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Bruce David Smith's avatar

Thanks for sharing this, Clint. In addition to wearing your many hats and being our esteemed β€œEmperor”, you bring us pure joy. Yours is the only App on my devices where I Allow Notifications with Lock Screen β˜‘οΈ, Notification Center β˜‘οΈ, Banners β˜‘οΈ, and Banner Style Persistent. Sounds 🍏, Badges 🍏, Show Previews β€”- Always. As a recently outed gay man (previously cloistered, incessantly lonely) I am lonely no more. Throughout the entire day I have constant company. Saying I am grateful is a pure understatement. I’m honored, proud, and truly blessed to be one of your Subscribers. ❀️

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And it’s amazing how you answer and hit the Like button on every single comment your constituents make. Wow. What a guy. I don’t know how you do it. True dedication So commendable.

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Clint Collide 🌈✌️'s avatar

Thanks, Bruce. I try. Though I do understand why some creators don’t. Even with my relatively small β€œfollowing,” it can get overwhelming. Not the kind comments, but the negative ninnies and such. So many creators I’ve met don’t respond to much as a result. Sad but true. That said, I do my best and make it a point to check in a few times a day. Comments like yours make it a nice work break. Cheers!

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Clint Collide 🌈✌️'s avatar

Awwww...thank you, Bruce. You're a sweetie. Hope you're newly out self is finding much love and light outside the closet. Cheers to you. 🌈❀️✌️

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Bruce David Smith's avatar

You are most welcome, Clint. 2 therapists, 1 pastor. Main snag in this whole business was 30 years ago I became a born again Christian. Angel on one shoulder, the devil on the other. Felt like I was being ripped in half, with no exaggeration. Getting better now …….

I was amazed at your writing this morning about your Dad. When I finally get the chance to send you his photo I will give my spiel on mine. So different from your experience! Wow! 😳

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Clint Collide 🌈✌️'s avatar

Thanks, Bruce. Glad you're in a better chapter of life now. As for dads, mine was far from perfect. He could be a total asshole and taskmaster, but did a good job protecting me from some of the unsavory parts of life...including religion. For better and worse, I think. While I don't have some of those hangups, everyone I was raised around did...so it just made me feel more isolated in some ways. The grass/ass is always greener, right? :-)

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Bruce David Smith's avatar

β™₯️

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Bruce David Smith's avatar

Just for the record, Clint. I am very solid in my faith and it will never waiver. It’s just a matter of how you interpret it which is taking a little legwork on my part thanks for your understanding. 😊

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