Hewo everymeow it is I, Sora. It has been almost two entire years since I first joined the peripheral space in terms of collecting, and it has definitely been some of the most fun I've had in a long time. I initially started collecting as a hobby, but it wasn't until I got a pad from @Kanami_gg (Minami) that I really understood that pads can be different from others and there was certain things that made something feel special. I genuinely think it I hadn't used Minami I wouldn't be collecting pads to this day at now over 90-100. The moment I realized that I started posting my thoughts and reviews on TikTok and I gained a strong supportive following that really supported my views. I would constantly see glasspads preached about that I just didn't see as good or worth the price, and they were always sponsored. I didn't like where tech content was going, and I made that clear and people rallied behind me. Because of this, I became known as a more problematic creator but it was never my intention to cause problems. I still think my ultimate goal is to stay true not just to myself but to my community, telling them what products I see as good or bad even if they're sent to me. Being honest about their performance and laying out the facts. This is where I want to talk about @tekkusai . His pads were some of my favorites in the last year and even though I've recently been critical of him, he's done nothing but support me and try to sort through the issues I may have had. He's showed me a lot that I didn't previously know, and I'm glad to see he didn't toss me aside just due to conflicting views. He's been receptive to my feedback and I couldn't ask for more in communication. Most of all, I want to thank @mossiyr for giving me opportunities that I would have never had otherwise. Companies didn't want to support me because they saw me as a brand risk or too blunt of a figure that points out issues too aggressively, but Mossiyr was willing to take that risk and work with me regardless. I'm glad to say that he's not just someone who is willing to give me opportunities but some I can genuinely call a friend in this space of which I have very few. The same sentiment goes for @AeperionHQ for reaching out to me with no prompting just because I was recognized me as trustworthy and someone who would be honest about his entrance into glass. I know to this day people may see me as problematic for being so vocal about my opinions, but it's a matter of honesty to me. If I can't be true to my own character, I don't think I should be a reviewer. For those of you who support me regardless of that, thank you!