My goodness! What has this world come to? Earlier today I made a post (link attached) asking Guardians to aid me in obtaining the elusive Blacksmith Shader, as i was deployed overseas and did not have much access to communications and such while abroad. I know that there has been a WHOLE lot of nonsense going on in both the real world and Destiny recently but I suppose the negativity didn't hit me too much because none of it was aimed directly at me. Someone negatively commented that they don't give a s*** about servicemembers. That simple, maybe even meaningless statement really got under my skin. I think that maybe the reason as to why it hit home so hard is because I have witnessed firsthand the sacrifice of other soldiers and their families, and to hear or read even just a couple derogatory words like that......It pissed me off. To add to the fire, it came from someone in within The Community. I have been apart of this Destiny since mid-Dark Below and for the most part have received support, regarding my service, from fellow Guardians. I know that not all of us share the same opinions and nobody can take that away from us, but to run into people that look down or don't approve of the military is just plain frustrating. I suppose now, after cooling off a bit, I realize that this may be considered a rant. A rant that many may not think belongs in The Community corner of the Forums. If you find yourself thinking that, I can understand your reasoning, as many among The Community have not served and comments like the one I mentioned are not meant to target you. The reason I placed this here is because these things happen in The Community. Not often does it occur, thank the Cozmo, but when it does it is a kick in the Kellbreaker's balls....
Anyway, rant complete :) Thanks for reading y'all.
TH33CL4RK out!
Edit: Thank you all for your kind words and support!!! #SupportOurGuardians
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The majority of those who frequent these forums are, or at least act as though, they are under the age of 18. They get a sense of power from being jerks on here, that they don't otherwise get in the real world. I would just turn off notifications for that thread, if possible, and move on. - From a fellow service member.
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You could be the Dali lama and the Internet would still have reason to tell you to gtfo
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I, for one, would like to thank you for your service and sacrifice. It is a great thing that many do not understand, nor wish to. I believe that you speak for many with this rant and it is a just rant, one that you should not apologize for in any way. On behalf of those that did give you such unjust, derogatory, and ungrateful comments, I would like to offer my deepest apologies. Thank you again, for your service. Sincerely, with greatest respect and gratitude, Your fellow Guardian, ManualDust8019 Traveler's Light, TH33CL4RK!!
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I'm deployed currently and when I get the chance to go back to main post after sitting in a guard tower forever the last thing I wanna hear is negative shit about what I do. I get it all the time from randoms in destiny when they ask what time zone I'm in and then I explain my situation. It's actually difficult to find groups sometimes.
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That's ok he is one of the scrubs who had to buy Gjallahorn from Xur
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Well this is the internet, nothing against you personally but how do we know if you're actually legit? People steal valor, especially over the Internet. I have my own two cents on the military but I'll keep it to myself, I stand with what I've said above
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Also mate if ur on ps4 I would like to add you to play destiny.
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Sorry bud to hear that. I honestly have respect for people who risk their lives for others. It takes bravery and courage to do something like that. I wish you the best of luck. You set a good example.
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People say things online that they never would in person, in-game and otherwise.
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I don't understand the point of your post, you're mad someone said something you don't like on the Internet?
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Lol read my replies to him.
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Drink water and drive on guardian. Not everyone supports us, it's just how it is. But we will always know that we are or were part of something great. The political nonsense aside, we are all family, across all branches. All the way.
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From one veteran to another, Push forward guardian ;)
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Some men just want to watch the world burn...those people are the ones with no respect. However, I thank you for all of your service and everything you've done for your country. Keep up the good work :)
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I'm in the same boat with the Nepal and Blacksmith shader.
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First, thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for our country. It is you and your other fellow service members the reason that we have the ability to enjoy the country we live and make choices we do every day. I will be away from the console for a little bit but if you need help with anything, send me a friend request (ps4) and when I'm on id be more than happy to help. Usually I just get on and do a few of the bounties and stuff. Thanks, Pointbreak28
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Some people are just very immature or flat-out insensitive on here. xD pay no mind to them, just the many cons of the internet. Hope you'll make back safely! Things have been chaotic all over the world. > , <