cordnoy wrote:

What is "that"?

"sobriety"?
"forum"?
something else?

Do I absolutely need the forum and can't use other tools? That wasn't my point at all
I was pointing out that for most members  - and Cordnoy you have seen this often - the forum alone hasn't been the key, and has actually been a hinderance for some in my unprofessional opinion

Happy Anniversary!!!!!! 

H'hey thanks Gevura!

A ray of hope in the darkness of the 9 days!

    The darkness ;-(
1) I still own a cap I used to wear to 'hide' when I on 2-3 rare occasions I went to purchase a porn magazine (when internet access was limited)
2) Just before I joined gye last year I accessed porn on a system standard app on my wife's phone that cannot be removed at all (I didn't get to TAG yet to ask if they know of a miracle...). Without revealing the app so I don't cause more darkness, that app so to speak keeps a history of last sites visited. It does not have a regular history page where the history can be deleted. If I ever open that app and scroll down, my history is there to haunt me forever

I joined gye 25 Av 5775, but I prefer to celebrate today (as I joined gye Aug 10 2015) so we can arrange a GYE BBQ party with music, real meat, and real wine (not that ladies stuff that you can drink and drive with)

I can say thanks to GYE I had a highly productive year, since I put Porn and Mast* out of my weekly schedule

For me it wasn't an out of control struggle, rather a filthy habit to fill my empty time with.Most of what has worked for me I mentioned at end of page 1 of this thread. Also a little on page 3, and on pg 6 - "it's all about connection"

Personal mention must be made to higher ranking guys that have helped and continuously assist me virtually in my long haul
Cordnoy (hit 1500 profile views today -congrats!!), Dov, Gev, Watson...

I have learnt a lot from too many of you to mention...

Much appreciation to the.guard for hosting each of us! For example the "filtered device calendar" was a crazy but helpful idea for me, and thanks to the.guard I was given a place to implement it

To celebrate, I'm planning to pick up the phone and call Dov (for the first time!)

I think the forum should have the following message:
Posting regularly on the forum has proven to drive many people out of anonymity. Proceed with caution 

Time to retire?

Markz,  a huge mazal tov on your 1 year. 

May gd ( with your help) grant you only continued sobriety and joy. 

It's been s pleasure interacting with you. 
Your reaching out to others has really been a tremendous thing for all of us. 

Keep it up and kot.

(Call sometime)

Sholom

And you have and continue to help many.

Continued hatzlachah

You can CHECK out any time you want,
But you can never leave...

Mazel tov! 

I like the new truck. Did it come with a big red bow on it?

Wow!  Mazel Tov.

keep up the good work.

Mazel Tov!!! You are an integral part of GYE and recovery for many. You definitely have grown a lot since you first came to the forums. You are also a living example of leading a happy life in recovery. You have a great sense of spirit and a jovial attitude to go along with it. I also have seen how your intensity has decreased and sensitivity has increased, two things that are very hard for "aspies." 

Hatzlacha Rabah. 

Mazel Tov!!!!
Markz, you were the guy of the year.
4000 posts in one year is a record.
keep it up, we all wish you to be matzliach in all areas of life.

Hey Mark, you're looking a bit pale. Is everything OK?

Thanks guys

Gevura I'm going out of my mind without music this week (Sefira music was designed to make one feel depressed...)

Pale? The bbq didn't happen and Im missing my streak

Mazel tov Marl! KOT

I'm a little late to the party but I want to congratulate you too.

In your honor I'm going to post my first gif