Thank you AF and RC community

[MrWednesday]

I’m gonna be corny for a minute now, and for all those TLDR: the gist is THANK YOU .

2023 was an amazing year for me, and for one reason in particular, it was the year I joined the RC hobby. As a guy who’s been battling PTSD, major depressive disorder and addiction for nearly 15 years (3 years sober), finding a hobby like this one was absolutely life changing. I discovered a community of like minded individuals who are incredibly clever and within whom exist levels of ingenuity that aren’t so common amongst the “outsiders”. A community of individuals who are overwhelmingly helpful, generous, patient and more often that not… opinionated lol. The AF, is an excellent and accurate sample of what makes the RC community special. The absence of vitriol and condescension endemic to the Reddits of the internet, os what sets this forum appart from its counterparts. By allowing us newbs to feel comfortable asking schewpid questions and being confident they will be answered… every single time, AF directly contributes to the growth, retention and overarching theme of positivity in this hobby.

Anyway, I found a way to redirect my focus from being on my problems to being on my RCs endless list of bullshït problems. I also found a productive and healthy place to tie up my disposal income as well as a renewed desire to challenge myself, learn something complicated and new. AF has honestly played a big role in this for me.

So thank you to all the nerds from the AF who’ve so generously and willingly helped me along the way. I feel like I came for the O8S EXB I saw on YouTube, but kept with it because of the community. Now, I’m obsessed.

I hope all my fellow RCologists have a radical 2024.

Carpe Diem nerds!

 

[Tex Koder]

I’m gonna be corny for a minute now, and for all those TLDR: the gist is THANK YOU .

2023 was an amazing year for me, and for one reason in particular, it was the year I joined the RC hobby. As a guy who’s been battling PTSD, major depressive disorder and addiction for nearly 15 years (3 years sober), finding a hobby like this one was absolutely life changing. I discovered a community of like minded individuals who are incredibly clever and within whom exist levels of ingenuity that aren’t so common amongst the “outsiders”. A community of individuals who are overwhelmingly helpful, generous, patient and more often that not… opinionated lol. The AF, is an excellent and accurate sample of what makes the RC community special. The absence of vitriol and condescension endemic to the Reddits of the internet, os what sets this forum appart from its counterparts. By allowing us newbs to feel comfortable asking schewpid questions and being confident they will be answered… every single time, AF directly contributes to the growth, retention and overarching theme of positivity in this hobby.

Anyway, I found a way to redirect my focus from being on my problems to being on my RCs endless list of bullshït problems. I also found a productive and healthy place to tie up my disposal income as well as a renewed desire to challenge myself, learn something complicated and new. AF has honestly played a big role in this for me.

So thank you to all the nerds from the AF who’ve so generously and willingly helped me along the way. I feel like I came for the O8S EXB I saw on YouTube, but kept with it because of the community. Now, I’m obsessed.

I hope all my fellow RCologists have a radical 2024.
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Carpe Diem nerds!

You're not alone..
We're a family around here. A dedicated community.

So if you ever feel the need for advice, blow off steam, or to brainstorm ideas we're here for ya.

 

[Bustedaw11]

This place truly is amazing. It's the folks that are here that make it as such. For all the reasons you listed.
A group of folks that seriously treat everyone with respect and are willing to go the extra mile for each other is a rare thing these days. Treating everyone like family.

Your not alone in your battles either. I'm right over 2 years sober myself. Congratulations on your 3 years brother!

 

[I_Am_Doug]

I’m gonna be corny for a minute now, and for all those TLDR: the gist is THANK YOU .

2023 was an amazing year for me, and for one reason in particular, it was the year I joined the RC hobby. As a guy who’s been battling PTSD, major depressive disorder and addiction for nearly 15 years (3 years sober), finding a hobby like this one was absolutely life changing. I discovered a community of like minded individuals who are incredibly clever and within whom exist levels of ingenuity that aren’t so common amongst the “outsiders”. A community of individuals who are overwhelmingly helpful, generous, patient and more often that not… opinionated lol. The AF, is an excellent and accurate sample of what makes the RC community special. The absence of vitriol and condescension endemic to the Reddits of the internet, os what sets this forum appart from its counterparts. By allowing us newbs to feel comfortable asking schewpid questions and being confident they will be answered… every single time, AF directly contributes to the growth, retention and overarching theme of positivity in this hobby.

Anyway, I found a way to redirect my focus from being on my problems to being on my RCs endless list of bullshït problems. I also found a productive and healthy place to tie up my disposal income as well as a renewed desire to challenge myself, learn something complicated and new. AF has honestly played a big role in this for me.

So thank you to all the nerds from the AF who’ve so generously and willingly helped me along the way. I feel like I came for the O8S EXB I saw on YouTube, but kept with it because of the community. Now, I’m obsessed.

I hope all my fellow RCologists have a radical 2024.
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Carpe Diem nerds!

I have found nothing but great people here. I’m just getting back into the hobby myself after a few decades. Things have drastically changed with everything and everyone here is phenomenally helpful as well as incredibly friendly. One day at a time my friend. Stay strong. You’re worth it.

You're not alone..
We're a family around here. A dedicated community.

So if you ever feel the need for advice, blow off steam, or to brainstorm ideas we're here for ya.

Tex, I’ve noticed you are always one of the first to respond with sage advice, kind words, of just a good laugh. Good on you brother. Thanks for spreading the good vibes.

 

[KnowAir]

Whoa! Who you calling nerd?! I hate nerds!! Opinionated? Well maybe..
Glad to have ya here bro!! Congrats on your life achievements as well!!

 

[StephenSchandelmayer]

RC is such an amazing hobby to be in. After work going and ripping a few packs and enjoying the outdoors is so relaxing and therapeutic. We are all happy you have joined the crew!! There's always something interesting going on here and always things to learn. Congrats on your 3 years dude

 

[Xjeepguy]

Welcome to the fam! This forum is the best there is.

Most of all, congrats on your achievement! You know if you ever need to blow off steam, or just talk out your problems, there’s the general chaos section. Keep up the great work!

 

[sumguy75]

Glad you joined the hobby. When I joined AF I didn't know that it would be so much more than a little RC info sharing, but it is. Lots of really awesome people here that support each other.

 

[BruceRC]

Three years is fantastic man, way to go. That is not easy and a significant accomplishment. Great post. Here is to an even better 2024.

 

[Smilinbri]

Ditto....congrats on the 3 years. One day at a time and keep on truckin'.

Yea, love the community vibe here. It's my only social media.

 

[RCbuzz]

Congrats on 3 years and wishing you many more.

This community is great! The hobby is an excellent outlet as well.

Careful before you know it you will need more shelf space

 

[Rowdyray]

Congrats on the 3 years. RC/s have been my therapy for years. Probably would have been cheaper to see a therapist but a lot less fun. Bash on!

 

[Doom!]

Well your an odd duck, you found us and didn't run away screaming? Hmmmmm, we must be losing our touch, danged all these helpful guys who have infiltrated the forum.

Seriously, glad you found us, and it was helpful in giving you the needed distraction, sounds like things are looking up.

 

[Bustedaw11]

Ditto....congrats on the 3 years. One day at a time and keep on truckin'.

Yea, love the community vibe here. It's my only social media.

This is my only social media as well.. Wouldn't have it any other way

 

[Dan B.]

That’s awesome, @MrWednesday and thanks for sharing that. Very cool. Glad to count myself as a nerd in your sphere.

 

[BudUMfan]

I feel the same way. Well said.

 

[Diem Turner]

Well said and welcome aboard @MrWednesday. AF really is an anomaly among forums (which I typically avoid like the plague that most/all others are)...an island of reality in a sea of diarrhea, as it were.

Congrats on 3 years of sobriety duder. I'll be celebrating my 11th year in April and so I feel where you're coming from. Here's to many more . o7

 

[WoodiE]

@MrWednesday looking forward to seeing what 2024 brings all of us. Glad you're part of this community!