Aw so sorry to hear that Rache, completely wasn't expecting this! But do find your happy place, I completely support you in this.
For now, I will say thanks for sharing your big heart with everyone here...there will never be another quite as big as yours on this site ツ
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Never really talked, but I'll just say you'll be missed and good luck with whatever you decide to do.
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I feel bad that I used your charts all the time, and had no idea there was any negativity towards you. It's sad, but probably typical that the vast majority really value what you're doing and say nothing, and a handful of tools vent their petty frustrations so much that you feel like you're drowning in them.
If you've been forced to bear with that kind of thing, then you're probably right, and it's best to leave, or at the very least scale back your visibility on the site.
If you ever feel ready to just ignore them and their ridiculous attitude problems, then I'd be delighted to see you reappear.
Either way, all the best for the future.
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Thank you Rachel for everything you've given to the SG community.
I can definitely say you will be missed, but also understand that you have to do what's right for you.
If there's anything I can do for you, just let me know.
I pray for strength and clarity in whatever challenges you may be facing, and I wish you good fortune and success wherever your life takes you!
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Thanks for your always help in those days.
Hope you can do something you want in the future, and maybe come back to take a look. ;)
Good luck and have nice weekend.
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Good for you!
Do what makes you happy and stay away from the things that don't!
I hope you enjoy your time away from steam gifts and remember that people are a lot nicer in real life than on the internet (for lots of reasons).
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What the... This one I really did not expect. You are, well, were, one of the pillars of this community. Your bundle threads were mandatory for me. Whenever there was a new bundle, before I went on a shopping spree I always consulted your threads.
That you're leaving is a devastating loss to the SG family, in my eyes. I would rather see each and every person that attacked you be permabanned forever!
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Thank you for everything that you done. It was a tremendous help for me. I wish you all the best for your future endeavours.
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I don't know if you'll ever see this, but I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to you, Rachellove, for all the work you have put into your threads, as well as the extreme generosity and kindness you have shown to all of us here on SG. That's no exaggeration- I don't think I've ever seen you speak a sour word to anyone. I had no idea you had any naysayers, and it breaks my heart that anyone could have a negative thought about you or your motivations.
Apparently you registered just a couple weeks before I did. I never would have guessed that- you always seemed so "with it" that I couldn't help but assume you were a veteran gifter. I've always wished I could be as positive and energetic as you. Whether you know it or not, you have set a wonderful standard for this community, and I think a lot of other people would agree with me.
Thank you again, and I wish you the best wherever life carries you. You'll always be on my whitelist, literally and figuratively.
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Why do people have to ruin nice things?
You might not get to read this, but:
Rache, we love you and what you do, and I'm sorry some asshats made you feel bad.
We hope you have a great time with whatever you choose to do and thank you for all the work you've done for the community.
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I came to SG almost a year ago and stumbled upon your threads a few momths after. Although I didn't make use of it, I knew how useful it was for the users here especially your info about certain games being region-locked. I'd like to thank for your time and effort for doing this :)
Whatever path you may choose I hope that it brings you growth. Good luck!
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Sorry to see you go, Rachel. Don't take all the negativity to heart, and all the best for whatever lies ahead!
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Thanks for all the contribution, may the luck be with you!
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I don't understand the negative undercurrents at all... It's just hard for me to grasp. I think that you've done a great service to the members of SteamGifts, and I thank you for spending your time putting things together for the masses. A lot of us really appreciate it, and those that don't... simply shouldn't open the threads ;p
Take time for you. It's SO important to take care of ourselves, though it's something that I need to remember as well.
Thanks for everything, Ra!
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The problem with negativity, is that it always seems to overwhelm the kindness and generosity that others do. Not because there is so much more of it, but because it is always so much louder, demanding attention to be drawn upon itself.
You have done so much for the community, and I thank you for it. And regardless of what a few rabble-rousers might say, you were will always be a respected and loved member of the SG-family. <3
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Nooooo! Sg will never be the same again now.. Your posts were so useful! I cant even imagine all the work behind that, but I got so spoilt by you, always checking for your posts when i wanted to know about new bundles if i was away for a while. Makes me even more sad that there can be people here saying bad things about someone like you :/
I understand your reasons though. If something becomes unhealthy, it's better to quit. Steam and steamgifts are about gaming which is an hobby, meant to be something fun and happy. I wish you the best Rachel. We werent close but I consider you one of the best people on this site. Goodluck.
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Thank you so much for everything Rachel, you've given an unbelievable amount to this community; I hope you know just how appreciated and loved you are by many people here <3 You've touched SG with your positivity and kindness, especially during times like these where there's sadly quite a bit of negativity present.
You're a beautiful person in every way, and I know you'll do wonderfully in whatever you do in the future. Much love, I wish you the happiest future ❤
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Good luck and thank you for all the hard work you've invested in this site Rachel. I'm sure it's very well appreciated by practically anyone who frequents this forum, and I don't think that any but a tiny minority would be looking at in any different light from what it is - a great and honest urge the help the community.
I would suggest one thing - that you post the source of the OP for the Master thread (separated by triple apostrophes on each line) so that someone else would take it upon themselves to maintain it (to at least some degree). I'd be willing to do it for the month of Sept, and hopefully let someone else do it in Oct, an so on. Sort of like a relay race...
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Or just post it to pastebin, which is what I did for the SG Add-Ons Registry when I was done with it.
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September 9th, 2016
This won't be a traditional bundle thread with charts...
And this might be sudden and new...
But I have decided to leave Steam Gifts.
You might be asking... why? Or you might be feeling happy / confused /sad / etc.
I joined SG a year ago and I absolutely loved it. It brings me a lot of joy being able to assist others. I devote a lot of my life towards volunteer-work and meeting new people, and the past year that I've been on SG has given me the chance to reach out to people across the world through a virtual platform and a love for gaming, good deals, and friendship.
But ... I have been thinking a lot lately... and I believe it would be best for my well-being to leave Steam Gifts and move on to other opportunities.
Steam Gifts has brought me a lot of happiness and friendships, but as of lately, there has also been a lot of negativity, hatred, and criticism.
You might say that this is normal, that life is full of good and bad. That I must grow up, not take things so personally, and face reality, that I can't please everyone and be liked by everyone. That there are haters, friends, lovers, and acquaintances.
I understand that completely. It is not the criticism that has made me decide to leave. But at this time being, this isn't a very healthy environment me to remain in. I have found much support here, but it also has brought me many painful feelings and loss. Lately, much has been weighing on my in my personal life, and it has been hard for me to become more involved on Steam Gifts knowing that I may be facing more opposition and negativity. Many of whom I considered friends have turned their backs on me; and the ongoing hostility in so many areas here has made me reconsider my place here on Steam Gifts. I have placed a lot of value on the friendships and the work that I've helped contribute to here. Because I value the people here very much, I also feel a great deal of pain and hurt.
But, I am not bitter for the experiences I've had. I will cherish all the memories and friends I've made.
I never posted charts and announcements for attention.
I never wanted to take "reign" or "control" Steamgifts. And I never have meant to come off as superficial, aggressive, or that I wanted control of anything. Over time though, it seemed that people felt that was the case. And although there are many of you who still do see the value in my work and my efforts (efforts and time and energy that I want to spend on all of you because I CARE, not because I want to be the spotlight or center of attention), I have become weary and a bit broken by the other side of the story, a darkness that continues to grow despite everything.
I am not asking for any pity, or attention, and I do not post this in order to make people feel bad or sorry for me. All I want is for everyone to be happy, healthy, and friendly.
I thank all of you who still believe in me and consider me a good person. Thank you for being patient, kind, considerate, and supportive. Thank you for showing me what a family of online community members is. Thank you for filling my days with fun, laughter, smiles, and good conversations. Thank you for being here for me and a place for me to be myself and share my personality and my desire to help all of you. Thank you for accepting me as "Rachellove" and as an individual. Thank you for trusting me to post bundles and letting me know of them as well.
I am sorry to leave all of you, but I want each and every one of you all to know that I do still care about you and consider you a family.
Thank you again for allowing me to have a presence in your lives. It has been a great honor to serve all of you and to have been a point of trust at some point or the other by allowing me to create these bundle threads and being myself. I appreciate all the love, concern, and friendship that you have shown me. I will never forget those who I have met here and have become close to.
May you all find joy, good health, and success in your lives. That is all I ask in return, and that would make me most at ease and happy knowing the people I care about are doing well.
Please Note:
It is not the stress or overwhelming work of thread-making that has informed my decision to leave. I make time to do these threads, and they really don't stress me out.
Many people have offered to help me before, to which I have accepted. I do not work alone. I have had many of you help me with charts, help me with errors, help with hints, etc. I want to thank all of you for keeping me informed, updated, and on my toes. My life has always been busy, but I have tried to make time for these threads and I take pride in being able to help others, as well as being trusted to be a helper.
I will not be maintaining any remaining bundle threads that I have made, including the Master List of Ongoing Bundles - w/ RaCharts™. However, I trust that many wonderful people after me will be willing to continue to help with bundle threads and make beautiful charts to help all of you in your bundle / game puchasing.
I will leave this thread up, but I won't be actively responding to any messages or comments. If you could, I would appreciate if you also do not message me on Steam as well. I know this might sound a bit harsh, but this has been a hard decision to make, and I ask for some privacy at this time. Thank you ❤
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