Hey all,

 

I just wanted to share something with you all. It starts off a little depressing, but bear with me, because that's just the preamble and this message as a whole is meant to be nothing but positive.

 

Over the past couple days I finally accepted something that I have always kind of known to be true, but have refused to cope with. I'm in college, a junior, and I have finally come to accept the fact that I don't really have any friends here. The place where I spend the majority of my time, and I have no friends in the truest sense of the word. A number of friendly acquaintances to be sure, but no real amigos, compadres, comrades, etc. To them, I'm just a second stringer, if everyone else is gone, dead, has cancer, or in jail then people will hang out with me, but the moment others show up, its as if I don't exist.

 

I'm sure this mostly my fault, I'm sure something about me (and I have a few ideas about what) puts people off from me here, and so I don't really harbor any ill will towards these people.

 

Like I said though, that was just the preamble, because in facing this realization, I have really come appreciate more than ever my real friends. My buddies back home, and of course all you: the fine men, women, girls, and boys of the Armory Community.

 

It's been years since I have been able to really get some good quality time in with you all, whether it be in FA, DC, or those couple times I went and visited Mac and Co. for some LANing/computer help. There were some good times in BF2, but not nearly as many in years past. Still, even though I am looking for that time when things might go back to the days of yore (Oh please FA:S don't disappoint), I still very much enjoy being a member of the community even if I am a bit of a stealthy one. I may not post a lot, but I visit the forums multiple times a day and I still feel that atmosphere that existed when TA first started, even if I am just sort of basking in the aura if not exactly able to participate first hand.

 

So here it is, thank you Gator for founding this community, thank you to everyone else past and present (I fear naming any more specific names would diminish the global appeal of this message) for continuing the ideals of the clan and providing a home away from home, especially to those of us who could really use one right about now.

 

To many more years of years of fun and camaraderie! Cheers!

So ur not leaving right.

Hey Defcon, your welcome. if there's anything we can do to help ya feel more comfy let us know.

well not to add on this but Defcon i will have to agree with you even though I came home from the Army the way I ended up this is the only place I have freinds that dont judge me for what Ive had to do to come home and dont treat me like I have a contages disease like the old freinds i had here. So thank you every one. ps not trying to sound mushy

Good words Defcon. Stay with us.

I'm not going anywhere.

 

11Bravo: I'm in the Guard and ROTC (yes, I know, an educated idiot, a nickelhead, etc. Cadets really are the lowest form of Army life) and a number of my good friends have been to Iraq or are there right now. Anyone who thinks less of you for what you have done doesn't deserve to live in this country, those people who treat you like you have a disease aren't worth the time of day, and they certainly aren't worth your time or respect.

Very nice words DEFCON. Its been great having you as part of the family. Some have come, and some have gone, but true family is still going strong. Always know you have friends here, and we are available in both the forums and Ventrilo if you ever want to chat.

dude defcon those are some great words. thanks for the company yours and everyone else

true that man, but the FA days were way more fun hehe nothing like claymore kills, and running around with a knife trying to stab someone!

true that man, but the FA days were way more fun hehe nothing like claymore kills, and running around with a knife trying to stab someone!

haha definition of bf2142 apm spam and camo'd knife kills.

 

Very nice words man. It's online communities like this one. that keep my interest in online gaming.

Good to hear Defcon and nice post. I hope you get some friends there IRL.

Just a little comment. Measure yourself by the quality of your friendships not by the quantity. I have very VERY few people I truly call friends. So if you don't have a full address book of buds at college, take a good look at who you DO consider friends there. Stop worrying about how many friends you have and work on being better friends with a select few.

 

I hope this helps.

damn defcon i thought i was reading your goodbye thread,glad it's not.Very nice words bro.

I don't really have alot of friends, I have alot of people that want to be my friend but I am really just a JERK "clean language" and could care less.

Most of the people I run into just want to mooch off me or use my stuff.

Although, I am starting to really meet some good people in the Armory and I enjoy it immensely. I know I'm a bit of a FPS hermit in the winter time but waterfowl hunting season is over and there is nothing else to do.

Sheesh I thought you were leaving, too

 

Glad to hear those words, defcon. (nowgimmiemyram:D)

Oh wow, sorry guys, I didn't mean to imply I was leaving. The only way I'm leaving TAC is if I get kicked out or worshiping Satan becomes the new clan activity. Nice to hear from everyone, I'm glad this post seems to have had it's intended effect. It seemed like we needed another group hug moment around here : )

I agree with you Defcon. The people here at the Armory are really cool. I haven't been to a server on BF2142 yet with people as cool and mature as this place.

 

But if you feel real alone, join a fraternity bro. Just tons of beer drinking, hazing prone, partying every day, people just like you and me

 

No seriously, most fraternities teach good values, how to be a gentleman, being responsible, proper keg stand technique, etc... and will be there for you if you feel lonely, besides it is fun being a part of any organization, even if it isn't really so serious. Live up college life.

 

But, fraternites are as serious as you can make it. In Kappa Sigma, the frat I was in, there is Jimmy Buffet (margaritaville was our anthem), Ted Turner, Edwin Hubble, Robert Redord, Bob Dole.

 

I believe 80% of the last 10 presidents were part of some fraternity as well.

Oh wow' date=' sorry guys, I didn't mean to imply I was leaving. The only way I'm leaving TAC is if I get kicked out or [b']worshiping Satan becomes the new clan activity.[/b] Nice to hear from everyone, I'm glad this post seems to have had it's intended effect. It seemed like we needed another group hug moment around here : )

Is that on the table? Will there be a vote?

Defcon. You are a good and inspiring person. Taking on challenges. Doing good things. Just because you are lacking friends does not mean you are a bad person.

 

When you have Spring Break. Come over for some Lan gaming. For instance we have Serious Sam 2. Coop mode is a blast. Plus many other fun multiplayer games. You'll see that friends are everywhere. Just not where you might want them.

 

Keep your chin up and Be good.

 

Mac

i feel him though, but i left ta cause i felt that way not to many knew me :/

When something goes wrong in your life,you need few but honest friends to listen.Because is fun to have lot of people when you go for a glass,but when talking of personal subjects,i mean the ones that piss you off,i have myself 2 guys thatt i can call friends.

 

I mean,they know my life,and things that i can tell to my own mother,thye know my dark side and telling to them liberate me.

 

People boast,they flashed,they talked,they seems the top because they talk loud,but it is a difference between a sun that heat your bones and the one who burn your skin.

(Oh please FA:S don't disappoint)

oh trust me, we wont

Always good words Defcon. I'm glad to see things haven't changed around here, well, except for some of the faces.

Hey all,

 

I just wanted to share something with you all. It starts off a little depressing, but bear with me, because that's just the preamble and this message as a whole is meant to be nothing but positive.

 

Over the past couple days I finally accepted something that I have always kind of known to be true, but have refused to cope with. I'm in college, a junior, and I have finally come to accept the fact that I don't really have any friends here. The place where I spend the majority of my time, and I have no friends in the truest sense of the word. A number of friendly acquaintances to be sure, but no real amigos, compadres, comrades, etc. To them, I'm just a second stringer, if everyone else is gone, dead, has cancer, or in jail then people will hang out with me, but the moment others show up, its as if I don't exist.

 

I'm sure this mostly my fault, I'm sure something about me (and I have a few ideas about what) puts people off from me here, and so I don't really harbor any ill will towards these people.

 

Like I said though, that was just the preamble, because in facing this realization, I have really come appreciate more than ever my real friends. My buddies back home, and of course all you: the fine men, women, girls, and boys of the Armory Community.

 

It's been years since I have been able to really get some good quality time in with you all, whether it be in FA, DC, or those couple times I went and visited Mac and Co. for some LANing/computer help. There were some good times in BF2, but not nearly as many in years past. Still, even though I am looking for that time when things might go back to the days of yore (Oh please FA:S don't disappoint), I still very much enjoy being a member of the community even if I am a bit of a stealthy one. I may not post a lot, but I visit the forums multiple times a day and I still feel that atmosphere that existed when TA first started, even if I am just sort of basking in the aura if not exactly able to participate first hand.

 

So here it is, thank you Gator for founding this community, thank you to everyone else past and present (I fear naming any more specific names would diminish the global appeal of this message) for continuing the ideals of the clan and providing a home away from home, especially to those of us who could really use one right about now.

 

To many more years of years of fun and camaraderie! Cheers!

Well said. Thanks.

 

Long ago it was a small group.

 

The group has mushroomed ;-)

 

This means more of this and that ;-)

 

Harder to keep all happy.

 

I've noticed that in local singles pof group lately.

 

But the special ones keep at it and adding good food for thought to try to help.

 

Be one of those.

 

Be not the type that stands back at a party and thinks or says "this sucks".

 

Do something to help others have fun and yourself in the process ;-)

 

You sound good, don't take me wrong way ;-)

 

As to lack of close friends where you are... could be a lot of reasons ofcourse ... maybe you show or express little they are interested in ... try for ones that have interest inb things you already do, or that you may find interesting after asking and showing interest in their interests ....

 

it can be surprising ;-)

 

A mind is like a parachute, works best the more it is open to all things and opinions of what is interesting, fun, whatever ;-)

 

Sincerely,

 

best wishes,

 

Cam

Thanks for the kind words. I, for one, will try to be a good clan member to all, and your words motivate me...