Chreees Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 So I've been thinking lately about just how much and why I love Hookah Forum. This is a great community that I've taken part in for the past 2+ years. Adrock gave us something very simple in its day, and it has blossomed into this incredible place. Sure, it has had its ups and downs, slow times and busy times. That is the nature of forums. I have no doubts it will continue on strong. Huge thanks to Mushrat for running this place. His leadership is the best I've ever seen on all of the forums I've ever signed up on. I also appreciate him giving me the opportunity to moderate this fine forum. To me, it didn't boost my ego or put me on a powertrip. Quite the opposite, actually. It made me more humble. I feel that I am now a better person because of it. I know it's just a forum and it's just the internet and doesn't matter as much as "real life," but that's how I feel. I feel the World Wide Web has grown so extensively that it is now a part of real life- I always tell people now to think before you type something, because you might as well be yelling it out in public. And also once it's typed, it's archived forever. Anyway, thank you Mush and the other mods who had a part in giving me this opportunity to give back to the community. I greatly appreciate it. The members here are great. The knowledge is top notch and I still learn something new everyday. I'm glad I stumbled upon this forum when seeking wisdom about my new hobby. I've seen members here help each other out in so many ways. People (mainly Jay, haha) have helped me out when in tight spots. I try to do the same, now that I am more in a position to do so. I guess you could call it paying it forward. And this place is great at it. It truly makes me happy to see a forum where people who were once complete strangers become friends and help each other out in so many ways. I've gotten to know the people here so well that I can say a lot of you are my friends. Most people who I know in "real life" wouldn't understand that, but I don't care. I'm proud to call you guys my friends and I hope I have been a pretty decent friend to you guys as well. I don't know why, but I just felt the need to post this. This place is more than just an online community; it's a home. And I am proud to call Hookah Forum my home. Thank you, Hookah Forum. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydoo Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Awwww, how sweet! I feel the same way. Before I go shopping, I'll read reviews and trust HF people's judgement. When I want to hear stable, logical opinions, I can ask about my friend's bipolar or husband's cancer and get support---which is amazing. I really like that if I have a question about shisha, I can find an answer here and that I can in turn help others out with what I've learned. We don't all agree on everything and opinions differ but there is a lot of respect here and we have Mush to thank for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelLCP Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Love you Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 chris you just copied this from derek.....[img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/archive/7/73/20110128203738!Trollface.png[/img] jk love u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks guys, love you too. Nice to see Derek still cares enough about us to read the threads here and copy mine for his own use. But I really didn't want to make this thread about that whole situation. I wanted this thread to express my love and admiration for this kickass forum. So let's get it back on topic. Don't worry about what others say, because... [IMG]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/INCUBUSRATM/Funny%20pics%20and%20gifs/haters-gonna-hate-eagle.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 <3 you too!!! [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/774_smiley_getting_kicked_in_the_balls.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 [quote name='Scrappydoo' timestamp='1312092794' post='517898'] Awwww, how sweet! I feel the same way. Before I go shopping, I'll read reviews and trust HF people's judgement. When I want to hear stable, logical opinions, I can ask about my friend's bipolar or husband's cancer and get support---which is amazing. I really like that if I have a question about shisha, I can find an answer here and that I can in turn help others out with what I've learned. We don't all agree on everything and opinions differ but there is a lot of respect here and we have Mush to thank for that. [/quote] Yep, it's truly great. [quote name='MichaelLCP' timestamp='1312096065' post='517901'] Love you Chris. [/quote] Wuv you too, buddy. [quote name='cotsi95' timestamp='1312102273' post='517909'] <3 you too!!! [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/774_smiley_getting_kicked_in_the_balls.gif[/img] [/quote] Lol, this is exactly the answer I expected from you, Wade. So I counter it with this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1312102579' post='517910'] [quote name='Scrappydoo' timestamp='1312092794' post='517898'] Awwww, how sweet! I feel the same way. Before I go shopping, I'll read reviews and trust HF people's judgement. When I want to hear stable, logical opinions, I can ask about my friend's bipolar or husband's cancer and get support---which is amazing. I really like that if I have a question about shisha, I can find an answer here and that I can in turn help others out with what I've learned. We don't all agree on everything and opinions differ but there is a lot of respect here and we have Mush to thank for that. [/quote] Yep, it's truly great. [quote name='MichaelLCP' timestamp='1312096065' post='517901'] Love you Chris. [/quote] Wuv you too, buddy. [quote name='cotsi95' timestamp='1312102273' post='517909'] <3 you too!!! [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/774_smiley_getting_kicked_in_the_balls.gif[/img] [/quote] Lol, this is exactly the answer I expected from you, Wade. So I counter it with this: [/quote] I see you and raise you a: [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/lol_hitting.gif[/img][img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/moon.gif[/img][img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/fuckyou.gif[/img][img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/Guillotine_anim.gif[/img][img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/post-5619-1201289386.gif[/img][img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/tsktsk.gif[/img][img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/sign0001.gif[/img][img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/pink_heart-425.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 You win, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeDave Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Everything you said is so true. It's amazing how something as elementary as a forum can grow into something like this. Not just the forum, I've met some of my best friends through hookah. This place truly is a blessing, I can only hope to find such quality individuals in the "real world" as I do here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I reflect everything you said, I feel this forum gives an open space to learn and grow. I have certainly grown in great leaps and bounds since joining this place years ago, though of course much is attributed to my own efforts offline hookahforum has been an invaluable tool. So many caring souls and so much support. Never underestimate the power of words. There are relationships I have formed here that have gone beyond the forum as well. One lass who doesn't really show much anymore I spoke to daily during the thick of my current divorce and without her I would have quite possibly not been here anymore, at the very least been in rough muhfuckin shape. I would not have know this beautiful soul without this forum's existence. I have grown into the man I am today with quite a bit of help from this community. Bla bla bla words words words so much more I could say. What's important is love; I love this place, you people, and all the wonderful support, advice, and fun times provided. (also though I hope everyone knows this already, if any support is needed I am a PM away) Thanks Chris for being awesome and open. You melt faces with your sheer excellence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Let me simply say - thanks to all of you (especially the "senior" members) for helping me get the most out of my hookah experience. I hope I can do the same for all the new people who wander here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 [quote name='Giant Ninja Robot' timestamp='1312121739' post='517920'] I reflect everything you said, I feel this forum gives an open space to learn and grow. I have certainly grown in great leaps and bounds since joining this place years ago, though of course much is attributed to my own efforts offline hookahforum has been an invaluable tool. So many caring souls and so much support. Never underestimate the power of words. There are relationships I have formed here that have gone beyond the forum as well. One lass who doesn't really show much anymore I spoke to daily during the thick of my current divorce and without her I would have quite possibly not been here anymore, at the very least been in rough muhfuckin shape. I would not have know this beautiful soul without this forum's existence. I have grown into the man I am today with quite a bit of help from this community. Bla bla bla words words words so much more I could say. What's important is love; I love this place, you people, and all the wonderful support, advice, and fun times provided. (also though I hope everyone knows this already, if any support is needed I am a PM away) Thanks Chris for being awesome and open. You melt faces with your sheer excellence. [/quote] Thanks, Mark. Great post, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezxen Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hookah Forum [size="1"]where hookah lover meet[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 +1 rep to you Chris! I am fairly new to this place, but there's a reason why every time I need advice, this is the only place I come to, and the only place I share the joys of getting a new order in and everything else that goes on in my life that I feel like sharing. People really know what they are talking about when it comes to hookah, and really care what one has to say about the non-hookah related things too. Glad I found this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineout Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 awww...chrisss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Cheers to you Chris and Hookahforum! The best community a guy/gal could ever ask for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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