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I don't think this should be happening. This many people should not be leaving because of the issue. The CB needs all of us for it to work out. Even those who disagree with the admin's decision.
I have been on the CB since February 2016, and I have never seen this many people leave at once. If you really truly want to leave and you are super uncomfortable, then go ahead. I support whatever your decision may be, and will miss you. But seriously. I just saw three "I'm leaving" threads in a row. On some of them, even more people announced that they were thinking of leaving as well. This all stemmed from two people. The thing is, when one person leaves, it starts a landslide. A whole truckload of other people decide to leave as well. So while it's perfectly fine for a few people to leave, don't do it just because others are.
The CB needs all of us. You are all such talented, creative, dedicated writers. It takes a lot of hardworking people to keep up an rp. I love all the ways that you make me laugh, cry, and think. Without CBers there would be no CB. So please stay. Please keep writing. Please keep coming up with your endless ways of making me smile. We all love you and your funny, whimsical, and unique ways of being yourself.
I would like to requote Owlgirl's Lin quote, because it is beautiful and deserves requoting, and because I can't believe I didn't think of it because Lin is the best person in the universe:
"We lived through times when hate and fear seemed stronger;
We rise and fall and light from dying embers, remembrances that hope and love last longer
And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside...
Now fill the world with music, love and pride."
submitted by The Riddler, age 843.946, Here
(December 17, 2016 - 5:12 pm)
(December 17, 2016 - 5:12 pm)
Well said, Riddler.
When Mei left, it also started a whole big bunch of other people leaving. Some of them came back, some of them didn't. We were all devastated and upset.
When a CBer leaves, it feels like a close friend or family member is leaving you. Because that's what the CB feels like-- a big group of close friends, or even a second online family.
I share things with you that I don't with my own family, because I know I won't be judged. You don't know me in real life, you just know me as millions of words with a personality.
I considered leaving, at least for a short while, but I don't think I can bring myself to do that because I love you all so much.
And just remember: just because same-gender romance is allowed on the CB doesn't mean that everybody has to do it. It's just a thing that will be allowed if someone wants to do it.
NO MORE LEAVING, 'K?
(December 17, 2016 - 6:12 pm)
(December 18, 2016 - 6:40 pm)
Yes, I agree with Leafpool. Like I've said before, people seem to have the idea that everybody on the CB will suddenly burst forth with gay AEs and charries like a loud statement. But this announcement by the Admins isn't pulling a cork to let everything loose like some crazy shebang. It's a notice telling us that rights for same-sex romance is guaranteed, that people can create gay characters or AEs if they wish. It's like a constitution amendment, a bill.
Please don't leave.
(December 17, 2016 - 9:26 pm)
(December 18, 2016 - 8:52 am)
If I leave, it won't be because of a landslide of other leavings. You guys are trying to help, to find reasons for some of us leaving CBers not to leave, but you don't understand, and I can't explain it. I might have to leave, and that's that. I love this place, and I love you guys, but this has all been too much. The sadness, the leaving, the hurt. I can't take much more of it. I'm so, so, sorry. I won't leave forever if I do leave, though. But this is really gonna have an impact on me, and even though you say it's 'just a right' the CB is already changing. I don't think we can stop that. But we'll see what happens.
(December 18, 2016 - 9:02 am)
Exactly, exactly, exactly!! You just stated my feelings perfectly, Leeli.
(December 18, 2016 - 3:58 pm)
(December 18, 2016 - 6:38 pm)
I agree completely, Riddler. You put that beautifully, and those are my thoughts exactly. You guys are like brothers and sisters to me. I love you all. You make me happy when you share your triumphs, sad when you tell your sorrows. My heart is connected to you all, intertwined, and when you cut those bonds, it hurts.
I have no right to dispute your want to leave, those of you who are leaving or considering leaving. It is your decision. But it makes me so sad, knowing that I might never have contact with you again. Also this is good, I tell myself, but sometimes it's hard to understand how some of my best friends leaving could possibly be for the best.
I love you all. Remember that no matter what happens, the CB will always welcome you home.
(December 18, 2016 - 10:09 pm)