I rated this one mature because it intentionally promotes weed use. If you're a kid or a teen reading this, you've been warned.

Of course what I am talking about is this:

Happy 420

April 20th to be specific.

Now April 20th has had a lot of bad ties and surprisingly a lot of good times due to the significant events. Such as the Birth of notorious dictator Adolf Hitler in 1889. As well as the Columbine Massacre in 1999 literally 110 years after Hitler's Birth. In my case it also not only happens to be 19 days after the day I was born in 1991, but on that year famed movie director Don Siegel who's hits include Invasion of The Body Snatchers and Dirty Harry, passed away.

However despite all the bad there are also good things to celebrate this day.

Such as the first successful human organ transplant in 1951 or in 295 when Haley's Comment was recorded the 8th time.

But the one thing that stood out above all was 420. This was the day that was good for some, but bad for others. One of the most debated days in the world.

Now I knew after a couple of days of first hearing it years back, I knew it was associated with weed. I myself smoked weed for a long time and have grown up in a neighborhood full of stoners. Way before Weed became legalized in my country. However until now I never gave a good look at the history of the day.

The term itself started out in the 1970s at San Rafael High School. Where 5 students devised a code in which to meet privately to smoke weed at 4:20 PM. Now unlike most events related to 420, this particular one was in reference to the Time rather than the date. So odds are those 5 pretty much just got baked after school every day. However in terms of 420 for April 20, it started at least to my knowledge in 1990, TIME Magazine reported what they describe as "Deadheads" whom attended a Grateful Dead concert, putting flyers around Oakland California inviting people to smoke "420" at 4:20 PM. The band having since popularized the term from one of the classmates working as their roadie.

That said I'm only going by what I've read so far on it. I could be wrong and I could be missing some details.

Now the reason why I consider this to be the most debated day is because, even with laws all over the world slowly becoming more lenient on the use of Marijuana, starting with medicinal and then later recreational. People are to this day still divided to whether or not the legalization of weed is a good thing.

There are the usual people out there, that simply think Weed is a bad thing, that it's a gateway to other drugs like Cocaine or Heroin. But unless they themselves smoked a joint a day in their lives, they don't know shit.

There are legit reasons though such as smoke toxicity, no different than cigarettes, but with the added contact high that comes with it. Impaired driving, no different than DUIs. As well as some people being physically allergic to either the plant or the smoke. These are concerns I don't ignore and to my fellow stoners out there, I suggest you at least respect those concerns. Joints are portable for a reason, you can walk around and smoke anywhere.

That said, then comes the big bullshit that has been plaguing peaceful weed smokers for centuries. All the propaganda that is posted that is 100 percent inaccurate.

There are people that claimed those who buy weed, legal or illegal are promoting terrorists. That those who use it are in league with Satan or in terms of my personal favourite spoken by my late, bigoted grandfather, the false accusation that it changes people's sexual orientations. Or as he claimed "Weed makes you gay." Now bear in mind, this man has smoked weed before and the only reason why he even stopped or tried to force others to stop, was because he passed out during the Superbowl and was pissed he didn't see the final quarter. It was a personal beef. That being said a few things to anyone else that believed this bullshit:

1. If weed was even remotely touched by terrorists, they'd literally have no reasons to commit terrorism. They'd be too stoned and lazy allowing the opposition to get a clear shot at their heads. Their racket has always been Coke, Heroin and Opium. As in the shit that actually does destroy your body and make you pissed off more.
2. I'm not Christian, but even if I was I don't think Satan would make a plant that would make people feel better when he could at least use said plant to make people suffer more. The way I see it God or Allah or whatever you all think created this big blue ball of mud and plants, made those plants and left us to decide how we should use them.
3. I don't have anything against Homosexuality or any other sexual orientation and identity save for of course Necrophilia, Bestiality and Pedophilia. That being said I highly doubt a plant that once smoke gives euphoria, tiredness and a massive need to eat, could change your sexual orientation even if you wanted it to.

Until now these people I don't give the time of day, because they're often too stupid or ignorant to know what they are talking about. But that said, because of the net, they have a way of expanding their voice just as much as those for Weed do.

Now, with all that said, I am just gonna continue to celebrate the day the way it should be. A nice joint in the hand, some entertainment to watch and maybe some inspiration for my further works. Such as this Gem I made last year:

Now for all those already on the 420, I ask of you what are your experiences? I am curious to know.

Happy 420.

Until then stay tuned.

Normally I don't try to link someone's username in the Negative, but I'm gonna have to make an exception.

Just a few days ago, I've had to unfollow and block @JackStormYT, which broke my heart, because he was one of my first fans. The reason being was because of this:

https://jackstormyt.newgrounds.com/news/post/1349010

Specifically the second line in his "I Will Draw:" In which he's not only offering to draw shota and lolicon art, but also willing to give a %50 Discount. So not only does he draw that shit, he's trying to get more interested clients by offering half off. Basically ringing the dinner bell for pedophiles all over the world.

I don't know where people don't get the impression that Shota and Loli are not considered Child Pornography, but they are. They are literally categories to hentai. So simply making "Cutesy" pictures and calling them Shotacon or Lolicon doesn't help your case. In fact it makes me not only highly suspicious of you. But never want to speak to you ever again, because if I ever find you in person, I may in all sense of honesty, kill you without a second thought or at the very least, warn the nearest prisons of your arrival.

Now, I didn't just charge in head first, like I usually did, I tried to talk to Jack twice, regarding this. Once on the newspost, but said comment was waiting for the approval which I now know won't go through. The second time through private message. I received no answer from him. So I did what I had to do. I unfollowed him and I blocked him. Had I known what he was into, I wouldn't have given him the time of day.

Now I say this unto you all , my fellow fans and fellow friends. I want you all to be honest with me. I want to know if each and every one of you has either, done Shota or Loli art, bought from other users or have in the past tried to justify this disgusting crap, so that I may do the proper thing and unfollow and block each and every one of you sick fucks.

Don't be like Jack and have your shit posted somewhere where anyone with a zero tolerance policy would find it. Turn yourselves in. Because you do not want to have ME of all people finding you here.

To anyone whom also honestly didn't know. I humbly apologize for you having to find out here. I'm pretty sure you're either in shock or denial, but I won't blame you if this news has hurt you in any way.

Update July 20 2023 5:54 PM: Since the link is officially dead and some people still think I support this shit. Here's proof so you'll know I'm not full of shit:

This was taken around the same time I published this article. But because he writes so small I had to zoom into it:

You sick fuck. And you all think I defend this shit? How many times has this guy slipped past your radar Newgrounds and he's still online despite that. The only difference between here and there is that he didn't delete this off his youtube yet.

Special thanks to @fe3l1ngsk1lled for being my 200th fan. I managed to make it this far. Who knows how far I'll go now.

Happy Easter Everyone!!

As most of you know since I've moved to a new place last Summer, I made a vow that I was gonna turn some of it into a studio. This took some doing.

Now because my main focus was voice acting and maybe doing some actual vocals for my music, I already had nearly everything I needed. Everything except a soundproof booth.

I live an apartment so naturally I can't emote or do anything louder without disturbing my neighbors, but I couldn't just nail some sound proof foam on the walls either so I took to net shopping for an answer and I found one. Room dividers.

Basically they are portable walls most people buy to turn their rooms into office cubicles. I ordered one so far just to see if it could work in my space and just today I finished building it:

The wall I ordered was from Ebay and much bigger than I anticipated but perfect for what I need. I figure 2 or three more would do to completely box in my computer and recording area. Then all I'd have to do is put sound proof material on them.

It also doubles as my scream box if I ever need to vent out my rage.

So if you're like me and want to make a studio that conveniences you as well as your surrounding environment, look no further than this.

First off, I was able to have a productive and good Birthday the past weekend, even got free stuff at a local weed shop because of their birthday special.

Second off there is something that needs to be addressed here. Just recently I stumbled upon an article I will not link for the protection of the user making it. This was one of many complaints where users have their work get zero-voted or zero-bombed as they say here. Now whether or not one's work deserves a Zero is a different story, everyone has their tastes and everyone has their dislikes, so a zero is inevitable and I don't see it as a big deal myself because, just because one or two assholes don't like my work, doesn't mean the rest of the world hates it or me. That said, I am well aware there are trolls out there that do that either because they have a personal grudge or because they think it's a good way to get a cheap laugh. I've experienced it myself, but I pay them no mind at best and tell them how pathetically lifeless they are at worse.

Now, I know people are frustrated about this, but I hate to say this, but you fucked up big time why? Because you talked about it. That's right. To better spell it out for you:

THIS IS ALL YOUR FUCKING FAULT!!!

As someone whom as a kid, that's been bullied and has even bullied others in the past, let me let you in on a secret. Bullies thrive on attention. It's not so much that they have to hurt you, but they have do it in front of everyone, to increase what they believe is their rep as a bully. When people complain about what they do, that just encourages them to do it again. So when people are going around complaining and venting, (justifiably so, but still...), they may as well go to the hardware store, buy a can of Red and White paint and put a target on your backs. While I do sympathize I really do, that lesson should have been hammered to you all since day one.

Now if this were real life outside, the situation would be simple. Either ignore them, tell them to fuck off or if need be punch them in the fucking mouth. But since these are net people, who could either be near your residence or halfway across the fucking world for all you know, it's not that simple. You know what is simple? Let me spell it out for you:

FUCKING IGNORE THEM THEY DON'T MATTER TO YOU!! YOU MATTER TO YOU!!

It's that self-centered insecure bullshit I cannot stand, mainly because I've been through it myself and it pisses me off that this is still happening to others. You can't please everyone with the stuff you make. Your audience comes to you. Not the other way around. There are always gonna be trolls, hecklers, pranksters, cyberbullies, bullies and other filth all over the world and the net, that cannot comprehend people having a good time or making good work without their input. You should not give a flying fuck what they think because they are pathetic, mentally castrated, lifeless losers, whom for some reason or another feel the world owes them one. I should know, I used to think that way myself.

However while I struggle endlessly, to try to be good and do right by myself, my family, my friends and my fans, I'm at least trying and have succeeded for the most part. So if some asshole has a problem with my work, or me as a person, either they come face me themselves and talk to me in a polite civil way or barring that, they can fuck off and jump off the highest building for all I care. Which is why I'm putting this as a Frontpage article. Too many insecure people need some tough love. They need to thicken their skin, strengthen their muscles and discipline their mind.

And to those Zero Bombers and all the other bad elements out there, you literally have nothing better to do than attack people a site that's comprised mostly of teenagers and young adults? Either you're a pedophile or just some waste of space and air that wore out your welcome before you were even sperm in your dad's pants. I've met people like you before, you're nothing but cowards and if you even had the slightest amount of guts to face me in person, you wouldn't last long in a fight against me. So be lucky I don't know who each and everyone of you are in person. Leave these people alone and use your bullshit trolling for something constructive. It's 2023, you could literally make money shit talking people and instead you waste money shit talking people. Which I'm perfectly sure satisfies the child you have locked in your basement, you creeps.

To those sick of them, just keep up your work and ignore the fuck out of them, it's better for your health.

Not quite sure if this is an automated thing, due to entering one's birthdate or if @TomFulp is just that nice, but thanks anyway, that was sweet.

Ok first of all just letting you know. I went on for the entire 24 hours as I mentioned in this newspost:

https://cieirmusic.newgrounds.com/news/post/1349055

I made the time first setting my usual priorities in the morning and afternoon. Rent, Bills and food paid. As well as essential items required for my small crazy idea. I then spent the rest of the day partying hard until 12:00 AM today. I am now officially 32 years old in 2023.

Or as I like to call it:

3223

Numbers is one of my many things I look into as a hobby. From math to numerology. I feel like that this particular number holds significance. I once again ask anyone who is more well versed than I in the art of Numerology and other number related expertise so see if there is some kind of meaning to this.

That said, let me tell you a story about this specific birthday.

I was born in April 1st 1991. In that year, April 1st also fell under the day of Easter Monday. Now I'm no Christian, but being born on both a Pagan Holiday and that year's symbolic day of Christ's resurrections may have factored into certain aspects of my overall life. Not to mention that it extends to other religions too. Like Judaism. In the Talmud, it has once been said "And who shall bring redemption but the Jester." I was born on April Fools Day, that makes me as Jester as I can get.

Ever since I was born whether it's good days or bad days, I lead a strange and bizarre life. It's no wonder I gravitated to this site when I was young. A lot of us are equally quirky in our own ways. Be it eccentricities or borderline supernatural.

With that said, I honestly wish all of you a Happy April Fools Day and to spend it doing what you're supposed to do.

Prank The LIVING FUCK OUT OF EACH OTHER WOOHOO!!

But most of all have fun, be safe and hope you had as much of a good time as I did.

Welp it's March 31st 2023. Literally a day before my 32nd Birthday. While most of the times the day came and went without question, but this one is very significant to me and I'll tell you why.

It's not only the last day before my birthday. This year, it's the 31st of March and the last time I will be the age of 31 and I'm gonna be turning 32 on April 1st 2023. Now I'm no expert in Numerology and my knowledge of the subject is somewhat knowledgeable. But turning 32 on '23 has got to mean something.

I've been through a lot this past year alone, survived a fire at my building and put up with the bad elements both on the net and in real life. But my whole life up to this point is ups and downs. While I don't expect any kind of miracle here, I do expect at least something good to happen. Call it a pre-birthday wish.

Point being is that I along with others born on this date on the same year, should enjoy this last day of our age to the fullest extent. In my case. As I write this, I've dedicated myself to spending that last day in it's 24 hour entirety, without sleep. Before anyone shows concern about my physical and mental health regarding this, here's the thing. I'm an insomniac, I barely sleep proper as it is and this is merely just an extra step to my overall usual routines in real life. So needless to say, a day of sleep deprivation cannot and will not kill me, but I do appreciate the concern regardless.

To my fellow future April fools, I wish you all the best. To my fans, I wish you all well and hope that number increases.

Wish me luck.

Speaking of Numerology, here's my reading as well as some commentary from my reaction to them:

Life Path: 7: Your destiny is that of a truth seeker. Your mind is very logical and intellectual. You will be great with facts and trivia. You will like solitude and be attracted to jobs where you can work alone. You must be careful, as your comfort with solitude may make you seem unavailable to others for friendship. You may become suspicious of the world if you do not take the time to leave the comfort of your own surroundings from time to time. Idea Job: Detective (Always wanted to be a detective and a lot of my fiction revolves around mysteries and what not. As for truth seeker, they hit the nail on the head with that one.)

Birthday Number: 1: This is the number of an ambitious, independent and strong leader. With hard work you will be successful in anything you do. (I try my best to improve on this part, but without anyone to lead, I'm not much of a leader or a success.)

Challenges: 1st = 3: The duration of the First Challenge usually lasts from birth until approximately the age of 30 to 35.

Your self criticism is your largest challenge in this cycle. Because you fear failure you often do not participate as strongly as you should, thinking that you can not be successful. During this time you need to work on your self confidence. Your true self is being hidden, work on being confident and proud with your true self. (Right now starting tomorrow, I will have 3 more years to beat this challenge. But this describes some of my problems perfectly. Which is half the battle.)

2nd = 1: The duration of the Second Challenge usually lasts from the age of 30 to 35 to around 55/60.

Your challenge here is to work on your personal self, you as an individual as opposed to your race, religion or nationality. You will face many situations where your own moral beliefs will conflict with that of the crowd. You main challenge at this stage is to learn how and when to stand up for your personal beliefs and not just go with what others want. (This challenge started literally when I turned 30. My own moralities always clashed with those who often saw themselves as the majority. That said, the How and When part was something I wasn't aware of until now and now that I am aware of that, I may try to make an effort to beat that part of the challenge.)

3rd = 2: The duration of the Third or Main Challenge is felt through your entire life.

Your main challenge here is to become less concerned about other people's feelings and expectations of you. Many negative emotions will flood over you over this challenge, jealousy, spite, hatred, just to name a few. Gaining control over these feelings and accepting your life as your own will help you with this challenge. (As much as I boast about not caring what people think, feel and expect of me, I am only human, meaning there is the odd time where I do care. This challenge is pretty much telling me to stop that part, lest my negative emotions overwhelm me.

Which considering this is an entire life challenge may take my entire life, but I'm willing to do that.)

4th = 2: The duration of the Fourth Challenge usually starts at approximately the age of 55/60.

Your main challenge here is to become less concerned about other people's feelings and expectations of you. Many negative emotions will flood over you over this challenge, jealousy, spite, hatred, just to name a few. Gaining control over these feelings and accepting your life as your own will help you with this challenge. (In case anyone gets confused. Yes this was told to me twice. Not a typo. Now in all honesty this is a random number generator, so needless to say the reading may not be 100% accurate. However readings, both artificial and real, if they tell you something twice. It usually means I have to work extra hard to beat this as those two challenges are merely two separate halves of one big challenge. With the previous being my whole life to decide, while this tells me to keep doing so when I eventually become an old fart.)

Pinnacles: 1st = 5: The duration of the First Pinnacle Cycle runs from birth to the age of 29.

Self expression and adventure will dominate this time in your life. This will be the perfect time in your life to travel and have adventures. You will have difficulty settling down, and although that is not the focus in this period of life, you should put some effort forward to do so. (Since this is from Birth to 29, I don't really need to read into this, mainly because I already done it. I have travelled, I have went on my fair share of adventures outside my home. Granted I wish I could go further than my own province, but it still counts. As for settling down. It literally took me to last year just to accomplish that part of my life.)

2nd = 3: The duration of the Second Pinnacle Cycle runs from 29 to the age of 38.

Your will be at your peak artistic level during this period. Your artistic desires should be nurtured and strengthened during this time. This will be an emotional time in your life as well, using those emotions in your artistic doings will only help you excel in both dealing with your emotions and help you grow as an artist. You will have to be careful to not get too lost in the world of emotions. Try to keep a foot in the world of logic. (So far I haven't peaked yet, but I have 6 more years to figure that one out. That said all the things I'm doing to grow as an artist, I am trying to do right now.)

3rd = 8: The duration of the Third Pinnacle Cycle runs from 38 to the age of 47.

Your will be blessed with patience and sound judgment during this time of your life. This would be a good time to focus on your career and finances. During this time it will be easy to ignore your spiritual self. Some time and effort should be taken to not lose your sense of faith. (I honestly fucking hope so.)

4th = 6: The duration of the Fourth Pinnacle Cycle runs from 47 onwards.

Family is the key during this part of your life. Close friendships will evolve and you have the opportunity to become a figure head in your community. You will be needed by your family and friends, and your compassion and understanding will be warmly welcomed by them. (That lesson was taught to me since day one of my life. The fact that this should have happened 15 years from now, just means I'm too Early.)

Periods: 1st = 4: The duration of the First Period Cycle runs from birth until the age of 29

This will be a time in your life when you are well grounded. Your family and career can be easily improved at this time. Hard work will win the day, remember the old adage, slow and steady wins the race. Try to avoid wild thinking and grand changes in your life. (Yes and no. While at 29 I was somewhat grounded, it was literally one of the lowest points of my life. As for my family improving, somewhat. Some I know are a hell of a lot more successful than I am in their own respective fields, others are stuck in worst spots than I am and have yet to get out of them. As for the part about avoiding wild thinking and grand changes of my life. That's like trying to get Sheldon Cooper to pick a different spot on the couch. I can try, but I can't guarantee success.)

2nd = 1: The duration of the Second Period Cycle runs from 29 until the age of 56

Focus on your life's dream during this period. This will be a general difficult period, requiring strength and commitment, but it will also be a period of great growth. (It already is a difficult period as I have yet to gain financial success as I managed to fulfil half this dream by getting critical success, both positive and negative. That said, I am 100% committed to staying in the game until I get to that level. Not if. Until. 24 years to go though. )

3rd = 2: The duration of the First Period Cycle runs from 56 onwards.

Slow and steady is your pace through this period. Take the time to learn patience and the art of diplomacy. You will most at ease taking events in stride and learning to deal with less than ideal situations. (Patience yes, but Diplomacy? Me? Don't get me wrong I can talk, but not everyone likes to hear what I say. That said I don't have to worry about that one for 24 years. Plenty of time to learn more.)

Personal Year: 3: A time of creativity, motivation, and inspiration. (Basically means I need to get more creative as time goes on.)

Personal Month: 6: A time of responsibility, domestic affairs, and service. (Means I need to take care of both my personal and professional life better.)

Personal Day: 1: A time of new beginnings, seed-planting, and high energy. (Means I have a chance at a fresh start. Which is good news to me.)

Expression: 1: This number represents yourself as you started living the life you currently have. For those who believe in reincarnation, this is the end-state of your previous life. You are a naturally strong and charismatic leader. Your ambition and idealism will help you accomplish many things. (If I'm reading this correctly, it means I was like this at the start of my life and at the end of my previous life. Yes I do believe in reincarnation.)

Desire: 11: This number represents your secret, inner most dreams and desires.

Your dream is that of a closer world. You have a natural understanding of the relationships people have and wish for the world to share it. (I don't know who in the cosmos fucked that dream up, but it became a nightmare when social media became a thing.)

Personality: 8: This number describes how you present yourself to the rest of the world.

You will be seen as influential and intimidating. You give off a powerful aura which other people will respect. (It never occurred to me until recently that I can be influential even if I don't know I'm being influential. There are people that hang onto my word be it on the net or in the real world. I also give off an intimidating aura to some people. That said, I wouldn't classify that all in my personality. The bulk of my detractors on this site alone find me at best annoying and at worst cringe, both the literal definition and the slacky social version. I barely register as a threat to them. Which is their mistake and mine.)

Balance: 2: This number describes how you best deal with difficult situations. It is a minor influence in your life until it is needed in stressful or difficult times. You will best to use diplomacy to deal with troubled situations. (Been there tried that and my success rate being mostly slim to none.)

Subconscious: 3: This number tells how you deal with difficult situations. It is a glimpse into your inner self, your strengths and weaknesses which help or hinder you when problem solving.

You will find the best support from your friends and family. (This one has actually been scarily accurate.)

Karma:

These numbers represent areas in our lives where we may be weak. You may have any number of Karmic Lessions left to learn.

1: You may be too shy at times. You must learn to be more assertive and forceful. (Bit of a vicious cycle and a double edged sword. If I continue to be shy, I'm seen as a coward by many. If I become more assertive and forceful than I currently am, I'm seen as a monster. Not saying this is bad advice, but in my case, I feel fucked either way.)

2: You are too impulsive at times. You must learn the finer arts of diplomacy. (This is true. I'm pretty sure a lot of my fans and even my enemies have noticed that at one point or another talking to me. This was one part of my life I tried and failed to desperately control.)

3: You may be self-doubting at time. You will need to learn to trust yourself more often. (Depending on the situation, yes I can be self-doubting, but considering that my will is so strong that it literally keeps me from dying be it by my own hand or the hand of someone else, it's safe to say that if I don't trust or believe in myself then someone out there sure as hell does, because by all intents and logic, I should have been dead 10 times over.)

4: You will be lost about life at times. You must work harder at organizing your life's priorities. (Literally the past 6 years of my life and counting. My priorities are always shifting making it more difficult for me to have a somewhat more stable life.)

6: You will have issues with commitment. You should learn to follow things through and accept change. (This one I struggle hard with, but I've learned to keep going otherwise I wouldn't be here writing this.)

7: You will be self-centered at times. You must learn to collect facts and come to logical, reasonable conclusions. (Way ahead on that one. Yes I can be self-centered, but recently I think before I act. This one here is literally the reason why I no longer give into mob mentality like the rest of the people on this site...no. This entire fucking net.)

8: You can't take too many risks at time. This can hurt you financially, learn to be less impulsive. (In my youth, I was an impulsive risk taker, but nowadays I learned to not suppress my impulses, but try to aim them at a more constructive goal.)

Passions:

Opposite of the Karmic Lessons, the Hidden Passions are areas of our lives where we have a general expertise.

5: You are versatile and impulsive by nature. (Damn straight.)

9: You are naturally happy and content in life. (I try to be. I take every good day I can get and enjoy it while it lasts.)

Now these are just my interpretations of the readings, I could be wrong and someone better at numerology would probably be able to read this better.

Been a while since I did a post for this, but mostly because up until now I developed writer's block on trying to find a unique slogan for the next shirt.

Now, one of the biggest issues in the world is the level of trust one has for one and other and for good reason. You could be friends, family, lovers, you name it, but as a result of so many people taking advantage of one and other, it's hard who to trust, who not to trust and whether or not you should be nice, mean or both when the situation calls for it.

So look no further than this shirt:

FRONT:

BACK:

Words to live by that help you survive.

Deliberately put front and back the very words to live by and survive. Someone sees you with this shirt on, they know better than to fuck with you, because it shows you've been fucked with before and you're not gonna let it happen again any time sooner. And should that person take what's on the back literally and decide to actually stab you there, well that just means you won and they know that.

I've lived by that philosophy my whole life, hence why I'm quick to the draw the second someone slights me in a way. And I pass that philosophy unto you all.

Before anyone decides to lynch me over the title hear me out. I am not unsympathetic to those who use the General forums for things they need outside the usual topics. Nor do I have anything against someone's political POV unless they're invoking Nazism, Cold War Era Communism or in the case of now, a bunch of Putin Ass Kissers trying to convince the world he's one of the good guys. That being said, two things.

1. The forums both Politics and General are a major source of drama and part of the reasons why General got affected in the first place was because @TomFulp and them knew that if they were to just lock the political Topic, we'd all just talk politics in General. He wasn't taking chances and I for one believe that was a clever move on his part.
2. I myself could care less if the entire Forum is locked out or dying and I'll tell you why. While I have yet to make a single sale here, I find that the Newsposts are better for advertising my stuff and expanding on my OCs stories, which was what I signed on here in the first place for. If my fans wish to interact with me, these comments are open and so are my DMs. Even those that hate my guts here and vice versa, like ThisJoe and his Cronies could very well easily have more fun talking shit about me on here than they can on a form of BBS I wouldn't give the time of day. Why? Because these are easier to get on my radar than a forum post that is gonna get locked out anyway.

That's right, you heard me correctly on the second point I honestly believe the Newsposts here are much better at airing our shit out that I am practically encouraging and daring those that hate my guts to use that to better get a rise out of me. I mean why bother even with the forums when the Newsposts basically function in the same way. Only difference being no forum mods breathing down your neck and no means to report any comments unless you decide to directly message said mods.

I know it's gonna take an adjustment, especially to old timers older than me who still think the 80s BBS system should be brought back, but honestly I think this is a great step for Newgrounds. The site should be focused more on what we can create and show the world and less about our petty dramas.