Thank You OS

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It's been a while so I'm hoping that this is okay to post in the Neighborhood Forum. Something got me thinking the other day about OS and this wonderful community that we have that really gave me the urge to post. I remember when I joined the community almost 10 years ago, desperately searching for news on the new Madden or 2K at the time. OS played a key role in inspiring the devotion to sports gaming that I have now. What I didn't realize is how wonderful this place would become. I remember the countless hours I would spend reading through threads, how a community didn't shut down the ideas of a very young teenager at the time, and the general camaraderie of each and every member around these parts. The OS Forums have always been a place that you could just come back to. It's been a constant and as the years went on, no matter how much time has past, it remains a constant. So I just wanted to say Thank you, and hopefully get back to posting a little bit more nowadays!

[Caulfield]

Anyplace that can tolerate people with personality disorders like me is okay in my book.

Thank you OS.

[NolanRyansSnowmonkey]

Soooometimes you want to go
Where everyboooody knows your Uuuuusername,
And they're always glad you caaaaaaame...
You want to be where you can see
Our troubles are all the saaaame
You want to be where everybody knows your Username.

[SPTO]

As someone who's been on OS for so many years I totally get what you're saying. There has been some changeover over the years but by and large this place has maintained a sense of community and respect that you just don't get anywhere else. I can't imagine one day going online and not coming to this site.

This has been my cyber home and i've flirted with others (though not for a long time now) but at the end of the day this is where the heart lies. Much respect to Steve OS for making this the best community on the internet.

[NolanRyansSnowmonkey]

This is the closest thing to social media i do anymore. No Facebook, no Twiiter, no Instagram, no AOL (ha). I actually was here for years (maybe started in 2004?) But i moved and i put down Madden for a few years and drifted away from here. When i came back in 16 i couldn't for the life of me remember how exactly i spelled my username before (it had numbers in it), or my password, or what email i used in 2004. So i was reborn as a Snowmonkey.

That said i agree with the OP fully.

[Steve_OS]

Always nice to hear these sorts of things.

[Caulfield]

Quote: Originally Posted by NolanRyansSnowmonkey

Soooometimes you want to goWhere everyboooody knows your Uuuuusername,And they're always glad you caaaaaaame...You want to be where you can seeOur troubles are all the saaaame You want to be where everybody knows your Username.

Sunny day
Sweeping the clouds away
On my way
To where the air is sweet
Can you tell me how to get
How to get to OS Street
Come and play
Everythings A-OK
Friendly neighbours there
Thats where we meet
Can you tell me how to get
How to get to OS Street

[mkharsh33]

Been part of this community for 12 years now (and longer as I was a lurker for awhile). Not only has this been a place about video games, but about life. When our teenage son was killed 2 1/2 years ago, there were guys here who reached out. More than a username, they had names - real people who reached out. As someone who spends my life constantly giving to others (and that can wear a person out) - I found a lot of encouragement here from people. So yes, a great place and I'm humbled to be part of it...