Commissioner Popular Post Beketov 9,026 Posted March 13, 2023 Commissioner Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2023 Hello everyone, Not gonna bother with a members tag on this, if you see it then great, you will be rewarded for that. If you don’t then…. Well why am I writing this because if you don’t see it how can you read this part? Anyway, today marks 5717 days (that’s 15 years, 7 months, and 26 days if you’re curious) since the VHL opened its doors. What a random number you might say, why does that matter? Well if I do the math, and I have, I was born 5717 days before the start of the VHL. Given that I joined on day one and have been here ever since that means today marks the official day that I have been in the VHL just as long as I was outside of it. Is that a stupid thing to celebrate? Probably but that won’t stop me; so please let me indulge in a bit of sentimentality for a moment. When the VHL started I had not yet completed high school, I had never had a girlfriend, hell I had never kissed a girl. I was a lonely nerd turning to the internet to find something to do; and I found it. The VHL was not my first sim league, wasn’t even the first one I joined ran by the people who ran it, but it was the first that felt different and felt like it had a good chance of surviving which so few at that point had done. I found a community here. I cannot honestly say that everything went perfectly or that my start in the VHL was without fault; I very nearly left for good within 2 months, but I stayed. I have now not only finished high school but university and going on 10 years working post-schooling. I have now not only had a steady relationship but a wife and two children, a life. All the while the VHL has been there, constantly evolving with the times sure but present. Over 5 years ago I took up the mantel of commissioner. I did it not because I thought I was necessarily the best person for the job but because I thought the league needed something, it was in trouble and I didn’t want to see it fail. I like to think that in these 5 years of growth I have at least stalled that failure. 5717 days likely means nothing to any of you, just as that paragraph likely means nothing to any of you, but it means something to me. This league, this place, this community has been a standard in my life for longer than most anything else. I’m not going anywhere right now, that’s not what this is, but I did want to mark the occasion because this league does mean a lot to me. So if you’ve made it this far feel free to take 5 uncapped TPE for your troubles, on me. I’m not sure the insane total I’ve had over the years (probably over 10k by now) so 5 for everyone that I bored with this story should suffice as a thank you for being my weird extended internet family. okochastar, DreMin15, RileyL and 86 others 43 8 31 6 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostBeard 2,049 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 To be sentimental is a part of human condition. @Beketov it is a beautiful thing to read messages like this as it makes us all put things into perspective on how much this community, our league has grown and how much history there is around us. I wish to see you in the league for many, many more years and I hope you will have the most wonderful experience here going foward. You deserve all the praise, you are the true backbone of our large and cosy family! animal74, BOOM, Gaikoku-hito and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM 8,757 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Congratulations on the milestone and the life you've built for yourself and family. Thanks for the work you do here Bek. Da Trifecta and Gaikoku-hito 1 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Janser 2,171 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I jokingly said last week 'your' league in a different post. And while it is our league, I am convinced it would not be where it is now without your dedication and personal touch. May you have many more enjoyable years in this community. And thanks for your service. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgehog337 3,483 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 ngl these type of intros always makes me think the thread op is stepping down JardyB10 and Daniel Janser 1 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioner Beketov 9,026 Posted March 13, 2023 Author Commissioner Share Posted March 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, hedgehog337 said: ngl these type of intros always makes me think the thread op is stepping down I figured I’d spook you a bit. Can’t get rid of me that easily. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojovnik 487 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Lovely. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
der meister 3,197 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Much love to you, Beks. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugsood 97 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Great read. I don't participate much in this league but I'm grateful communities like this exist, period. JardyB10 and Gaikoku-hito 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerji 130 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I am super new to the league and am enjoying it a lot so far. Thanks for sticking around and helping shape what it is today! Congrats from a fellow Nova Scotian! JardyB10 and Gaikoku-hito 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator samx 1,173 Posted March 13, 2023 Moderator Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) I don't know wether to say congrats or say what the hell are you still doing here. so I will leave you with congratulations but what the hell are you still doing here. Edited March 13, 2023 by samx JardyB10 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Ricer13 2,796 Posted March 13, 2023 Moderator Share Posted March 13, 2023 This league wouldn’t be what it is without you Bek. I am grateful you stuck it out and made it what it is today because it’s become a place outside of my chaotic life that I can come and enjoy. Da Trifecta 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubis 1,349 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 VHL Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VattghernCZ 983 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Wow, literally half of your life. That's insane, thinking about it. I'm still fairly new here, so I can't really fully appreciate the work you've done for this. But I'm sure it's grown as a game and more importantly as a comunity just as much as you did as a person. Great job! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Moderator frescoelmo 1,276 Posted March 13, 2023 Head Moderator Share Posted March 13, 2023 Good job Bek. And I thought I was old. Da Trifecta 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 5,119 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 It's crazy to think how long the VHL has been a part of some of our lives. I love our community. Thanks Bek animal74 and Da Trifecta 1 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twists 409 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Beketov said: I figured I’d spook you a bit. Can’t get rid of me that easily. Damn it.... JardyB10 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
animal74 1,819 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 As someone who's been part of the early days, left, and come back, you have been a constant in my VHL experience Beks and we've even won a bit together. You've done a terrific job and thank you for all the time and effort you've put into this league. I'm proud to be a part of this community. Phil 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJW 2,157 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I hope you know how much everyone appreciates what you do for us. Thanks for everything bek and congrats on the milestone! Should be proud of staying loyal to something for so long Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper 530 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 5 hours ago, Beketov said: When the VHL started I had not yet completed high school, I had never had a girlfriend, hell I had never kissed a girl. I was a lonely nerd turning to the internet to find something to do; familiar territory for me Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdolla 53 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I haven't been here long, but I've seen how much work you put into this league. So far, I've been really enjoying the league and the community. I was desperately searching for a hockey sim league one night and I found the VHL and I'm so glad I did! Happy 5717 days Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadie 904 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Even though I have only been here seven months, I've definitely seen the commitment to keeping everything going from doing sims to organizing events- thank you! 5717 days is incredibly impressive! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee 1,128 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Barely been here a year but I hope one day I can say the same. Congrats on the milestone and to many more! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triller 1,663 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Dedication to anything for this long is worthy of praise! I am glad you found and have continued to build this community! BOOM 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banackock 8,052 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Glad to still have you around. I hope all is members find a way to grow grey and old together on here. Why the hell not? Thank you for all you’ve done over the last many years. You’ve done an amazing job helping run and shape the VHL. Here’s to many more! a_Ferk 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/133803-forgive-my-sentimentality/#findComment-975705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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