I understand what you mean, and it's good to take a break every once in a while.

To the anonymous discouragers:

If you are bullying/bringing someone down while being anonymous, don't. And try to be nicer when giving constructive critism. I know you might think you're being nice and encouraging, but sometimes (I say sometimes because this is not always the case) you aren't being nice. And it's kind of cowardly to be mean to someone anonymously.

And to people/CBers who were discouraged by someone else:

Sometimes people are trying to be nice, and even if that's not the case, who cares what the bullies think? If you know in your heart that it isn't true what their saying, then it doesn't matter.

On the Mystic topic, if you know in your heart that you worked really hard on developing this world, don't let people who say you didn't get in your way.

I really hope that made sense, I tried to get out what I was thinking into words as well as I could. 

First off, I agree with everything Cynthia said. Beautifully put, by the way, @Cynthia.

I WOULD like to add, though, that in some of those instances, people weren't trying to be mean. I know that doesn't make it hurt less, but I think that in the Mystic situation, people weren't trying to discredit you.

I am not trying to hurt your feelings so I hope I am not by posting this comment.

I'm really sorry about the other things happening in your life, and I really, really hope it gets better.

I'm sorry these things have been happening, and I have have noticed an increase in anonymous posting.

@All anon posters. I'm sorry, but hiding behind an anon name is just... kind of annoying to the rest of us? I, well. If you don't feel comfortable saying something as yourself, I'm not going to take your anonymity away because I know that sometimes things are hard to say out in the open. But please try to make sure you're using the tool of anonymity in an appropriate way. For instance:

It's appropriate to be anonymous when confessing something on the confessions thread.

It's NOT appropriate to be anonymous when correcting someone- that makes things feel incredibly harsh and impolite and rude and hurtful. 

It's appropriate to be anonymous when you want to say your opinion but you're worried there will be backlash. There probably won't, but I understand.

It's NOT appropriate to be anonymous when pointing something out that definitely won't get you backlash or just stating a non-hurtful opinion, or something you don't think is hurtful.

It's NOT appropriate to be anonymous when saying something hurtful, that you KNOW is hurtful, because guess what- hurtful things DO NOT have a place here.

I hope the list was helpful, and honestly, just use these guidelines when posting anonymously: If you don't think you ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO be anonymous, DON'T be anonymous.

When one person posts anonymously, I've noticed that people feel like they have to post anonymously as well and then we have a bunch of unintentionally hurtful anonymous comments.

ALSO: when posting anonymously, I think you DO raise the likelihood that your comment will be hurtful.

Well, back to Nightfall: I'm so sorry. I'll leave it at that, and also, I respect your choice. We'll miss you <3333

I'm really sorry you feel like you have to leave, Nightfall. I don't know anyone on the Chatterbox very well, but you seem super thoughtful and kind. I wish that people wouldn't post anonymously unless it is completely necessary. Most of the time, I think anonymous is a name that people hide behind when they aren't proud of what they are saying. I hope you know that you bring a lot to the Chatterbox, and we will miss you a bunch. I know it's hard, but try not to listen to anyone who discourages you. You are an amazing person, no matter what anyone says! Even though everything may seem awful right now, things will look up eventually. Like one of my favorite quotes says, "If you don't climb the mountain, you won't see the view". I hope you will come back to the Chatterbox soon, but take all the time you need. We will miss you! 

~ peppermint