Originally Posted by
[XC] serlv
I started crunching when my Dad passed due to Cancer. I wanted to do something. If a DC app isn't working on Cancer research, of some sort, I'm not interested.
At the time I had three computers. However, I was going to school for networking and didn't want to use their labs, so I built a few more at home. I joined my forum's team to be with like-minded forum members and got a lot of support. My Dad's death really shook me up. Getting involved with them helped me through a very rough time, emotionally.
My forum, at that time, was Bitbenders, where D_A hails from. Though we were a relatively small team we were very strong in standings among forums. I enjoyed that, alot. I've since been with one or two other forum's teams, and enjoy helping a forum "rise up" and become a force. That involves points, yes. There is something there, for me, involving the competitive nature. I was, in the past, a very strong and vocal cheerleader. I like to encourage a team's build-up. Something in it that resonates with me. However, the points represent important work being done. WU's being completed. And maybe one step closer to a more effective treatment. And maybe less lives devestated at some point.
For sure, I wouldn't be crunching if my life hadn't been personally affected by Cancer. That was the catalyst that got me involved and still drives me. But I like seeing us whoopazz, too. I like "kickin' some butt". I like being a strong part of that.
Crunch On!
Onward and Upward
Scott