Member Since: 8/20/2011
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What to do with these entries:
The contestants should discuss in this thread. The judges, on the other hand, will get a PM from me with further instructions.
Deadline: Thursday, September 18th (4pm EST)
Cupid
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Originally posted by Cupid
Les ATRLers: The Finale
What does ATRL mean to me?
In exactly 1 month it will mark my 3 year anniversary here on ATRL. I first found the site at the end of 2010/early 2011 when I was Googling for Kelly Clarkson's upcoming album leaks. I lurked the site for a few months, but never considered joining because I always thought forums were silly. Why would I want to post my opinions about music with strangers? Eventually I decided to sign up, after constantly lurking all the upcoming Kelly news. I started posting in her album thread (Stronger) and I found it fascinating that there were other people who loved the exact same artist and the exact same music as me. Up until then I had never really had anybody to talk to about Kelly and her music, I always just kept my obsession to myself haha. Eventually I ended up making some friends in her Base, and slowly started exploring other sections of ATRL. I ended up really enjoying being a member here.
For me, ATRL means having a place to be yourself, without fear of being judged. I can sign on here and share my stanning with other people who do exactly the same. Nobody here will judge me for listening to a pop album on repeat, shamelessly promoting my favs or being a thirsty homosexual. I know sometimes ATRL get's a bad reputation for being a bit trashy, but I think there's some genuinely cool people on here. ATRL is always the first for breaking news, I find out everything here. Some people think it's weird that older people still use this site, but I don't see the problem with it, this is the best place for breaking news, hearing music first, following charts etc. There's nothing wrong with loving music and wanting to find new music when you're in your 20's! Not to mention I've discovered so many new artists from being a member here, and got myself a few unreleased tracks by making connections too haha. Overall, ATRL is a great little community and a great resource.
Why should I be the winner?
Let me start off by saying this was a really fun game. I think I deserve to win because I have been here since the start. No shade to Bey  but she was gone in round 2 and came back in round 8, she's missed basically the whole game. Also my statistics:
#1 - 3rd
#2 - 4th
#3 - 5th
#4 - 2nd
#5 - 2nd
#6 - 4th
#7 - 1st
#8 - 1st
#9 - (Winner? )
As you can see, I am the true dark horse of this game! I think everyone expected it to be between Rem and Anna, with me hanging around 3rd or 4th. I started off strong then went on a steep decline. (HIM should relate to this.. ). But I managed to pick myself up halfway through the game, and kept on improving until I eventually snatched that #1 spot. I've been in the top 5 the whole game, I've always put a lot of effort into my entries. Not only that but I've been a personality in the thread and helped to keep the thread alive. (Before the huge break ). I managed to beat off the tough competition and I deserve to be the last one standing.
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Bey_Rihstan
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Originally posted by Bey_Rihstan
What Does ATRL mean to you?
ATRL is a place that you can go & truly be yourself. it's where I go to get away from my stresses & constant annoyances that I deal with in real life.(Even if I deal with some here ) Atrl is also like a melting pot of different individuals with different personalities. While people can be annoying trolls here, there are much better members that eclipse the bad seeds. ATRL is like school or your girlfriends in a lot of ways, IMO. You sign up, discover new things, new music, & chat about almost anything else. There's a place for everyone here, & that's what I like about it & that's why I joined. I feel at home,
Why Should You Win?
I think that I should win, because I've grown tremendously as a member overall since the game began. I feel that even though I was eliminated a while ago, that there was a reason you guys brought me back & it wasn't for me to lose. Hopefully However, if I lose, at least it's to a fierce competitor like Cupid.
I also stan for Mother Brandy, but that's neither here, nor there  |
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the ANGER 
I read somewhere you missed being a contestant tho 
Yeas at Bey_RihStan submitting 
i can't say much expect my wondering for the other judges thoughts on the speeches and looking for recommendations for new music in the meantime