I Want to Shut Down bigrat.monster: Please leave your comment. #72
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I am writing to you as a devoted follower and admirer of your remarkable creation, bigrat.monster. I cannot emphasize enough the profound impact this project has had on my life and the lives of countless others. It is with great admiration and a genuine desire for its legacy to continue that I humbly request your attention to this matter. bigrat.monster has been an incredible source of inspiration and transformation for me personally. It has not only served as a captivating source of entertainment but also as a catalyst for personal growth and creativity. The unique blend of innovation, storytelling, and artistic expression embedded within the world of bigrat.monster has sparked my imagination and broadened my horizons. Beyond its sheer entertainment value, bigrat.monster has fostered a sense of community and connection that is truly unparalleled. Through the Discord chats and events formed around this extraordinary creation, I have had the privilege of meeting like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for this unique universe. The bonds forged through our mutual love for bigrat.monster have transcended geographical boundaries, age differences, and cultural barriers, creating a global community united by a common fascination. As an avid supporter and active participant in the bigrat.monster community, I have witnessed firsthand the profound influence this project has had on fostering creativity, encouraging imagination, and building a strong sense of community. Recognizing the immense impact that bigrat.monster has had on my life, I earnestly implore SoNothing to transfer over the domain, bigrat.monster, as it holds immense value and significance to me, and I believe that assuming responsibility for its ownership would enable me to contribute to the continued growth and preservation of this extraordinary creation. I understand that transferring domain ownership is a significant decision, and I want to assure you that I am committed to upholding the legacy and integrity of bigrat.monster. I am prepared to fulfill any legal requirements, assume all associated costs and responsibilities, and provide the necessary resources to maintain and develop the domain effectively. I am also open to discussing any specific terms or conditions that SoNothing may have in relation to the transfer process. I sincerely hope you will take my request into consideration and explore the possibilities of carrying on the legacy of bigrat.monster. The profound impact it has had on my life, and the lives of countless others, cannot be overstated. The rich tapestry of storytelling, the mesmerizing visuals, and the immersive experiences offered by bigrat.monster deserve to endure and inspire generations to come. Thank you for your time and attention to this request. I look forward to hearing from you and discussing the possibility of transferring the domain ownership of bigrat.monster to me. Yours sincerely, |
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Thank you, Skylar. I am incredibly honoured to have my creation be recognised to have a profound impact on many individuals' lives. By the sheer creativity that you have shown the community in the past few months, such as “yume twoki gameplay” and messages such as “meow meow mrow mrrp meew meow”, I am amazed at your ability to also enkindle the creativity of people around you. Especially those who, at times, may be in a bad state in their lives. You are able to bring people laughs and provide help to members in need. This is why you would be the perfect embodiment of what I want the successor of bigrat.monster to be. That said, bigrat.monster is a project that is deeply associated with me. And unfortunately, as I enter the next stage of my life, I wish to simply wind down operations of the site, instead of passing the torch to another individual or group. This is not an easy decision to make, and certainly not one that is made over-night. As the activity and operation of the surrounding community has already slowed down over the last year or so, I think this is the best decision to make. So, I am really sorry that I would have to deny your request to take over bigrat.monster. With appreciation, |
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Firstly, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your kind and heartfelt response. While I completely understand and respect your decision to wind down operations of bigrat.monster as you enter the next stage of your life, I can't help but feel a sense of melancholy at the thought of its closure. The project has been a beacon of inspiration, bringing joy and connection to countless individuals. However, I trust that this decision was made after careful consideration and that you have the best interests of the community at heart. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the bigrat.monster journey, even if only as a dedicated follower and supporter. The experiences, friendships, and memories forged within this community will forever hold a special place in my heart. I believe that while the project may come to an end, its impact and the legacy it leaves behind will continue to resonate with all those who have been touched by its magic. Although I am saddened by the news of bigrat.monster's closure, I am genuinely grateful for the time and effort you invested in creating such a remarkable project. Your vision, creativity, and dedication have left an indelible mark on the lives of many. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the joy, inspiration, and sense of belonging that bigrat.monster has provided. As we bid farewell to this beloved project, I want to extend my best wishes to you as you embark on your new endeavors. May the future be filled with happiness, success, and fulfillment in all your endeavors. I will always cherish the memories and the impact that bigrat.monster has had on my life and the lives of others. Thank you once again for everything you have done. I am grateful to have been a part of the bigrat.monster community and to have witnessed the magic it created. With boundless adoration and immeasurable indebtedness that surpasses the boundaries of linguistic grandeur, |
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didnt ask give me the domain |
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no |
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👋🐀 |
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bro i just discovered the domain and it's gonna shut down? |
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Okay I admit I may have worded it wrong when I said I wanted to "be professional". It's just that I want to drop this project as it's been taking up a whole lot of my life without actually doing much. It's always on the back of my mind, and it adds unnecessary stress. |
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That's very understandable and relatable, do what's best for you. There's nothing to stop you coming back to this in the future when you need something to take your mind off of being a successful profrssional. |
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@Martenfur It’s people like you that makes me have to take up (stupid and unnecessary) energy to maintain the site and the surrounding community. |
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Do professional people not do silly things? |
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It's not that I can't goof around anymore as a professional, but as part of (and after) the transition in the stages of my life (from the HS kid to a Uni student), I feel like I have better things to do than this. |
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so transfer the site to someone else who is willing to keep it running |
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I'm willing to keep it running |
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Tbh I don't really see how being professional and keeping such silly domain gonna impact your career or whatever. |
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If anything it might help, can be used as an example of project management skills, etc... |
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Managing big rat is definitely hard, i'm not sure if I would manage that myself. |
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It's not about "being professional" that matters currently. Sorry for wording that wrong in the original post. What I ultimately want to do is to drop the SoNothing alias entirely.
Managing a domain is all fun and games until you have:
So yeah, feel free to do that for 3 years straight, I am sure it is definitely very easy to do. |
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Well, handling communities and projects is a bit of different things, I would say. Either way, still unsure why would you close the domain, tho. |
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just lock the discord if it's such a big problem |
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sorry we wont hire you because you host a big rat |
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Committing copyright infringement for 3 years straight isn't even the thing that will make me lose my career. |
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bigrat |
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bigrat |
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WHERE 🐀 |
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Are you transferring the domain to anyone or have any plan to continue hosting the images? My friends love this website because of its rat pictures that we can easily share with a cool link. If you don't want to host it yourself then I'm sure there's plenty of people out there that would happily host the media files instead. My concern is that when it expires, someone else will squat it, or worse: use it for malware. It is absolutely your decision to make, however I don't see the reason in either keeping the domain and leaving its website empty, or letting it expire without any way to let someone else rehost the big rat images at the domain we have become accustomed to. |
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YOOOO that rat is amazing, wdym you want to shut it down, it's so cool! It shows that there are people in this world who still have it in them to do little things that could brighten up someone's day. It's just a wholesome picture of a rat, I don't think it is on any level "unprofessional" to just host such a cool and cute picture which i could send to someone "hey look, here's a cool picture i found" and it could brighten up their mood, but without it, that wouldn't be possible :< |
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I tip my hat to you; one legend to another. - Rango (2011) |
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it's been a cheesy ride |
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I will always remember Big Rat. This big guy was fundamental in transforming my views on modern technology. |
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what a shame, was a fun website. here's something that you may get a kick out of. recently, in every classroom ive been in at school i've written the link to bigrat.monster on the whiteboard repeatedly (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/975770443388682292/1118223902796161155/image.png). i have gotten many teachers pissed off at me for this lmao. anyways i enjoyed your site while it was up, and will be sad to see it go. |
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LOL |
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In my school it's set as a wallpaper on all computers in like 3 computer rooms. And for some time in one of the classes changing a wallpaper was blocked in registry, so the big rats monsters were permanent.
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holy shit |
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Big ray is the best site I have ever come across. There is no other site that can compare with this site. It is simply majestic. I love big ray. |
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What is the renew price? |
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bro please dont take it down, i discovered bigrat 2 years ago and have been showing it around all the time, giving around qr codes of bigrat or unpleasant gradient to my friends, it has become such an important part of my life and i really cant lose it right now. please reconsider your decision |
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please bro |
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if this shuts down i will send death threats to your family |
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Do you give permission to members of the community to rebirth this astronomical website? |
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No, unfortunately. |
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Wtf r u gonna sue or some shit |
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There's a possibility of the domain getting used for nefarious reasons as said by bbaovanc here |
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An UpdateApparently GitHub comments aren’t the best way to give people updated information, who would’ve thought? Big Rat Lives Again… For NowIn case you haven’t seen it yet, I have extended the registration for bigrat.monster for the next two years. The domain will now expire on 2025-07-11. Would I renew the domain again? Probably not, but that’s up to future me to decide. FinanceI would like to thank everyone who has asked about contributing to (or outright sponsoring!) bigrat.monster’s registration price. Regarding Open CollectiveThe Open Collective collective bigrat.monster is owned by me, but now it just lies dormant without a fiscal host.The RepositoriesImportant This section includes important information regarding the big rat repositories. Stop scrolling and read it through.
The Contribution Deadline has been extended indefinitely. Before that, I will do another clean-up of the “SoNothing”
This plan is also delayed indefinitely. Actually, big rat is also going to fade into nothing.I currently manage the search results pointing towards big rat (where we surprisingly get a lot of traffic each month), when the time comes to shut down big rat (NOT the contribution deadline, this is far away in the future), you’ll see the repositories unarchive to remove 3 months before the shutdown date, I will submit a request to search engines to remove big rat from search results. On the date of the shutdown towards [unknown] years after the shutdown, bigrat.monster will have all its DNS records removed so nothing resolves. When everything becomes a faded memory, the bigrat.monster domain will be released, and at that point, I will finally feel peace. Merch (yep, you heard it right)Before the Oct 30th contribution deadline, I might be able to take a few of my merch drafts online as a sort-of “parting gift”. I will try to keep the store up for as long as possible. (no maintenance required, a big plus) As always, I will not receive any money from merch sales, and they will be automatically donated to The Trevor Project without passing through my bank account. Update: Since the contribution deadline has been extended indefinitely, new merch designs will still be on the table. Thank you for your support. big rat LLC Discord ServerSince the chat is dead anyways, I’ll just keep the server as-is. However, the ChargeHook bot will cease to function after the contribution deadline. EndwordI hope I addressed everyone’s concerns over this project. I am amazed at what people have created from this silly project of mine. I hope this doesn’t become a cliché at this point, but I am really REALLY thankful for all of your support towards the big rat. I hope to see you again soon – just in my IRL name. |
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nice |
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the big rat will live in our hearts and minds forevermore |
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keep it up <2 |
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KEEP IT UP AHHHHH |
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ℹ️ Contribution Deadline has been pushed backhello and apologies, the contribution deadline will now be 19 November (still 12PM GMT). again, i apologise about this. sowwwy 🥺 |
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R.I.P bigrat |
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How about you turn //bigrat.monster/ or another page, into a 404 page? I would redirect my 404 links into it unironically. |
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what is this even supposed to mean |
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Instead of showing a 404 page on my local website, i would redirect the request into a https://bigrat.monster/stylish-404-example-link.html |
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What would you want it to have on the page you redirect to? |
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This is such a bad idea lmao |
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Please do NOT redirect your error pages to bigrat.monster, if you really wanted the rat, just download the image and put it in your 404 page |
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I fully believe that bigrat.monster is essential cultural heritage - at the least the main site and domain itself is. Kind regards, |
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Thank you for your kind words. I do, in fact, want to do exactly what you said (see the The Repositories part of this update comment), though I was busy with school, so I just pushed the plans backwards indefinitely. I have a work-in-progress version of the clean up on my local machine, and I'll push it up for a review when it's done. Again, thank you for your support to bigrat.monster. |
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dont delete plz |
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wont delete (at least in the near future) i promise 👍 |
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https://twitter.com/possiblyazure/status/1792524230518526113?t=_Yh61v4dOKsp8pNeMlra0Q&s=19 hahahhaa |
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https://twitter.com/possiblyazure/status/1792524230518526113?t=_Yh61v4dOKsp8pNeMlra0Q&s=19 |
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Did the registration get extended again? It seems to be expiring 11/7/2026 now. |
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Hi — It did! Registration prices went up late last year so I extended the domain before it. |
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Please read the latest update to the situation.
bigrat.monster's domain registration expires on
2023-07-112025-07-11 at 23:59:59 GMT.As I approach my 18th birthday, I think it's time to move on from the SoNothing alias and do something else.
So, I have decided to stop renewing the bigrat.monster domain.I have renewed the domain, but I don't think I want to do it again.It's been a great experience over the past few years, goofing around different communities and social circles.
If you have any comments or questions, please leave them here. This place will be the main discussion place for the future of the site.
Best Regards,
SoNothing
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