“Hey, Is Everything Alright?”
So often in the world we forget to ask the simplest of things to those we consider friends and often to our own families. Doing a podcast show and being in somewhat of a position that makes me openly available to many people, I wanted to take some time to ask those of you who follow the site and listen to the show a question. “Hey, is everything alright?”
In light of many tragedies, I thought to myself how a simple question could help someone and quite possibly prevent something tragic from happening. Doing what I do here at Unscripted 360 and being an Xbox MVP browsing the message boards at Xbox.com, I felt a level of responsibility to the community in which I spend quite a bit of time. I figured a break in “news” wouldn’t hurt to simply check on the communty.
Many of you I call friends and I’m sure there are hundreds more who consider me (because of what I do) to be someone they “know” judging by the dozens of messages and emails I get. Some of us game with each other and interact with each other more often than we realize. So I wanted to challenge everyone to take some time to just ask a friend or family member if everything is alright.
So, I’m asking the community “Hey, is everything alright?”. If you don’t want to respond because there are some things on your mind, then email me or send a voicemail (214) 306-9459 to air it out. Or feel free during Saturday’s live broadcast to address this article and let me know if everything is okay with you. I know sometimes an open ear from a complete stranger helps when you can’t turn to those closer to you. I don’t want to read or hear any tragic news involving someone from the community especially if this simple question could have helped.
I challenge every site owner that visits U360, to take some time and ask your respective communities this same question. And I also challenge you guys and girls to take some time to ask your fellow gamers if everything is okay. Ask your friends, family or that person you see everyday but never speak to. I’m not trying to start a crusade but rather take some responsibility with the position I’m in to check on you guys and gals.
“Hey, is everything alright?”
June 27th, 2007 at 9:57 am
this is why we love ya Deac. dude, i’ve never visited a site where i genuinely feel like the guy who owns it really is interested in the community.
but you are dude. kudos brotha.
June 27th, 2007 at 9:58 am
oh and yeah, everything is cool with me. enjoying the summer. at least i’m trying to.
June 27th, 2007 at 10:00 am
you’re an amazing personality Deacon! what you show for this community is unheard of as far as i see.
thanks! and i’m okay too. a slight craving for oranges but generally i’m okay. thank you very much for asking.
June 27th, 2007 at 10:54 am
everything’s fine over here my man, keep up the good work…don’t worry about the few that may give you crap, the one’s like us that have nothing but respect for you far outweigh them…we appreciate all of the hard work and effort you put into the community and we know how much it means to you, like my passion for it as well…
June 27th, 2007 at 10:59 am
everything’s okay on my end Deacon. thanks for asking sir. i hope all is well on your end.
you pwn dude!
June 27th, 2007 at 11:04 am
everything’s cool around here deac thanx for asking, how are things coming along for you?
oh and by the way, let me find out you looked like kid in play when you were younger lmao, did you have the flat top? lol
June 27th, 2007 at 11:22 am
i’m good guys and gal. thx for asking
and i can’t lie. i had a very high top fade. the flat one that just stood up with the bald fade around it. i was a ladie’s man with it though. haha
June 27th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Just got my Konsole Kingz Dvd today so now im doing much better
June 27th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
@DB, lol! I had a “mid-top” fade when I was a youngster. So, I know where you’re coming from.
@GOON, the DVD is pretty nice. I enjoyed it.
June 27th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
haha @ the fade. so i guess everything’s ok on your end Fizzy?
June 27th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
i’m doing ok. could be better. right now, i’m stressin about moving out in the coming months and trying to figure out the money situation. it’s expensive down here in Miami.
other than that, i’m cool. just trying to hang in there. i know there are people worse off.
and i hope you’re doing alright as well, deacon.
peace.
June 27th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
i’m good ant
hang in there down in Miami dude.
June 27th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
well I could write a book about the gripes in life I think, but I am doing fine
on a side / scary note the family went to a friends swimming and after we had all changed and about to go home my 2 year old son fell backwards into the pool, everyone is fine but about the scariest thing I have been through thus far. He barely flinched once I went in after him - but the drive home was interesting with 2 of the 4 of us in normal ’street’ clothes soaked, including shoes and the money from my wallet used to buy Burger King dinner.
June 27th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
No, I’m not ok. I would tell what’s wrong but I might go over the character limit.
June 27th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
All good here but, I appreciate you asking.
June 27th, 2007 at 2:58 pm
props on this article DeaconBlade.
gamers do spend a LOT of time playing games together and just asking might help someone realize life does have friends and they might not do something stupid in their life.
depression sucks man. i’ve had it. people need a friendly ear sometimes even from someone you never have met.
props again Deac.
June 27th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
no problem guys
we share enough time just chatting it up ya know. so i wanted to hopefully help that gamer who’s depressed etc. if you ask a simple question like this, someone might just stop a suicide attempt etc.
i know it’s a big reach but you never know. simple things go overlooked.
June 27th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Deacon, this is what makes your site worth reading! Everything’s cool with me, and I hope everything’s cool with you. Take care!
June 27th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
Besides working 15 hour days for 15 days straight and no Xbox breaks (when I get home I just want to sleep), I’m doin’ fine, how yall doin? :p
June 27th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
I have to say I’m impressed by this post and by the way you put youself in front of the community. I really hope it will help somebody as in your intents, though I reserve the right to not answer the question.
Props *coolguy smiley from the forum*
June 27th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
@DB, I’m doing good…just trying to start my gaming career some where. But I’m like ant…hangin’ in there. Anyways, I hope we can get rid of all this rain and flooding. I wanna enjoy outside w/ some games of “round-ball”.
June 27th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
Everything is cool here Deacon, except it’s been really hot and humid so I’ve got a reoccurring case of swamp ass. Other than that I can’t complain, just anticipating E3.
June 27th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Very cool thing taking time to ask that question man because we all know that sometimes its not “All right” and people who shelter that and don’t talk about are the ones who take it to the point of doing something crazy. This is the main reason I love being part of the U360 community man its like a big family in our forums and thats always a great thing….
June 27th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
you guys are making my eyes water
lol seriously, i appreciate the feedback. community is what i do and the time we all interact with each other makes us a sort of “family” ya know.
i embrace the way that some people see me and take it to heart that i’m looked at in that regard. you guys are what i do here. this community isn’t a just a stat program that i look at. i spend a lot of time interacting with everyone so something like this, is just what i do.
i think everyone who fosters some sort of “community” claim should bring it down a level and just ask how everyone in their community is doing. you never really know how it might affect someone’s life in a positive way.
June 27th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
I’m doing pretty good, Deac. Thanks for asking.
How’s everything with yourself? Say ‘Hi’ to the young one for me!
June 27th, 2007 at 5:12 pm
I’m glad you care about us, Deacon. That’s what community is all about imo. I’m doing ok at the moment while waiting for my 360 to get back. Meanwhile I just got my Zune to play with at the moment
June 27th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
all ok up here deac. Just tring to stay cool. I must say I give you alot of props on this question. It shows that you have alot of class and really care about what is going on.
June 27th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
I was doing ok, until I browsed my friends list to send Deacon a message, but alas…I was removed! Blasphemy! lol. J/K. I know your the big man on campus now Deac and I appreciate all the good and hard work you do around here. Thanks for all you do and keep up the good work!
June 27th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
haven’t you heard DR, i’m cleaning up my list to get more U360 peeps on there.
June 27th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
Man, you never cease to amaze me Deac. I have no words Deac. I’m seriously all choked up right now. My respect for you has reached a new level. I nominate you person of the year, for creating and maintaining the best community around and for being a downright cool individual.
Keep on doing what you’re doing man. Kin always has your back.
June 27th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
wow…thanks Kin. don’t choke up on me though :):)
June 28th, 2007 at 1:09 am
Deacon, this is what not only makes you a great MVP but also a truely amazing person. you have created a wonderful community that many people like to visit because we all know that you truely care about us. This is what keeps me here.
So how are you?
June 28th, 2007 at 6:12 am
June 28th, 2007 at 11:17 am
GOD* BLESS YOU*:)
July 5th, 2007 at 6:38 pm
thx Sam.