Why do I still hang around?

[The Stranger]

The people are going elsewhere - sad but true. This is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. I got involved in the recent watchtower thread in an attempt to try and highlight some (what I see as major) issues here. I suggested, the removal of the junior member system and of the restrictions on avatars. I also suggested a change in moderating style and end to hyper moderating of every aspect of a patron's participation (nannying). As ever the administration ignored this. Now somewhat conversely, we see a massive staff recruitment drive - so instead of easing off on moderation, the members here now have even more mods on their cases. All this on a forum that is struggling to get decent levels of participation - just who are these people going to be moderating exactly? Simply throwing more staff at this won't solve the problems here at the .org - looking at why so many staff and members have left recently might be a better use of time...

we should go the the stock market. that will really help ease things. i heard .org is noted higher than Facebook so we really got to do this man!!!

[Reenk Roink]

Yeah, if the Org ever goes, I'm probably gone as well. I doubt at this period I would care to join another forum, because even if there was interest there, it would die soon. The people are what draws me back here as is. I can play TW myself at this point, I don't see the need to talk more about it.

If you wanna find me, I lurk a bit around the 4chan sports board during NHL playoff time for funny/highlight gifs. Probably not the best place though, given the gore, porn (not even classy porn), and racism/homophobia/all other kinds of offensiveness.

[Rhyfelwyr]

The .org will always be my home on the interwebz.

Don't get the fuss about moderation... I get some warning points but so what, it doesn't affect my daily business on the site. Getting a warning doesn't even do anything.

[Beskar]

Don't get the fuss about moderation... I get some warning points but so what, it doesn't affect my daily business on the site. Getting a warning doesn't even do anything.

Depends on the Moderator for me. If they are 'nameless mod', admittedly, I am not fussed, but if it is a moderator I like, I feel ashamed for letting them down.

Silly, yes, but it keeps me in check!

[pevergreen]

Yeah, if the Org ever goes, I'm probably gone as well.

Don't let the org die guys, otherwise peverreenk will die.

And you don't want that.

[Hooahguy]

I cant really imagine the .org ever really truly dying, though if it gets any worse then I will have no choice but to jump ship as well.
I mean, as of now I only have this place tabbed because Ive been here for almost four years.

[Prussian to the Iron]

The better days are past. It used to be that I had such fun with the EB Tavern cliche, but we all moved on with our lives. We aren't those young, foolish kids anymore. Those boys were the reason I kept coming back, but now... Now, I have to ask myself, "Why?" It's weird. Whenever I come here, it feels like I'm wandering down the halls of my old high school or something. I feel as if I don't belong here anymore. I can look at this place all I want, but the experiences will never happen again. The life is gone.

Maybe I just need a new girlfriend to spice up my life or something. I don't know.

To give me girl advice, why else?

[Populus Romanus]

toefetishfreaks.com.

Interesting choice of forums.

[Reverend Joe]

Megas, if it helps, most of the people I really knew and loved/hated left before you even joined.

Groups of people change, people come and people go. The Org is no different; its attitude will inevitably change somewhat over time. It's not dying, it just looks different as time goes on.

I might also add that people change as well. I've gone from awkward kid, to laid-back stoner, to unpleasant drunk (mostly on the chat, where people actually wondered if I was the same person as Rev. Gonzo) (by the way, where IS the chat? I don't see a tab for it anymore) to more relaxed drunk. At the moment, I'm more acclimated to the somewhat rougher territory of the PWoT fora; they really put the calmness of these fora in perspective.

Point is, things change, people change... nothing can be dome about it, just keep on chooglin' and try to find the best place to fit in.

[Motep]

Megas, if it helps, most of the people I really knew and loved/hated left before you even joined.

Groups of people change, people come and people go. The Org is no different; its attitude will inevitably change somewhat over time. It's not dying, it just looks different as time goes on.

I might also add that people change as well. I've gone from awkward kid, to laid-back stoner, to unpleasant drunk (mostly on the chat, where people actually wondered if I was the same person as Rev. Gonzo) (by the way, where IS the chat? I don't see a tab for it anymore) to more relaxed drunk. At the moment, I'm more acclimated to the somewhat rougher territory of the PWoT fora; they really put the calmness of these fora in perspective.

Point is, things change, people change... nothing can be dome about it, just keep on chooglin' and try to find the best place to fit in.

chat is still there, just under the board menu that flops down.

Also: are we to die? Maybe. Are we to live? Maybe. Will old people leave and new people come? Well....everyone else seems to think so, so I will support it.

[Prussian to the Iron]

massmurderersanonymous.net, toefetishfreaks.com, and jamaicanbobsledding.org for me.

too bad none of those exist! haha, now your alibi is gone! Where have you really been, Mr. Togakure?!

[Motep]

too bad none of those exist! haha, now your alibi is gone! Where have you really been, Mr. Tokagure?!

mind your g's and t's, now

[Prussian to the Iron]

g's and k's?

[Motep]

g's and k's?

Yes...that.

I officially forgive your typo.

[Togakure]

too bad none of those exist! haha, now your alibi is gone! Where have you really been, Mr. Togakure?!

Ok, I'm busted. Where have I been? Why, here of course, kept rather busy lately. This camel dung broom has been useful. Weird that it has a big detachable hammer attached to its opposite end. Wonder what it's for? I thought Ban was a roll-on; didn't know they made hardware too.

[pevergreen]

Ok, I'm busted. Where have I been? Why, here of course, kept rather busy lately. This camel dung broom has been useful. Weird that it has a big detachable hammer attached to its opposite end. Wonder what it's for? I thought Ban was a roll-on; didn't know they made hardware too.

I didn't say you could stop sweeping.

With both of my lords absent, for now I am the Camel Emperor.

[Populus Romanus]

What are camels?

[Motep]

Something I dearly miss.

[pevergreen]

What are camels?

Those who have lordship over Camels have true power on this website.

[Prussian to the Iron]

What are camels?

Even I do not know my new apprentice, and we may never fully understand. But I do know that the Great and Mighty TosaInu is the lord of all camels.

[Motep]

Even I do not know my new apprentice, and we may never fully understand. But I do know that the Great and Mighty TosaInu is the lord of all camels.

I think it was Mithrandir...or someone with a name devoid of typos

Or maybe someone else entirely. It has been a while. Martok?

[Togakure]

Mithrandir, Martok and Caravel have long been hailed as the Camel Lords. I think Mithrandir was the original, famous for his clever use of camels in MTW.

[Motep]

Mithrandir, Martok and Caravel have long been hailed as the Camel Lords. I think Mithrandir was the original, famous for his clever use of camels in MTW.

How could I forget Caravel? I am an awful subordinate

[Prussian to the Iron]

and...and Tosa....right? if not, my life has been a huge lie. don't tell me that is true?

[Motep]

and...and Tosa....right? if not, my life has been a huge lie. don't tell me that is true?

I dont think so much the Tosa.

[Prussian to the Iron]

but still sorta right? i have an itching feeling that Tosa has a big thing for camels.

[Motep]

but still sorta right? i have an itching feeling that Tosa has a big thing for camels.

Maybe so. An honorary position, perhaps, for a lover of camels?

[Prussian to the Iron]

thats good enough for me.

[Motep]

thats good enough for me.

And what are your opinions of the most holy camel? There may yet be a place for one who sees the truth.

[Prussian to the Iron]

I believe the Camel is a noble creature, capable of driving those unworthy from itself with bodily excrements and emissions. For those who learn to live and work with the Noble Camel, however, are priveleged to share their power in battle against their enemies', most notably enemy horses, who turn away at the very sight of the holy Camel.