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Re: Sincerest condolences to RDF staff

Post by rezling » Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:48 am

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the staff who made the former RDF forums what it was. In my relatively short time there, I had been challenged not only intellectually, but also as an person. Despite being rejected and betrayed by nearly all in my life I thought I could trust, I have found strength, solace, and distraction in a community built by the dedication, and hard work of people I don't even know. I am merely an outsider, but I honour those who had the passion and heart to know what was important.

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Post by RPizzle » Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:01 am

rezling wrote:I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the staff who made the former RDF forums what it was. In my relatively short time there, I had been challenged not only intellectually, but also as an person. Despite being rejected and betrayed by nearly all in my life I thought I could trust, I have found strength, solace, and distraction in a community built by the dedication, and hard work of people I don't even know. I am merely an outsider, but I honour those who had the passion and heart to know what was important.

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It's nice to see you made the jump. I was hoping you'd find your way here. :td:

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Post by Paul1 » Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:31 am

Agreed. RDF will struggle to find mods as good as these
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Re: Sincerest condolences to RDF staff

Post by starr » Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:42 am

Flora wrote:
Made Of Stars wrote:Thanks for the kind thoughts to the staff everyone, but I have to reflect that and say that the regular membership made the community, and it was a pleasure to be part of it.

We have, for some weeks, been trying to make the case for preserving the community of RD.net. All, it seems, for nought - the change was dropped on us, despite the promise of further consultation on the new format. Happily, those who made RD.net will now have more time to spend with other communities such as this one.

Thanks ratz! :td:
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Re: Sincerest condolences to RDF staff

Post by charlou » Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:55 am

Flora wrote:
Made Of Stars wrote:Thanks for the kind thoughts to the staff everyone, but I have to reflect that and say that the regular membership made the community, and it was a pleasure to be part of it.

We have, for some weeks, been trying to make the case for preserving the community of RD.net. All, it seems, for nought - the change was dropped on us, despite the promise of further consultation on the new format. Happily, those who made RD.net will now have more time to spend with other communities such as this one.

Thanks ratz! :td:
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Re: Sincerest condolences to RDF staff

Post by Xamonas Chegwé » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:08 am

I think it's only fair that you all say nice things about the Ratz staff as well. And give us cheese. Lots of cheese. Mmmmm.... Cheese... :cheese:
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Post by orpheus » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:13 am

To the RDF staff: I'm so sorry for what has happened and for how you were treated. I've always admired how you handled so many difficult aspects of your work, and all the effort you put in. I'm grateful to you for all you've done.

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Post by hotshoe » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:15 am

Is bacon an acceptable offering ?

Yummm, bacon
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Post by Bella Fortuna » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:16 am

Bacon is cheese's perfect complement. :drool:
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Post by starr » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:17 am

Bella Fortuna wrote:Bacon is cheese's perfect complement. :drool:
Nah... forget the cheese... I'll just take the bacon.. :drool: :drool: :food: :mrgreen:
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Post by Bella Fortuna » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:18 am

starr wrote:
Bella Fortuna wrote:Bacon is cheese's perfect complement. :drool:
Nah... forget the cheese... I'll just take the bacon.. :drool: :drool: :food: :mrgreen:
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Post by Mr.Samsa » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:19 am

Bella Fortuna wrote:
starr wrote:
Bella Fortuna wrote:Bacon is cheese's perfect complement. :drool:
Nah... forget the cheese... I'll just take the bacon.. :drool: :drool: :food: :mrgreen:
No heretical talk hear, young miss! :mod:

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Re: Sincerest condolences to RDF staff

Post by Bella Fortuna » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:19 am

Mr.Samsa wrote:
Bella Fortuna wrote:
starr wrote:
Bella Fortuna wrote:Bacon is cheese's perfect complement. :drool:
Nah... forget the cheese... I'll just take the bacon.. :drool: :drool: :food: :mrgreen:
No heretical talk hear, young miss! :mod:

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Re: Sincerest condolences to RDF staff

Post by starr » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:20 am

Mr.Samsa wrote:
Bella Fortuna wrote:
starr wrote:
Bella Fortuna wrote:Bacon is cheese's perfect complement. :drool:
Nah... forget the cheese... I'll just take the bacon.. :drool: :drool: :food: :mrgreen:
No heretical talk hear, young miss! :mod:

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Re: Sincerest condolences to RDF staff

Post by Mr.Samsa » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:20 am

:funny:
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