My Letter to the People

Nomad · 06-02-2007, 05:51 PM

To all whom it concerns,

It is Isaac, the original creator of Exasko. I am a new moderator to the site, and with that privilege, I think it is time I really give a public statement on to what happened.

In no way do I excuse my actions, in no way do I look back and feel happy about what I did. Like most everybody here, I suffer(ed) from depression, high and low moments is my life. I started to use pot as a way to calm my mood and feel happy. I just wanted to feel okay, to be happy. It went to far though. I put my own needs first, and by doing so I let Exasko crumble. I regret that. Though I was dealing with a lot of emotional issues, I was still a child trying to play the roll of a solider but I failed. I wanted to help everyone, though I never got around to helping myself. Another thing that really wore on me was the abuse I would take from members who were not happy with the site. I understand now that dealing with those members is just a part of the job. Though when I was barely holding on, and trying to do something good for people, having people scream at me just didn’t farewell. I got sick of it. So when I sold the site, I only sold the domain name. Not the site itself, it meant too much to sell that. I’m sorry for not informing you guys about the change that was about to take place. I just left, and watched it be torn down. I am ashamed of that.

Since then I have sobered up, got my mind on the right track, and am doing well. I hope to be a beneficial member, and I hope you all can forgive me. I understand if you don’t, but know that I truly regret what I did, and am ashamed beyond belief of my actions. I won’t slip up like that again.

Isaac

Confubbled.. · 06-02-2007, 06:22 PM

you did what you had to do.and i can't speak for everyone but i am not angry with you for doing it.yes at first i was angry but that was me just being selfish and surprised.i came to realise that you gave so many people (Including me) a place to go to talk about everything.a safe place.a home.i for one am so grateful for that.you helped so many people.you derserved the time to help yourself.and nobody will hold that against you.through exasko..you saved so many lives.thank you isaac..*huggles* xx

ps...congrats on being crowned a new mod
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Nomad · 06-02-2007, 06:24 PM

Thank you for not holding anything against me. *hug*

Betsybug0 · 06-02-2007, 09:21 PM

Hey honey,

Of course I don't hold it against you. I think this is alot less tramatic than persons have made it out to be, sure we are family, but just because some threads are lost isn't the end of the world. We are doing really well with the new site and that is really all that matters. What's done is done, I woulden't have it any other way.

- Betsy (banannababe03 to you!)

(sha) · 06-03-2007, 01:20 AM

hey issac. its okay. i never held it against you. course i wasnt happy. but i could never hate you for it. i mean you did create exasko forever ago. and without that, none of us would be here. do you realize how many people you brought together? like alot! lol. you know we love you. so dont feel bad, things happen, things change. but its all good. and dont be afraid to talk to us. we never expected you to be perfect. ya know.

Nomad · 06-03-2007, 01:25 AM

I respect your honesty. I can't except anyone to be happy with the choice I made. It was selfish, inconsiderate, and insensitive. I'm glad you do not hate me. I am also glad I was able to bring people together, and I hope I can help make this version better than previous ones.

OzzieJess · 06-03-2007, 02:16 AM

to truthfully honest when you sold the site i was more worried about you then i was about myself and others. i knew there would be other sites but for you to sell the site i knew it was bad. i saw the impact of when NEARLY everyone was bitching at you. and i understand (better then most) that sometimes you just have to let go for a while to find your feet. sometimes you have to think about yourself before others.
I will never be anger/upset with you. i saved me when i had no one. and i failed you. I wont let that happen again i promise.

sarah2 · 06-03-2007, 01:47 PM

I guess I wasn't happy with the way you dealed with the situation, I think we all felt lost and people said things they didn't mean, but in truth, we all owe you a lot. You created this community, and without you we would not be talking today, thank you very much for that.
We are all human. We all make mistakes, I understand that. And I don't think anyone hates you, I certainly don't.

Welcome back, I am very glad to see you, I think we all are.

Flaming_Rat · 06-03-2007, 11:51 PM

What you did sucked. I'll say that, but I say it with all due respect. I will not say, however, that I think any less of you for it. And it seems everyone else agrees.

Good to know things are looking up for you. Welcome home.

Nomad · 06-04-2007, 01:44 AM

I respect your honesty.

Betsybug0 · 06-04-2007, 06:07 PM

Censorship.

Nomad · 06-04-2007, 08:08 PM

Honestly, I think when you talk with someone you shouldn't swear, but that is just my opinion. When you swear you send out negative vibes, but anyways, to answer your question. I was first asked to be a mod, I did not seek it. Though having being an administrator, I bring experience where many other members do not have the experience I have. I have experience in moding big forums, marketing sites (i.e. forums), and believe it or not, I do know how to get the job done. I also can spend time on the forum making sure things are the way they should be which is another valuable asset I am able to bring to the table.

Now what if I randomly leave as I did last time? Well, I don't own the site, I merely participate on it. If I leave it will not impact the site in a great way as it did last time; thus, there is no real harm I can do.

However, I will say this. If enough people feel the way you do, I will gladly step down. Being a mod isn't anything special to me, it is actually work to be a mod as opposed to just a member. Thus, if 20 members state they would prefer I step down as mod, I will. How's that?

Betsybug0 · 06-04-2007, 08:54 PM

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Honestly, I think when you talk with someone you shouldn't swear, but that is just my opinion. When you swear you send out negative vibes, but anyways, to answer your question. I was first asked to be a mod, I did not seek it. Though having being an administrator, I bring experience where many other members do not have the experience I have. I have experience in moding big forums, marketing sites (i.e. forums), and believe it or not, I do know how to get the job done. I also can spend time on the forum making sure things are the way they should be which is another valuable asset I am able to bring to the table.

Now what if I randomly leave as I did last time? Well, I don't own the site, I merely participate on it. If I leave it will not impact the site in a great way as it did last time; thus, there is no real harm I can do.

However, I will say this. If enough people feel the way you do, I will gladly step down. Being a mod isn't anything special to me, it is actually work to be a mod as opposed to just a member. Thus, if 20 members state they would prefer I step down as mod, I will. How's that?

It's not that I feel you will do a bad job, I just feel it's unfair. This isn't specifically targeted at you, it is targeted at the persons who made you a mod, then. I am unhappy in the way this was handled.

Nomad · 06-04-2007, 08:57 PM

I think you have to ask yourself is will I be of help being a moderator? I think so, more so than other members who have been here longer. Would you agree or disagree with that?

Betsybug0 · 06-04-2007, 09:00 PM

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I think you have to ask yourself is will I be of help being a moderator? I think so, more so than other members who have been here longer. Would you agree or disagree with that?

Yup, I would.