Thread:LIL'WINDOWCLEANER/@comment-37166538-20190701163558

Let’s face it. When I started out on Fandom, I knew nothing. I also knew no one. I wasn’t really sure how the whole wiki thing worked. Plus, I wasn’t exactly a natural at code. I mostly stuck to commenting on the Sokeefe and Legacy pages, because I wasn’t really sure how I fit in with all the clubs and Live Chats and message wall conversations that everybody else seemed to be taking part in.

I left Fandom for months at one point. I knew some people at that point, but I still was unsure where I fit in with the wiki. Plus, my life was getting to a point where I needed to spend less time on the wiki and more time on school, family, etc. So, I took a break.

When I came back, I realized that I had even less wiki friends than before I left. Some had become absent or even, understandably, sorta forgotten about me.

Then, one day, I braved the Live Chat. And let me tell you, I’m glad that I did. That was when I met you, Z. To this day, I remember how friendly you were, right from the start. You never let me feel left out.

When I joined the FFK wiki…. Well, you might remember how downright ridiculous I was. This was before I knew a single thing about code, or templates, or roleplay. Looking back, I’m just shaking my head at how little I understood. But even though I was about as good at creating my roleplay character as a five-year-old would be, you were super patient about it all. You took me through the process step by step in the Live Chat, and even after that you responded so quickly and helpfully to all my messages.

Now, on Fandom, I can thankfully say that I do know something. And I know some people. I’m better understanding how the whole wiki things works. And, I’m much better at code, thank goodness. Clubs, Live Chats, conversations… I take part in those now. But guess what? Without you, I wouldn’t have gotten this far. I wouldn’t have learned and grown in the way that I have.

Z, I was so sad when I stopped seeing you around Fandom, and even sadder when you officially left. When I first came back from that wiki break, you became one of my strongest wiki friends. And it’s not only me you’ve affected, no. So many other people on Fandom love you and miss you, Z. I hope you know just how huge of an effect you’ve had on the wikis you’ve been part of.

We all know the rule: real life before wiki life. Sometimes, we go through circumstances that mean we can’t be a part of the wiki anymore. But going forward, keep shining, Z. You are amazing, and don’t you ever forget it. Remember us, Z, and remember that we love you. And sometime in the future, if you ever feel that the time is right to come back to this wiki, we will be here with open arms. But no matter what, I wish only the best for you.

There's this song called Have It All by Jason Mraz. I would paste the whole thing here, but that'd be pretty long, so I'll just share some small parts of it. I want you to know that it's true, coming from all of us to you:

May you have auspiciousness and causes of success

May you have the confidence to always do your best

May you take no effort in your being generous

Sharing what you can, nothing more nothing less

May you know the meaning of the word happiness

May you always lead from the beating in your chest

May you be treated like an esteemed guest

May you get to rest, may you catch your breath

...

Here's to you always making me laugh

Here's to the fact that I'll be sad without you

I want you to have it all 