As I sit in my seat and hear the things being exchanged, not only do I hear the personal conflict and hate between you too, but I also see this once flourishing friendship cripple and fall apart. I promised via discord I would avoid participating in this drama, but I feel I need to jump in the ring once more. Although you may call me hypocritical, this is a very pointless way to end a friendship, one that quite literally was ripped away in seconds, only rightfully done by the both of you. I understand that this conflict has been an issue for a while, and I also understand the instant need to intercept a friendship for a point, but you guys are better than this. I remain here, fighting as you and swarthy are only to come to the realization that what we fantasize, belove, and desire ultimately is the one thing we subconsciously belittle with our actions and words. Words straight from Swarthy himself: "The ladder is not why we play this game. Not anymore. Maybe if there were hundreds of players. But no. It’s a place to draw like-minded competitive people who specifically love this particular 23-year-old game together in a community of now friends who just can’t seem to uninstall it or even imagine enjoying any other game quite like this one. We are a tribe of friends and some of us are missing and because of that more of us are leaving." Both of you, I at times have looked up to as icons for your own self-inflicted characteristics. Lee with your corny, witty humor, and Swarthy with your Charming, and Happy presence. I know both of you personally to a certain level because of this long interaction we've both had, and this what is being presented today, is not either of you guys, not even close. I know both of you to be kind, reluctant, and wise about decisions that you very well know can turn south in a second. I have photos, and chat logs from you Swarthy, encouraging me for my promos and telling me that I am a good pilot, telling me that the community does appreciate me, and that's who I know you to be, not some savage forum knight THIS ISN'T YOU. And lee! This very well isn't you. When I came to the DCL for the first time, you encouraged me to play, came to me with open arms and even gave me kills for endurance encouragement. Not only are you ethical, but you are wise. This, however, is not wise. I solemnly believe that beneath this heap of hate and pixels, you both have a renown love for each other, one that really is uncompromisable on the surface. Both of you are commendable in many ways, at times, to each other also. Which is why I ask, do you really want this? Both of you have expressed that you hate to see the downfall of not only of the DCL community as a whole but the friendships made within it. The very texts that you send, along with the roasts and boasts, are internally hurting not only the community but also the bond we all developed over time. It really hurts for me to watch this once amazing friendship turn into a pile of dust because of a DCL or two. Please, reconsider your viewpoint of each other, and maybe even reconsider the viewpoint of competitiveness. As DCL's by nature are competitive, through this community and context, it is casual, with the foundation of trust, and friendship. It is too hard to watch both of you go, especially because of a quick quarrel in a game. We've all had amazing moments together, some unforgettable, dont let this separate the once beautiful thing we had.
Before you decide to participate in the downfall of the DCL, take a look back at its history and accomplishments:
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[EDIT] To stay true my proposition, I will unretire to avoid hypocrisy.
Remeber this Swarthy?: