I know, right?
I joined in... 2012, I think? With the username TheFeral10, which I still use, rarely though. I also didn't join the forums at first, I used to be very noobish just like the most of us here, but fascinated by the game, and I also learned everything all alone, which I'm proud of. I remember climbing my way to the top of the literacy level - I used to RP like... -she sat down-. And I did create a lot of drama, power-playing and all the newbie stuff. Familiar, eh?
I was very stubborn, I put a lot of effort to become literate and I succeeded. Although, I have to admit, I do make some grammar mistakes. Hehe.
I built many friendships, but sadly I remember none of them. Now I have new best friends on the game, but I'll always miss my old noobish /I doubt they still are/ fellows.
I sometimes facepalm myself when I remember of the old days. But it also brings me smiles, it was so much carefree fun back in the beginning. Not saying it isn't fun now, but it's kind of different, you know.