Because you're here Tim!

Just kidding... but I think everyone deserves this place equally. No one should have to leave, and similarly I don't think it's fair to say who deserves to join.

Be careful when you say everything is going wrong and ask people to choose between you and others. Guilt tripping is bad - almost on the same level as patronising. It might've been done subconsciously, but just a little heads up.

I still think this is the haven it was, just more people have discovered it. Remember the time everyone was really supportive of that struggle you had, I think everyone should be entitled to that. I don't see how this place is made any less safe.

You change it by creating the space you want to see, and people following your lead. If we show that drama yields attention, we attract the dramatic. If we question what's wrong, it stays wrong because that's not a different path than what is wrong itself.

So, basically it's the whole 'be the change you want to see in the world' on an Oasis level.

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"People who are happy are slugs... They do not move the human race forward."
-- Camille Paglia, on Oasis

I donno, I haven't noticed any drastic escalation of sign ups for this site...

I find, that this site goes through it's phases. I remember one time, everyone always seemed to be talking about cutting themselves, another time everyone seemed to always be talking about their straight crushes, at another time everyone seemed to be in the closet and looking for guidance as to help them come out, or even accept themselves.

I wouldn't worry of anyone from the 'outside world' that you know coming on here and finding you out. That could only mean 2 things: a) they're really creepy, tracked you everywhere, and then found your account. or b) they're simply looking for a place cuz' they're possibly a queer youth looking for a place to write their thoughts and seeking advice.

Even if option b) were to happen, that doesn't necessarily mean they'd find you out. Or, I could just be really outta the ball park here, and you already know people from your outside world that are members here haha I donno, It's always hard to get things right, when basing an opinion off of one entry =P

Depression seems to be the hot topic now. Many people come here to let off their steam, get that cloud out of their brain. Yes, it may be saddening to read so many entries of such, but alas, it is also quite easy to continue scrolling down the journal page to find something of your liking/interest. And if you don't find anything, then meh! Maybe next time ;D

Personally, I large part of my love for this site is writing my own entries every once and a while. Being able to look back in time to my exact thoughts at the moment, I think is kinda cool. Also, since this is a public site, entries we submit here are up for this little community to see, and give feedback. Another cool aspect.

You'll see/you have seen, that many people come and go on this site. It's all a matter of getting used to the change in atmosphere. Key word: Change. I know it's a scary word. I wouldn't let it get to you... just continue doing your own thing!

Taking a break form this site never hurts either. Just, don't forget your user name and password haha

I wasn't saying to choose between me and them , in fact, I was saying that they are more important than me. I am just a parnoid little shit, and I don't nearly deserve the attention given to me.

I was having a bad morning... Sorry.

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What's my name, What's my name?

*Breathing noises*

Hold the S because I am an Ain't

-Marilyn Manson, (S)aint

Don't go bro, we need you here. You'll never know, having you here could make this place the better place to stay. :)