hello everyone, sting here most of you guys probably knew me as @stingcat or @stingrat. while its only really been a month since the ban, I don't see any point in trying to be super active. I'd like to thank everyone for my amazing time here. its something I'll never forget <3 to me, scratch is very accessible, especially art-wise. this was the first place I was ever able to post the thing I so dearly loved to do. the people I've met and the friends I've made have had such a huge influence on my journey of improvement. and I gotta say, reaching 400 followers is something I never believe I'd achieve. while I am quite sad to miss it, I'm glad it was able to happen. I'd like to take a bit to thank a few people who have been just an amazing part of this community. @frostingkittycupcak9 honestly, dude, with all honestly, knowing you has been great <3 you've inspired me to continue going and drawing, doing what I love. @reetroo proud fan since 50 on your old account! gotta say, your advice for art has genuinely helped me so much. I cant thank you enough. @-chirpsong- you've always kinda just been there, someone to talk to. while I've really only known you for five months, I've treasured all of it. @lionclaws hi old person /j seriously though, getting advice from someone who's had more art experience was great. thank you. @buffmarshmallowman literally amazing person, appreciate all the times you kept up with the trades we did <3 @lagonish dang, where do I start im just gonna say thank you so much for giving advice on the most random art stuff, I still look back on it often @zooIights thank you for being a great friend and just a genuinely awesome person to have around you've pushed me to become a better artist, and I thank you for that. I wouldn't be where I am today without you. I dont think I'd be able to list every single person who's made a difference in my journey here, but these people are some of the biggest. I cannot thank everyone here enough who has encouraged me and pushed me along the way. I can confirm this for sure, this will not be the last you're seeing of me. this is simply the end of my journey for now, until a new one begins. if I do ever get unbanned, I will not hesitate to return. going into the summer I simply have no motivation to keep up with posting due to the ban. but please, keep a lookout. you never know when things may change. I will occasionally like projects, follow people, stuff like that, but will not be actively posting. to end it off, I'd like to give one final thank you to the scratch community, the art one in general. you guys have made me a better artist, and made me feel so welcome here. continue to make this place better. this is not the end. thank you, truly. -sting