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@Noctorious for sure. I don’t think it’s inaccurate to say that I may not have gotten as involved with GL as I have without your intervention, and you have a great way of helping people get to the right place. I think you’re the actual glue that holds a lot of this place together, and I’ve enjoyed getting to know you and getting carried in Stellaris.
2) I am most thankful for the chance to make new friends, and make…old friends? Giant’s Lair brought me opportunities at connecting with people who maybe I didn’t gel with in the past or took for granted, and that has been an awesome experience. Thank you to those who I’ve shared laughs with, thank you for your time, and thanks for sticking around.
@rog the dog @Darktooth @Noctorious @Espurr @Husky @Elvis @Pierogi @helix @titan @Uncle Dad
@Sure Lock Homes
3) Might be a little cheesy, but I’m immensely thankful for the opportunity to join leadership, and help steer the ship. I am thankful for
@pigeon, who I did not know previously, for looking past my brash way of speaking and seeing potential. I am thankful for your style of leadership, although different from mine, and GL has and will benefit from your involvement. I am thankful for
@Agennon not just for being a good owner, which I genuinely believe he is, but also for being very open to new ideas and perspectives that I don’t think should be taken for granted. You listen, you’re able to change perspectives, you’re creative, and you’re just a lot of fun to be around. I’m very appreciative of the chances I’ve been given to contribute here, as none of it was ever a given. Like I’ve said before, I will prove it to have been a good choice, but I’m still thankful for the chances I’ve gotten here, and I really do believe in our ability to stay around and expand, and I’m excited to be some part of that.
4) Lastly, I am thankful for the team I inherited. I could not ask for a better team to come back to. All of you are great at what you do, give me no trouble, are coachable and motivated, and are assets to me and GL.
@CelDamage - You move too fast for me, I cannot keep up with your ideas at times. You’ve got so much experience and ideas, and so much energy to give. You’re clearly intelligent and a force to be reckoned with for sure. You are carrying in terms of community engagement, you’ve definitely got a natural talent for that. Great Moderator, and I’ve enjoyed the albeit limited opportunities we have had thus far to actually get to know each other, and I look forward to continuing that.
@steve - You’re very impressive, especially for someone your age. I admire your analytical mind, always asking questions and testing concepts. You stick to your guns when you feel you’re right, but what impresses me most is how quickly you’re able to discard ideas when you’re brought a good argument. This sounds simple, but it isn’t something everyone can do. You have a good sense of humor and are fun to be around, and I think you are truly an excellent moderator. You’re also cracked at CS obviously, can’t wait to go head-to-head in CS2. You have a lot of potential as well, and I’m thankful that you’re around.
@Shaddoll - Your presences is basically a buff to positive vibes, sort of an AoE type thing. You don’t take much too seriously, and you’re great in social interactions. You’re also an elite moderator, but I think your biggest strength is your personality. You’re fun to talk to, and that is an immensely valuable trait to have. You go above and beyond to be an active face not just among staff, but reaching out to the community. You’re ALWAYS in general, engaging with any and everybody. You possess a ton of leadership skills and qualities, and you’re a very easy person to work with.
@arcana - I remember working with you some when you were in your trial phase, and I remember leaving impressed. Our schedules haven’t allowed us too many opportunities to hang out just yet, but you are such a positive influence on vibes. You’re just a pleasure to be around, and I think everyone likes you. I really do want us to find more times where we overlap, but so far you’ve been nothing but a positive on the team and for GL. Glad to have you.
@Storm - Similar story with Arcana, our schedules don’t often align, but you also have a great sense of humor and don’t take much too seriously. Very laid back and approachable. We’ve known each other slightly for like 10+ years, and I hope we get more opportunities. You also tend to make my job easy, very low maintenance. Glad to see a fellow old-head found their way here.
And lastly but not leastly,
@anna. I don’t need to say much more, ride or die homie. You’re dope as hell, glad to have been your friend for as long as we have. You know I got your back, and that’s a big responsibility. Us big backs gotta cover each other’s six.
Alzheimer’s research is a good one.
her positivity is allergic.