[quote=@Multifarious]
I had a moment to think to myself, and started thinking about how unlikely it was that I got involved here in the first place.

I came across this whole thing just by scrolling through some posts on a comedy app. At the time, it was 100% MLP. That's the kicker right there, from the very start. I could have very easily have just thought, "Phh, that's so weird," and moved on. But I didn't. Something compelled me- what it was, who knows- to interact with David and Pinkamina. Something compelled me to study whatever it was they were doing, and something compelled me to throw myself into the mix. This, despite knowing none of the people there, knowing nothing about it, knowing nothing about MLP. Regardless of ignorance and the beratement of the typical internet-goer, I joined. And how improbable that was. How on Earth was I supposed to know that a decision I made on a whim would affect what I'd be doing more than 3 years later? Who knew that some of my best friends would have been made because of it? That I'd get to tell story after story with others who were more like me than anyone I knew in the real world? Through thick and thin, I've stuck around. We've stuck around. We've gotten to know each other better. Despite the differences some of us may have, we still care enough to be here. This thing changed my life, and never in a million years would the me from three years ago, having just started high school, have predicted that the most memorable thing from my time in high school was nothing from high school, but rather the unlikely bonds I formed with people all the way from Texas, or California, or where ever. I take it for granted sometimes, but I'm really grateful for this. For MR, and for you guys. My life would not be the same without it, or you. I know this is pretty gushy out of the blue, but I just want to thank all of you for being here and being a part of my life... And more importantly, for making it better. Even when I have no place to turn, this unlikely place gave me people to talk to when I needed it. This place and it's people give me enjoyment when I can't find it elsewhere. They give me care when I look everywhere else for it, and find none. I'd be lost without this, so... Thank you guys. You all mean something to me that no one else I know does, despite never having physically met or anything. I feel like sometimes, I'm not grateful enough for it. But this is how I really feel. Just.. Thank you all. For everything.
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My thoughts are practically exactly the same. This place I found against all odds thanks to one rash choice I made several years ago has given me the best friends I ever could have had, and developed my potential beyond anything else that has ever shown itself in my life. The machinations of providence are truly amazing--all of you guys, I don't know where I would be without you. So here's me being grateful, saying thank you to all you guys.