Vexxum,

First off, I want to say that this is a good attempt at reconcilliation, especially for a 14 year old. For that, you're getting a +1 from me. Ever since I saw you state your age, I knew how to take your posts, though many did not.

If you want to be a part of the community, the first thing I'd recommend is to forget about "rep". A lot of people will down rep you for a few common reasons: 1) if you talk about rep 2) if you appear to be wanting to "take" and not contribute 3) If you ask for free games 4) If you say something that they don't agree with. Simply put, many will downrep if they don't like what you said. You can also say brilliant things, give away items, and nobody gives you a +1. In reality, it doesn't matter. You will get downrepped for a while, cause people are like that. But eventually they'll forget. :)

So, in all... forget about rep. It'll get up when it goes up, and may go down here and there. :)

Now that you've forgotten about your rep completely ( ;) ), just continue to contribute to the forums. Say your thoughts, say thank you, be polite, etc. You seem to take this really personal, which I would at your age as well. It's alright, buddy! Eventually people will forget about the other things and see you as you present yourself.

You have a good, and sensitive heart. As most teenagers, you're looking for acceptance. We will generally accept you. There will always be those that will not- it's part of life, and nothing to do with you.

Keep your chin up buddy! If you have any questions on anything, feel free to send me a PM and I'll help you out!