One of the terms of the word 'Utopia' is "often Utopia An ideally perfect place, especially in its social, political, and moral aspects" [Dictionary.com]. However, the way it is portrayed here on Gaia, "UTOPIA is a place for
everybody to enjoy and meet friends, while helping every UTOPIANS
achieve their gaian dreams" [Utopia] makes a lot more sense in the terms of a website. Utopia in the normal sense would become corrupted in one way in another. But this Utopia is different, this one will never fall. It stands on a strong foundation of moral belief. "Pay it Forward", what -UTOPIA- stands upon, "refers to repaying the good deeds one has received by doing good things for other unrelated people" (wikipedia.com). People give and give further on. It's a chain that links gaians together. One could trace a single item from person to person if they knew how to. Just recently, I started a tradition where I wrapped a common item, a flower boquet, that should be sent around to the next person who has their birthday. So far, I have seen it pass through three people. I am glad. Sorry, straying.
Utopia, a place where everything is perfect... a place of impossible! However, this one is very close to living up to it's name. It's a place where there are tons of awesomely nice and generous people. A place where people gather to talk and chat and have fun. One could consider it a charity, but it is more of place to be generous to one another. A sanctuary of today's forums' flaws.
Darren was a wonderful person, generous and caring. He was the first Utopian that shown many people the light toward achieving what he did so effortlessly. He gave away what he did not need, he didn't care much about Pixels as long as it made people happy. No one needs pixels, they want them and Darren helped. If Darren was here to this day, he would smile down upon Utopia with the work that has been put into it under his name. The original Utopian. Thank you and rest in peace knowing that many miss you and that your legacy lives.
Plexi, I hardly see you and I guess with all the work you do Offline and the things you have going on Online, I would see that you are very busy. I first met you when I stumbled upon the 100 Kiki Bonanza, I met so many people there that it became my first home here on Gaia. Where I would first go before doing anything else when I signed on. I remember their faces even though their names changed. I wasn't even an applicant but yet I still was given a Kiki Kitty Plushie. I still have him, Ivory, named after the white material that symbolizes purity. That is what I see in you, a pure soul. Thank you.
Naeyru, do you remember me? I remembered you when you were named Wingless, though forgive me if I do recall you disliked being that nicknamed. You seemed to be anywhere Plexi was so I seemed to always associate you with her. Almost sisters! It seems like you are always around when there is a charity, supporting it to your utmost abilities. Thank you.
Oh geez... Raven, what could I say about you? Well, I know I first met you at one of the Kaboom Charities you have made. I recieved a few pieces of gold from you, but your conversations was more amusing than anything that gold could accomplish. You should try your hand at comedian that is if you weren't too busy with your charity. I am sure those who go thank you for that. Thank you. Also, try not to lose anymore bets though you have to admit, you make a good drag ;D
Devon! I have gone to Purgatory many a times but I always found myself lost in the sea of posts. Like Nae, you too clung around Plexi too. If I remember right, you were her son in a little joke conversation that swung around sometimes. But that was almost two years ago. Charities were usually under you and the exchange is where I spot you. Couldn't quite get you before your deal was finished and were gone. But you are indeed are a great person, helpful and generous. Thank you.
Leto... Leto... what can I say about you? I am afraid I did not meet you too often, maybe I did and mistaken you as a regular. But from what I know, though little as it is, you are an exchange and one of bountiful knowledge. You must be a kind person with great traits and assets to be recognize as part of the founding members of Utopia. I thank you for help building Utopia and all the work you put into it. I apologize for not getting to know you more but that will change someday and I hope soon. Thank you.
To all other Utopians, as much as I would like to list them, I think that would definitly exceed the 5000 character limit restriction to a post. But you all know who you are. I think I speak for the other eleven members that have achieved the chance to join this wonderful place, thank you. To all the Utopians, to Utopia, the Staff and Founders, and finally, but not least, Darren.
Thank you.
~Phife
