@Lady Zion
As I've said before don't be so hard on yourself, or assume that you're not welcome. For some threads, some folks will just ignore what I say, and I've even been insulted a few times. I just don't take it to heart. If I get knocked down, I just get straight back up and keep on moving. If there's one thing in life I've learned, it's that. If I just broke down and started crying, the world wouldn't stop for me, and I wouldn't be making any progress. It's a little too good to be true that you'll be welcomed by everyone. Even if there are folks that don't like you, there are folks that enjoy your company and I happen to be one of them. Keep trying and don't give up so fast.
From what I've read, I could say that there must'** been a glitch for the competition. I wouldn't chalk it up as people hating me or not wanting me to be a part of the community. If they didn't want you around, they wouldn't have had an application for the competition in the first place, and you also were able to make contact with the officials to discuss an issue, so it just seems unreasonable to come to the conclusion that people must hate you or not want you to be there. I know you may not like it, but showing up earlier may not be a bad idea since the organizers can change the starting time if they pleased.
Stay calm
Stay cool
and stay collected as I always say.
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I am the Emperor of Africa, Afrikaneer Engineer, and retired RSOF troll
The Real Bad African (shenanigans moved to YT under an assumed name)
30-May-2015 00:25:38