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(Note: I don’t own minecraft. I don’t own Notch. I felt a bit of empathy and wanted to express it.)

Today I created something brilliant.
Showed a few of my friends and they agreed.
I published it
thinking people might enjoy it.

It grew a community.
It inspired gamers to play.
Mods sprouted everywhere
and youtube channels streamed.
Forums grew
servers were built
platforms were added
fees were charged
cheats were made
hacks were stopped
[Herobrine deleted]
fanbase exploded
merchandise sold
cos-play worn
playsets built
lore rumbled on.

I didn’t know the thing I had created anymore.
I couldn’t speak without being attacked.
I couldn’t make any “right” decisions.
I wasn’t me anymore and I hated it.

I created something brilliant.
Showed the world and they agreed.
I published it…
I didn’t publish me…

Take it then

I created something brilliant today.
Showed a few of my friends and they agreed.
I didn’t publish it.