"I have been thinking, and I wanted to say this:
In this world we come across many different types of people. We may find that people are generally doing positive and helpful things. Or, they may be doing negative and harmful actions, either by themselves, or by allowing others to do so.
It is always wise to try to steer clear of those who are so wrapped up in their own concerns that they will hurt others -- either on purpose, or indirectly because they simply don't care enough about other people to think about the consequences of what they are doing.
Even when we are careful about who we choose deal with, it can still be disappointing to find people choosing these negative actions, whether it is a single person, or a group of people, like a company.
We are sadly surprised to find Disney in this category. We are stunned at the way they have treated people all over the world, especially kids. They did not even give a sincere apology, but instead watered down their explanation with excuses and defenses. It is also sad to see how different the Walt Disney Corporation is now from the man, Walt Disney, himself. He was a good businessman also, but he kept his focus on making people -- especially children and families -- happy. He once said:
"A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, he may achieve it. Or he may find something that is even more rewarding. But in the end, no matter what the outcome, he will know he has been alive."
Happily for us, as in the words of Walt Disney, something even better has come along when something else goes away. Maybe VMK went away, so a better thing could come alive?! We want to express our profound gratitude and admiration for the folks over at www.virtualfamilykingdom.com. They are concerned families, just like we are, who wanted to help and not allow the friendships and lives of VMKers to die. The people at VFK have been working so hard to have their kingdom ready for everyone, so that no one need be disappointed. Their new world looks lovely and exciting! We feel very happy that they stood up and decided to help, thus becoming a true hero for us all, and saving the fun and friendships we enjoyed on VMK, and giving hope to all of us. May their kingdom last forever, and our friendships, too!!
Walt Disney also said,
"You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you."
This is, no doubt, true. But I don't think anyone -- including Disney himself -- would ever have imagined that the Walt Disney Corporation would be the one kicking millions of children in the teeth.
Lizzie_Magic wrote today, and said,
"Thanks so much for setting up this site IsadoraQ! It is too bad that Disney still refuses to listen to the voices of the people. I don't know about you, but after VMK is over, there is no way I am going to support the other Disney websites that they are trying to switch us to. Did you ever find out the REAL reason why they are shutting it down? Well, we have one day. Maybe there will be a sign tomorrow that says: BIG NEWS! VMK LIVES ON!!!! Otherwise, there will be a great sadness throughout the world. Oh well. Thanks again!"
So we will see what happens tomorrow. Regardless, please know that SaveVMK.com will still be here. Hang in there. Talk to your parents, or others who care about you, about how you feel. And, I'll see you all at Virtual Family Kingdom!!
Thanks to everyone for their support,
IsadoraQ "
Source: SaveVMK.com
AN IMPORTANT NOTE FROM VMKBLOG.COM...
VMK KIDS PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not post your e-mail address on any blog, YouTube video, comment, discussion forum or otherwise, with the hopes of tracking down your VMK friends. I do not know what VFK has in store for us, but it is probably safer than posting your info online in an effort to find your friends. PARENTS: PLEASE discuss with your kids/pre-teens/teenagers, etc. the risks of posting your personal information online. DISNEY has most certainly let the VMK community down by not creating a safe harbor or transition period for the kids of VMK. Disney hoped VMK kids would just transition over to their new virtual worlds, but due to understandable trust issues, it cannot be assumed they will automatically convert into a toon, pirate, penguin, fairy or car.
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