User:Mousetalon/Essays/Remembering Our Place

'''THIS IS MY OPINION! I AM NOT ATTACKING ANY USER OR TRYING TO INSULT THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF I USED SOMETHING YOU SAID DON'T BE INSULTED I AM ONLY USING EXAMPLES!'''

As numerous users have stated in their essays, respect is an earned thing. So shouldn't we give it to those who deserve it?

When I returned, I was immediately directed to see the April Fools joke Bramble, Sandy, Insane, and Ice pulled on you guys. I was stunned at the protests, the conclusions drawn, the absolute disregard for Bramble's hard work and status shown. They insulted the admins., they completely assumed Bramble was a crybaby and was just being an idiot. I recall reading (Random quotes from users)

Im not even apart of this wikia anymore but this is stupid! Bramble, everyone loves this and this is just crazy! It's not like you can control everything, Im not being mean or anything but this is horrible!

By the way, why can't bramble just leave PCA and make Sandy leader. Not trying to be rude to bramble or anything it's just an idea. And if this project does close down, I'm leaving this wiki

You know why people are so happy about PCA is because it's fun. Think about the people who are upset about you closing this. Think about actually SOLVING the problem instead of closing it and giving up. Please Bramble, just think. The other projects aren't complaining about having little people. So why is it are problem! If they want more people they should say it! Just think about it! I'm not trying to be mean and but I have already have said my good byes

You can't do whatever you want, Bramble. Sandy and Insane aren't the only ones in PCA. bESIDes, leave if you want to

WHAT? If this is a joke,I will eat my feet and I will no longer hold any respect for Bramble,Insane and Sandy. I truly dont believe they would be so selfish and cruel.

When I saw these quotes, I was astounded. Bramble, Sandy, and Insane are respectable members of the wiki! They are what keep this place running smoothly? And a joke is selfish and cruel? I felt like ripping my head off, I was fuming. Now, I know I would've been crushed, but I would accept it. Really I would. I worked on other projects before PCA and I would be able to handle not makings cats anymore. Besides, my dad was sick of all the saved cats on our computer. I scrollled down some more, and saw a petition. I just closed my eyes. Couldn't the users see the sense in what was going on? This site in an encyclopedia, not an art site! I was shocked. I saw all of the names of users who signed, and I couldn't help feeling agitated and warm at the same time. I was agitated at the members' judging of Bramble's decision and ignorance of her reasoning, and warm that we had so many loyal users and friends. I did find the April Fools! announcement, and glanced down to see what the users would say. I found. ..

Bramble I love you! You really opened my eyes. I'm so sorry for everything I said! Please forgive me! (Ah, I love our users!)

That was awesome. (Yes it was)

Bramble you are a crazy person!!! (Hm . . . so am I.)

Oh darn it. I totally fell for that one. I couldn't believe the number of people who said they would quit if that was true. I wasn't quite that annoyed! :) It was a joke with a serious point behind it. (Sounds like me!)

I'm still going to work on the other projects though. (That's the spirit!)

I was smiling so big, my braces scratched my mouth. I was so ecstatic about the users discovering what else there is to do on this Wikia. But, I was even more impressed by how few apologies for the comments I saw. I looked on Bramble;s talk page, and saw some, and that made me feel better. It made me think. How can we show better respect to leaders in the future?

1.) Never call a leader stupid or insult them

2.) Before you say something, think! Bramble had written wise reasons and users ignored them. Heck, before my break I probably would've done that too!

3.) Remember your place. If you aren't in the lead, your job is to support the leader, not try and overpower them. A team needs every single member in order to function.

That includes us, my friends! We are a Clan!