Well, I guess it's time to announce this but, I'm leaving skyblock, and this goes for all servers, I've talked to a friend today, who showed me this video, which made me think about what I'm doing my life. I've spent a fair amount of money on the server, on my own will, and regret it now. But, my fault I chose to, I've loved most of my time here, I've felt rejected at times. I'm not tagging anyone, as I don't want to miss someone out who's done a lot to me. Goodbye. Video : Watch it.
No, jask No.. Just No.. You are not going to leave :<.. Well anyways I'll miss you.. I made my forums account to support your mod app! ;(
I saw that vid a while ago too, I agree with some of the content but not all of it. Anyways, I'm glad you enjoyed your skyblock experience, maybe you'll come back good luck in life and enjoy the long and wonderful journey life has to offer
I dislike that video for a few reasons but hey, its what you personally get out of it. Good luck in all you do
I, just watched that video. I had never watched it before now I have and I feel like I want to quit the computer and give it away ;-;.
Eh. I have a lot of issues with that video. People are different, they have different experiences with the world. I grew up in the age where technology was just coming into being. It was already a world with social difficulties because of segregation, people thinking they were better then others... it was still a world where it was strange to start up conversations with a stranger on the bus. Not because we had social media, but because I grew up in a world of "stranger danger". People on the bus weren't the 'friendly neighbours' they were in my grandmother's day, we grew up being taught that everyone you don't know is a potential psychopath. And when my generation gave up that ability to have social interactions with strangers... the next generation didn't have a chance. It's not really technology or social media that's at fault... just the way that society seemed to fall. At least... these are my experiences. That being said, you can balance a life. You can have skyblock and park time in the same day, you just need to limit and make choices, and... well... balance it. The weight that each activity holds is up to you, your preferences and what you feel is right. ... But if you feel that leaving skyblock is best for you, then I wish you luck. Oh, and just to help you feel better... when I consider my donations to the server, I budget it under entertainment. My first donation was 25 dollars, which is about how much you'd spend going to the movies in the city (with snacks and all), and a movie is about 2 hours long, while I had many more hours of enjoyment then that out of Skyblock... so it seemed logical to me. Perhaps you won't see it that way, but that's how I've always looked at it.
I hate that video. It portrays how people should be, and how it's abnormal to spend your time infront of the PC instead of doing something else. Not all people are comfortable socializing in the real life. Not all people have the same desire to try to make friends. Some are more at ease to spend their free time in front of a PC where you can, in theory, be anyone you want. Where you aren't judged. Because the truth is, you are judged. People judge others all the time, and it freaks some out. I freaked me out before. I hated it. That video basically says; "Your way of living is wrong, and you should do this instead". And it gets on my nerves. My ranting aside; I understand why it speaks to people. Not everyone are like I am. Some like to be with people and what not, and it's perfectly fine. Shame to see another one leave, but if your decision makes you happy; then go for it Good luck in life, man. Good luck indeed.
My dad's like "Oh my gosh, you've spent $100 on a Minecraft server." Yeah. I did. And you know how much time I've spent on that server? A whole lot. But as stated before, I despise this video. I don't walk around all day on my phone, so that argument is invalid. when I'm out with someone, I'll talk to them. Conversation is fun. Skyblock, however, is a place with people that we can't meet otherwise. I would much rather meet my IRL friend in person, but am I gonna fly to England, to Australia, to California, to meet my friends in person? No. As long as you are aware of your time and limit it when in public, it's fine. But I understand your decision. Have a nice time in real life without us. <#
