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	'''''Sapphire''''' is a group whose ~~history~~ traces back to the [[Sapphire#ArmiTunes\|ArmiTunes Minecraft server ~~during~~ 2010-2011~~]]; its commonalities traditionally include~~ gaming ~~and internet lifestyle~~.		'''''Sapphire''''' is a group whose origin traces back to the [[Sapphire#ArmiTunes\|ArmiTunes Minecraft server]], circa 2010-2011, and is historically centered on gaming.

	[[Bryan]], inspired by contemporaneous {{wiki\|Clan_(video_games)\|gaming clans}}, desired to form a ~~gaming~~ group and ~~eagerly~~ coined the name ''Sapphire Development'' on a [https://creditcards.chase.com/rewards-credit-cards/sapphire whim], ~~with the hope~~ that the group ~~may~~ eventually collaborate on ~~video~~ game development and ~~online~~ media projects.		[[Bryan]], inspired by contemporaneous {{wiki\|Clan_(video_games)\|gaming clans}}, desired to form a group and coined the name ''Sapphire Development'' (on a [https://creditcards.chase.com/rewards-credit-cards/sapphire whim]), hoping that the group would eventually collaborate on game development and media projects. These aspirations did not materialize as intended, however, creativity remains a strong value in the group.

	== History ==		== History ==
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	{{Hatnote\|† Original founding members}}		{{Hatnote\|† Original founding members}}
	{{Hatnote\|‡ Early members ~~that significantly contributed to group formation~~}}		{{Hatnote\|‡ Early members with notable influence}}

	=== Subgroups ===		=== Subgroups ===
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	The '''culture''' of Sapphire traces back to the group's tradition of [[Sapphire's TeamSpeak\|online voice chatting]], where it developed as a microcosm of early 2010s Internet culture while also being influenced by the various cultural backgrounds of members. It has been described as [[Edginess\|edgy]], quirky, "autistic", "[[Sapphire#Swag\|ignant]]", and "''fast'', ''fun'', and ''easy''". The culture includes [[Sapphire#Mythology\|folklore]] and [[Sapphire#Language\|speech patterns]].		The '''culture''' of Sapphire traces back to the group's tradition of [[Sapphire's TeamSpeak\|online voice chatting]], where it developed as a microcosm of early 2010s Internet culture while also being influenced by the various cultural backgrounds of members. It has been described as [[Edginess\|edgy]], quirky, "autistic", "[[Sapphire#Swag\|ignant]]", and "''fast'', ''fun'', and ''easy''". The culture includes [[Sapphire#Mythology\|folklore]] and [[Sapphire#Language\|speech patterns]].

	Memes in Sapphire culture generally follow the typical cycle of irony. For example, "troll" is an older term that fell out of fashion, was substituted as "le bait", and then looped back into popular usage. There is a tendency, or perhaps a meme, of some members to laud themselves as being "ahead of the curve" of the wider Internet culture.		Memes in Sapphire culture generally follow the typical cycle of irony, though sometimes asynchronously with respect to the mainstream. For example, "troll" is an older term that fell out of fashion, was substituted as "le bait", and then looped back into popular usage. There is a tendency, or perhaps a meme, of some members to laud themselves as being "ahead of the curve" of the wider Internet culture.

	=== Language ===		=== Language ===
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	When a member is away for significant time, they are said to "'''die'''". [[Nick]] and [[Weyrt]] were two people who often "''died''" and "''returned to life''" months later. [[Mike]] and [[Funky]] have also "died" and "resurrected".		When a member is away for significant time, they are said to "'''die'''". [[Nick]] and [[Weyrt]] were two people who often "''died''" and "''returned to life''" months later. [[Mike]] and [[Funky]] have also "died" and "resurrected".

	The meme of "death" attained an evolved form in late 2013 when Mike, after a long time of being active in TeamSpeak, had to attend his late grandfather's funeral (may he Rest in Peace Grandpa ~~McGloin~~), after which his TeamSpeak presence declined. Whenever he would turn up, he would be asked "Mike, are you still at your grandfather's funeral? It's been ''x'' weeks!"		The meme of "death" attained an evolved form in late 2013 when Mike, after a long time of being active in TeamSpeak, had to attend his late grandfather's funeral (may he Rest in Peace Grandpa McG), after which his TeamSpeak presence declined. Whenever he would turn up, he would be asked "Mike, are you still at your grandfather's funeral? It's been ''x'' weeks!"

	The ultimate stage of this meme's evolution occurred when later member Andy questioned the existence of early members Mike and Cydax, concluding that they are ''mythological'' persons.		The ultimate stage of this meme's evolution occurred when later member Andy questioned the existence of early members Mike and Cydax, concluding that they are ''mythological'' persons.
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	In the history of Sapphire, the ''struggle against normies'' was a prominent issue amongst members, especially for Bryan, who identified in essence as an '''anti-normie'''.		In the history of Sapphire, the ''struggle against normies'' was a prominent issue amongst members, especially for Bryan, who identified in essence as an '''anti-normie'''.

	However, the trajectory of history took a turn that led to many cultural convergences via the Internet. Bryan views the "sigma ideal" as a post-anti-normie integration of normie customs within a sigma grindset.		However, the trajectory of history took a turn that led to many cultural convergences via the Internet. Bryan views the "sigma ideal" as a post-anti-normie ironicized integration of normie customs within a sigma grindset.

	==== Plasker syndrome ====		==== Plasker syndrome ====
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	\|人間, A Japanese word roughly meaning "human", propagated by Bryan		\|人間, A Japanese word roughly meaning "human", propagated by Bryan as a derogative
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	\|t3sla mode (n.)		\|t3sla mode (n.)

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