I definitely learned quite a few things from my time so far in /k. Throughout the toxicity and superficiality that pervades this place, there are nuggets of gold that can be discovered, sifted out, picked up.

For that, and for some of the people I have come across and whose interaction with have enriched my life, I will always be thankful.

I am just sad at the wasted potential that could have been if Her Majesty was a more regular participant in this forum. The world constantly talks about class divides and the friction and contradictions that make up the relationship between the haves and have-nots.... so much communication, understanding and even positive initiatives could have taken place if Tuanku was made to feel more welcome, made to feel that she was not wasting her time or energies hanging out here or having to deal with punks with more bravado over the internet than sense and grey matter.

Often, the pipits complain that the gagaks, the pucungs, the burung hantus, the helangs are too distant from the common folk, too isolated and in their own bubbles to know and understand the problems and issues that we go through. But sometimes, it is the pipits who are their own worst enemy, who prevent understanding, empathy and compassion from blooming and taking place.

Ah well..... it is what it is....