For those who know who I am, I understand you taking what I'm about to say with a pinch of salt.
For those who don't, I was one of the first members (the very first if you count Guest01's thread) and I left a while ago. Twice in fact.
(This is going to sound really stupid, but here goes.)
I had a sudden reaslisation a few days ago, comparing the me from a year or two ago with the me today. And I remembered you guys, and how much I loved you all. You were all awesome in your own different ways, and that was what made the crew as amazing as it was.
In more ways than one, you guys helped shape who I am today.
I was a complete asshole when I left. I had a long hiatus because of that virus, I left because I thought I was unappreciated. I wasn't. Not in the slightest. We were gaining so many members, it was hard to keep track of who posted, and it was easy to not notice a new post. I see that now.
Reading the last five pages, I've smiled to myself a lot. Supra saying the crew is running like old times? Some of the guys I knew are returning? I had exactly the same idea.
This is the third time I've asked now, but I'm sincere this time.
Can I re-join?
I've grown up since back then. I used to think I was being ignored and all that stuff, but now I'm not so immature. I understand completely if Ashman or any of the other leaders say no because of my long period of inactivity on NG/being a jerk last time/new rules or anything like that. But I would be extremely grateful if I am allowed to rejoin.
Let this be my last chance, guys.
And if I am accepted, I've got 40+ thread pages to read through and a lot of madness to watch to refamiliarise myself with everything again. Hoo boy.
Also, if I am allowed to rejoin, can I start afresh in terms of ranking? I've been away a good year or so now, it would be unfair for me to start back from where I left off, considering I was a complete ass about it.
Love, joza1.
How long it's been since I went by that name.