With the ETF decision looming I will keep hoping for a trip to the moon, but you know what? If not, thats alright, I'll still be here and I suspect all of you will too. I have been a long time lurker, a medium time hodler, and a short time poster. I am always learning and I know I would not be where I am today without the collective knowledge of this community. I have successfully navigated this rather confusing space because of the posts and comments here. I have applied many of the core maxims to my own personal interactions with Bitcoin. I have convinced friends and family to get involved in Bitcoin. I can coherently explain the ins and outs of the blockchain, private keys, wallets, segwit, etc. because of the knowledge I have gained here. I have laughed more times than I can count. Yall are some funny mofos and I would by lying if I said I didn't love a good meme every now and again.

It has truly been great to be baptized into the future through such a friendly community. Although I have noticed that is not always the case. Sometimes people can be a touch snooty.

I suspect because of price swings/media coverage that may surround the ETF decision, we will see an influx of new subscribers to this sub. I know it can be easy to be a know it all and dismissive of beginner level questions. However, I hope this sub shows its best side and is helpful and kind. The whole network will be more successful with more interest and more users. Who are we to turn them away? This rocket ship has room for billions by my count, help someone find their seat.

Thank you r/Bitcoin for all of your help. Be a friend and pass it on.

TL;DR: A sappy, "You the real MVP". Also play nice with the new kids.