Essence Idle Hands, 9You, 7723 and Me — Words Written to Everyone

Returning to 7723 began last night. Cún Wǒ contacted me on QQ; after not seeing each other for two years, suddenly getting in touch again probably isn't for anything good... Sure enough, Cún Wǒ invited me back to play on the forum. Last night was my busiest night—I had to write hot news and innovative activities for the Economic Association, as well as matters for the Student Union. The next day, I had a calculus exam, and in less than a month, the Level 2 Computer Exam is also coming up. Life is tough.

I posted a newcomer registration, and everyone was so enthusiastic about my first post that it stirred my mood, making me quietly consider the possibility of coming back.

Two years ago, I was in the second year of high school. At that time, I had some free time and used UC's game recommendation website. That was the first time I had a chance to see how a game website's forum operated and was managed. Hóng Tàiláng and Xiǎo Báitù were the earliest administrators, and they were the people I respected the most there. I met Cún Wǒ and Yuè back then, and I still remember the first post I saw was written by Cún Wǒ. The first guild I joined was called Qíngyì, and the master I apprenticed under was Yuè Yuè. Speaking of posts, I have to mention that Hand Xian was also in an "internal conflict" at that time. Cún Wǒ seemed arrogant to me back then (that's the impression I had). I don't remember the content of the posts, only that his signature at the time was: 'Listen with an open mind to be clear; listen with a bias, and you'll be in the dark.' I had a very bad impression of him back then, but now it's changed. Well, people age and generally become more generous... Later, I apprenticed under Yuè Yuè, who taught me how to make technical posts and shared a lot about forum management.

Later, some events happened. The forum was redesigned, newcomers and veterans alike left, and the redesign failed. Hand Xian was gone too.

At that time, it was around the college entrance exams, so I was too busy with that to pay much attention. After spending two months on Hand Xian, I went to Jiuyou after finishing my exams.

During the summer break of my final year, I became obsessed with mobile online games. For the in-game beta account, I joined the Jiuyou guild—Li Ming Zhi Ji, which was the fourth-largest guild in Jiuyou at the time. About a month after joining, I was appointed Minister of the Reception Department. It wasn't because I was particularly capable but because I was online around 20 hours every day. Handling the arrival of each new member and addressing their issues practically became my sole work.

This guild, which had nearly 5,000 members and was almost disbanded by the president, was the home I was most emotionally attached to.

Later, the president left. Other guilds took advantage of the chaos to recruit members. Even though the guild offered me the position of president, I still left.Experience has taught me that no matter how big or small a guild or forum is, as long as there are people, disagreements will continue. This is an inevitable part of the development of family, guilds, and forums. There is no so-called distinction between newcomers and veterans; if you care too much about your own feelings and disregard others, in the end, the one who loses the most is yourself. The most important thing is to learn self-restraint, to view everything without sorrow or joy. It sounds simple, but in fact, it is not really difficult to do.