... contentedly quiet learning mood hehehe. Thank you very much not only for consistently interacting, but also for the in-depth learning + teaching in your own ways... and genuinely sharing it with others in the process. That said, apologies too for... /3
11:36 PM Dec 1st
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... too engrossed in reading everyone's shared articles and updates. XDD There is still a bit embarrassment on my part (sorry for the ignorance about automobiles/automotive matters especially T_T XDD), but mostly feeling proud of all, while also in... /2
11:33 PM Dec 1st
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Good morning, good morning! About to leave for work in an hour or so as per usual, but good thing I already typed school-related documents post-late dinner last night + earlier this morning, because I, uh, may or may not have went nerdy mode and felt... /1
11:30 PM Dec 1st
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SERIOUS MATTER CONCLUDED OKAY TIME TO EAT NOW FOR THE LAST TIME I SWEAR HAHAHA XDD SORRY FOR THE DELAY KAIN PO MUNA TAYO TALAGA NG LATE DINNER XDD (PS. Will write equally serious, but more focused on our actual community + detailed gratitude, next~! πβ€οΈ)
01:55 PM Dec 1st
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... me/us twice or thrice. While seemingly only for temporary and surface-level reasons after all, thank you regardless. I still appreciate your time and effort. That, and Happy Yuletide season + New Year also to your team. See you someday, then. π 4.3/π
01:49 PM Dec 1st
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Although perhaps, if you are willing to adapt and learn other ways anew to SINCERELY interact and RESPECTFULLY connect with people over the hype and noise one day... who knows? For now, I would still like to thank you for trying to interact with... 4.2/π
01:44 PM Dec 1st
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... the strength and teamwork of our community is exactly THAT too: amazingly, creatively, messily and funnily human... HUMANE. There is nothing you could get from me, or even take notes about from a traditional business/PR perspective, honestly. 4.1/π
01:38 PM Dec 1st
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... ("warm", they say? X) nature as a weakness, which can be turned as bait for status, prestige, connections or instant success. I mean it when I say I am and will always be a regular person within our community, you know. And the true reason for... 4/π
01:33 PM Dec 1st
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... as too cold or blunt, but I do not want any misunderstandings + I also feel protective of our community, hence the direct clarity. In addition: I hope my intuition is inaccurate this time, but kindly avoid interpreting my kindness/welcoming... 3.3/π
01:28 PM Dec 1st
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I hope you also understand why I find it disrespectful not only as an educator, but also as someone who has always spoken up about humane recognition and treatment for all, especially in particular industries. I apologize if my tone comes across... 3.2/π
01:22 PM Dec 1st
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... regardless of optics. For you to see all of these people's humble beginnings and immense growth be it through their stories or works, yet still pivoting to try using us for your own purposes, even perceiving me as a mere product/symbol instead? 3.1/π
01:18 PM Dec 1st
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I would like for you to understand that this is only a by-product. THIS is the product here. Worth celebrating, of course, but the sense of community lies in the actual journey of learning, creating and trying to interact genuinely with each other... 3/π
01:11 PM Dec 1st
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... create from a pure yet solid place of inspiration... which, in turn, inspires others (especially in a community like this, wherein everyone is a creative in their own way :"). The success and momentum our community is experiencing since and now? 2.5/π
01:08 PM Dec 1st
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... play: it is both psychologically and educationally proven that when you treat people genuinely as the actual HUMANS they are instead of products, promoters, usual societal standards, etc., they all feel much better, flourish and are able to... 2.4/π
01:05 PM Dec 1st
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... is why I began calling and treating everyone a community, even if realistically, this is an entire mix of normal people/otakus like me, creatives, companies, organizations and almost an industry. It is not just being naΓ―ve or pure optimism at... 2.3/π
01:00 PM Dec 1st
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But at the same time, also kindly consider utilizing a proper sense of boundaries, AUTHENTICITY and utmost respect when interacting with communities like ours... or even towards regular people like you and me---EQUALLY. Because to be honest? This... 2.2/π
12:57 PM Dec 1st
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... and share their own works + experiences each day, so much that we even fail a LOT to genuinely acknowledge everyone on time. If you are focused on chasing hype and virality, go ahead---again, I sincerely get your viewpoints as a worker myself. 2.1/π
12:50 PM Dec 1st
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... excuse nor tolerate ANY opportunistic trend-jumping/hopping + seemingly beginning attempts at manipulation off of our community and me/my interactions with them... and the new creatives, acquaintances, etc. too, all doing their best to connect.... 2/π
12:44 PM Dec 1st
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... moves and actions---your goals seem to be for PR/optics after all from the start, even when I observed your earlier responses + promotional choices months ago. I empathize with the need to do so, due to your line of work. However, I will NOT... 1.6/π
12:33 PM Dec 1st
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... and accepted when one has been taught and trained to operate from the exact opposite of these. I do recognize that business is still business at the end of the day: that you (or your team?) have been societally conditioned to default to such... 1.5/π
12:25 PM Dec 1st
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