Mika Alatalo

@BehavingBeardly Wise words

I get the rage... like I REALLY do. I hate I'm in a world where I have to have a conversation with my 9yo son about preditors online when we're just trying to enjoy our game time. The whole situation has made me SICK. I've had endless DMs "why haven't you said anything".... I have, on stream which is where I'd usually have my 'rants' and keep them off socials (now a days).... but either way, I've REALLY struggled to find the words for socials on the whole thing. I will say, focus on the abusers, report any evidence/all information you have to the CEOP: ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/ and get these sickos locked up. Please don't attack others by association. I know what it's like to find out someone you respect is a complete scum bag. With reguards to Rare, I'm watching. I know 1st hand (as an ex employer) that in the UK, companys have to go through these processes/investigations and prove they are carried out unbiased, which means they can't imply that actions that are carried out as a result of the investigation were pre determined/decided before the investigation is complete. I.e. they CAN'T say anything... I was GENUINLY shocked they shared the Community Values Post. I have absolute faith that as a result of all this, things will be shaken up. Things have been off for some time, I've kept myself distant from the groups for quite a while now and I've personally said for years that the whole creator/partner/community programs needed a shutdown and re-set but was always accused of "wanting to take oppertunites away from others". But curated 'oppertunities' and positions of influence should only be given to those who are approved and part of an official program. When I got partner, we had to have our account approved by Microsoft and they looked into our accounts (and linked accounts) history's before being approved... This should be applicable to ANYONE who is part of any kind of affiliated group with rare moving forward in my opinion... No 'program' should ever accept people based of vibe check/community engagement (I know this will upset folks) but it opens the door to people who are masters of manipulation and take advantage of people's generosity/innocence. I keep getting pressured to, but I'm not going to stop playing SoT/step down from Partner. If I did, it would be due to pressure from people online and not my own decision which isn't right. This community and game is still special to me, I agree things NEED to change... but I also know this isn't a true reflection of the whole team, game and community I love. I don't want individuals ruin this for everyone and I promise, as a partner, I will push this message. But basically, all this has reminded me that no one online can be trusted/is always who they seem to be. I said earlier this year I was going to try collaborate more and connect with more creators and community but now I just want to lock myself away to my small bubble. Stay safe. Don't defend people blindly online. Educate young people around you. Emotions are rightfully high but remember it's about protecting young people online and bringing abusers to justice. Try to keep that focus and don't attack others for 'not speaking out'/dealing with all this in their own way. Sorry for the essay, I've retyped this so many times and struggling to know how to get my thoughts worded.

I got lucky again in @BehavingBeardly giveaway and this time I won these gorgeous weapons #SeaOfThieves

Looming raid voyage removal on season 20 caused me to grind them. Hunters Call done for Kraken eyes and now working Athena talismans which are now 23 out of 50. Other factions done for raid voyages. #SeaOfThieves #BeMorePirate

Won this gorgeous ship crest from @BehavingBeardly giveaway. It fits nicely to my sloop. #SeaOfThieves

This community weekend I decided to visit good boy with a gift. He liked the gift and then we spend some time with telling tales. He is alone there so remember to visit there to cheet him up. #SeaofThieves #BeMorePirate

Yesterday at @SeaOfThieves in HG battle I was going to loose the match. Just when other pirate was boarding to finish me then Redmaw strike his boat and it sunk because of that. So win for me but kind a feels like stolen one because without that meg I would have lost it.

@PhuzzyBond My lifetime went from 41k to 26k so not worth of grinding. Not gona get 24k doubloons in a month… 😔

Another Update to sotdb.gg Thanks to several users for submitting miscalculated items, some of you might see a slight increase, and others slight decrease in total lifetime doubloons, this increases the accuracy of the calculations. In addition, I clarified the lists to two separate ones, items purchased and items earned. If you notice any sus items let me know, but i "believe" we are fine tuned now.

@SlothyBearr @SeaOfThieves Lot of hours here as well, basically over 237 days 🙃 and not single Shrouded…

They can take my 69,420+ doubloons. They can take my 140M+ gold. They can even take away my used-to-be-rare cosmetics. THEY CAN NEVER TAKE AWAY MY HOURS THOUGH!!🏴‍☠️ Let’s see those hours flexed in the comments pirates!! @SeaOfThieves #seaofthieves #sot

@asha_shar 3: Commando C64 was first hit for me. 2: Alan Wake has great story and yes, I am Finn. 1:@SeaOfThieves is absolute gem. I have used way too much time in sailing and pirating. For me it is perfect place to run from irl.

Top 3 greatest games ever? Why? GO👇

It was grind but it is done now. Not doing these anytime soon. Good part for these was that I had fishing voyages active same time for Hunters Call mileage. #SeaOfThieves #BeMorePirate

@Capt_Logun In my opinion that db skin is ugly and should have been more colourful for the event. Also I played several hours both days and was in roar quite lot and didn’t find any event bottles. They should have been popping everywhere in seas while actual digs in roar.

So does this speak to the design of the event? Does it speak to the player population? Or... Does it mean people just don't care about a double-barreled pistol skin as much as a title for turning in a CoF? #SeaOfThieves #seaofthievescommunityweekend

@RealLifeWookie Welcome and I hope you and your family have great vacation here.

We are off to Finland! First holiday in just under 8 years and Obis first time on a plane. Cannot wait to create memories. If I could ask a favour and ask you to toss a lurk on the 24/7 if you want some background noise it would help a lot Twitch.tv/beardageddon247 Much love

@SeaOfThieves I have gifts so this is the outfit

What's your Sea of Thieves pirate wearing right now?

@Musicmee_ Yes, it would be nice to have lore page where you could either read these or listen them later on because I am going to miss big part of them due to other activities.

I love love love these orb visions in #SeaOfThieves and the deep lore and story telling but I wish it was deeper integrated into the game... Not something just witnessed on a stream. Please please please. 💜 🏴‍☠️

That is wrap for Gold Hoarders commendations #SeaOfThieves

Last day to complete #SeaOfThieves season renown and managed to reach level 100 today. Before last weekend Gold and Glory I was level 78 and today I was 99 and half. One lucky open crew galleon session today and level 100 done 🥳 #BeMorePirate

@TheMistyMoons Just joined.

Pssssssttttt you should join the Sea Dog Armada and push us a step closer to applying to be an Affiliate Alliance :) discord.gg/gmY7v2zm #SeaOfThieves

Earlier this week finally got all Merchant commendations done. This was last one done #BeMorePirate #SeaOfThieves

It arrived today. I have this nice new book now #BeMorePirate #SeaOfThieves @SeaOfThieves

@SlothyBearr @SeaOfThieves Meg visiting Golden sands in old days and other showing flying book when my pirate hands vanished 😁

@SeaOfThieves Fam!!! I need screenshots of the buggiest moments you’ve ever had playing #SOT! -Long arm helm -Boats flying -Lime green skellys -Infinite Black Screen 🤣The best of the worst I’ll use for the Sea of Griefs Tournament artwork! May 24th!! #Sotshot #Seaofthieves