[Devens]

I don't know if it's just me but I feel like people do not like me very much around here. It hurts to know that the person most likely to win literally never spoke to me. I think everyone has pretty much made the perception of me in this game pretty clear, but that really sucks to feel like I wasn't even worth Michelle's time to ever even try to make an effort with me.

I really enjoyed this game. I will say that the warning really took me out of the headspace of having fun and made me question if joining had been the right choice. It hurt a lot to know I had put so much effort into this and to be told that not only was it not enough, it was disappointing. Not sure if I can say this kind of thing yet but where I come from and the community I am a part of with ORGs the level of effort I put into this game is much higher than the norm. I completely understand where you're coming from with the warning. As a host I have been in similar positions where players have basically stopped participating and it sucks. Taking it personal is not something I should be doing but it's just who I am and I cant help it. I guess I have a better understanding of what is expected now and if there was any chance I'd be eligible to play in the future I would love to just because the experience with the other people while I was in the game was amazing and fun and something I haven't had in my life in a while that I really miss.

I don't know what my place will be in the community after this is all done. I feel like it's going to be pretty easy for everyone to disregard me, and it's far too easy for me to take that kind of thing personally so I feel like there's a good chance I come out of this with no friends, but I'm still very excited to see what happens in the aftermath of this season.

[Jeff Probst]

Hey Devens, I'm glad you came around. Stranded is not easy for anyone, there's no one that plays a perfect game and it's often overwhelming for most players. That said, we don't take anything you've done personally and neither should you. i think you will enjoy the community immensely. Sure, we may be harsh or rough around teh edges, but we are not vindictive people, just loud/annoying XD

There are all types in our community, quiet, sweet, nasty, loud, old, young, male, female, gay, straight etc... So there's always a place for those that want to be around. The game is the game, shit happens... we will not hold that against you personally, even if we might joke with you or tease you about it afterwards :P

I'm glad you stuck around and im sorry if the warning put a damper on the season for you. Understand that Matty got that warning pre-merge and afterwards completely turned around his activity level and gameplay. It's not meant as a way to kick you while you're down, simply to motivate you to get more involved. :)