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Hey Rick, I always heard your foot steps in shadows but it's great to see you again. I'm really glad you returned. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say thanks for being the adult in the room full of kids. You were a great role model for many of us as you commanded with a clenched fist while showing cherished values to over 100 people. Many won't say this but people jumped on their computer to escape real life situations and environments and it was such a blast to be a part of the culture we developed. We were lucky. It was a never give up mentality through our 'two wrongs are only the beginning' mentality, lol. When I first started leading, I noticed you had the ability to galvanize all 150 of us while letting others lead in fights. In the heat of the moment, when the adrenaline is pumping, it's easy to get that rush going. When there was downtime, it was not the same. To maintain that intensity and determination outside of fights it required a different approach. I remember you used to write these topics pre fight that would make us feel as if this was our moment, our time, to do what we do best - win. Your topics carried such character that I began to study them. I too wanted to wield the sword without swinging it. Through studying your posts it taught me how to write with character, charisma, intensity, and power. It was proof for me that leadership was recognized in more than one fashion, and the one who cultivated all the attributes, was the leader of leaders. Fuck an english class. For many, those years were the building blocks of lives. To go through that maturity, with the guidance of an elder's wisdom, that will last a lifetime. Since this is an AMA, I have to put my two cents in; Did you think you'd ever seen everyone again, 11 years later, thriving in our discord? I have to admit myself, Scotticon, Saxo, and Dale did a hell of a job bringing the band back together. These may be friendships that will last a lifetime.

Got one of these too.

What did you find to be the most difficult part of leading DF? And what was your proudest moment, whether it was personal or from the group? Also love ya man and I'm proud of the job you did as leader. I waited to retire until you felt you were ready to take the reins because I knew it had to be you to be DF's next leader. You didn't disappoint, and it shows from how all of those old school DF members respect you.

RSD TT SOL DF VR