I am here because:
Day 3,043, 12:16
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by Mike Ontry
Melissa Rose requested that everyone that is still around in this game write an article explaining what's kept them here. Here is my response.
I enjoy the game and have enjoyed it from the beginning. I was fortunate and was able to join a MU called Pickle's Patriots when I was first starting out. Thedillpickl and the rest of the crew helped me become self sufficient and gave me a solid head start on my citizen. There was a lot of coaching in the MU and it was great for a long while but it slowly died out due to a mixture of game events, citizen deaths and I'm sure RL had something to do with it too. If it wasn't for this group I probably wouldn't have stayed long and would never have got involved in other groups.
Old Pickle's Patriots Logo
Skipping ahead.
The main thing that keeps me around now is my party, We The People. I've invested a lot of time and energy here. Right now activity is lacking across the board country wide but there are things in the works and things right now that are making a small difference. That's why I'm still here. That's why I'm taking this time out of my day and writing this article. That's why I've spent the time I have and will spend creating programs and tools and websites. I want to help make a difference.
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You've made a hell of a difference in WTP. We're fortunate to have you around, Mike!
I think Intolerant said it all right there. ^
This is great to read 🙂
\o/
Simply, damn...
I don't remember exactly when or how Mike ended up on our doorstep. We had SOP that was pretty simple. One of the top guidelines: Accept anyone that wanted our friendship without reservation until they proved themselves to be an asshole. There were very few that managed to achieve that distinction.
Mike quickly showed a willingness to give more into the group than he took. He contributed to our forum, IRC channel and Party (short lived as it was). He ran one of our communes that provided plenty of weapons all around. Everyone was encouraged to build food factories and produce their own food. It was a true commune, any one of us could ask for anything (within reason) and could expect the MU'S help. Mike was always faithful to help anyone in need. I still work for Mike *waves*, I must be doing OK 'cause he ain't fired me yet. lol
I'll wrap up by saying that I couldn't expect any better. Mike more than met the requirements of being a Pickle: Trustworthy, Honest, Dependable. I regret sometimes that we don't write to each other more but we've both got our own game to play. Yet when we do it's like we spoke only yesterday.
I don't do this often like some, it makes the symbolism cheap, but for Mike...
O7
Carry on,
dill
Great job.
Glad WTP is helping keep you going Mike 😃
~Insurgio!
You Rock Mike!
find a purpose indeed