Post your feelings about AA (... and Niner's joke-ban)!

[silan]

He's so lame, always posting shitty posts and acting like he's the shit even though he's 34 with kids and still watches anime.
I detect a double standard. Soooo..... at what age do people become "lame" for watching anime, Kentaro-kun?

[Kentaro-kun]

I detect a double standard. Soooo..... at what age do people become "lame" for watching anime, Kentaro-kun?

Mid-twenties. With children. Besides, SC is lame even if he didn't watch anime.

[jetfire]

Mid-twenties. With children. Besides, SC is lame even if he didn't watch anime.

So are you going to immediately go cold turkey with anime in 5 or 6 years? Plus, I think it would be sadder and lamer if you didn't have children and watched anime all alone in a little apartment for the rest of your life, instead of having a good, loving family of your own and being able to resume watching anime because you do like it.

[animanic_critic]

I find it quite odd that Kentaro-kun came back to AA just to let us know how much he hates Soundchazer... since his last post was over a year ago (o_O")

[soundchazer]

So are you going to immediately go cold turkey with anime in 5 or 6 years? Plus, I think it would be sadder and lamer if you didn't have children and watched anime all alone in a little apartment for the rest of your life, instead of having a good, loving family of your own and being able to resume watching anime because you do like it.


You know what I find even sadder than that? The fact that someone allows the posts and comments of a single person dictate his actions. If you don't like what that person says, just ignore the posts. I'm certainly not asking people to read what I have to say, nor do I make it mandatory.

As for me feeling I'm the shit, well... it all depends on what you mean by that. Contrary to popular belief, I'm not a person with a big ego (in fact I tend to be very timid, surprisingly), but I do think that my opinion matters regardless of what others may think (and I believe you should think the same about yours). I will keep posting for as long as I have something to say, and I would invite you to do the same Kentaro-kun. Don't punish yourself or others in here that may consider you a "friend" (or as close to friendship as you can get in the Internet) just because of a "lame" thritysomething. Seriously... it is not worth it.

[Blue Audio]

OH THE MELODRAMA! Y'all should quit raggin' on SC, what's he ever done to you?

Oh you got banned? Oh he closed your thread? Boo hoo. Its the goddamned internet, and you all take it to goddamned seriously.

[jetfire]

You know what I find even sadder than that? The fact that someone allows the posts and comments of a single person dictate his actions. If you don't like what that person says, just ignore the posts. I'm certainly not asking people to read what I have to say, nor do I make it mandatory.

You don't like me very much, huh?

Kidding aside, sorry if my comment seemed a bit rude. I just figured for a forum, that I would be able to post my thoughts on someone's outrageous comment, as they're surely provoking the general public for a response. This kind of thing happens here all the time, so it's not like I thought it was frowned upon. I just find it sad when someone has to stereotype someone for being a certain age and liking something that they don't like. Maybe I should have put my previous post in the words that I just put now if I really needed to say something. Anyways, sorry if that comment was out of place, but everyone here has certain buttons that get pushed, where they can't help but comment on an issue when they see it. Yes, I could have ignored the post, but at that time I felt like I needed to reply, and didn't figure that would be frowned upon as much as I did. In fact, that thought never came to mind.

[soundchazer]

You don't like me very much, huh?

Kidding aside, sorry if my comment seemed a bit rude. I just figured for a forum, that I would be able to post my thoughts on someone's outrageous comment, as they're surely provoking the general public for a response. This kind of thing happens here all the time, so it's not like I thought it was frowned upon. I just find it sad when someone has to stereotype someone for being a certain age and liking something that they don't like. Maybe I should have put my previous post in the words that I just put now if I really needed to say something. Anyways, sorry if that comment was out of place, but everyone here has certain buttons that get pushed, where they can't help but comment on an issue when they see it.

Actually, I was just expanding on your comment. If you read the second paragraph, all of this was adressed towards Kentaro-kun's comment. I guess I did a poor job at it. And no, I seriously don't dislike 99.9% of the people here like some might think, and I have no problems with you.

[jetfire]

Actually, I was just expanding on your comment. If you read the second paragraph, all of this was adressed towards Kentaro-kun's comment. I guess I did a poor job at it. And no, I seriously don't dislike 99.9% of the people here like some might think, and I have no problems with you.

Oh okay, it's all good SC. I never thought that you disliked 99.9% of the people here anyway. I did happen to misunderstand your post since you quoted me when you said that. Anyways, thanks for supporting me.

[Ojisan]

SC is a big silly billy. :D

[soundchazer]

SC is a big silly billy. :D

...who like to play with his willy, whenever things get chilly.

[silan]

...who like to play with his willy, whenever things get chilly.
Stop being silly before I kill... ye?

Well, it's been awhile since I've complained, but recent events - or lack thereof - have made it difficult to contain the compulsion. So... a revival of the Post Your Feelings thread!

Am I the only one who is uninspired by the lack of interesting discussion on these boards?

Or am I being too harsh?

People need to stop doing their homework like responsible schoolchildren (or actual work like responsible adults) and start posting on this forum more. On my mark:

Ready... set... GO!

[ash_chan]

Stop being silly before I kill... ye?

Well, it's been awhile since I've complained, but recent events - or lack thereof - have made it difficult to contain the compulsion. So... a revival of the Post Your Feelings thread!

Am I the only one who is uninspired by the lack of interesting discussion on these boards?

Or am I being too harsh?

People need to stop doing their homework like responsible schoolchildren (or actual work like responsible adults) and start posting on this forum more. On my mark:

Ready... set... GO!


I've noticed.
I've stopped being a responsible school child.
D: I see lack of conversation.

[Tyrdium]

People need to stop doing their homework like responsible schoolchildren (or actual work like responsible adults) and start posting on this forum more.I think my Numerical Methods for Engineers homework would like to disagree with you. Using a sledgehammer. :>

(LU decomposition with partial pivoting. Oh, the fun!)

[Niner]

I think my Numerical Methods for Engineers homework would like to disagree with you. Using a sledgehammer. :>

(LU decomposition with partial pivoting. Oh, the fun!)
<_>;

And on topic...interesting discussion is overrated. Sorry dheu. :x

[Javer]

<_>;

And on topic...interesting discussion is overrated. Sorry dheu. :x

A picture is worth a thousand words.

And in the future, all conversation will be held in macro form.

[Mana]

Hey, like we've always said.... if you want interesting conversation, then start it yourself. Everyone wants it, but no one's willing to give it.

[Emeraldas]

Oh you got banned? Oh he closed your thread?

Not anymore. :iamabanan
And, obviously, there is a reason for that.

I don't think there's a real lack of intelligent discussion. I think we're just at a low point.

I am getting annoyed with the influx of stupid noob saibots, but hopefully most of them will smarten up after the first offense.

[Tyrdium]

I am getting annoyed with the influx of stupid noob saibots, but hopefully most of them will smarten up after the first offense.If only being a moron were a tempbannable offense.

[silan]

Actually, ironically, the crazy newbies who wander in here (yes, I mean you, Hiroshi-san) are the only source of amusement AA's got right now. Cynically speaking, that is.

And true, these periods of inactivity come and go. I'm sure that in another month or so, we'll be talking about something interesting again.

As for me making my own intelligent threads.... it's too hard. It's much easier to complain and goad someone else into doing it.

[General Suburbia]

Actually, ironically, the crazy newbies who wander in here (yes, I mean you, Hiroshi-san) are the only source of amusement AA's got right now. Cynically speaking, that is.
Actually, that kind of stuff has also been at a slight low. No one has done anything dumb enough, consistantly enough to actually make a name for him/herself.

[Kyoton Kenshin]

Oh well, at least I am a source of entertainment. *dances*

[Milkymagic]

Would some like to give me an exact definition (obviously Webster hasn't covered this) of someone who's an absolute, totally 100% n00b just for the record? I would love to see what qualities they possess, though it would be funny to behold an official "n00b Saibot award" for somebody totally of whatever the caliber. I know you guys talked about spelling and grammar, are there other features to n00bs?

[Tremolo]

Oh well, at least I am a source of entertainment. *dances*

Who are you?

[Milkymagic]

Other than my first few threads, with a couple still holding strong, I'm pretty much a phantom here. I haunt AA people in their sleep and tell them to start watching Gunbuster or I'll swallow their soul, it's quite funny. Other than that, I'm here and there posting like its going out of style, though I try to say something meaningful most of the time. Of course, this thread is about feelings, so I guess I'll be as "expressive" as possible.

[Emeraldas]

Would some like to give me an exact definition (obviously Webster hasn't covered this) of someone who's an absolute, totally 100% n00b just for the record? I would love to see what qualities they possess, though it would be funny to behold an official "n00b Saibot award" for somebody totally of whatever the caliber. I know you guys talked about spelling and grammar, are there other features to n00bs?

Uhm, it's not really that complicated.
Noob = someone that's annoying and/or stupid and/or obviously hasn't read the rules.

[Milkymagic]

Thanks Emeraldas, now I know I'm stupid, and we're never speaking again...period!

j/k!

I'll slap on some subjects for you guys to dig into (assuming I'm not boring the hell out of you guys with an accidential "been there, done that thread"), so hopefully I can look moderately civilized at the least. I'll search around, take some notes, and brainstorm something that might entertain the likes of you sophisticated folk (being I'm quite the uncultured bumpkin). In fact, I'll probably fail, but who knows...

I've been doing some writing lately (one book, rest are snippets), so hopefully I can give you guys something to look at in that department too.

See ya!

[Grasshopper]

Who are you?

You'll probably get a lot of responses like this Kyoton. Perhaps when you reach a relatively large number of posts you'll be recognized. Until then, join the club.

[Tyrdium]

You'll probably get a lot of responses like this Kyoton. Perhaps when you reach a relatively large number of posts you'll be recognized. Until then, join the club.Nah. We remember people who make good posts, regardless of postcount. Want to become known? Say some smart stuff. Or, of course, a lot of really stupid stuff.

[Milkymagic]

Stupidity doesn't grow on trees, it's already rooted in the Earth.

Why learn to count your chickens when you could just eat them?

See if you catch the joke in that. Ha! Ha! Ha!

[miss demi]

I like animeacademy.com

there are plenty of people who are all very charming and i'm sure charismatic. I also like that there is a very obvious chemistry between all of the members. everyhitng fdits together well. like a big anime-community puizzle.

[Milkymagic]

Y'know something? I think there really is chemistry in this message board, but sometimes this chemistry results in explosions, and even strange acidic reactions.

Maybe it's more like being inside a bottle of Coca-Cola when it comes to the chemistry, it can taste sweet, but it can certainly burn you. And if that's a bad example, then I need the "Resident Socrates" to fill me in.

Thank you!

[silan]

I need the "Resident Socrates" to fill me in.
Wait.........

We have a "Resident Socrates" lying around here?!

Alright now, who's been hiding him!! :suspiciou

[Phate]

Wait.........

We have a "Resident Socrates" lying around here?!

JackO.

He's long gone, though. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Ph4t3/Emot/emot-smith.gif

[Milkymagic]

Wow, this Jacko guy sounds cool, so that means there's no "Resident Socrates" at the moment?

[Dark Lord]

The AA... Hmmm... Well, its really my favorite site at the moment being a good source of news and tidbits in anime, manga, etc... The folks here seem nice enough... I guess... The occasional useless posts maybe (including some of mine, I think)... But, I do love it here...

Wait... What you people mean by "Resident Socrates"? Could it be someone who's a good philopher or something? Or is it something like a good analyst?

[Mana]

If anything, I'd put Roark as our resident Socrates, what with the philosophy major and all...

[Milkymagic]

That's cool, Philosophy is definitely an interesting subject, great to know there's a major in our midst. I'm sure he could topple my Coca-Cola comparison in no time (if he wanted to one-up me, he'd probably say Pepsi's a better choice, lol!). Heck, I have fun thinking all the different ways to see AA, but Coca-Cola remains my stance at the moment.

Basically a "Resident Socrates" is someone who would be the primary philosopher of, in this case, AA. It's all good.

Note: "Resident Socrates" is not a game about the dead remains of the same Philosopher trying to eat people because of some government virus...

[silan]

That's cool, Philosophy is definitely an interesting subject, great to know there's a major in our midst. I'm sure he could topple my Coca-Cola comparison in no time (if he wanted to one-up me, he'd probably say Pepsi's a better choice, lol!). Heck, I have fun thinking all the different ways to see AA, but Coca-Cola remains my stance at the moment.
You, sir, make no sense to me. Enough philosophy! Be more like your fellow newbie Hiroshi-san. Entertain me with wild claims of Japanese fluency, Japanese cultural omniscience, and anime ultra-otaku-hood!

[Kuzu Ryu Sen]

If anything, I'd put Roark as our resident Socrates, what with the philosophy major and all...

Do we have to poison him for corrupting the youth?

[Niner]

I'll go get the hemlock.

And poor dheu, fed up with all the young whippersnappers. Go take your meds and lie down for a while, obaa-chan. :3

[silan]

What?! Me?

I've got nothing but love for our youthful comrades from Newbieland.

:love:

[Milkymagic]

lol! No, I speak better "Engrish" than Japanese, sorry. But here's a thought:

I believe there's always times when people act as Judge, Jury, and Executioner of others based on what they know. Perhaps it is true that there are those who aren't entirely fluent in their proclaimed art, but humans are capable of such mistakes, and I do understand there are people who seriously lie in hopes of gaining attention from others. This isn't me defending anyone in particular, but this is always something I debate whenever such things are visible in the boards.

I wasn't trying to state I was great at Philosophy, but that I attained an interest in it, so hopefully there will be no judgement cast upon me that I am an idiot incapable of learning or understanding such concepts. I always try to avoid looking stupid or insensible in a bid to be accepted by my peers, maybe not as an equal, but as a person capable of understanding conversation as it is laid out in front of me. So please don't mistake anything I post as flaunting, as I only communicate to reach some level of understanding and relation.

My apologies if I irritated anyone with my lack of proper expression, and if this leads to future problems, I will make sure to simply limit my conversational attitude in message boards until this lack of simple English speaking has evaded me.

So in this regard, I don't mind entertaining people (even I understand when someone is being playful or sarcastic in a lighter tone), but I'm not going to be someone's chew toy if they feel the need to have some fun within the higher level they have placed themselves before me. This post isn't aimed at anyone in particular like I said above, but I felt the need to state these thoughts in this thread, since we are talking about how people are feeling about AA.

I get along with plenty of people, and I understand there will be people who can't tolerate something that feels like second nature to them, but isn't quite attained at the same level by another individual. Sometimes knowledge can be dangerous if used as a tool to discriminate others for their lack of understanding, in which it is our need to better understand things that makes knowledge so valuable in the first place. In the long run, I'm sure there will be no problems that go too far, but this is still something that I felt like expressing. Nobody's perfect, and everyone has their moments, so let's just try and get along with what flaws we do have.

Thank you

[ash_chan]

. . .and anime ultra-otaku-hood!


Wasn't Sae the one who was bent on being top otaku of AA?

[silan]

words
Calm yourself, little kohai. Flurries of words make my head hurt.

Besides, I was being facetious.

[Roark]

Do we have to poison him for corrupting the youth?
No, you should praise me and give me free food for life.

[Milkymagic]

Wow, Sae has big plans, hopefully there's enough money to join it...or maybe we should start a fund to help her out! Y'know? $1 from every member and she's got the chance to buy some crazy goods, and possibly a trip to Japan if we all chip in a dollar more? We could be making a difference! lol!

I knew you were joking Silian, I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't misrepresenting myself on AA so far, being there isn't much presently known about me. Plus, I felt like debating the difference between someone sincere and absolutely nuts for attention. But I think everyone goes through stages of the latter at some point.

So I wasn't trying to attack anybody, but I felt like addressing those thoughts in this thread, given the subject it pertains to. Pretty much just adding to the subject for the most part.

But this doesn't mean I'm incapable of entertaining either, being there's still potential for me to be the definitive "n00b Saibot" for the boards, I just have my bouts of pondering that makes me a little much at times (I'm sure).

[LakiDash]

Reading some of the earlier posts(yes, I do have that sort of time), I see that this was many people's first forum, and it was rough for them to enter.

Interestingly(or maybe not), I joined this place after leaving(one of many times though)a diffrent forum, because to me that place was rough. Even though I was a two/three year vet there, I felt it was just too much. No one repsected each other, it was just flame after flame. Add to tha fact that there is no mods there, just one admin who barely appears. Although I've returned to that place several times after joining here(although I think the last time I left was the permanant leave, I haven't posted there in many months now), I'd have to say this forum is much more easygoing.

Though I only post in the music forum these days, I love the fact that I can post my long drivel about bands, and no one has out right dissed my music tastes, and like wise I'm not about to trash anyone elses. It's nice to see everyone post what they like, and not see someone else immediatly flame them for it.

I've met plenty of people here, mostly through IRC, who I can consider to be really good friends. And although I tend to disappear every once and a while, it's safe to assume I'll always come back!

[Roark]

It's nice to see everyone post what they like, and not see someone else immediatly flame them for it.
That has to be the most moronic post EVAR. Did you eat lead paint as a child while your father beat you? Honestly, you truly are, teh suck.

Oh, and all that music you like is the absolute worst drivel people ever put on scratchy 8-track. Did I mention that you smell funny too? I should ban you right now, but we have a policy against banning just because you're a tard.






Just for people who don't quite get it: Sarcasm.

[Milkymagic]

AA cares about you, just not enough to show up for your graduation or make frat party appearances. They do cons though.

AA catering services! lol! That would be golden!

[So Panic.]

Anime Academy is a very diverse group of people that participate in a not-so-diverse hobby, from the angle at least.

I like the personality behind the posts here. I don't come across that to often and it's a pleasure to see it here. Especially at such a large website where it is very easy to fall into the crowd.

I'm a fairly new anime fan, only a few months in to tell the truth so I have little experience with anything Japan or anime related. I can't say much about the discussion levels because of that but I am satisfied with the information I gather from the threads and other members. That's a step in the right direction me thinks.

The reviews are very well written and make sure to point out the important aspects of the series at question. That is a major plus in my book that puts Anime Academy at my top site for what to watch next type questions.

I have plenty to learn about this place but I also have plenty of time. I hope I can get to know all of you eventually and maybe learn something new in the process.

[Milkymagic]

I've got much more to learn than you, and that's a bad thing, given how much longer ol' Milky's been posting away here. Some say I'm crazy, some say I type too much, and the rest just want me to stop the "lols omgs brbs rofls" and all that hanky-panky.

CUE VIOLIN

Speak like a normal human being, and you'll make more friends than I have. And what friends I have, I'm certainly grateful for.

THE END

ROLL CREDITS

[Phate]

In my opinion this Holy War that certain AA members keep waging against each other is one of the most annoying things ever and is causing me to visit this place less and less.

Grow the hell up.

[Ojisan]

Drive Phate from the Holy Land!!! JIHAD!!!

[Milkymagic]

In my opinion this Holy War that certain AA members keep waging against each other is one of the most annoying things ever and is causing me to visit this place less and less.

Grow the hell up.

Now I was just kidding...

Drive Phate from the Holy Land!!! JIHAD!!! There's a Holy War!? Man, I sure came at the right time!

[Phate]

Now I was just kidding...
I wasn't referring to you.

[Milkymagic]

I wasn't referring to you.

Ahhhhhhh.......I see.

So I'm not in the Holy War then?

Shucks!

[Emeraldas]

given how much longer ol' Milky's been posting away here.

A whole month? :rolleyes2

[soundchazer]

I wasn't referring to you.

You wouldn't mean the one Emeraldas is waging on me, would you?

If that is NOT the case, then forget what I said. I have this nasty tendency to think the world revolves around me... which happens to be true, but that's besides the point and I know it upsets some people

[Mouse]

You need to update your currently viewing list, SC.

[soundchazer]

You need to update your currently viewing list, SC.

Your wish is my command.

For the record: Emeraldas has the sweetest way to say STFU. You should hear it... it makes your mind soar with delight and your heart skip a beat. It is so amazing, that I can't wait until she starts flaming me again. Seriously... it is great... you guys should try getting flamed by her. You will feel soooo much relaxed and at peace with yourselves that you will probably join a buddhist temple somewhere.

[Dirty Harry]

Your wish is my command.

For the record: Emeraldas has the sweetest way to say STFU. You should hear it... it makes your mind soar with delight and your heart skip a beat. It is so amazing, that I can't wait until she starts flaming me again. Seriously... it is great... you guys should try getting flamed by her. You will feel soooo much relaxed and at peace with yourselves that you will probably join a buddhist temple somewhere.

So like, when's somebody getting banned? Cause I know if I had flamed the shit out of you, I'd have been banned quite a while ago. That or, when's it being taken to PMs? Cause your (lol) "war" with Em is getting kind of agay.

[Phate]

Then perhaps Emeraldas should be aware of this too.

[soundchazer]

So like, when's somebody getting banned? Cause I know if I had flamed the shit out of you, I'd have been banned quite a while ago. That or, when's it being taken to PMs? Cause your (lol) "war" with Em is getting kind of agay.

Nah... there have already been several people who have tried to get on my nerves and they have not been banned. Just because you guys keep trying to create a reputation for me, it doesn't mean this so called reputation is grounded in reality.

The truth is her little "crusade" is amusing. You may find my previous post to be childish (which it kind of is), but my point is it just isn't working. So stop it already... don't pick up fights if you don't want to be slapped in the hand, or have your behavior mocked.

That is why I don't take it to PM. I want people to see just how silly it is, so they may think twice before trying.

[annie14892]

I have tried to not post in here for a while due to my fear of the mods,but I think I held my tongue long enough.

I know that someone's going to say “Stupid N00b with 42 posts!Get a life.” or something like that,but this is how AA makes me feel.

To those who are elitists(is that even a word?):Please do not hate on us
'N00bs' with little posts..Some of us try to go on as much as possible and post alot but..as you know we are busy with school.(work if you are older)As for myself,I am only allowed on during the weekend (Friday included in the weekend and Sunday excluded sometimes) so I simply cannot make up for the 4 days of posting that I missed during school and church.If I did,there would probably be spam everywhere.

As for conversation,Alot of people have trouble putting their thoughts into words..I am one of those people.So sorry if I say something that offends anyone.

I don't care much for corruption because I don’t mind if one of my posts get deleted on accident once in a while.

Oh and this has nothing to do with the topic everyone's been talking about but..I feel like I'm a thread killer.Everytime I post in a thread I'm probably the last person to post and that thread doesn't get a reply for days and if it does I get ignored.It makes me feel like my opinions are unimportant.Eh..Maybe it's just me,but does anyone else feel the same?

[animanic_critic]

I have tried to not post in here for a while due to my fear of the mods,but I think I held my tongue long enough.

I know that someone's going to say “Stupid N00b with 42 posts!Get a life.” or something like that,but this is how AA makes me feel.

To those who are elitists(is that even a word?):Please do not hate on us
'N00bs' with little posts..Some of us try to go on as much as possible and post alot but..as you know we are busy with school.(work if you are older)As for myself,I am only allowed on during the weekend (Friday included in the weekend and Sunday excluded sometimes) so I simply cannot make up for the 4 days of posting that I missed during school and church.If I did,there would probably be spam everywhere.

As for conversation,Alot of people have trouble putting their thoughts into words..I am one of those people.So sorry if I say something that offends anyone.

I don't care much for corruption because I don’t mind if one of my posts get deleted on accident once in a while.

Oh and this has nothing to do with the topic everyone's been talking about but..I feel like I'm a thread killer.Everytime I post in a thread I'm probably the last person to post and that thread doesn't get a reply for days and if it does I get ignored.It makes me feel like my opinions are unimportant.Eh..Maybe it's just me,but does anyone else feel the same?
Hmm...? As far as I can remember, you have done nothing wrong, so I really don't see why you should be afraid of the mods in the first place. You're certainly not a noob, and a noob need not be necessarily mean having a small post count. Truthfully, a post count only shows how vocal you are, in the event that you have all the time in the world to visit AA.

As for elitists (oh yes, there is such a word), don't let them get to you. Just ignore them and go on with your postings. Just bear in mind to think twice about what you really want to say before you actually click the "Submit Reply" button. I'm still relatively new here in AA and I'm still learning on how AA works. Along the way, I've had good & bad experiences but hey, that's life, isn't it?

Don't stoop yourself to actually apologizing for being here, annie14892. You're only 14 years old and still growing up. AA welcomes you... I know I do :tup: .

[annie14892]

Eh..I got a reply sooner than I thought I would.Yay!!

Just bear in mind to think twice about what you really want to say before you actually click the "Submit Reply" button.
Don't stoop yourself to actually apologizing for being here, annie14892. You're only 14 years old and still growing up. AA welcomes you... I know I do :tup: .

I had to retype 2 times because the first time, it seemed like I was conceited. =x

Aww and thanks..Thats the nicest thing anyone in AA has said to me so far.I don't know what to say.:sweat:

[Roark]

Aww and thanks..Thats the nicest thing anyone in AA has said to me so far.I don't know what to say.:sweat:

I believe it's traditional to say something like "Yes, I will."

[annie14892]

I believe it's traditional to say something like "Yes, I will."

:eyebrow: What are you talking about..?Yes I will what..?Apologize for being here..?


*starts apologizing* >.>

[Roark]

:eyebrow: What are you talking about..?Yes I will what..?Apologize for being here..?


*starts apologizing* >.>
It's a joke. Think bent knees and shiny metallic bands.

[annie14892]

*does not get the joke,but laughs anyways*

Anyhoo..This is getting off subject..Lets get it back to Post your feelings about AA(and Niner's joke ban) subjects.

[silan]

Please do not hate on us
'N00bs' with little posts..Some of us try to go on as much as possible and post alot but..as you know we are busy with school.(work if you are older)As for myself,I am only allowed on during the weekend (Friday included in the weekend and Sunday excluded sometimes) so I simply cannot make up for the 4 days of posting that I missed during school and church.If I did,there would probably be spam everywhere.
I don't know about other people on here, but for me it's not quantity, it's quality. You (speaking the general you towards everyone) aren't going to impress me or interest me by flooding the forums with posts. Just say what you want to say intelligently and odds are you'll do just fine here.

It's a joke. Think bent knees and shiny metallic bands.
Shiny... metallic..... Ooooooooohhhhhh. Wow. You said bent knees and I was thinking something drastically different.

Ummm... carry on now. Nothing to see here.

[C0MPL3X]

Come now sc, you know how we only jab you because we love you. Orgasm from arguing gets owww*moans* so much better when it's you're the one who's arguing with.

And you're missing Kemonozume in your viewing list.

[Tyrdium]

I don't know about other people on here, but for me it's not quantity, it's quality. You (speaking the general you towards everyone) aren't going to impress me or interest me by flooding the forums with posts. Just say what you want to say intelligently and odds are you'll do just fine here.Bingo. annie14892, we don't care about your post count. It's fine if you only have 40 posts or whatever. As long as you post intelligently, we'll respect you.

[Ojisan]

Shiny... metallic..... Ooooooooohhhhhh. Wow. You said bent knees and I was thinking something drastically different.


Roark always wants that 14 year-old brain; Mana nicks him with her teeth.

[annie14892]

well..a while back some guy got banned for posting here..and after his post someone called him a noob with 4 posts..(or something like that) so I wasn't really sure..I wanted to post here after that..

[Dennis]

well..a while back some guy got banned for posting here..and after his post someone called him a noob with 4 posts..(or something like that) so I wasn't really sure..I wanted to post here after that..
Bans are issued at the discretion, and following serious deliberation, by the mods for reasons that may not be all that apparent.

[Roark]

Bans are issued at the discretion, and following serious deliberation, by the mods for reasons that may not be all that apparent.
Generally, the "not apparant" reason are IP matches with trouble users from yesteryear.

[kyubichan]

@Dennis

I think this was the reason she's afraid, not the ban:

and after his post someone called him a noob with 4 posts..(or something like that) so I wasn't really sure

@annie

Doesn't matter if you have 1 or a million posts, just practice good grammar and a smart choice of words, and you will be respected.

[Itachi Uchiha]

Doesn't matter if you have 1 or a million posts, just practice good grammar and a smart choice of words, and you will be respected.

Lies! The level of l_337n3$$ here requires much more to gain peoples respect... bribs help too

[kyubichan]

Lies! The level of l_337n3$$ here requires much more to gain peoples respect... bribs help too

XD I was tring to make her feel good... and you go and ruin it! "bribs"...ha!

[Milkymagic]

I sure hope I never have to speak l337 to earn some respect, because I'm just not into that, no matter how many years I've been on the internet.

But the first place I learned about it was the Megatokyo webcomic (which eventually got published), as there would be many occassions that made me confused to what the heck they were saying in certain panels, spawning my need to read up on it.

I don't care if others speak it for the record, but there's no way I'm joining in.

[kyubichan]

I sure hope I never have to speak l337 to earn some respect, because I'm just not into that, no matter how many years I've been on the internet.

Me too. I don't hate 1337 per se, but I hate it when people speak it out of the blue especially when they know other people don't understand. I wonder what those kind of people would feel like if I suddenly spoke in Japanese or Filipino to their faces? (unless they're Japanese or Pinoy, of course)

[Liegenschonheit]

Wow. This thread is still open? I'm kind of shocked! Well, not that shocked. Give people a place to bitch in and they'll do it. I'm very tempted to close it, but I won't. I will post some spam in here and hope another less lazy mod will do it, or point out some redeeming characteristic in the last five pages or so.

So, without further ado...
spam.

[Milkymagic]

Wow. This thread is still open? I'm kind of shocked! Well, not that shocked. Give people a place to bitch in and they'll do it. I'm very tempted to close it, but I won't. I will post some spam in here and hope another less lazy mod will do it, or point out some redeeming characteristic in the last five pages or so.

So, without further ado...
spam.

Never know, most people who just arrive on the boards could use a little place to ventilate about their frustrations, only to have someone swing by and let them know things aren't all that bad. But that's just one use.

[Niner]

It's basically just one big rehash now, since there hasn't been an original thought for about five pages now.

And it was far more interesting when it was about me. >.>

[Milkymagic]

It's basically just one big rehash now, since there hasn't been an original thought for about five pages now.

Point taken...maybe there can be a sticky of some kind involving this thread? Just an idea.

And it was far more interesting when it was about me. >.>


Was it now? Guess I should've been here earlier...

[kyubichan]

And it was far more interesting when it was about me. >.>

I wasn't around at that time XD

[silan]

Wow. This thread is still open? I'm kind of shocked! Well, not that shocked. Give people a place to bitch in and they'll do it. I'm very tempted to close it, but I won't. I will post some spam in here and hope another less lazy mod will do it, or point out some redeeming characteristic in the last five pages or so.

So, without further ado...
spam.
I'm insulted to see you blackening the sanctity of this thread with spam. For shame!

Speaking out of completely unbiased loyalty to the thread I've nurtured from a tiny whining post.... Why should it be closed? Other little niggling threads will crop up here and there on the same subject. Might as well just have one huge one to consolidate them, right?

Besides, if anything, it should be allowed to die a peaceful death rather than being closed, since I see no reason that it would need a mod to step in and lock it down.

But then, the Ways of the Mods are mysterious......... -_-

[kyubichan]

But then, the Ways of the Mods are mysterious......... -_-

Yeah, I bet they're from Mars... or Venus, in Mana's case ^^

[Mana]

Mostly the reason I've left it open so far is because people have re-posted in it a few times bringing up more issues. However, if it keeps delving into spam, it will, indeed, be closed, leaving the next complainer to have to start his own thread instead of posting in this one.

And I'm not from Venus, I'm from Pluto... which is still a planet in my heart ;.;

[Roark]

Yeah, I bet they're from Mars... or Venus, in Mana's case ^^
So, Ritalin's a guy now?

Although, I guess bots don't have a gender.

[kyubichan]

So, Ritalin's a guy now?

Sorry, I don't know all the mods >< Just you, Mana, 'chazer and Lieg.

And I'm not from Venus, I'm from Pluto... which is still a planet in my heart ;.;

Until they find a "new" planet, I'll still regard it as one.

However, if it keeps delving into spam, it will, indeed, be closed,

So far I don't have complaints... I just respond to others' posts. But I guess I'll have to quit being a part of this vicious cycle.

*stops spamming*

[Mana]

Sorry, I don't know all the mods >< Just you, Mana, 'chazer and Lieg.

Just for future reference :3

Liegy and Soundchazer are actually Professors, not moderators. They do have moderating capabilities, mostly given to them because of their status on the main site, but most professors choose not to use their moderator powers on a regular basis. This applies to all of the professors of AA (except for Mugs who has Admin privaledges) and even ex-profs maintain this status. Technically I'm a part of this group now, too, although I will always remain an active moderator on the forums.

The moderators have no bearing on the actual website, just the forums. They are hired on by Corpse (another Admin), and are always people who know the rules well, show good judgement, and have been around for a while, so they know how the forums generally work. Besides Roark and myself, there is also Ritalin and Eri, and some more moderators who aren't active on the forums much anymore: Bikutoru, Vanisher, Naota, and Rence. And, of course, there's Dottytor as well, although he has resigned from his position.

We do have a page on the forums that says who the general People in Power are. It can be found at the bottom of the forums, the link that says "View Forum Leaders." Or, you can find it here: http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showgroups.php

[animanic_critic]

Was it now? Guess I should've been here earlier...
*Pfft* It wasn't that interesting in the first place... the only thing that's remotely interesting was the responses following the joke-ban themselves, which included mine.

Nothing worth sulking over for missing in action in my view <_<

[kyubichan]

Just for future reference :3

Thanks ^^

By the way, has anyone else noticed that quite a number of freshmen have joined the forums recently? And this batch actually sticks around (as opposed to many of the previous ones who just posted one or twice and never returned)!

Yay! :thewave:

[Dark Lord]

Thanks ^^

By the way, has anyone else noticed that quite a number of freshmen have joined the forums recently? And this batch actually sticks around (as opposed to many of the previous ones who just posted one or twice and never returned)!

Yay! :thewave:

Good point... I noticed that myself... I really love it when people stick around... More members mean more threads and more posts to reply to... *sugar rush* Soooo much FUN!!!

WHEEEEEEEE!!! MORE PEOPLE TO PLAY WITH!!! YAY!!!

[(V)]

Its a good Forum, most the people are smart and i think the admins are fare. My only complaint the post reward system.

[Dark Lord]

Its a good Forum, most the people are smart and i think the admins are fare. My only complaint the post reward system.

Why, thank you... I'm flattered... *joking*

Hmmm... Don't you mean "fair"? Well... I agree to most of your points... Though I find the post reward system more or less fair...

[Mana]

Post reward system? Saying that we "reward" people for posts, isn't very true. Our restrictions on things like custom avatars and url linking is mostly to save bandwidth and deter advertising spammers, respectively.

[soundchazer]

rewards? Do we give a yearly supply of Whiskas to the best student? is that what you mean? Or maybe a good spankin' by Kain.

[Mana]

Or maybe a good spankin' by Kain.

If that was a reward for posting, I'd give you a run for your money as far as post count is concerned. :D

[Milkymagic]

Extend every 1,000 posts, 'nuff said.

Who can achieve the high score?

You even get to fight Phantom Kain in the Bonus Thread supplied to the lucky soul who first reaches 10,000 posts!

The burning heart of manhood rages on! Run forth with no regrets for your youth! Don't give up and reach for victory!

[(V)]

Why, thank you... I'm flattered... *joking*

Hmmm... Don't you mean "fair"? Well... I agree to most of your points... Though I find the post reward system more or less fair...

... Ya i didnt say it wasnt fair, I just dont like it.

[Mana]

And I must, again, stress that THERE IS NO POST REWARD SYSTEM.

[Sanda]

Elitism. We've all felt this. There's a chasm between the newbies and the oldtimers, a level of condescension that's almost palpable. As though the post count really is everything, or else time in service as a student, or else who you know.
Oh, c'mon.... get over yourself! The oldtimers don't treat the newbies badly... they educate 'em when it comes to forum rules... which, when necessary, has to be done. I, myself, suffered from this in the past... when I was a newbie. Of course the mods were not the same... but I remember Kain, Madoka and the others. I received some pretty harsh words at that time, however I learned from them and became a better member.


Repetition. And not just newbies repeating threads without searching for prior threads on the same topic, which is something all newbies do. It's the response by older members to these newbies, by passing off their questions with a quick link to an outside source, or a quick link to a previous thread, no matter what the question actually is.

I completely agree with linking repetitive threads to older ones. If the answer is in another thread why not give the link... after all, lots and lots of repetitive threads serve nothing... they just occupy space that can be used another way. Also, don't think it's easy for people to find those threads, the old ones I mean.... it actually takes a while and the reason they search for them is only to make this forum a better and more organized place.



Conversation. The above might explain exactly why conversation on this forum falters about one or two posts in. And forget trying to have a truly intellectual discussion, since everything of that kind dies before it gets started, or else wanders off into topics that aren't even slightly related.

Completely disagree there. I have had some pretty deep discussions in this forum. Actually I lost count of how many times I entered heated arguments with some of the guys.


Corruption. As witnessed when a response of mine to a specific member was completely deleted from the system, rendering it invisible even to other mods, even though another post of roughly the same content was left alone. The person or persons behind such a deletion remain unknown, and I received no notification of the reason for the deletion or warning against the post. It was quickly eradicated, as though trying to wipe it off of AA memory before anyone noticed the deletion.

The only thing that comes to mind: HUAHAUHAUAHUAHUAHUA
I know the mods we have now. I used to talk to them and have great conversations with them when they were just ordinary members... and I can tell you this... they are great people... a little crazy I might say... but great!

[Barrelhaven]

After two years passing by, I'm sure Silan is either over it by now, or long gone.

[Sanda]

Sorry, but I really felt the need to give my opinion here, even if the guy is not here anymore... Other people can read this thread and I want them to see this place for what it truly is: An amazing forum. I love this place. Sometimes I vanish but when I come back it feels like home.

[animanic_critic]

This thread brings back memories. Both the good and bad ones are all flooding back. Those were the days... Hmm.

[Tremolo]

To be fair Sanda, it's all very well responding and disagreeing now, but the issues Silan laid out in her post were genuine problems at the time. Things are better now (unless you count the disturbing lack of any new members who actually post).

I suppose you had to be there.

[Sae]

This thread brings back memories. Both the good and bad ones are all flooding back. Those were the days... Hmm.

Yup. Wow, I remember Niner's joke-ban....haha i can't believe it's already been 2 whole years! That's so crazy.....:Poke:

[KiraraKim]

After two years passing by, I'm sure Silan is either over it by now, or long gone.

She still comes back and posts from time to time.

Funny thing is she is one of the most respected members here :)

[silan]

For the sake of clarification, I'll respond to some of Sanda's comments.

I completely agree with linking repetitive threads to older ones. If the answer is in another thread why not give the link... after all, lots and lots of repetitive threads serve nothing... they just occupy space that can be used another way. Also, don't think it's easy for people to find those threads, the old ones I mean.... it actually takes a while and the reason they search for them is only to make this forum a better and more organized place.
I find it rather sad that people would rather take the time (which usually is quite a bit of time to find the right thread) to search for a thread that's been buried for months, if not years... but they wouldn't take the time to just say that information in a comment. It would probably take less time, in the end, to just make a comment, yet they'd still rather hunt down the elusive old thread.

I think my issue with all of that was the fact that, when I was browsing through the forums all those years ago, I'd frequently find a legitimate (IMO) question that was hastily shuffled aside with a post linking a years-old thread. I just found it hard to believe that, after so many years, there couldn't be something more said about a topic. That kind of quick-link response just stifles discussion and makes the forum feel really dull.

Completely disagree there. I have had some pretty deep discussions in this forum. Actually I lost count of how many times I entered heated arguments with some of the guys.
I have had some interesting discussions on here too. At the time I made this thread, though, conversation seemed to be a struggle and the more interesting threads that offered real discussion possibilities were usually swept aside by the quick one-sentence-response type threads.

Funny thing is she is one of the most respected members here :)
Orly?! And here I was, pretty much certain that I'd been completely forgotten. O_o

[sohryu]

I love how all of this went down during a time when Sanda wasn't around (and hadn't been around for a while), the situation (this thread in particular) involved people that came around after her time (gg OGs, don't get me wrong!), yet she still feels the need to revive the thread and talk about how great the forum is when she herself leaves for super long gaps of time and doesn't seem to notice the changes that happen while she's gone.

I suppose you had to be there.
qft

[KiraraKim]

Orly?! And here I was, pretty much certain that I'd been completely forgotten. O_o

Oh I am sure none of the regulars forgot you. You give yourself too little credit. :)

[Dirty Harry]

Who the **** is silan?

I'll have to ask dheu...

[Sae]

Oh I am sure none of the regulars forgot you. You give yourself too little credit. :)


Agreed. You can certainly put up a good argument! ^-^

[Kuzu Ryu Sen]

Who the **** is silan?

Beats me, but at least I know how to pronounce that.

[Sae]

Quick note: tonight has had the most immediate post-replys since I have been back online. AA is heating back up! w00t! ^-^

[Dirty Harry]

Quick note: tonight has had the most immediate post-replys since I have been back online. AA is heating back up! w00t! ^-^

Bored moths drawn to the retarded flame.

[Sanda]

I love how all of this went down during a time when Sanda wasn't around (and hadn't been around for a while), the situation (this thread in particular) involved people that came around after her time (gg OGs, don't get me wrong!), yet she still feels the need to revive the thread and talk about how great the forum is when she herself leaves for super long gaps of time and doesn't seem to notice the changes that happen while she's gone.


qft

Leaving for long periods of time is not due to the fact the forum isn't good. It's because life itself takes some wild roads at times and it's not possible to be around. However, I always come back BECAUSE I enjoy the forum and respect it. I may not have been around at that particular time, but I know the mods and all. Anyway, the point of replying wasn't to clarify that specific period or explain other people's actions I just want people to see that there are pretty good times and things in here (as a whole). That's all... =/

[soundchazer]

and for the record, it wasn't all that bad. People love to dramatize and play victim.

[animanic_critic]

I have had some interesting discussions on here too. At the time I made this thread, though, conversation seemed to be a struggle and the more interesting threads that offered real discussion possibilities were usually swept aside by the quick one-sentence-response type threads.
Probably those were the times where a question by someone is thrown back at their faces with the help of Wiki. Sometimes, I think that Wiki just makes things too convenient.

[silan]

and for the record, it wasn't all that bad. People love to dramatize and play victim.
Wouldn't it be boring if they didn't?

But that aside, I don't think I was dramatizing things or playing the victim. All the points I brought up were legitimate issues in this forum just like they are in any other. My corruption charge might have been kind of weak, looking back on it, but I was upset.

[laffinizluv]

I like AA okay. It's a decent message board with a good number of active members and generally insiteful discussions that don't delve to deep into an issue as to create some type of status quo.

[Sae]

I like AA okay. It's a decent message board with a good number of active members and generally insiteful discussions that don't delve to deep into an issue as to create some type of status quo.

........*giggles* just the mention of "status quo" gets the beat stuck in my head hehehehe. But back to the topic at hand lol I agree that is quite individual and unique but also strict enough that there is a sense of comradery (sp?). We can agree to disagree. (in most cases lol)

[ProfessorWashu]

Elitism. We've all felt this. There's a chasm between the newbies and the oldtimers, a level of condescension that's almost palpable. As though the post count really is everything, or else time in service as a student, or else who you know.

Repetition. And not just newbies repeating threads without searching for prior threads on the same topic, which is something all newbies do. It's the response by older members to these newbies, by passing off their questions with a quick link to an outside source, or a quick link to a previous thread, no matter what the question actually is. This doesn't foster an atmosphere of communication, except for the most determined of newbies; that kind of knee-jerk reaction is just the height of laziness. Does it really take so long to post again about something you've already spoken about once? You're telling me it's better to link to a thread that's died a year ago rather than type in an answer that's probably changed anyway?

Conversation. The above might explain exactly why conversation on this forum falters about one or two posts in. And forget trying to have a truly intellectual discussion, since everything of that kind dies before it gets started, or else wanders off into topics that aren't even slightly related.

Corruption. As witnessed when a response of mine to a specific member was completely deleted from the system, rendering it invisible even to other mods, even though another post of roughly the same content was left alone. The person or persons behind such a deletion remain unknown, and I received no notification of the reason for the deletion or warning against the post. It was quickly eradicated, as though trying to wipe it off of AA memory before anyone noticed the deletion.

I'm not saying that AA is better or worse than other forums. Merely that these elements are clearly present... and annoying.

WELL! SOMEONE woke up on the wrong side of the bed one day. No bigs, Silan. Everyone posts while they're pissed off from time to time. If some of this is still how you feel, or resembles how you feel now, well....not much to be done, is there? Hope that we can be pals! (Even though you're a senior and I'm just a lowly junior!) :D

As to my own review of AA. I enjoy having a place I can talk about anime and movies at any time of the day with a virtually infinite number of people. It's a lot of fun to compare opinions and discuss ideas born from all points on the globe.

Overall I'm pleased with the atmosphere, and have not found myself even remotely lacking for friends. Sae-chan is awesome, Roark and Mana are both really cool, laborpilot is a really nice person too! Psycho-saiyajin always provides interesting posts, and Milkymagic is the best damn threadwriter there is, hands down! Akimichi Choji, Mouse, Sanda, Smitty, Alex San Lyra, Niner, the list of AA veterans I have either befriended or would like to befriend is simply endless!!! And that's another thing I like about AA: it lets you get together with people of like mind (or at least similar mind) and discuss common issues of interest while building friendships.

I would like it if some of these incoming freshmen would post more than a few times, because a lot of them have interesting things to say! It always feels like a real let-down when I see an interesting freshman just disappear after 5 posts.

[Akimichi Choji]

*GASP*

I was...blurbed?

I don't know how to feel just now.

/sniffle

[Sae]

Sae-chan is awesome.

Hehehe I love Washu-chan!!!! She is like so incredibly awesome and stuff!!!!!

[Barrelhaven]

Get a room already.

[Sae]

Get a room already.

Wow maybe AA has one flaw. Thank you for showing me that. ^-^

[Barrelhaven]

Touche.

[Milkymagic]

and Milkymagic is the best damn threadwriter there is, hands down!

I couldn't have such awesome threads without people like yourself filling them with equally interesting posts! :D

And yes Washu, you are definitely awesome!

[ProfessorWashu]

I couldn't have such awesome threads without people like yourself filling them with equally interesting posts! :D

And yes Washu, you are definitely awesome!

*sniffle* Milkymagic complimented me!!! I am not worthy!!!!!!

:respect: