Night Owling

Wow, it’s been so long since I last blogged.

So some of you might have noticed a change, namely that I’ve gone over to the dark side and joined the Blues. For the past two years I’ve worked as a Commie and it’s pretty much been my calling. It was what I was best at – mediating problems, managing members, enforcing the rules, et cetera. But as of late I’ve had a change of heart.

Since my return I’ve been a lot more optimistic than I used to be which contributed significantly to my eventual transformation. I never really explained publicly why I left in the first place, I didn’t feel it was right and I’m still not sure I want to go into details but a family member fell seriously ill and had to be hospitalised. I had no option but to leave, I had to be there for my family. The good news is that they’re on the mend and everything looks to be on the road to the all-clear. I think this has changed my attitude to life somewhat, ever since I’ve been a lot happier and more upbeat, a lot like my old self for those who recall the days of nub Ocelot.

Since my return to staff I’ve had the drive to really help out. I joined the staff for the express purpose of contributing, and I’d like to think I’ve done that as a moderator. But lately I’ve had felt more and more inclined to help with support, to contribute to something that will improve the experiences of others. This manifested itself in my doing tickets. Increasingly I’ve found myself not only making straight for them but really enjoying it. There’s nothing more satisfying than that grateful thank you from someone you’ve helped, even with minor problems. I’d played around with the idea of being bl00 but never thought to bring it up in a serious capacity – in all honesty, I used to get nervous around support. I’m concerned with giving the best answer so the mere thought of screwing up is enough to make me wobble. Or it was at least. Now I’m more confident, probably because I’ve been doing it longer now and have recently taken up playing with the ACP more.

So yeah, I finally made the decision to switch over. It more concerns my future with IF really. Right now my being blue or pink won’t really change much because I’m already doing tickets and schtuff, but when the boards merge as one again I have to do one or the other, to make one my sole priority above all else. I think I’ve made the right decision to go with support. I’ve loved being a Commie and I’ll continue to moderate when and where I can (though this will likely decrease significantly come the merging) but I think support needs me now.

And now I’ll be off to watch Jeremy Kyle for some family fued fun soon.

Consider this the first in a line of new blogging, from your friendly neighbourhood Support Staff, OcelotJay.

Ze three faces of Jay.

Commie Jay
UberCommie Jay
Bloo Jay