Advance Apology

[Cyber Burn]

Due to personal issues that have pretty much dominated my life for the last few months, and due to these issues most likely dominating my life for the foreseeable future, my stress levels are pretty much through the roof. That being said, it's been affecting my mood quite a bit. Because of that, I would really like to apologize in advance if I come across as rude, grumpy, hostile, whatever. If at anytime, someone feels that I have jumped on them, or that I am in need of an attitude adjustment, please say something!!! Freedom Reborn is my main hang out, it's like a second home, I really respect and appreciate the members of the community and I don't want to burn any bridges because of my RL Issues. Like the title says, I don't know if or when something trivial will get a reaction out of me, but whatever happens, I really want to apologize in advance for anything that I may say. Again, if I step out of line, please say something. Thank you.

[Tomato]

Dude, you're on a board with me, and UE. Trust me, no one is noticing that YOU are grumpy.

[hoss20]

The fact that you took the time and thought to post this leads me to believe that I doubt you're going to make any out of line comments. I can't imagine how bad things must be to make someone who has always been as magnanimous as you worry about your attitude in dealing with others. I hope things clear up for you soon. You always have friends here.

[spydermann93]

The fact that you took the time and thought to post this leads me to believe that I doubt you're going to make any out of line comments. I can't imagine how bad things must be to make someone who has always been as magnanimous as you worry about your attitude in dealing with others. I hope things clear up for you soon. You always have friends here.

Couldn't agree with Hoss any more than I do right now.

You have always been an upstanding gentleman, and for one to criticize you for having a rough time in your life and having to vent, well, they need to do yoga or something to do some venting, themselves.

No worries, mate.  I'm sure that you're not going to hurt anybody on these boards, even with a passing rude remark or what have you.  Like Hoss said, you posting this shows that you are more than the average caring member, and I do hope that you feel better, soon.  I hate to see bad things fall upon people, especially good ones such as yourself.

[Cyber Burn]

Thanks for all the support guys, I can't tell you how much it means to me. With my current situation as is, life is kind of up in the air right now, I don't know what's going to happen now, or what life changes are going to result from this. All I can really say, is that I'm grateful that I have a place like FR to escape to.

[windblown]

I'm rather a newbie to the forums but I'd like to say that I agree with the above posters. In the time I've been part of the community you have been always helping the rest and having nice comments for everybody, you're one of the nicest people here. I hope your personal issues get better soon.

[Epimethee]

Echoing what the others said, CB. I wish things take a turn for the better in your life and a return to more serenity.

[Deaths Jester]

Dude, you're on a board with me, and UE. Trust me, no one is noticing that YOU are grumpy.

You forgot me in that list of grumpy trolls, 'Mato....come on, I count too!!

[BentonGrey]

I can't add much to what the others have said, CB, as I think they've said it quite well.  You've been, without fail, a fellow of great kindness and positivity.  You've always been not only willing, but downright eager to help anyone and everyone on the forums, and the fact that you've managed to continue being such an upstanding guy while you're dealing with tough real life stuff is just all the more impressive.  I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with those types of troubles, my friend.  We'll keep you in our prayers.

[Silver Shocker]

CB, it's good of you to give us the heads up, like those above, I'm not worried about it. I'm not that familiar with your posts on this board, but I don't remember you ever being irritable or anything of the sort. Besides, I have my own drama in real life, so I can't fault you for the same.

The nice thing about this community (by a large a direct result of its unfortunate dwindling userbase over the years), is that of all the places I've seen online over the years, it's one of the safest spaces and go on and speak your mind. It's almost entirely troll-free, so we can talk about things without having to worry about someone who logged on purely to say "Cool Story Bro" or some such nonsense.

[Amazo Version 2.2]

i cant imagine the stress that your under right now, i just hope things work themselves out. best of luck with everything.

[Cyber Burn]

Dude, you're on a board with me, and UE. Trust me, no one is noticing that YOU are grumpy.

Unfortunately, 'Mato, I think that in this case, you might be wrong on this one.

I really don't see my mood changing for the better any time soon, so maybe it's time to take a step back to re-evaluate some of the events going wrong in my life. I won't waste time by going into details, but things really haven't been getting any better and are continuing to fall farther apart. Freedom Reborn has always been my escape from the problems in my life, unfortunately, that's no longer the case. When I'm not happy while I'm here, I know that there's a problem that needs to be resolved.

I think that it's pretty common knowledge that I've got issues with some of the other forum members, so I think that the first change that I need to make is for me to take a step back and at least temporarily walk away from the forums. In all honesty, I really resent the fact that it's come to this. Freedom Reborn has been my home away from home, my happy place, even my Batcave, and the fact that I'm walking away from something that I've loved for so long to get away from people who are really irritating me, really bothers me. But if I can't be happy here, I don't belong here.

Thank you to all of you who have given me your friendship over the years, it's something that I've always valued and appreciated. But, at least for now, it's time to say farewell. Take care.

Please don't comment on this post, please don't send Pm's, I won't be around to read them.

Finally, if a mod could lock this thread, I would very much appreciate it. Thank you.

[Tomato]

I've gone ahead and reported this to the mod staff so they know to lock it. Hope you get your personal issues worked out, we'll miss having you around.

[stumpy]

CB, sorry to hear you have been going through a rough patch and need to tack a step back from FR.  Know that we will be happy to see you back when you want to return.

(Locking the thread, per request.)