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Do you guys want me to come out about my CB secrets (the ones I can think of)? I'm sort of indifferent either way but I'd like to know if anyone would like to hear me confess.
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Honestly, you shouldn’t share secrets just because people want. If you think you should confess, do. It’s surprising how good it feels to admit stuff even if you think you don’t want to.
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Awww, literally everyone here I look up to or consider my friend or both! You guys are such creative and amazing people! We all make mistakes, so don't feel bad for yourself for making them! It's a part of learning; you know, failure is the mother of success.
And, also, this is Alexandra, though I doubt anyone remembers me. I "left" in 2016/2017. I've got a confession too: I left because I got too busy, but I kept coming back to check (this place is just too awesome!), and I posted under a whole bunch of fake names. In… April-ish, I think?… I finally decided on a name and joined again, but I never told anyone that I wasn't actually new… I feel kinda bad about it, but, you know, I've been having a lot of fun on here!
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I haven't been around here for a while but…. why not I guess
I've literally never told anyone about this and I don't know how many people even remember this CBer but….. *inhales deeply* I MIGHT have had the tiniest bit of a crush on Hot Air Balloon. At some point. In time. I dunno.
I'm going to quietly disappear now.
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Jaguar and you? Darn HAB, you’re popular!
I’ve had friends comment on my threads just to make them seem popular.
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@* Yeah… I kind of did too.
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Sometimes I get really depressed because I feel like my stories aren't filled with emotion, and that is (to me) is the most important part of writing, to weave your stories from your heart. I'm not an emotional person, and so my only outlet is my writings, and I want them to be the something that I cannot be. I want it to be my (seemingly non-existent) emotions, my security, and my beautiful side. The things that I am not, and probably never will be.
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ROUGE. WILDLING.
*deep breath*
I've been wanting to say this for a while.
You think you're not perfect, not beautiful, maybe not good enough. It's obvious. But everyone has their imperfections. Mine are probably worse. But the answer isn't to create a lie, someone perfect. No body will ever be perfect. No one likes a perfect person. Yes, I fantasize and write about a place where people can comfort me. But I've given up creating those perfect characters. I suggest that you stop making people you wish you were. It'll just lead to more pain. Embrace the imperfections.
Write about what isn't perfect, and you'll learn to accept.
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Your story for the writing competition was beautiful and full of emotion! I loved it! -LB
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I never get complemented on complement threads. I've complemented people, but after I do the thread dies. I'm afraid that's because people think I'm annoying and can't think of anything good to say about me. I didn't use my real name, because I didn't want to sound like I was begging for attention.
Thank you for reading my inexplicably small rant. Have a wonderful day:)
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Hold up. @i What is your real name 'cause Imma gonna go compliment you if you tell me…
Also @…someone I think your reply wasn't very nice at all. All I wanted was help, but I got your comment, and it hurt me a lot. I still integrate problems into my charries. I don't think I've ever insulted anybody on purpose on any thread, but lately I feel I've been being targeted by many other CBers for my charries or my confessions and even my AE, and it hurts a lot and I may decide to leave because of it. I don't enjoy being on here as much as I did. The people on Kyngdom are MUCH more polite, even though there's only seven or eight on there. I don't want to be driven off but I want much less to have to stand up to being hurt. I posted my confession in confidence that I would be helped or maybe even comforted, but no. I got this.
..someone, you just tipped me farther into wanting to leave the CB.
Nihil says whmp. Excuse me, I am not a whimp. I've stood my ground.
"True"
Yes, it is true. Thank you Nihil.
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I'm not one of the other posters on this thread, but I just saw it and wanted to say something.
Hey Rogue! I'm so sorry you feel that way or if I have done anything to make you feel like that. I think you're characters are good and the RPG posts from you that I've seen are definitely not lacking emotion. Girl, you're a real writer. And your enthusiasm is very contagious.
I'm also sorry if I'm bursting in on anything here. Just wanted to make sure you know we're glad you're here and please don't leave!
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You can defend yourself, and that’s more then I can say right now.
You have emotion. I know that. So, how about you write a story about a girl who tries to do something, but people keep hurting her for it. And maybe that girl still goes on, a finds a place where people accept and help her. I hope that happens, but it might not.
Ok, I’m sorry. But maybe (if you do leave) you’ll come back one day. And then I’ll see you and know right away that you’ve changed into a better person which is something all of us (especially me) can do.
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Yeah, umm, ¡ was me. Thanks, Rogue. I complimented you too.
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Rogue Wildling, I thought what …someone said was perfectly fine, unless it was changed or something from when you saw it to when I saw it. It was pretty polite… "I suggest that you stop making people wish you were" was a teensy weensy bit rude, but it was the rudest thing in the comment… and it wasn't even that bad. And that is NOT something to leave over… and don't call us rude, either. We try to help everyone, but sometimes we may unintentially be rude. And I'm pretty sure we're just as nice as those Kyndomers.
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I've got to say I agree. Rogue, I believe …someone didn't mean their comment as anything but polite and helpful. I can understand how it could have been misinterpreted, and I'm sorry you feel hurt, but I don't think it was …someone's intent to offend you. I don't think anyone is targeting you. There's a difference between being cruel and expressing concerns or offering constructive criticism. Saying "You can't take anything but total, unconditional praise and cooperation" is both unkind and untruthful, and you would be justified in getting upset if someone addressed that statement to you. However, "You have not always demonstrated complete regard for others' rules, intentions or concerns" is polite, not an insult, and my personal perception of the truth.You are emotional. Feeling targeted, hurt, depressed, and like you're not good enough are all emotions. Use those, and if you want the characters you create to be even more emotional, you can try giving them something to fight that won't go away quickly or easily even once the solution is found. A lot of different responsibilities to juggle, a frustratingly unkillable enemy, or internal struggles like mental illness.If you–or anyone else here, for that matter–want to talk to anyone about this, NaNo YWP has a messaging option. My username is Lycaella.Also, most Kyngdomers are on the CB too, including myself. I'd appreciate it if you didn't speak of us as if we were an entirely separate group, unable to participate in this discussion. Thanks for calling us nice and polite, though.-
Weird formatting… I'll try again.
I've got to say I agree. Rogue, I believe …someone didn't mean their comment as anything but polite and helpful. I can understand how it could have been misinterpreted, and I'm sorry you feel hurt, but I don't think it was …someone's intent to offend you. I don't think anyone is targeting you. There's a difference between being cruel and expressing concerns or offering constructive criticism. Saying "You can't take anything but total, unconditional praise and cooperation" is both unkind and untruthful, and you would be justified in getting upset if someone addressed that statement to you. However, "You have not always demonstrated complete regard for others' rules, intentions or concerns" is polite, not an insult, and my personal perception of the truth.
You are emotional. Feeling targeted, hurt, depressed, and like you're not good enough are all emotions. Use those, and if you want the characters you create to be even more emotional, you can try giving them something to fight that won't go away quickly or easily even once the solution is found. A lot of different responsibilities to juggle, a frustratingly unkillable enemy, or internal struggles like mental illness.
If you–or anyone else here, for that matter–want to talk about this, NaNo YWP has a messaging option. My username is Lycaella.
Also, most Kyngdomers are on the CB too, including myself. I'd appreciate it if you didn't speak of us as if we were an entirely separate group, unable to participate in this discussion. Thanks for calling us nice and polite, though.
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Hey, Rogue. I don’t believe we’ve had really any significant amount of interaction before I left, but I just wanted to pop in and say something really quickly anyway.
I agree that “…someone”’s comment could definitely come off as rude, so you’re not wrong to think that. I think it’s possible that they misunderstood what you were meaning, but obviously, I have no way of knowing that for certain.
In any case, I know how you feel. My writing has been kind of emotionless and dry lately, and I wanted you to know you’re not alone in feeling that way. However, from what I have seen of your writing and characters, I think you write well. There are obviously some things to be worked on, but it’s the same for everyone.
Also, [i apologize for the length of this] I understand the want to write things that you believe you are not, but it can also be really helpful to yourself as a writer and as a person in general to delve into the other parts of yourself in your writing.
I apologize if I came off as rude or abrasive in any way, for that was not my intention whatsoever. I’m sorry you feel like you need to leave because of these issues, but I completely understand. I left for similar reasons. I hope that things get better, and that you aren’t driven off of this site, but that’s ultimately your choice, and don’t stick around if it isn’t making you happy or is making you feel bad.
I hope you have a great day/night. 🙂
-Nighthawk
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Jwyn, your post is a little far back now, but I just want to say: I will not forget you. I will not let you fade into the background of the CB because you think you've been forgotten. Because you are here. Here with us in this wonderful world of authors and artists. And I will not forget you– haven't forgotten you. Just wanted to let you know that you are important and wanted. 🙂
And on another note… I was just informed through looking through old posts that I hadn't read that I have people who look up to me. Guys. Do you know what this means? And it wasn't even the CBer(s) I vaguely mentioned in my last post, the one(s) I 'mentored'. They were new people. New CBers that had gotten their name out there and are now a thriving part of our community. People know me– they respect me– they admire me. Me. Little old crazy weird author artist me. Why? I want to ask. Why, out of all of you wonderful, brilliant people would you choose me? I don't know. But I want to say– hey, you. Yeah, you. The person behind the name on a screen, reading this post right now. I want you to know that you are wanted. You are accepted. You are brilliant and wonderful and I am so, so happy to have you by my side. I admire you in return– each and every one of you! I am so, so lucky to have you all, from the Admins to Zen and everyone in between.
Maybe someday I'll say who I am. Maybe some of you have already guessed. Whatever the case, please, don't forget what I've said. Don't forget how wonderful you– yes, you— are. Even if you forget me, forget the CB, forget everything and go on to live a wonderful, happy life– remember that you are loved and accepted and wanted.
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Aww, thank you for the sweet note. I don’t know if I’ll ever forget anybody on the CB, especially not those who have influenced me. And I know I’m wanted and accepted on here, but I have a hard time believing it unless I see it happening, if you know what I mean. Like if someone tells me we’re friends, but they don’t act like one, or even acknowledge my existence, why should I think they are? I know everyone on here is a great friend, and I’m not trying to be rude. I appreciate you all telling me, but sometimes actions speak louder than words. @Slipping, I don’t know who you are, and I don’t have a very good guess, but if you know my name and I know you, I doubt I’ll forget you. <3
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I still look at different threads on here even though I left a while ago and got hurt that no one seemed to remember me even though I didn’t really have any friends on here.
Also, I was almost always on the art thread on pudding’s place but rarely posted because I thought I would get ridiculed because of how amateurish my art was/is compared to most everyone else’s.
[not exactly sure why I’m posting this, but hey, why the heck not.]
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Oh, my art is extremely amature. I post it anyway because sometimes I'd like tips on something, or sometimes a sketch looks funny to me (princess wincess). And sometimes I'm really proud of something, although I know it's still not great, and I want to share it with people. I love seeing everyone else's art on here. Actually, if it weren't for Viola? and Abigail I still would have no clue on how to draw eyes, so if you draw something and want to post it, do! I'd love to see your work. 🙂
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*surprised* I helped you figure out how to draw eyes?
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Yeah, I was having a lot of trouble finding a good eye method. My drawings people aren't realistic, but not cartoony, and I couldn't figure out how to put eyes on them without it looking weird. I can draw fairly realistic eyes, and anime type eyes, and a pair of dots, but those definatly wouldn't work; so I spent an hour or so looking at people's drawings online and I drew about fifty heads and ended up with the very simple eyes I use all the time now:
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Huh. Those are… actually better than mine…
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Well, thank you, I’ll consider it 🙂 Also, I don’t think your art is all that amateurish. I’ve definitely seen you improve, and I think you’re doing great.
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Really?! Thank you!
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I’m glad that my round, cartoony way of drawing eyes was able to help you out! 😛
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NIGHTHAWK!
I wouldn’t consider you a friend exactly, but from the conversations we’ve had I think you could’ve been one. You were kind to me when I was still pretty new, and I remember you. You had to leave, I understand that, but I would’ve loved to get to know you more. I remember you.
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Hey, Neko! I remember when you first came on here. I always thought your name was/is cool. Thank you 🙂 You seem like a pretty cool person and I’d love to get to know you a bit too.
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I've always remembered you. I drew you once upon a time, although I doubt you saw it, and now I keep thinking about you. I guess I have a visual memory?
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Well, thank you. 🙂 Wow, really? That’s so cool! I’ve always looked up to you with your art.
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You're welcome, and yeah! I still have it, if you want to see:
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Oh my gods of Olympus that is amazing!! Thank you so much! Would you mind if I printed this out and put it on my wall? That honestly looks a lot like me, CB and actual appearance alike!
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You're welcome, and thanks! Go ahead. Also, wow, really? That's amazing!
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Thanks again!
Yeah! You got it almost exact 🙂
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Nighthawk, I do remember you and wanted to be your friend before you left. You seemed (and still seem) really cool and I felt like we had stuff in common. I hope you decide to post more stuff to the art thread because what I did see of your work always left me feeling very inspired. That song you illustraited made me so happy. I want to see more of your art. I promise nobody will ridicule your work. This site should be a hub of creativity and growth, not a place to make fun of others. If anyone does make fun of you, send 'em to me. I'll bite them for you.
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Oh, thanks 🙂 I would love to get to know you more. You were always one of the people on here that I looked up to [and still do], and you art has been such an inspiration for me. So thanks for that lol.
Oh my goodness, thank you! I will attempt to post some. It honestly wasn’t anyone actually making fun or anything, just my anxiety being my anxiety. But thank you very much, same for you 🙂
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Thank you Nighthawk's Ghost. 🙂 I remember reading some of your posts, but you never posted while I was here. If that counts as remembering you…? 😀
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Hey, no problem 🙂
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People treating us high functioning autistics like we are low functioning