SubSim saves a life!!

10-05-11, 03:42 PM

I received a PM this morning that has me stunned and totally amazed.
Because of some 'silly' little work I did and posted here?
Someone has found a reason to carry on in the face of major hardships.

I feel that by being a Member here and haveing a place to post different things?
SubSim deserves the Credit for that person being around to PM me.

I hope the person that PM'ed me will allow some further disclosure.

But if not?

SubSim did save a life!!

Betonov · 10-05-11, 03:45 PM

Now THAT'S good news

frau kaleun · 10-05-11, 04:02 PM

Having once been in "that" place where it was beginning to feel like I simply could NOT carry on... I can honestly say that one never knows what small, seemingly random thing might make the difference. For me it was a music video that was, at the time, in heavy rotation on MTV. (Yes, I am old enough to remember all the way back to the Cretaceous period when they still played music videos.

) Seemed like whenever things would get really bad I would get up - even in the middle of the night - and switch on the TV and put it on MTV and within what seemed like a few minutes that video would appear. And it was just enough to get me through the next day, and then the next, until things changed for the better.

So I say that you just NEVER know. The (to you) random act of kindness or attention or just, you know, not being a jerk - may be the one thing that is "just enough" to get someone around you through another day, and then another.

nikimcbee · 10-05-11, 04:07 PM

@ Frau: By old do you mean Sailor Steve old?

Coz I remember when MTV played music videos.

Just for you Frau:

Subsim is just like one big family I guess, or a cult?

danny60 · 10-05-11, 04:12 PM

Now if subsim saving a life isn't a good enough reason to donate, I have no clue what is.

on subsim!

10-05-11, 04:21 PM

Being a well documented "Richard Cranium"?

It's not in my nature to care much about those I've never had any exchanges with in one way or the other.

I did contact Jimbuna about the PM as I trust him as a Friend and Advisor.
(Don't ask me why I'd trust a suspected Limo Hijacker!)

But I feel SubSim is the major reason for the whole thing.
And therefore deserves the Credit!!

I hope Neal understands just what he has made possible!!

Sailor Steve · 10-05-11, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

@ Frau: By old do you mean Sailor Steve old?

Coz I remember when MTV played music videos.

No, I remember when there was no MTV.

Jeff, that is good news indeed. Thanks for sharing.

Penguin · 10-05-11, 06:12 PM

good to hear that you made an impression to help someone to go on!

and MTV get off the air!

Reece · 10-05-11, 06:27 PM

That's a nice bit of info you shared with us Jeff, hopefully it has a lasting effect!

It's always sad when someone ends it, usually all they need is a shoulder and support, unfortunately a lot bottle it in.

Anthony W. · 10-05-11, 10:19 PM

Been in that situation... A lot.

Always the most random things that keep me from NOT carrying on.

Jimbuna · 10-06-11, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by privateer

I did contact Jimbuna about the PM as I trust him as a Friend and Advisor.
(Don't ask me why I'd trust a suspected Limo Hijacker!)

Thanks for those kind words Jeff

If the individual concerned gives permission to disclose I'm extremely confident many in our community will be moved by the details.

I'd certainly be looking toward a 'post of the year' award

Herr-Berbunch · 10-06-11, 09:02 AM

I think we're already quite moved, at least I am. Whoever is involved, and whatever was involved, well done all.

We are like a family, or cult, we have the odd disagreement, and we have the odd laugh (some very odd!), but we're always here - always someone ready to read a post and with a generally mature (in actions not necessarily in years) attitude which brings this site head and shoulders above the rest. In fact we're better than a family as we all choose to be here.

Onkel Neal · 10-06-11, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by privateer

But I feel SubSim is the major reason for the whole thing.
And therefore deserves the Credit!!

I hope Neal understands just what he has made possible!!

I'm just happy and proud to be a part of the community. I may have "shown up with the bus", but it's the riders who make the journey pleasant, interesting, and fun.

RickC Sniper · 10-06-11, 01:08 PM

Jeff, thank you for sharing this.

If anyone ever doubted whether their actions here matter, we now certainly have some powerful evidence.

Jimbuna · 10-06-11, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

I'm just happy and proud to be a part of the community. I may have "shown up with the bus", but it's the riders who make the journey pleasant, interesting, and fun.

Yes, Jeff and I have vivid memories of trying to keep up with you on that Texan freeway (on the way to the gun range)

10-05-11, 03:42 PM	#1
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	SubSim saves a life!! I received a PM this morning that has me stunned and totally amazed. Because of some 'silly' little work I did and posted here? Someone has found a reason to carry on in the face of major hardships. I feel that by being a Member here and haveing a place to post different things? SubSim deserves the Credit for that person being around to PM me. I hope the person that PM'ed me will allow some further disclosure. But if not? SubSim did save a life!!

10-05-11, 04:07 PM	#4
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,924 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	@ Frau: By old do you mean Sailor Steve old? Coz I remember when MTV played music videos. Just for you Frau: Subsim is just like one big family I guess, or a cult? __________________

10-05-11, 04:12 PM	#5
danny60 A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: You know, I have no idea where I am... Posts: 73 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Now if subsim saving a life isn't a good enough reason to donate, I have no clue what is. on subsim! __________________ Running at three-bell flank ahead.

10-05-11, 06:27 PM	#9
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,726 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	That's a nice bit of info you shared with us Jeff, hopefully it has a lasting effect! It's always sad when someone ends it, usually all they need is a shoulder and support, unfortunately a lot bottle it in. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-05-11, 10:19 PM	#10
Anthony W. Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 850 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Been in that situation... A lot. Always the most random things that keep me from NOT carrying on. __________________ Sunken Mustangs Proud Ford Mustang owner "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" - Admiral David Farragut Run silent - run deep - keep the baffles clear - targets front and center. Private pilot and history buff

10-05-11, 03:45 PM	#2
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Now THAT'S good news

10-05-11, 04:02 PM	#3
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Having once been in "that" place where it was beginning to feel like I simply could NOT carry on... I can honestly say that one never knows what small, seemingly random thing might make the difference. For me it was a music video that was, at the time, in heavy rotation on MTV. (Yes, I am old enough to remember all the way back to the Cretaceous period when they still played music videos. ) Seemed like whenever things would get really bad I would get up - even in the middle of the night - and switch on the TV and put it on MTV and within what seemed like a few minutes that video would appear. And it was just enough to get me through the next day, and then the next, until things changed for the better. So I say that you just NEVER know. The (to you) random act of kindness or attention or just, you know, not being a jerk - may be the one thing that is "just enough" to get someone around you through another day, and then another.

10-05-11, 04:21 PM	#6
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Being a well documented "Richard Cranium"? It's not in my nature to care much about those I've never had any exchanges with in one way or the other. I did contact Jimbuna about the PM as I trust him as a Friend and Advisor. (Don't ask me why I'd trust a suspected Limo Hijacker!) But I feel SubSim is the major reason for the whole thing. And therefore deserves the Credit!! I hope Neal understands just what he has made possible!!

10-05-11, 06:12 PM	#8
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	good to hear that you made an impression to help someone to go on! and MTV get off the air!

10-06-11, 09:02 AM	#12
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I think we're already quite moved, at least I am. Whoever is involved, and whatever was involved, well done all. We are like a family, or cult, we have the odd disagreement, and we have the odd laugh (some very odd!), but we're always here - always someone ready to read a post and with a generally mature (in actions not necessarily in years) attitude which brings this site head and shoulders above the rest. In fact we're better than a family as we all choose to be here. __________________

10-06-11, 01:08 PM	#14
RickC Sniper Undetectable Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,221 Downloads: 132 Uploads: 0	Jeff, thank you for sharing this. If anyone ever doubted whether their actions here matter, we now certainly have some powerful evidence. __________________ Support Subsim http://www.subsim.com/store.html