Friday, June 28, 2013

The Greatness of Before: A Piece of Writing that Sympathizes Non-members

I was there when this happened. I was there when Animal Jam was first born. And this is the true story of how wonderful it was.
    Long ago, there was no such thing as members. Everybody could color whatever item they wanted, buy any item they wanted. They could have whatever animal they wanted as long as they only had two. (this was not for member reasons.) Anybody could receive a gift from a Jam-A-Gram, no matter who they were. There was no such thing as the Trade System. There was no Appondale or Mt. Shiveer. But there was happiness everywhere.
 Then something weird happened. One day, a new animal came out, called the seal. And membership came out. Everyone was confused, and for the first month that the seal was released, it was for members only. Then, it was finally free for everyone. But the items had been marked 'Members Only' and such, and despite Mt. Shiveer being released with the seal, things started going wrong. Appondale was added, and so were the giraffe, crocodile, rhino, horse, and elephant. Most people hoped that they would end up being for everybody too. Boy, were they wrong. Things just got worse.
  Members started getting 'Members Only' animals, games, items, clothing, pets, and lots more. Even areas that were for members! More and more 'Member' animals added up, creating an unfair selection for Non-members. Then, you couldn't color your items anymore, and you barely could buy anything awesome.
   Then, the ocean came along. Sharks, dolphins, turtles, and octopuses: 'Members Only.' All you could get were the Penguin and Seal if you were not a member. Plus, more dens were added. 'Members Only.'
 After that, gift cards for lions and arctic wolves and snow leopards came out. And not only that, but the Diamond shop! Plus, two more 'Member Animals.' The fox and the raccoon.
  Everything was a mess. The money made off of Membership went to good causes and kept the website running, but I know and feel the sympathy of those who feel lost and sad, or maybe angry. However, this may be a good thing.
   You don't have to be a member to be special.
      You don't have to pay money to get cool stuff when it's already in you.
           You don't have to be lost.
               You can just cherish what you have.
                  Here's why: if you were from this long time ago, you will more than likely have a Beta Purple Glove that was not for 'Members Only,' and few people have that now. (I do) So I say that you still have some nice things that others might not.
          Plus, you're great just the way you are!
              This has been my sympathy for non-members. Have Fun, and Jam On!

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