On the State of the Tracker: A Difficult Note on the Journey...
sorry for this being a horrible read
This message is for the handful of truly loyal Vault Hunters still here.
I'm reaching out because I see it, and I feel it deeply: the site is fading away. The energy is gone. The drop-off in interaction is massive, and I feel it, I know others have a feeling as well, just deeply saddened by all of this.
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Donos/Tips (seems to be a issue for alot)
I am seeing this is a driving force for hate and people stopping wanting to use this.
Gamers asked how they can help, So added it.
Yes when mentioned about gifts for my daughter was talking about gifts/toys from dollar store or walmart.
Everyone thinks I have made g's or something Hell no gamers.. made some that I can do something for my lil girl like holy why is this always a issue?
I even felt like on top of posting codes, patch notes, bm info path vides, gun images and the info an more to you all, that people who gave something to me, I need to give back to people via designs and its been about a few people who have got something...
like I am not making bank stop the hate this in the end dont pay my bills or help me live better I cant work cause of all the health stuff + more,
this was to keep my mind busy from my medical health issues that effect me daily, bullshit pain issues coughing up blood/blood clot and other issues such as walking/moving is a pain. An then to help on days where I deal with test/scans/appointments days as would focus on this an see feedback/nice things and just make me happy.
This is sad how people can be so damn judgefull/hateful/mean for one person me trying to help, and some people wanting to give a thanks and me giving a thanks to them again with designs + having this site updated and again ad free/login free and up to users to donate or not. Damn shit brings tears and sadness you get one life and decide to hate with it. I am sorry for whatever your going through and hope it does change.
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Love An Support + Activity Was Crazy
I remember the incredible activity that proved this tracker was needed. I saw the insane numbers: the flood of feedback, the countless poll votes, the fast-paced reports, and the constant stream of submitted codes. That collective energy—your energy—fueled this entire project and, for a long time, it felt unstoppable.
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This Had/Has Become Yours :)
I built this tracker based exactly on what you asked for in polls and suggestions—every feature was a community idea. Shit, others tried to make trackers but failed to update them. I see so many say "MentalMars" is the GOAT, but he is late for BM stuff and even updating with codes. Right? I see it, and others do.
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Reddit Was The Power To This :(
Now, everything is slowing. The numbers have plummeted since my Reddit account was banned (wrongful ban), and the core community interaction is dying off. It makes me wonder: Are the haters finally winning? Is the game's energy gone?
You know the mods of borderlands sub reddit loved the tool tho never did fav/pin this post
Old | Shift Code Tracker
tho they did allow me to make this new one
New | Shift Code Tracker
Much love to you guys over at that sub reddit,
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I truly hate this feeling
I loved when people were actively using the buttons, filling out things, and just talking about the site on Facebook, Reddit, Discords, and Twitter. To see it all fall off so hard, it feels like all that work is just fading into the dark corners of the internet.
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Thank you.
To the handful of true legends who still send in codes, fill out the feedback, give poll ideas here and there, or even submit a report + even added and msg me and check up..
Your loyalty is everything. Your help proved this site was valuable. I can see you, and I am grateful for you.
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I know I messed up me being to open and giving you gamers my daily/weekly/monthly/life troubles and issues
As in the end im a no one right.. No one proly cares or all proly thinks I am lying sadly Im not but
I Have APS Which gives loads of issues on top of other issues I have.. An Again Many Test/Scans/Bloodwork/Treatments Happen so often.. Wanted to give reason for delays is all gamers I am truly sorry.
Also wanted others to know.. You can msg me and if having issues we can talk I got ears so plz know that.
I am not giving up yet, but this is a real battle. Keep grinding. Enjoy the game. The Vault awaits.
With respect and gratitude,
SMASH 👊
