Should we talk about why we're still here?

[tHuG $TyLe]

This was the greatest forum of all time. I can’t remember my original sign up, maybe 1999? But it’s 2001 officially. My teenage years weren’t great and this forum was my escape, I felt weirdly at home here, away from the stresses of life.

Im active on another forum (the Manchester United forum ) but nothing has ever matched this one. I rarely even posted in the 2pac section despite being a big fan. I just enjoyed everything else that came with the forum.

It’s strange looking back at the forum, the msn days, the worries that I had which in the end were nothing meaningful. I’m now married and have 2 kids of my own and a step son. Never would have thought I’d manage that in life. I have my ups and downs still, have been unable to shake a lot of my downtimes but you don't really have time to dwell on them when you have kids running around.

I have a few of you on my Instagram/Facebook, even though we never interact, I enjoy seeing you guys do well in life.

 

[Pittsey]

Ahh, should this be a story time? Hmm lol.

I was a teen mom. Before it was a cool show on MTV. This forum allowed me to have somewhat of a social life with people my age. That is the reason I’ve always been very private and secretive (and lied about some things as well, sorry). I’m an overprotective helicopter parent. They recently graduated High School so I am an empty nester in my 30s lol. I’m in a weird transition right now.

*edit* they are not a they I’m still just overprotective

Wow. Thanks for sharing. And good work...

 

[Pittsey]

Also ... Happy birthday, Fred

 

[Preach]

Also ... Happy birthday, Fred

An hour and a half too early but.... I'll take it!

 

[Prize Gotti]

Honestly. The only reason I'm not posting as often as you guys still do, is because my memory is awful, I smoke a ridiculous amount of weed sometimes, and I often forget about this place. Which I shouldn't, because I still have some of you on Facebook and Instagram.

If it wasn't for the fact that I stumbled on some pretty impressive new Pac remixes today, that I was reminded of the site and the good times. GalliHD is the channel if you wanna check it out.

This website still means a lot to me though, it played an important part of my life between 2000-2010. I got to live some amazing experience thanks to this site, and I met many, many amazing people here too.

I even almost gained a physical relationship because of this site, when I almost ended up dating Emma a couple of years ago, when we matched on Tinder. Unfortunately for me, my paranoia kicked in full force and let me fuck it up. Though me and Emma are still good friends!

I'm glad that I also get to witness SiGh and his wife travelling the world and exploring its wonders.

And I'm glad I get to see Rukas and his beautiful family grow together.

I may not have met any of you physically, but you all feel like family to me.

Also, Kelli, I fucking miss you.

 

[Casey]

Life's weird ain't it. One day you realise you've been going to the same forum for 20 years. I remember writing essay length posts about the most minor things. And when you get older you realise that what you once thought was passion comes across as.... well, being an asshole. Having overly strong opinions about things that you should have probably just kept to yourself. I've probably argued with every single person who still posts here, and I regret it, you're all cool as fuck.

Btw, for all the mystery he had back in the day I also met @SiGh in Vegas and he is awesome. I figured more of us would have met by now.

 

[Tha Massive Bell]

I'm enjoying my beef and milk while I read Casey's post.

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Theze days I don't care too much for Apple or technology unless if it's Commander Data type fantasy.

 

[k69atie]

Life's weird ain't it. One day you realise you've been going to the same forum for 20 years. I remember writing essay length posts about the most minor things. And when you get older you realise that what you once thought was passion comes across as.... well, being an asshole. Having overly strong opinions about things that you should have probably just kept to yourself. I've probably argued with every single person who still posts here, and I regret it, you're all cool as fuck.

Btw, for all the mystery he had back in the day I also met @SiGh in Vegas and he is awesome. I figured more of us would have met by now.

He really is

 

[Da_Funk]

I’m not sure. I found this place when it was still hitemup.com somewhere between 2003 and 2004. I was an avid reader/lurker of the 2pac section but hardly ventured beyond it until I began posting. This must have been 2007 or so. I was an angry, strung out, teen who got my kicks trolling people. I don’t think I’ve ever posted anything worth reading on this forum.

As for why I still come here, I think it reminds me of my youth. I used to enjoy spending hours diving into everything related to my favourite musicians, playing video games, having opinions on politics & social issues, and discussing said opinions.

I used to hate ‘the system’, now I am the system. I don’t have time for the joys of my youth but it’s a good mental break to walk down memory lane and indulge in some nostalgia

 

[Tha Massive Bell]

I’m not sure. I found this place when it was still hitemup.com somewhere between 2003 and 2004. I was an avid reader/lurker of the 2pac section but hardly ventured beyond it until I began posting. This must have been 2007 or so. I was an angry, strung out, teen who got my kicks trolling people. I don’t think I’ve ever posted anything worth reading on this forum.

As for why I still come here, I think it reminds me of my youth. I used to enjoy spending hours diving into everything related to my favourite musicians, playing video games, having opinions on politics & social issues, and discussing said opinions.

I used to hate ‘the system’, now I am the system. I don’t have time for the joys of my youth but it’s a good mental break to walk down memory lane and indulge in some nostalgia

You hadn't made a post in like a whole month! Welcome back fella.

 

[k69atie]

https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hysterctomy

Thank you to @Preach

 

[dilla]

https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hysterctomy

Thank you to @Preach

I'm sure I'm asking the obvious but you never know....have you looked at support groups on Reddit? For mental well-being, for endometriosis, chronic pain, etc.? I've seen these communities and people that post there and it might be worth looking there as well. Sometimes it offers answers and comfort that researching academic institutions and their websites may not provide.

 

[k69atie]

I'm sure I'm asking the obvious but you never know....have you looked at support groups on Reddit? For mental well-being, for endometriosis, chronic pain, etc.? I've seen these communities and people that post there and it might be worth looking there as well. Sometimes it offers answers and comfort that researching academic institutions and their websites may not provide.

I have yes xx

 

[Pittsey]

I have sent this link to SiGh and asked him to come back and post for a minute....

 

[keco52]

https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hysterctomy

Thank you to @Preach

I’m so sorry you have to go through that Katie. I have similar issues. A couple of months ago I was in such excruciating pain I honestly thought I was dying. I was on the bathroom floor contemplating calling an ambulance but my hands were so shaky I couldn’t get my unlock code in my phone. I was nauseous and gagging from the pain. Thankfully my episodes are only a handful of times a year. I can only imagine your desperation for relief. I wish I could donate more ❤️

 

[k69atie]

I’m so sorry you have to go through that Katie. I have similar issues. A couple of months ago I was in such excruciating pain I honestly thought I was dying. I was on the bathroom floor contemplating calling an ambulance but my hands were so shaky I couldn’t get my unlock code in my phone. I was nauseous and gagging from the pain. Thankfully my episodes are only a handful of times a year. I can only imagine your desperation for relief. I wish I could donate more ❤️

Thank you so much. It means so much to be the fact you have donated. I can't thank you enough xx

 

[Preach]

https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hysterctomy

Thank you to @Preach

Well, it's pretty much all you, I'm not doing much. If anything, I just told you you should totally do this, and you did! I deserve no credit but appreciate your consideration anyhow! I'll share it on my social media but yeah, I'm just glad you had the courage to swallow your pride and try this avenue!

I'm actually having trouble donating. I tried to use Google Pay and just my credit card info and it just tells me "There was an error with your request, please verify your information and try again." Tried on my phone, tried on my computer, the information is correct, there's money in my account. But I see someone else was able to make a donation. Not sure what's up.

 

[Tha Massive Bell]

https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hysterctomy

Thank you to @Preach

Merry Christmas!

 

[k69atie]

Merry Christmas!

Was that donation you? Xx

 

[Tha Massive Bell]

Was that donation you? Xx

I cashed in my pickle jar full of change and sent you £80