Well, it's been fun...

I mean it. My time here was the most fun I ever had on any social network. I'm not good with social media in general, I've had several Twitter and Facebook accounts, and I abandoned those because social media eventually annoys me.
Not this one. This was the most loving, supportive, friendly social network I've seen. I had so many fun, constructive, hilarious and even moving and deep conversations with so many of you guys! Especially in PMs.

So, why am I leaving...
Well, two reasons, really.
One, I'm European, and Europe is no longer free.
It's the stupid restrictive laws, the anti-freedom laws, and all the virtue signaling legislation.
And I'm not being partisan. I have my own political inclination, but I'm not blaming the opposition. I'm not blaming the right or the left, I'm blaming the right AND the left.

Right now, most of the anti-freedom push is of lefty origin, but historically the right has been just as enthusiastic about controlling the people through oppressive acts that make them look good. Oh, how easy it is to choose a target and galvanize the masses against it. And how good and noble they end up looking!
It's a perfect strategy, so why wouldn't it be employed by both the left and the right?
It only costs freedom! A bargain, for those who crave power and control!

More than once I've thought about moving to America. A country which is far from being perfect, but where freedom of expression comes with no absurd conditions.
My wife isn't against the idea (she's already an immigrant, having moved here from Catalonia), but so far this is still barely an idea, and not even in the early stage of being a plan. She's the adventurous type, so I'm not surprised that she finds the idea attractive.
We'll see.

However, there's the second thing: my sister.
She's not doing well. 2025 was a very good year for her, but her ex-husband called us recently with very bad news.
My faith in God remains intact, and chances remain even though things don't look great. My other siblings are making arrangements so we can all take care of her needs. She won't be alone or neglected.

With all this in mind, I don't see myself being very inspired to draw, for the time being.

I wish things would change in terms of political climate and policies, and they will, but likely not for the better.
I hope that my sister's health improves. Of this, there's a better chance.

Will I return? I want to!
But for that to happen, things need to change. Maybe they will!

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@LewdrickMcLewd hey I hope your sister is going to be alright. Godspeed.

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