SubSim saves a life!!

[Madox58]

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!!
:rock:

[Betonov]

:Kaleun_Party: Now THAT'S good news

[frau kaleun]

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. :haha:) 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. :yep:

[nikimcbee]

@ Frau: By old do you mean Sailor Steve old?:hmmm:
Coz I remember when MTV played music videos.

Just for you Frau:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1k-rHo8WCU

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

[danny60]

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

[Madox58]

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!!
:rock:

[Sailor Steve]

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

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


and MTV get off the air! :arrgh!:

[Reece]

That's a nice bit of info you shared with us Jeff, hopefully it has a lasting effect!:yep: It's always sad when someone ends it, usually all they need is a shoulder and support, unfortunately a lot bottle it in.:oops:

[Anthony W.]

Been in that situation... A lot.

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

[Jimbuna]

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 :sunny:

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 :sunny:

[Herr-Berbunch]

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.

:yeah:

[Onkel Neal]

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!!
:rock:


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. :salute:

[RickC Sniper]

Jeff, thank you for sharing this.

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

[Jimbuna]

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. :salute:

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) :DL

[ReallyDedPoet]

Nice :yep:

[Madox58]

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) :DL

If he had been driveing a bus at that time?
We could of kept up with him!!
Or at lest followed the bodies left behind!!
:haha:

Texans are only number 2 on the Worst Drivers list in the U.S.A.!
They learn from New Yorkers!!
:har:

[Jimbuna]

If he had been driveing a bus at that time?
We could of kept up with him!!
Or at lest followed the bodies left behind!!
:haha:

Texans are only number 2 on the Worst Drivers list in the U.S.A.!
They learn from New Yorkers!!
:har:

I wish I'd recorded some of your remarks made at the time :DL

[Reece]

I wish I'd recorded some of your remarks made at the time :DL
I'd love to have heard them!!:D

[TarJak]

I did and they didn't have much to do with saving lives at the time.

Well done Jeff. This gets my vote for post of tthe year.

[Jimbuna]

I did and they didn't have much to do with saving lives at the time.

Well done Jeff. This gets my vote for post of tthe year.

Then stick a nomination in ya mongrel :DL

[Pisces]

I'm glad to hear this person got his planes on the rise again, and didn't pass crushdepth. I hope he/she can keep faith in better days to come.

[Jimbuna]

I'm glad to hear this person got his planes on the rise again, and didn't pass crushdepth. I hope he/she can keep faith in better days to come.

Hopefully they can/will :sunny:

[Sailor Steve]

Texans are only number 2 on the Worst Drivers list in the U.S.A.!
They learn from New Yorkers!!
:har:
Folks here in Utah would disagree, though I remember once in my ski-shuttle days seeing a guy pull a huge bonehead mistake, and one of my passengers saying "Must think he's a Massachussetts driver."

[Madox58]

From all the contacts I have with this person?
(We now E-Mail each other nearly everyday)
They are doing great.

I still hold that had there been no SubSim?
I'd have never done what I did.
And they would never have found it.
There would have been no PM.

I still have not asked for permission to post anything told to me in the PM that blew me away.

I really hope that as the 2 of us build trust?
That person will post something on thier own.
Not to make me out as some Hero (Which I'm not by any means!).
But as a way to show all here, that what We do as Members has an impact way beyound what We think it has!

[TarJak]

Then stick a nomination in ya mongrel :DL
I would if I could find out where to do it.:O:

[Torplexed]

Folks here in Utah would disagree, though I remember once in my ski-shuttle days seeing a guy pull a huge bonehead mistake, and one of my passengers saying "Must think he's a Massachussetts driver."

Also known as, "you drive like a Kennedy." :03:

[Kongo Otto]

No, I remember when there was no MTV.


Was that before the first battle of bull run? :har:

[Jimbuna]

I would if I could find out where to do it.:O:

I thought you had access to the Best of SubSim Committee section....or was that last year? :hmmm:

[TarJak]

I thought you had access to the Best of SubSim Committee section....or was that last year? :hmmm:
Time to call up the nursing home and book yerself a room Jim. That was last year. Aramike hasn't cranked up this years version.:03:

[Jimbuna]

Time to call up the nursing home and book yerself a room Jim. That was last year. Aramike hasn't cranked up this years version.:03:

It's still there mate....I'll nominate it.

Done!!

[Sailor Steve]

Was that before the first battle of bull run? :har:
*looks down his nose*

Do I know you?

[monaro66]

I wasnt goign to post anything in forums...until privateer sent me the link for this thread....

I am a very private person so when i first read this thread i was like WTH...then i pondered over it for a few days and thought alls cool....
then i thought hmmm i better post something to support privateer so ya all didnt think he was talking thru his hat...lol

so for the ones that have posted in here this is my original pm to privateer so it kinda explains it all in a few lines...

Hi

i have wanted to send you a thank you email for awhile so this is it....
I am a 50 yr old male living in australia...a couple of years ago my health nosedived and due to this i lost everything in my life...business home cars bikes etc etc etc...during the early months of this i was introduced to a 3d virtual world and with 24 hours a day sitting on my butt doing nothing i started playing with model remapping in this world and got the bug....now the virtual world i use has gr2 files and they do not allow access to the obj files so remapping was always hit and miss....over a period of time my health and mental state degenerated to the level where i was under mental treatments and counselling and one of the resuts of this was a number of suicide attempts i went thru......during this time i was looking at the gr2 files and how to extract models from them....i found your thread about the small program you were working on and downloaded the early version you did.....and damn i could extract the model files from the gr2;s...it wasnt perfect but to me it was wonderful...i was gobsamcked and excited so this took my interest to a new and higher level in 3d editing of maps...

The reason i wish to thank you is that your little app i found came at probably the lowest point in my life and it alone gave me a sense of purpose and direction and helped me to have a reason for being around...so yea in a way your unselfish actions in making this app are a large part of the reason i am still breathing today...you gave me a new sense of purpose

SO....I would like to thank you sir for your actions even tho you would have no idea how it could affect others in the world.....your a legend and I thank you

P.S i only joined this site to be able to message you...all the work i see in here is amazing but way above my ability...lol.....once again ty


so yea for the folks that are curious that is about it.....

on another train of thought...no i am not going to play submarine games...but for the record....i am amazed at the ability and talent in this site....when i look at the many screenshots i have seen in here i am staggered at all your stuff and it shows that what i do is really amateur hour...lol...

anyway folks take care all and ty for the ones that posted some kind words in this thread

and finally once again a big thank you to privateer...dude ya a legend

with regards
monaro66

[Sailor Steve]

Well, WELCOME ABOARD! :sunny:

I'm glad you found help. Stop in again and say "Hi" sometime.

[frau kaleun]

@monaro66: Welcome and thank you so much for sharing a little of your story with us. I hope that things are going well for you now and continue to do so in the future. :sunny:

Obviously you know this to some degree already, but I think if you stick around you will find this to be one of the friendliest and most supportive places you will ever encounter, online or off. And it's okay if you don't play any submarine games, we promise not to hold it against you. :D

[Herr-Berbunch]

...dude ya a legend


Well I've heard him called a few things. :hmmm:

And it's usually good. :03:

Privateer seems to get to grips with the seemingly impossible ideas and make them come good. Of course, he's not alone, but there are very few here that can do what he does with such persistence (stubborness) and I will join you in publicly thanking him, and indeed call him a legend. He can also build walls, fit kitchens, and jump out of aeroplanes. But not all at once, I'm guessing?

:salute:Thank you, Privateer!:salute:

As for you, welcome aboard, even if it's just a passing visit - but I'd like to think not. And hell, I don't even know what a GR2 file is - let alone know about the obj files inside :doh:. So once you've fiddled with your world why not come back and work your magic in ours? There are other modders here that don't play! :D

It sound's like you've not had the best of times - I hope they're just around the next corner! - Herr-Berbunch

[Jimbuna]

I wasnt goign to post anything in forums...until privateer sent me the link for this thread....

I am a very private person so when i first read this thread i was like WTH...then i pondered over it for a few days and thought alls cool....
then i thought hmmm i better post something to support privateer so ya all didnt think he was talking thru his hat...lol

so for the ones that have posted in here this is my original pm to privateer so it kinda explains it all in a few lines...

Hi

i have wanted to send you a thank you email for awhile so this is it....
I am a 50 yr old male living in australia...a couple of years ago my health nosedived and due to this i lost everything in my life...business home cars bikes etc etc etc...during the early months of this i was introduced to a 3d virtual world and with 24 hours a day sitting on my butt doing nothing i started playing with model remapping in this world and got the bug....now the virtual world i use has gr2 files and they do not allow access to the obj files so remapping was always hit and miss....over a period of time my health and mental state degenerated to the level where i was under mental treatments and counselling and one of the resuts of this was a number of suicide attempts i went thru......during this time i was looking at the gr2 files and how to extract models from them....i found your thread about the small program you were working on and downloaded the early version you did.....and damn i could extract the model files from the gr2;s...it wasnt perfect but to me it was wonderful...i was gobsamcked and excited so this took my interest to a new and higher level in 3d editing of maps...

The reason i wish to thank you is that your little app i found came at probably the lowest point in my life and it alone gave me a sense of purpose and direction and helped me to have a reason for being around...so yea in a way your unselfish actions in making this app are a large part of the reason i am still breathing today...you gave me a new sense of purpose

SO....I would like to thank you sir for your actions even tho you would have no idea how it could affect others in the world.....your a legend and I thank you

P.S i only joined this site to be able to message you...all the work i see in here is amazing but way above my ability...lol.....once again ty


so yea for the folks that are curious that is about it.....

on another train of thought...no i am not going to play submarine games...but for the record....i am amazed at the ability and talent in this site....when i look at the many screenshots i have seen in here i am staggered at all your stuff and it shows that what i do is really amateur hour...lol...

anyway folks take care all and ty for the ones that posted some kind words in this thread

and finally once again a big thank you to privateer...dude ya a legend

with regards
monaro66

You sir make the effort we put into creating GWX all worthwhile.

I am sure Privateer has explained how close he and I are and in so doing I am very happy to have nominated this thread for a possible award this year.

In so doing I did not divulge any personal information or detail but that is irrelevant now since you have posted.

I salute you and will say (in the finest GWX tradition)....

SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[magic452]

Good to hear you got things headed in the right direction.
Stop by on occasion and check out some of the craziness.
We've got some great threads going that are sure to bring a smile. :D
And a new point of view is always welcome.

Magic

PS agree 100% about Privateer. :salute:

[joea]

monaro66 welcome aboard and thank you all for this thread. Makes me feel a bit better today. :salute: to Privateer!

[danny60]

Its amazing isn't it? how something that some people consider simple can mean the world to someone else.
theres a lession to be learnt here, and that is that No matter how small it is, it can make the world of difference! :yep:
I'm glad your OK monaro66, and I wish you the best of luck in life!
:rock: on (I seem to have some sort of obession with that smiley)

[McBeck]

Wow!...I knew the site was something special and Iv always been a proud member, but this is really amazing.

The people on this site have always shown that forums dont have to be about flamming, trolling etc (Just look at the Subsim Army of zombies).

But this takes it to a new level...

Many thanks to monaro66 for sharing your thoughts. For a very private person, its a great accomplishment to share this with all of us.
In my book that also makes you a great man - thanks for the trust.





BTW...driving in New York etc...come to India...then we can talk :arrgh!:

[AVGWarhawk]

Welcome aboard! I'm exceedingly glad a program by Privateer and the rest of the crew here at SS makes lire a bit more shiny for you. :sunny:

[Reece]

Welcome to Subsim monaro66, we are all one happy family here, when ever you want, especially when you're down, just send a PM, most of us here are only too happy to help, you're never alone!:yep:
Glad things are on the improve!:up:

[TarJak]

Thanks for sharing part of your story here monaro66. I met Privateer face to face a couple fo years ago and can honestly say he's a gentleman and a scholar with some skills I can only dream of having.

Its fantastic that the work he's done has had such an impact on you and given you a spark to keep on going.

If you need a place to have a chinwag, then as you've seen Subsim will welcome you with open arms, even if your not that into submarines. You won't find a better place to spend your time once you've gotten to know some of the locals it's kid of like an international pub with no beer. (Or at least BYO).:03:

[Madox58]

Just exchanged E-mail with monaro66.

He's doing great and asked me to help him help a friend with some business software.
:)

I'm pretty impressed that he would suggest me as a possible solution to the situation.

Most people, when makeing a suggestion concerning me, could not post those in an open forum without a Forum Cop

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n12/privateer_2006/forum-Cop.jpg

busting them.
:haha:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Just exchanged E-mail with monaro66.

He's doing great . . .

Brilliant news, thanks for letting us know. :yeah:

[yubba]

Welcome aboard,:salute:

[Madox58]

Brilliant news, thanks for letting us know. :yeah:
I know he's a private type Guy and I never wanted to intrude with stupid questions like.....
You OK? and so on.
I kind of watched his websites and was a bit worried when I saw no updates for awhile.

His E-mail to me explained things and I have to say it greatly lifted my spirits!
:rock:

I still say the award is owed to SubSim as a whole.
And I'm a bit embarrassed to tell him about it.

[Reece]

Great news Jeff!:up:

[frau kaleun]

That's great to hear! :)