Your First Day at Anime Academy

[Milkymagic]

I'm trying for a curveball here, I found threads on why anyone joined, and how they feel about the state of things. But I haven't found a thread that discusses old memories on what anyone's first day on the forums was like. So I figured I'd open this up just to see if you guys have any funny stories, facts, or links to some of your better/lesser moments in your humble beginnings.

For newer members, I suppose you could tell everyone how the experience feels so far.

I'll go first!

I found it incredibly coincidential that I joined around the time Kain announced his resignation, guess you could call me an AA member from the "Post-Kain Era" or something. Having never spoken with this guy, I entered the forums absolutely curious as to how the state of things were. And thankfully, I found this place quite welcoming.

I remembered slapping down my first two (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23282) threads (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23283), both were impulse subjects I've been hoping to talk about, and the second thread in particular had been done only once before I came (hence its rather welcome reception). I laugh at how mashed up my paragraphs look, but it appears I've gotten slightly better with organizing everything in my posts (I don't even "lol" anymore). Having plenty of great discussions with the folks that met me, the experience was gratifying to say the least. I even made some friends not too long after the first week.

I think after that nice start, I continued with (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23289) some (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23451) cool (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23440) threads (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23609), but introduced some (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23310) half-baked (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23532) experiments (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23418) in the process, and around December or January I started to really pound out some great threads. The entries I'm proudest of have been left in my signature for anyone's referrencing (except Game Music was just a post I made), just in case anyone wishes to continue those discussions in the future. I'll probably add more down there as time goes by.

Some Great Memories! (Disclaimer: some of my posts may be hard to read, watch out!)

Some amusing comparisons (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23426&page=2&highlight=oak+bridge). (back when I was incredibly spontaneous, this thread was a hoot to read, I love you guys! xD)
My discovery of Space Lion! (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23510&highlight=Space+Lion)
Talking up Sega (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23733) and Capcom (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23729) games with all the good folks at The Arcade.
A good "Milkytime" (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24140&page=6)
The Taming of the Tsundere (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24155&page=2)! (enjoyed the deep debate by SC)
A thread that transformed into an Old School debate (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24181) rather quickly.
And pretty much anything involving anime directors or the threads in my signature (minus the one post) was great fun.

Makes me sad I didn't come on the forums years ago, but I'm still enjoying the company of everyone here, and hopefully there isn't anyone who finds me a nuisance. And if I offended anyone yet during my stay, I'm always willing to give out an apology if I've said anything in the past that was offensive.

Hope you've got some memories to share (or ideas thereof).

[animanic_critic]

Urgh, oh boy...

The first few days of my 'enlistment' here were one of the worse in my AA journals. I was a jerk - a really, big a** jerk who usually gives a damn of others' opinions. Heck, even I hated myself for saying obnoxious things back then! I had to re-edit some of my older posts just so that I dont remind myself on how wrongly I rubbed the people here.

Oh yeah, my first two threads were duds. The first (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22778) one was something done a gazillion times here, and the second (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22932) one was just me gloating on how I reached the 100th post mark. Both the threads are ultimately closed by none other than AA's greatest pragmatist Erigion. And I'll Eri for that, actually :tup:

After that, I sorta turned over a new leaf and tried to become mor mellow and understanding. The other threads are mostly like MilkyMagic's - threads that seek people's opinions and creating coversation with each other. Some of them bear fruit, others just pissed people off. Figures (-.-)

In fact, I hadn't been creating a lot of threads for a very long time, due to time constraints and me being more interested in posting my opinions/ideas rather than making new topics.

To be truthful, I don't ever want to recall how hateful I was back then and just look forward to each new day. It's just a lot easier for me that way.

[Milkymagic]

Urgh, oh boy...

The first few days of my 'enlistment' here were one of the worse in my AA journals. I was a jerk - a really, big a** jerk who usually gives a damn of others' opinions. Heck, even I hated myself for saying obnoxious things back then! I had to re-edit some of my older posts just so that I dont remind myself on how wrongly I rubbed the people here.

Oh yeah, my first two threads were duds. The first (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22778) one was something done a gazillion times here, and the second (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22932) one was just me gloating on how I reached the 100th post mark. Both the threads are ultimately closed by none other than AA's greatest pragmatist Erigion. And I'll Eri for that, actually :tup:

After that, I sorta turned over a new leaf and tried to become mor mellow and understanding. The other threads are mostly like MilkyMagic's - threads that seek people's opinions and creating coversation with each other. Some of them bear fruit, others just pissed people off. Figures (-.-)

In fact, I hadn't been creating a lot of threads for a very long time, due to time constraints and me being more interested in posting my opinions/ideas rather than making new topics.

To be truthful, I don't ever want to recall how hateful I was back then and just look forward to each new day. It's just a lot easier for me that way.

I wouldn't worry about it, but it's sad to hear your memories in the beginning weren't so good. Still, I think you're a very interesting person to speak with, and I think everyone goes through their changes. Even I've improved with my speech, and I'm still ready to make mistakes in the future, always ready to correct them as they come up. And let's face it, those threads may be embarassing then, but I still laugh at some of my old responses because I'm ultimately here to enjoy everyone's company.

I'm human, and I always like to show it! :p

[silan]

...

Sure, I'll bite.

I came over to AA in the ruckus over the Kimi ga Nozomu Eien review, and my very first post was in one of those threads "discussing" it. Don't see many discussions like that one anymore, which is a shame.

My first thread: clicky (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11621)

It all sort of degenerated from there, with a bunch of Random Thoughts and other extraneous threads. I like to think that they sparked some conversation, although really the only one that did was my comment about hating AA. :suspiciou

[Mouse]

Lol Silan.

I miss your threads. Here, but mostly at ABM. ;.;

And I can't remember my arrival. I think I spammed up the favorites threads in Gen. Anime.

[Tremolo]

I remember my first day. I prattled on about Fullmetal Alchemist, made some stupid comments about dubs, flamed the legendary Kelis Kracks constantly and generally kicked ass.

Well, not really. A lot of my old posts make me cringe, but I have no intention of "doing a shizukuchan" and deleting them.

My first thread was about Monster. It's been over three years since, and I still haven't seen it all. I think I'll chalk that up to being Monster's fault more than mine. >_>

[Tyrdium]

I'm sure I posted some really stupid stuff. Post history only goes back 500 posts, though, so I can't find what I wrote.

[Dark Lord]

Ughh, you're making me remember all the horrible memories of my beginning here... I remember clearly that I wasn't even able to type in proper english at that time. I was petty n00bish back then, and I still am (to a lesser extent). My first two threads sucked hell.
If you want proof click (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21126) here (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21562). Life sucks.

[Milkymagic]

Ughh, you're making me remember all the horrible memories of my beginning here... I remember clearly that I wasn't even able to type in proper english at that time. I was petty n00bish back then, and I still am (to a lesser extent). My first two threads sucked hell.
If you want proof click (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21126) here (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21562). Life sucks.

From what I learned above, it seems everyone has their own cringing to do with their first memories, though I still appreciate the old conversations as they were put before me. Let's just say that even when I was probably looking stupid in front of everyone, I still had a good time, and that's what counts most. Plus, when you work past any criticism and learn to grow on your own, the rewards tend to increase. And as I've said before, making mistakes always comes with the territory, it's just the hurdle of correcting them that remains most important.

Still, I enjoyed knowing how some of everyone's first days here went, good or bad. And I think deleting one's own posts should only be approvable if it was offensive or inappropriate to everyone else (like if someone asked them to do it), otherwise I see no shame in leaving a bad post here and there. On the other hand, I don't believe in deleting one's own threads, that's just rude.

[Dark Lord]

From what I learned above, it seems everyone has their own cringing to do with their first memories, though I still appreciate the old conversations as they were put before me. Let's just say that even when I was probably looking stupid in front of everyone, I still had a good time, and that's what counts most. Plus, when you work past any criticism and learn to grow on your own, the rewards tend to increase. And as I've said before, making mistakes always comes with the territory, it's just the hurdle of correcting them that remains most important.

Still, I enjoyed knowing how some of everyone's first days here went, good or bad. And I think deleting one's own posts should only be approvable if it was offensive or inappropriate to everyone else (like if someone asked them to do it), otherwise I see no shame in leaving a bad post here and there. On the other hand, I don't believe in deleting one's own threads, that's just rude.

Agreed. Such posts, good or bad, add flavour into the forums and make it a lot more interesting place to be in. It also serves as a means of remembering past. Things that have such value shouldn't be deleted, unless its absolutely necessary of course.

Oh yes, have I mentioned this old thread (http://animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22047) I made?

[Milkymagic]

Agreed. Such posts, good or bad, add flavour into the forums and make it a lot more interesting place to be in. It also serves as a means of remembering past. Things that have such value shouldn't be deleted, unless its absolutely necessary of course.

Oh yes, have I mentioned this old thread (http://animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22047) I made?

Agreed, especially when considering that link you provided was quite hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing at how things started developing. Conversations here will always be more amusing and fun as long as some of us are willing to accept where we've gone before. Looking back at some of my own threads brings back great amusement as well.

[Mana]

I didn't want to join at first. Ritalin and Kawaii Neko and Naota all made me ;_;' So I joined and I had no idea what the hell a forum was so I didn't post anything and lost the password to my account. The first day of my second account was probably just a lot of lurking.

[Milkymagic]

I didn't want to join at first. Ritalin and Kawaii Neko and Naota all made me ;_;' So I joined and I had no idea what the hell a forum was so I didn't post anything and lost the password to my account. The first day of my second account was probably just a lot of lurking.

Wow, by force? Can't complain there, sometimes friends know what's best for you, and sometimes they're just freaking insane. Thankfully, I think they're a clever combination of both! :D

Sucks to hear you don't have any stories, but sometimes we don't start off with any real impression until an experience grows on. No different than moving to a new school when you're younger and trying to figure out who could be your friend in a crowd of people you're unfamiliar with. I've moved to three different locations as a kid, and in each school I was a non-entity until halfway through my first semester of wherever I was at, so I understand that sort of experience.

[sohryu]

Post history only goes back 500 posts, though, so I can't find what I wrote.
Yes, you can.

Lookit what I found! Tyr's very first post. (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?p=211411#post211411)

Advanced Search --> Search by Username: <insert username here> --> Search All Open Forums --> Sort Results By: Last Posting Date --> in Ascending Order --> Show Results as: Posts

Voilà.

[Tyrdium]

[stuff]Oho!

* Tyrdium = pwned.

[Phate]

Yes, you can.

Lookit what I found! Tyr's very first post. (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?p=211411#post211411)

Advanced Search --> Search by Username: <insert username here> --> Search All Open Forums --> Sort Results By: Last Posting Date --> in Ascending Order --> Show Results as: Posts

Voilà.
Still doesn't work for those of us that were around before the big server problem that occurred. :p

My first day at AA probably consisted of me posting relentlessly in the anime forum because post counts mattered and all that. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Ph4t3/Emot/emot-downs-1.gif

In my defense, I was also 14.

Edit: Jesus, I've been here since I was 14.

[ShinoMatrix]

Well... my first post was made in the wrong section (it was me bein over-excited by a convention I was attending, but I posted it in the anime section)... that was my first post and first thread... really didn't do much lurking beforehand to learn the place first.

Gotta say, AA was my very first forum ever. And I guess though my first post and subsequent ones after that weren't exactly controversial or even that big a deal, I was still quite embarassed by my obvious naivety at the time to the world of forum whoring. I care far more about what others said and thought of what I said back then and was at one point even distressed for a while about one of those religious threads crap I joined in :XD:

Ah... talk about jumping at the bullet.

[Major Tom]

Wow, this (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?p=156444#post156444) seems to be my first post. Back when my entire collection consisted of Cowboy Bebop, Excel Saga, Love Hina and Steel Angel Kurumi. My my, I think my tastes have changed a little since then. Possibly apart from Bebop (haven't seen it in a long time), I don't think I'd find any of those as great as I thought back then. Probably would still enjoy them though.

For some reason, I always thought this (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9808) was the thread I first posted in, back when Dtortor was symbol-sama. Maybe because it was a more intelligent discussion, rather than the pretty droll post there.

There are so many threads there, it would take me forever to go through and find the memorable ones. But there was this one where some guy was asking about 'Teacher Pleases', which turned into a spamfest that SC kept open for his own masochistic pleasure.....

[Griveton]

Lessee...
* Griveton fires up the way-back machine.

Ah, yes, Kain's FLCL review was linked in another forum I visited at the time (which no longer exists), and I liked the writing style. I joined up and sent a PM to Kain being anal about a misspelling of the word "cojones" in the review (was written "cajones", or "drawers" instead of the intended meaning...).

Then I just kinda stayed around and started posting.

[Javer]

I was scared as hell. You people are terrifying. I was afraid to say anything lest you make fun of me on IRC, which is a fear that was relieved once I got used to Nacs calling me a fag over and over.

[Milkymagic]

Gotta say, AA was my very first forum ever. And I guess though my first post and subsequent ones after that weren't exactly controversial or even that big a deal, I was still quite embarassed by my obvious naivety at the time to the world of forum whoring. I care far more about what others said and thought of what I said back then and was at one point even distressed for a while about one of those religious threads crap I joined in :XD:

Ah... talk about jumping at the bullet.

Same here, I haven't even participated in discussion boards before I arrived at Anime Academy, I used to just email friends and that was it. It takes a special skill and practice to be a respected force in a discussion board, but I'm opting to just come as myself and make as many friends as possible. I might not have the most insightful posts at times, but I really do try to make them great for the most part (give or take the occassional subject I just can't comment much on).

My first day at AA probably consisted of me posting relentlessly in the anime forum because post counts mattered and all that.

In my defense, I was also 14.

Way to kick people like me in the balls, ouch! :D

And in my defense, I'm just absolutely bonkers.

I was scared as hell. You people are terrifying. I was afraid to say anything lest you make fun of me on IRC, which is a fear that was relieved once I got used to Nacs calling me a fag over and over.

I've got friends that say that kind of stuff to me all the time, it gets annoying at first, and then you become used to it. After I realized they were playing around, I had fun trying to retort all their poking on my geeky stature. Such things make you grow, and to accept teasing and criticism with greater ease. Plus a good friend knows when to call you a "wuss" whenever you mope over how bad your day was. :D

[sohryu]

I was scared as hell. You people are terrifying. I was afraid to say anything lest you make fun of me on IRC, which is a fear that was relieved once I got used to Nacs calling me a fag over and over.
No worries, we made fun of you anyway. Still do. =P

My first post was gay, much like every post I've made since then. I especially love how my first thread was an Eva thread. Good times.

* soh pets Javer and goes off to fangirl over Evangelion

[Javer]

No worries, we made fun of you anyway. Still do. =P

My first post was gay, much like every post I've made since then. I especially love how my first thread was an Eva thread. Good times.

* soh pets Javer and goes off to fangirl over Evangelion

Awesome. You guys are the best friends ever. Ever ever ever ever.

Also, don't say that. :P Most of your posts are avowedly hetero unless it comes to Jessica Alba.

[Angi]

I wandered from thread to thread, read the rules, and wondered what on earth people were talking about when they talked about threads. Then, I kinda forgot this place existed for a few months. Found it again, so here I am!

[Mana]

According to the search function, my first post on this account was about Lunar 2 and fanfiction, which seems about right considering how I was at the time >.>;

[Kurorakuda]

I remember my first day like it was yesterday.

First, I got a warning from Madoka (we miss you!!)

Then, I got owned by Roark..

Again I got owned by Roark...

Then I got owned by Roark again...

All that in one hour. I called it a day and braced myself for day two.

[Milkymagic]

According to the search function, my first post on this account was about Lunar 2 and fanfiction, which seems about right considering how I was at the time >.>;

I probably would've thought you were cool even then, of course, if I would've been here during 2003 you'd have me talking about Evangelion and Mahoromatic a lot. But it was also around 2002 when I loved director Mamoru Oshii, so you guys still would've been exposed to that, though I wasn't big on Gunbuster like I am now (which is interesting to note).

However, I lacked knowledge on many other directors and shows at the time, so it wouldn't have been as interesting to have me around then, especially since I'm more open-minded now than I was before. If I would've recieved flames back then, I probably wouldn't have tolerated it, but as of today I can stomach many things, including my own stupidity.

I went through many taste changes in the span of about three years, so each changing year would've been fairly different in that regard.

[IceDemon]

I remember my first day like it was yesterday.

First, I got a warning from Madoka (we miss you!!)

Then, I got owned by Roark..

Again I got owned by Roark...

Then I got owned by Roark again...

All that in one hour. I called it a day and braced myself for day two.

WOW. Harsh, owned three times in one day. My first day was a breeze although this is only my fourth day here. I posted twice on the first day and intoduced myself at the same time on the origin of your name thread. Worked out really well that I joined now.

[Roark]

I remember my first day like it was yesterday.

First, I got a warning from Madoka (we miss you!!)

Then, I got owned by Roark..

Again I got owned by Roark...

Then I got owned by Roark again...

All that in one hour. I called it a day and braced myself for day two.
I don't pwn people enough anymore.

[soundchazer]

My first post was lost in the Anime Academy fire of late 2002, also known as "server went kaput and lost a crapload of accounts in the process."

The first post I did after I got over the shock of finding all my insightful and delightful pieces of knowledge obliterated and sent to oblivion was in this thread:

http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4909

Obviously, it had to be a KOR thread, and yes, as you can see, my style has not changed that much. If you believe I'm a pompous windbag now, I was not that different then.

Only thing that change was the actual grade I gave this anime once I got to review it.

[7Raven7]

The first post I did after I got over the shock of finding all my insightful and delightful pieces of knowledge obliterated...
Pick the answer that is the most correct.
TRUE : FALSE



If you believe I'm a pompous windbag now, I was not that different then.

Pick the answer that is the most correct.
TRUE : FALSE


;)
sorry SC, left yourself wide open on that one.

To stay on topic, I doubt my first day was very memorable, think I only did 2 posts. Not sure if too many days after that were memorable either, and if your asking yourself who the hell is this guy? that just further proves my point.

It might have been timing, as I don't get into newer series as much before they're completely released (and so don't tend to post in those threads) and seem to have missed the years where older series have been discussed at length.

[soundchazer]

[SIZE="1"]
;)
sorry SC, left yourself wide open on that one.



That's OK... it is not like a lot of people don't think that about me anyway. Even I have a sense of humor somewhere.

[Milkymagic]

To stay on topic, I doubt my first day was very memorable, think I only did 2 posts. Not sure if too many days after that were memorable either, and if your asking yourself who the hell is this guy? that just further proves my point.

It might have been timing, as I don't get into newer series as much before they're completely released (and so don't tend to post in those threads) and seem to have missed the years where older series have been discussed at length.

I've always missed the debates for the most part, give or take the occasional thread on a Gainax product or Madhouse.

Otherwise, when I'm in the mood for conversation and there's no threads I can comment on, I just create my own. And I mean, I create as many as I feel! :D

That's OK... it is not like a lot of people don't think that about me anyway. Even I have a sense of humor somewhere.

SC, it is always a pleasure to communicate with you, even if you punch me in the balls with some of your opinions. It's nice to hear someone who has their own thoughts on many things, especially anime. In fact, some of the threads I've made have been improved overall with your colorful insight. And I'm sure one of these days I'll have the capacity to keep up a good debate with you, though there's definitely been some great conversations that I could easily name off that we've both participated in.

But it's great when you can take a joke too! Oh yeah! xD

[kyubichan]

My first day here, I posted a review. I read other reviews before I made that one, and from my point of view, it was no different from the ones by professors. My review was immediately put down by a senior member, his whole post translated to "it sucks", but with flowery words that would make MS Word's dictionary go haywire. Luckily, someone stopped by and pointed out what exactly I did wrong. I thanked them both and never wrote a proper review again.

The only other review I ever made after that was a sarcastic one. (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23588)

[Milkymagic]

My first day here, I posted a review. I read other reviews before I made that one, and from my point of view, it was no different from the ones by professors. My review was immediately put down by a senior member, his whole post translated to "it sucks", but with flowery words that would make MS Word's dictionary go haywire. Luckily, someone stopped by and pointed out what exactly I did wrong. I thanked them both and never wrote a proper review again.

The only other review I ever made after that was a sarcastic one. (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23588)

That's unique, I just went ahead and made some threads before bothering to post in others, but the idea of making a review seemed too daunting for the first day. You've got guts! :p

I even participated in the Student Review Contests for a bit, but I haven't watched much anime as of late, and if I had half a brain I'd go back and try another one. Right now, I think I'm being powered with one-third of a brain, so it's been rough.

And what happened to the Sarcastic Reviews? I remember those being popular for a little while!

[Dark Lord]

And what happened to the Sarcastic Reviews? I remember those being popular for a little while!
I miss those...

Good stuff, those sarcastic reviews...

[kyubichan]

I thought the Sarcastic Reviews was a good option. Unfortunately, few of us actually sat down and made them. Try making some of your own then, Dark_Lord ^^ And hey, maybe we can just make a "Sarcastic Review" thread and post all of them there, instead of making a new thread for each review, ne?

[Dark Lord]

I thought the Sarcastic Reviews was a good option. Unfortunately, few of us actually sat down and made them. Try making some of your own then, Dark_Lord ^^ And hey, maybe we can just make a "Sarcastic Review" thread and post all of them there, instead of making a new thread for each review, ne?
Naaah...

I suck at it. I really do.

[kyubichan]

Sarcastic Review thread (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?p=539729#post539729)

Now now, Dark_Lord, I can clearly see how sarcastic you are XD

[Pachinko]

I shoved a few kids in lockers, smacked up some bitches, and vandalized the bathroom on the third floor with lipstick. (May have clogged a few toilets, my memory is leaving me...)

[animanic_critic]

I pity those kids. Bad Pachi-chan, bad.

* AC go gets the cane.

[Pachinko]

I pity those kids. Bad Pachi-chan, bad.

* AC go gets the cane.
>:D

I swear, it was like Katrina all over again.

[Kitsurai]

I was in high school when I joined. Long story short those memories are lost in a haze of alcohol and narcotics.

Well anyway, I remember this place stuck out for me because people here embraced grammar, and I could never get my fill of the anime reviews (especially Kain's). I still say most of the "profs" here have a very developed sense of expression. What hit me like a ton of bricks shortly afterward was the fact that many users were actually close to other users, either through the forum or in real life. I thought that was awesome, so as soon as I deemed myself somewhat integrated in the forum culture, I stepped up to IRC.

THEN I discovered that the frequent IRC crowd was an even closer, more intimate group than the only-forum-goers. I was blown away. So after about two months of pretty much not saying a goddamn thing, I finally started readily making IRC conversation, and I got to know some really fun people, and all in the forest were finally at peace...

...then they introduced me to 4chan...

[laffinizluv]

It was only 3 days ago >.>


I can't post the link for some reason but my first post was in the Newer and Older Anime discussion in the anime forum. Nothing special, just working my way in here.


:newbie:

[Roark]

New users can't post links because some elements decided to ruin it for everyone else.

[Milkymagic]

New users can't post links because some elements decided to ruin it for everyone else.

Spambots from Emperor Internet?

[Mana]

Something along those lines, although I still don't feel the link limiting was necessary.

[Javer]

THEN I discovered that the frequent IRC crowd was an even closer, more intimate group than the only-forum-goers. I was blown away. So after about two months of pretty much not saying a goddamn thing, I finally started readily making IRC conversation, and I got to know some really fun people, and all in the forest were finally at peace...

...then they introduced me to 4chan...

Yeah, that sounds about right. :P

[Kitsurai]

Yeah, that sounds about right. :P
DID I ASK FOR YOUR OPINION?!

[Aoyagi]

My first day? That was... today!!

erm... I'm trying hard to get involved.
I've posted a little and browsed a few threads.
I'm also thinking I should look into getting IRC...

forums are always quite hard work for me,
but long term I'd like to get to know a few people
and hopefully up my post count bit by bit.

so far everyone seems nice and willing to engage
in threads and activities... I aim to get there too...

~aoyagi

[Legend Saber]

My first day here was, like ... ages ago. I seriously don't remember it at all.

I was initially referred here by a friend in the heyday of my forum-joining extravaganza around March of 2003. At that time, I was still pretty much a newbie to forums, and spent my earliest memories here posting unintelligent jibberish in random threads that interested me. I've since created a grand total of at least six accounts, with a combined post total of less than one hundred. I've essentially been a silent shadow which flickers in and out from time to time.

I recently acquired a desire to expand my horizons, however, and this friendly, semi-famililar place looked like a nice joint to start with. So ... you might be seeing a lot more of me from now on. ;) Or who knows, perhaps I'll fade back into the night, only to reappear several months from now.

Scary thought, isn't it?

[Milkymagic]

My first day here was, like ... ages ago. I seriously don't remember it at all.

I was initially referred here by a friend in the heyday of my forum-joining extravaganza around March of 2003. At that time, I was still pretty much a newbie to forums, and spent my earliest memories here posting unintelligent jibberish in random threads that interested me. I've since created a grand total of at least six accounts, with a combined post total of less than one hundred. I've essentially been a silent shadow which flickers in and out from time to time.

I recently acquired a desire to expand my horizons, however, and this friendly, semi-famililar place looked like a nice joint to start with. So ... you might be seeing a lot more of me from now on. ;) Or who knows, perhaps I'll fade back into the night, only to reappear several months from now.

If I was a busier man, you could bet I wouldn't be on here all that much. But alas, I'm certainly full of time, and I seem to use a bit of it here whenever I'm in the mood to talk or joke with a few folks. On that note, hope you enjoyed being here so far!

And on another note, I think it's been a while since I've made a decent thread, better get to work on one of those!

Scary thought, isn't it? Only if you pull a Michael Myers and surprise me right outside my home from those very shadows.

[IceDemon]

Very poetic Legend Saber. Who is on the IRC channel and is it really worthwhile to check it out?

[sohryu]

Very poetic Legend Saber. Who is on the IRC channel and is it really worthwhile to check it out?
No one. It's the deadest channel ever. No one should ever join the IRC channel ever ever again. >_>

No but really it's full of mean people. People like Roark who kick for no reason. D:

* sohryu scurries away

<_<

[Mana]

Roark doesn't kick for no reason. His reason for kicking is that he misses people that he used to kick all the time, like Yuri and Kaoi.

But, yeah, IRC has been mostly dead for some time now.

[Roark]

IRC isn't dead.

We've just all gotten to the point where we're happy enjoying each other's company in silence.

[Akito]

And yet, it seems that whenever I'm on, there's a respectable amount of people on--'round 15 or so--projecting an illusion that it still lives.

M'yes. The silence makes me feel insecure.

[Mana]

Oh yeah, people are there, they just don't talk :X

[IceDemon]

LOL. (Can I write that or how else would I say something to the same affect that is simple, since I can't think of anything?) No one talks thats a great use of the IRC channel. Therefore I guess its not worth checking out.

[Mana]

It used to be a lot more lively.

[sohryu]

Roark doesn't kick for no reason. His reason for kicking is that he misses people that he used to kick all the time, like Yuri and Kaoi.
I know, Mana. That's why I added the scurrying and shifty eyes <_< Because I was expecting to be kicked for that comment :P

LOL. (Can I write that or how else would I say something to the same affect that is simple, since I can't think of anything?) No one talks thats a great use of the IRC channel. Therefore I guess its not worth checking out.
Definitely not worth checking out. Definitely.

<_<

[Akito]

Definitely not worth checking out. Definitely.

<_<


D=<

Hmph. Yeah, right. I'm not falling for that! It's probably just you xenophobic, elitist veterans and your evil secret agenda to keep us newbies out!

(Yea, I'd consider myself a newbie, despite my join date.)

[Tremolo]

soh lies, #aa is a total hive of activity.

If you interpret "hive of actvity" as just zero_one going ":O!" all the time and no one else saying anything, that is.

[Mana]

I know, Mana. That's why I added the scurrying and shifty eyes <_< Because I was expecting to be kicked for that comment :P

Well, Roark's not on during the day, so he wouldn't have kicked you.

And I only randomly kick men >_>;

[Roark]

Well, Roark's not on during the day, so he wouldn't have kicked you.

And I only randomly kick men >_>;
I need to get an ssh client at work... if it's not blocked, anyhow.

[IceDemon]

Well, Roark's not on during the day, so he wouldn't have kicked you.

And I only randomly kick men >_>;

Why do you only kick men and why randomely at that? Are we being gender discrimitory?

[Mana]

Yes. As everyone well knows, Mana is a feme-nazi lesbian.

[IceDemon]

Yes. As everyone well knows, Mana is a feme-nazi lesbian.

And how does that work out since your "Living with the man you love"?

[Mana]

I'm not quite sure, but I believe it might involve sarcasm :O!

Or Roark is sekritly a woman.

[IceDemon]

It might involve sarcasm? If anyone else picked up her sarcasm please let me know becuase I couldn't nor did I see any indication of sarcasm present. Your comment that Roark is secreltly a girl is hilarious. It puts a huge twist on what he says although I think your joking, but the idea itself is funny.

[Akito]

...sorekhasum?
















Anyway, IceDemon, when someone says a comment that sounds rather absurd (i.e. preaching the message of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Holocaust denial, or Mana's comparing feminists to dykes and Nazis), chances are that it's meant in a tongue-in-cheek manner.

The best bet, even if the person is serious, is to either respond by laughing it off or better yet, by playing along.

[Mana]

Or perhaps the whole comment about me only kicking men was sarcastic in the first place since, you know, I'm not sexist. =\ You need to put more ranks in detect sarcasm.

[Akito]

Blah. I would've totally caught on to that, but I'm a reader of the worst kind and have only checked the four posts above my previous one.

[IceDemon]

I didn't think you were sexist at all. Its hard to tell if someone is being sarcastic if they write one line, rather than saying it so you can tell by their tone of voice. On top of it some people may be telling the truth however since you recommend taking statements as these as sarcastic or humorous, I will do the same.

[Kitsurai]

Pwning myself with other's posts will make me seem chill to the other users. :drool:

By the way, I'm being sarcastic.

[IceDemon]

By the way, I'm being sarcastic.

Quick question when did I ever post that and if I did where did you find it? You said your being sarcastic, which makes me think I never posted it but if I did I'm really embarresed now.

[Neo-Hunter]

I did the normal noob things and then I was told on my second day here to Eat it by a mod I can't rember it might have been roark or kain someone but it made me cry like a girl. now that I have been here a while I posses a great skill. I don't know what it is but according to some its damn well maginficent!

[Milkymagic]

I did the normal noob things and then I was told on my second day here to Eat it by a mod I can't rember it might have been roark or kain someone but it made me cry like a girl. now that I have been here a while I posses a great skill. I don't know what it is but according to some its damn well maginficent!

When you're here long enough, you feel a mental growth with enough interaction. I can still say I've made some great threads in my beginnings, but my later efforts turned out much better because my communication skills vastly improved from all my experiences.

I sounded like an excited kid in a candy store upon my debut, and now I can at least sound like I haggle candy in the same go. Within a year or so I'm sure I'll get better and one day hit an elite attitude, or I'll possibly become even more laid back if that's possible.

[Risen Hell Fire]

Why not, even though I was trying to avoid this thread. Well first day was ofcourse a whole new experiance for me. Not only was AA the first Forum I became a part of, I also didn't know a thing about forums and their rules. Later on I made a thread on G4, and said how much loved it, yeah now it's sucks major monkeys. I also met Tenshi for the first time, while she was under a different before TnR. So i had a problem my first day and Corpse gave me a warning. And I changed my post, apologizing on what I did. And so days later I've gotten better and here I am today, not a single warning since then

[Lupin the 3rd]

FIRST POST! XD
http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16990



That was embaressing for me! :sweatdrop

*sit in corner and cries*

[kyubichan]

I know what your favorite anime is...

I actually think I've done worse than that, but nothing along the lines of "ZOMG zis anime ish so guhreito!"

[Milkymagic]

FIRST POST! XD
http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16990



That was embaressing for me! :sweatdrop

*sit in corner and cries*

Had I been around, I would've spilled off all the Lupin anime I own, and gushed all over how awesome I thought that series was.

For the record, though The Castle of Cagliostro is the best Lupin film, I totally enjoyed The Fuma Conspiracy and the ever hilarious Mystery of Mamo on that note.

Also, I thought The Legend of the Gold of Babylon was actually quite watchable when given some of the lesser Lupin films I've seen, namely Bye Bye Liberty Crisis and Napoleon's Dictionary (or something like that).

I know what your favorite anime is...

I actually think I've done worse than that, but nothing along the lines of "ZOMG zis anime ish so guhreito!"

I'd love to make a thread on an anime I appreciate, but most discussion comes with newer anime usually, especially when you have the privilege of breaking it down as it airs. Older shows can certainly be discussed, but I probably wouldn't know what to provide as a topic-worthy anime, especially when considering all the strange choices I have for personal favorites.

Still, it's better to make threads that haven't been tried, or just seldom tried in the long run. Otherwise, some forums would be doomed to discuss anime such as Neon Genesis Evangelion for all of eternity.

[Lord Dolmus]

My first day was fine, I hit a snag when I made a post about how cool this place is, but it was locked, hey I was new to the internet, I figured "comments" actually meant you post your comments, but no, you have to make a point with whatever you make a thread out of.

[some]

My first day?...um good?
Its good to come and post in a place like this
im new too to the forums so i dont regist and only see people and their posts
what they talk and reply
well this place sure is nice
many good topics to reply too ^^

[Ayumi Sawatari]

My first day was torture. You all hate me. I can see it in your eyes... uh, I mean screen? Just kidding. It was fun reading all of the posts everyone had, and it was nice having people to talk to about what I love. (my friends at school don't like it that much) It still is!

[Akito]

I don't really remember much from my first days, but from the looks of a few posts, I guess I wasn't really a noticeable character (not particularly n00bish, but still far from 1337).

'Did make a pretty cute thread (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11527) within two weeks of my joining, though. :D

[kyubichan]

:3 Cute indeed. But I wanna see an anime where they level Manila.

[AnimeLover]

I've been a "member" since 2001, although I obviously didn't participate in the forums much. I have an old account under "Urashima" but for the life of me I can't remember the password.

My first anime non-TV anime was Love Hina, which was what got me obsessed. Ever since I've always used AA's reviews to check what I watch, and I've seen at least half in the library. I know theres quite a few review sites out there, but I've always really respected the reviewers. I with staff like Keitaro, Madoka, and Grievton were still around ='[

And maybe one day I'll get that thing that everyone here hopes for ;)

[laborpilot86]

I posted on a few of the anime threads and started a soccer thread.

[Mirari]

well, my 1st day here wasnt exactly my 1st day...i've been visiting AA for a while..especially d library to check wats next...but since d library is incomplete and i cant really trust my own opinion, i decided to join d forum...and my 1st day was quiet...spent d whole day reading without replying -_-"

[aoi_n_asul]

:3 Cute indeed. But I wanna see an anime where they level Manila.

don't. i still wanna visit manila before i die ;p i took offense very easily then. changed identities a lot of times.

[zero one]

I don't exactly remember which came first, the AA site and forum or the AA IRC chan. (waaaaaaaaaaaay back on ETG)

One of my friends back in high school kept telling me about AA and how I should check out both the site and IRC chan. He used to be one of the AA professors, but is since retired (don't know why he's not listed as retired though.)

I can imagine that my very first day on the forum probably consisted of making 1 thread and/or posting replies to a few others (very very few.) And I'm sure I made an ass out of myself on the IRC chan. but thats ok, I still do. :P


:O!

[Jaime Astorga]

I remember being pretty surprised. Up until that point, I had no idea was alive and being updated. I had been reading from the website, but I imagined it had stopped being modified a long time ago (don't ask... I don't even remember why. Failure to look at the dates, maybe?). So I usually imagined myself walking along the deserted hallways of a dusty library, picking up some long gone student's notebook which contained, word for word, the lectures of a certain teacher, and then as I read it it came back to life in my imagination.

...yes, I know, I am pretty insane. XD

Anyways, I was shocked to find the Academy was bustling with activity. I think I was scared at first, but eventually I joined, chose an Inuyasha avatar, and if I remember correctly made a couple of posts. I tried to do it in a way where I wouldn't talk to people; more in a list topic of sorts. For example, if a topic required discussion, I was afraid of talking with others because of being new, so I would instead post in the recent Manga purchase thread or somewhere else I was unlikely to engage in conversation. I have outgrown my shyness since. ^_^;

[Zelkiiro]

My first post is long gone.

Thank God.

[Neo-Hunter]

true that Ac, its better to understand why your getting negitive feedback than posting newer threads,so you can learn from your mistakes and not piss people off. I learned that on my third day and it kinda stuck with me, also sorry about yer thread Milky I guess our intentions got messed up there.

[Mana]

I guess it would be fair to say that AA has a big learning curve. Or we're fond of hazing. Man, AC, I remember you got so much shit when you first joined.

[animanic_critic]

Disappointment (and hazing) is a part of growing up.

[Mana]

Disappointment (and hazing) is a part of growing up.

You forgive us, right? <3

[animanic_critic]

I can't forgive...

... because I shouldn't. I should, however, thank you for the ruthless beating. How was I to improve and become a reviewer in another site without teh biting remarks and Niner's acid commentary? That's a classic.

You see, holdenmcclure, I've been through some nasty shit and I'm still here. What does that mean to you? We can be mean, only for a good cause. That is how AA spreads its love.

[Mana]

That is how AA spreads its love.

You should be greatful. We could spread our love Bible Black style, instead.

[Roark]

Jesus, you people think AA hazing is mean? We could find pictures of you, photoshop them to make it look like you practice bestiality, hack your blog, post the pictures, then alert your school, parents, and local police departments. (OK, I'm still not sure if that was what really happened or if that forum did find bestiality pictures of the girl, but it's an example.)

That would be a hazing. AA is fairly gentle by internet hazing standards. I still say no one asked for anything but an honest discussion.

[Niner]

I rip people new *******s because I love.

That is, I love to rip people new *******s.

<3

[Mana]

Niner should go into porn.

[Digital_Drunk]

You should be greatful. We could spread our love Bible Black style, instead.

ROFL I think u should think u guys should think of going down that path! Attract a whole different breed of posters!!! If u need some help getting that started i'm here for you!

[Neo-Hunter]

hawt sex would be a great choice but i really don't see this in the aa budget which contains a lint brush and some pockey, but who am i to judge?

[Milkymagic]

If my first day at Anime Academy involved me getting some, I probably would've tripled my thread input by now. :D (POST! POST! POST! POST!)

Oh, and if I were to join the porn industry, I would so have my alias be this username for obvious reasons! ;)

[Mana]

While I know we'd like to get some new blood around the place, somehow I don't think we're looking for the kind of people who would be attracted to us if we took up such practices.

[animanic_critic]

You should be greatful. We could spread our love Bible Black style, instead.

While I know we'd like to get some new blood around the place, somehow I don't think we're looking for the kind of people who would be attracted to us if we took up such practices.
Erigion and I would have to disown Bible Black as our guilty pleasure if that were to happen.

[Niner]

Niner should go into porn.
Way ahead of you there >_>

And I must give credit to you, a_c. You started out as an overly eager beaver, but you're actually an okay guy and a good reviewer. And even at your most eager, you were never as annoying as this holden prick is now.

[animanic_critic]

I was a beaver and I'm still a beaver. It's just that I was one that belonged to a whore; this time round, I am that hardworking gnawing mammal.

I lurve beavers ^____^

[ProfessorWashu]

In my first day at AA, I scanned through probably every thread and tried to make a statement in all of them. I was trying to let people know I existed, that I had joined up.

I was very well recieved, and everyone was very polite to me. Even when they disagreed with me, the AA members were very polite and reasonable. They were even reasonable when they ripped my arguments a new one. Basically, it taught me how to take criticism while not assuming it is hostile. In particular, I'd like to thank Roark for that.

In the days that followed, I would continue to post, and even started a few threads. I made a lot of new friends (Tamanegi Sensei is cool, Mana is a nice person, and Isolated Otaku is a pretty good person if I say so myself.) In other words, the sense of community was quickly established.

After a while here, I noticed that Milkymagic was a really nice person too, and that Milkymagic always managed to make the best damn threads in AA (in my humble opinion...) Every one was a hit!

In short, my experiences with AA, both early on and present, have been one gigantic mass of fun and interest. I get to have good conversations about topics I care about with reasonable and intelligent individuals. Professor Washu officially loves AA, now and forever.

[Mana]

In effort to save this thread, I've split the "Opinions" discussion to a different thread. Because of the split, some posts may seem a bit odd. Just an FYI.

[Milkymagic]

In effort to save this thread, I've split the "Opinions" discussion to a different thread. Because of the split, some posts may seem a bit odd. Just an FYI.

Thank you again Mana! :D

After a while here, I noticed that Milkymagic was a really nice person too, and that Milkymagic always managed to make the best damn threads in AA (in my humble opinion...) Every one was a hit!

In short, my experiences with AA, both early on and present, have been one gigantic mass of fun and interest. I get to have good conversations about topics I care about with reasonable and intelligent individuals. Professor Washu officially loves AA, now and forever.

Washu, I just want you to know that meant a lot to me! :D

And damn straight, I'm all about AA! ;) (Milky shouts out to all of his AA buddies!)

[ProfessorWashu]

You're welcome Milky. I only spoke the truth. ^_^

[animanic_critic]

Oh, one of beloved Milky's greatest threads created has been cleansed! HALLELUJAH!

[Drake]

I didn't want to join at first. Ritalin and Kawaii Neko and Naota all made me ;_;' So I joined and I had no idea what the hell a forum was so I didn't post anything and lost the password to my account. The first day of my second account was probably just a lot of lurking.

Similar experience. Ritalin and Kawaii_Neko wanted me to learn about anime and tossed me into this forum and let me loose. I lurked for a bit, then became a regular. FIRST POST (http://www.animeacademy.com/forums/showthread.php?p=60650#post60650)

[NausicaaBoy]

mana got mad at me... and from that day foreward I called her mama mana

[animanic_critic]

mana got mad at me... and from that day foreward I called here mama mana
Not a good idea. I suggest she prefers Mana-neechan.