At this point in my life, I’m not in the game in the same capacity as I used to be. Now I seek something permanent in this life and something eternal in the next one.

It’s been just over 12 years since I discovered the manosphere when the likes of Roosh, Rollo, and Roissy (the three R’s) were just becoming household names after taking over the reigns (figuratively speaking) from David DeAngelo, Mystery, and others. At that time it was even called the Roissysphere for a while.

Since then I’ve seen so many names come and go, both big and small. From the aggregators like the Spearhead, In Mala Fide, Return of Kings, and Viva La Manosphere to heavy hitters like Delusion Damage, Whiskey & Ashes, Solomon, and LaidNYC. Precious few remain* and others have left their blogs up long after they stopped posting.

Though my opinions have changed a lot over the years, in some cases almost a 180 degree turn, I don’t regret my time in and around the ‘sphere. It gave me Father figures, Brothers, and friends during a time when I was very much alone. That by itself, was and is worth its weight in gold. There are people I talk to regularly as a result of my goings on in and around the ‘sphere. Talking about its subject matter helped me become acquainted with my now best friend.

All this is to say –

Thank you.

From the bottom of my heart.

Yours in fraternitas,

Wald

*When I started reading sometime around March 2010. I started writing January 2012.