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==== The War and its Legacy ====
'''The War''' and the ultimate acquittal of '''Charter''' served as a landmark moment in the server's history. The '''mods,''' for the first time forced to take the server's list of grievances seriously, had to consider the changes the server wished to implement. As many of these changes would put the '''mods'''<nowiki/>' tight grip on power into jeopardy, careful planning was employed in order to avoid such a fate while quelling the rioting masses.

In the end, the mod team decided upon token changes in the form of changing the names of '''greenies''' back to '''members''', along with '''girard''' '''Weekends,''' whereby '''girard''' would be released from his dungeon at the end of every week, giving shared custody to '''#🚜-main-chat-🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜.''' Due to the '''mod team'''<nowiki/>'s inability to keep track of time, however, the name "weekends" remains purely advisory. And with that, the crisis was solved.

Many server members have found '''the War...''' to be childish, including members as notable as '''JazzyMason8''', the main victim of the '''Boom Pregnant campaign''', who thought the bit was unfunny from the beginning<ref>{{Cite message|author='''JazzyMason8'''|date=December 4, 2023|content=It was always unfunny and gross|server=KirbyCord|channel='''kurk'''}}</ref>, '''picklelord42''', even members of the '''mod staff'''. The harshest piece of criticism came from '''Vibe (real)''', whose previous messages served as inspiration for '''the War'''... in the first place. 

{{Quote|'''The War'''... thing used to be my thing... You know, there was like, people would come up to me and talk about '''the War'''... and I'd freak out, you know? Because '''the War'''... was brutal! And now '''Charter'''... '''Charter'''... gentrified it... he gentrified '''the War'''...! I'll never forgive him for that. Never!"|Vibe (real), ''in a message transmitted by radio.''}}

Too bad the server didn't give a swag. [[File:The War is Over.png|thumb|826x826px|'''Barley'''. ''Swaglandia Shall Rejoice!'', 2023, coloring pencil on paper. The drawing portrays the artist's rendition of the end of '''the War...''' From left to right: '''girard, John, Charter, Devil, Barley, Walter'''.]]
'''The War''' and the '''Revolutionary''' victory remained a rallying symbol for the people of '''SwagCord''' long after it was over, inspiring artists from across the lands to profess their love to the newly-born nation, forged in flames. The server artist '''Barley''' found great fame in the wake of the peace treaty, receiving 9 gems and a place on the starboard for their artwork and poem:<blockquote>Swag, oh Swag, by the Christmas Tree

We will sing ever so joyfully!

The war is over, and fear is too;

We are ever so grateful for you!

Swag, oh Swaglandia is free!


Charter began a plot to revolutionize

Yet Walt did not like that thought

And brought a war to our eyes

Swag, oh Swag, save us from those lies.


Swag, oh Swag, by the Christmas Tree

We will sing ever so joyfully!

The war is over, and fear is too;

We are ever so grateful for you!


John went on a quest to save us all

Came back just before a fall

But Swaglandia's hopes remained

And now we all are saved!


Revolutionaries won,

And now we look into the sun

And see the shining days

For all days in Swaglandia are free!</blockquote>On December 22, the '''mod team''' was expanded, with '''Mossfish''' and '''Decoherence''' being brought onto the team, both '''Loyalists''' during the conflict. Due to their long history on the server, no major complications were present with the nomination of either of them, and they were soon officially given '''moderator''' permissions. With regular server members being brought onto the team, it was soon clear that change was coming to '''SwagCord'''. With complaints rising in '''#🚜-main-chat-🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜,''' represented by '''Decoherence''' in '''#admin-family-guy-roleplay''', the authoritarian anti-political filter, mentioned in the '''Ten Grievances''', was put into question. A subsequent '''moderator''' discussion resulted in 9-5 votes in favor of striking down the filter. And it was so. 

'''Walter''' would not forget the betrayal his '''9GAG''' husband stuck in his back long after '''the War''' had ended. Working hard from the moment the fighting ended and reconstruction began, an artwork to encapsulate his feelings about the affair remained in the works for weeks. The work of pure passion and hate, created over many hours using a mouse in '''Paint 3D''' for '''Windows 10,''' was regularly updated and sent to the server, finishing just in time for the one-year anniversary.

On January 18, the divorce proceedings were finalized, and with invitations sent to everyone, the artwork was posted on '''9GAG'''.<ref>'''Walter''' (January 18, 2024) [https://9gag.com/gag/aZDewO6 It's been an amazing year here on 9GAG. So many wonderful people I've met here... But all good things must come to an end. After 265 days of blissful marriage, I am divorcing my 9GAG husband Mr. Asex. A big thanks to everyone who has accompanied us on this journey. God bless! 🙏] ''9GAG''.</ref><ref group=note>Due to '''9GAG'''<nowiki/>'s limits on aspect ratios, the artwork was surrounded by some of the greatest comments found on the website during the past year.</ref>
[[File:The 9GAG Divorce.png|center|thumb|1048x1048px|The public's reaction to the divorce. From left to right, top to bottom: '''Yttrium, Meme_Alt_Account, Bazinga, Chauka, Mossfish, Vibe, Yeetmaster, Decoherence, REFORGER'''<ref name=":4" group=note>Previously known as '''koonsbmw'''.</ref>''', Mr. Asex, Walter, blomst12'''<ref>Of "No emojies you canser" fame. 

Despite his promise to appear on the day of the divorce, most were doubtful of it happening. 

'''blomst12''' (December 24, 2023) [http://9gag.com/gag/aKEWqe3?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=reply_share#cs_comment_id=c_170342559072907243 @69swagballs420  on my way fam] ''9GAG''. 

Contrary to all expectations, he showed up to the divorce. 

'''blomst12''' (January 20, 2024) [http://9gag.com/gag/aZDewO6?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=reply_share#cs_comment_id=c_170574709093832765 @dankchungus sorry to hear that fam. I'm here for the next time you need me!] ''9GAG''.</ref>''', Charter, Flaming Testicle (left), Koknese.''']]