i think theres some philosophy shit with the naming of grapes

[Fusion X. Denver]

You can still call me JK if you'd like.

You've been around long enough to remember my original username.

 

But yeah, it's been a while since we actually talked to each other frequently.

Bitchin, I'm sold.

 

Yeah :/ My problem is I'm having a harder time balancing stuff in my life like work and friends and alla that, so YCM usually gets the shaft in terms of what I invest in and I miss a lot.

But after finals, I should be able to come on and interact with y'all some more.

Hit me. 

 

I don't know you too well yet, I've noticed you posting in General though and you seem like a friendly guy. Also, you broke my rep drought a little bit ago, so that made me feel good =p

I'll keep an eye out for you, see what makes you tick and shit.

[Night]

Sup

[Tentacruel]

Welcome back. 

[Kazooie]

yeh i guess so, what's good

 

I said this a bit in the post pic thread, but I'm really happy and proud of the fact that you've been putting yourself out into the forum and interacting with everybody. I mean, you always have in the past in bits and pieces, and you still do with statuses and...everywhere actually, I see you a lot too, but with the stuff like AMAs and coming out as transgender were incredibly moving gestures. It was just nice to see that after all the times you "left" YCM and realizing you love the forum, you finally noticed the forum loves you too.

And that's something I doubt will ever change.

(sorry if I came off as presumptuous in any of that, no intentions like that)

Also, I feel like your posts in general carry more weight than other people's. They'll either be super-silly and lighten the mood, or they'll contribute a lot to the overall discussion for the better, like if we're talking Pokémon/YGO/the forum, whatever really. You're definitely one of the voices on the forum that I and other people take seriously (or not so seriously).

 

 

i'll admit a lot of my returning has to do with the fact i get bored super easy, and my plans for what to do to keep me away from YCM never end up going right.

 

like the last time, i planned to leave with black, and black learned he can't go back to school because reasons, so he came back and i was just kinda left alone when he wasn't around, which was a lot at the time, i really needed something to do ;-;

 

That said, I'm not really putting myself out too much... Misc and statuses are kinda the only place you'll see me really. Maybe clubs every now and again. I woulda left that picture up, but fuck me it caused so much drama just by existing that I nuked it and had Night help nuke it from a post. I didn't wanna risk anything else happening really. x-x

 

And that means a lot to me, the bit about my posts... I don't feel like they carry any weight personally, mainly because I have no real... Experience, with most things. I don't feel like I deserve to be taken seriously, and most of the time I feel like I'm not. ^^''