User blog:Bullet Francisco/A Letter of Retirement

This may or may not come as to a surprise to a few of you. Ultimately, based on the actions of my peers, my lack of activity and involvement with the wiki, and a sense of not producing anything productive to the wiki, I have decided to retire from the Sonic News Network. Before I formally "leave" the wiki, I would like to write a few thank-yous, and share my thoughts to the rest of the wiki.

Why am I Leaving?
I am leaving the Sonic News Network because of a sense of worthlessness I feel on the wiki. It may sound silly, but I feel like my contributions have become counter productive. The saying "Quit While You're Ahead" applies here. I feel like I have helped the wiki go in the direction I would like it to, and I see strong potential in the site's future - potential I do not see myself in. I have made my mark on the wiki and on its users, and I feel as if it is time for me to leave. I am proud to say I have helped this wiki develop, and I am proud to have made friends with the users here. I thank all the users I have met on this wiki for sharing their lives with me, and for.

Thank-Yous to Individual Users
While I appreciate everything that has been done by every user on this wiki, there are a few users I am particularly close to, have helped shape me as a person, and/or have done something for me that I can never thank them enough for. If you are not on this list, I apologize. I thank every user I have met on this wiki, even if all we have exchanged was the occasional "Hello, how are you?".

JaketheHedgehog: By being my first friend on the wiki, JaketheHedgehog opened me to brilliant new opportunities. He has helped me in ways that I cannot thank him enough for. While our relationship has faltered in the past, I see Jake as a friend, and nothing less. He has been there for me, and he has helped me. We have obviously had our differences, but I put that all behind us. The experiences and comfort we've had together is something very very special.

Genesjs: I look at Genesjs as a teacher, a mentor, and someone who has guided me. He has always appreciated my efforts and contributions, and has always helped me when I needed it. When I needed someone to exchange opinions with, he enlightened me. Genesjs is always someone who I will look up to. He inspired me, motivated me, and has been a friend - which is something I will always treasure.

Sacorguy79: One of the first users who I feel I've really helped, Sacorguy79 has been a dear friend of mine on this wiki for a year now. The laughs and the times we shared together on the wiki are something I will always treasure. I look at Sacor as a brother, and I hope he feels the same. He is someone I have always has the utmost respect for, and is someone I will always appreciate. For these reasons and more, I cannot thank Sacorguy79 enough. He has helped me in ways no one ever had, and he has given me things no one ever can.

Knowall: While he, too, has retired at this point, he has cared for me and guided me in a fatherly way. He has always looked out for me, and I never appreciated him. I never have until recently. He constantly checks on me and how I am doing, even now. He has been a friend, a brother, and a father figure to me. I never appreciated him, and for that I apologize. He has been one of the greatest friends I've ever had, and for that, I cannot thank him enough.

Katrins: While our relationship is distant now, Katrins has always been a pleasure to be around. She can put a smile on anyone's face, and is possibly the most charismatic person I have ever met. She has been a great friend for two years now, and I hope to become closer with her as I was in the past going forward.

BlueSpeeder: The respect I have for BlueSpeeder has skyrocketed recently, and I see this user as a great friend. While our relationship hasn't been the closest, we have certainly had our share of memorably conversations. I see this user as a little brother, and for all the laughs and conversations we have shared together, I cannot thank him enough. I hold BlueSpeeder in very high regards, and he has certainly affected the way I think about certain subjects.

Willaca: For all the laughs we have shared together, I cannot thank him enough. It has certainly been a fun ride with this user, and I hope to stay in touch with him in the future. For all the hilarious moments we have shared together, I cannot thank him enough for these experiences that I will always treasure going forward.

Ohmygod123: This user has certainly impacted me in very different ways. I've never really appreciated this user until recently, but the conversations and enjoyment I have shared with him in the past is something I will always treasure. I especially wish the best for Ohmygod123 in the future, and I hope to keep in touch with him in the future.

Fly the Fox: Perhaps one of the greatest friends I have ever found online, Fly the Fox is someone I am proud to call a friend. Over time, our relationship has only become closer, and for all the laughs we shared, and for his continuous support, I cannot thank him enough. Fly is someone I will definitely remember for a very long time, and someone I will continue to keep in touch with as time passes by.

Le Solace: Le Solace is one of my very best friends I have ever had. His continuous support, praise, and the moments we have shared together are something that has kept me on this wiki as long as I have stayed. He is perhaps one of the most brilliant friends I have ever had, and the experiences we have shared together are beyond life-changing. He is a friend in its purest form, and he is someone I am proud to call a friend. The potential in him is great, and I cannot wait to see what he accomplishes in the future. He has been one of the greatest pleasures to meet, and I hope to keep in contact with him going forward.

Finally...

DarkFuture: While our relationship hasn't been very close as of late, DarkFuture is someone I will always consider one of the best friends I have ever had. The way he has affected me and my life is beyond amazing, and he is someone I hope to keep in contact with. He has always supported me, has always inspired me, and he has always motivated me. Even though I never appreciated him, DarkFuture has made remarkably strides on my life. I look up to DarkFuture, and I have always considered him a father figure. The experiences we have shared are incredible - and these experiences are one of a lifetime. He is one of the greatest people I have ever met, and I am honored to have met him.

Closing Thoughts
Again, I'd like to thank anyone who had any affect on my time here on the wiki, good or bad. The experiences, laughs, and overall joy of contributing to this wiki have been incredible. I hope to keep in contact with all of you, and if you add me on Skype (bagelbassboss), then I will be sure to have many conversations with all of you going forward. Thank you for making my time on the Sonic News Network an amazing one, and I can only wish the best for all of you going forward. I hope I am remembered by everyone in the distant future. Peace, good luck, take care, and remember: you only live once.

Kyle Baker (Bullet Francisco)