Why don't you post as much anymore?

[!King_Amazon!]

I'm curious. For you guys out there that have stopped posting as much, or at all, what made you stop posting as much as you used to?

Also, what can be done to improve your activity?

[WetWired]

Not many threads that I'm interested in. I try to make threads that interest me, but they don't get much activity.

Though, my activity is unusually high lately. I don't think I've been above 50% in months before recently.

[Mantralord]

well wetwired is mostly dead so he has an excuse not to post much anymore

[!King_Amazon!]

What would interest you more, WW?

I guess what I'm asking is for people to say why they aren't posting as much and give suggestions as to what can be done to get them to post more. I know for some people it's just for personal reasons that they can't help such as school or work, but I think for some it's just a lack of interesting things to post about. I want to know what would interest people more, perhaps suggestions for new forums if people will post in them, or maybe forum activities like the whole thing we had going before where we would pick fictional characters and decide who wins based on what people thought would happen. Can't remember what it was called, but stuff like that might be good. I'm just looking for suggestions.

[WetWired]

Zelaron melee?

[!King_Amazon!]

Yeah that's it

[KagomJack]

Just not as many interesting things are being posted. Once in a while a good debate gets sparked in the debate forum or someone posts something really worthwhile in the convo forums. I don't tinker with RM2K(3) as much, so that cut down my activity in that forum.

[Sovereign]

I had my addiction to wow breifly reignited. Now that that's died down I'll be going back to somewhat normal.

[Thanatos]

I guess I don't post as much anymore because lack of good conversation and most of the old posters that made this place worthwhile have dissapeared or become less active. Titusfied, RoboticSilence, Penny_Bags, kaos, MJ, Bob, Hades-Knight, Randuin, SYG, NGM, Slim, and the list goes on and on.

Maybe we should try to bring back an old member each week. Make a thread titled something like "This week: Operation Slim". I don't know. It's just not as interesting as it used to be.

[KagomJack]

How many of these older posters do you actually talk to though? Maybe you can coax them to start posting more. Just a thought.

[Willkillforfood]

We need to get Kaneda on here with another girl.

[Jamesadin]

I still come on every day, pretty much. The topics that interest me enough to post in are few and far between, though. The Opinion/Debate forum is probably the best one going.

[khwiii]

I never was a huge poster so I suppose it doesn't matter, but I find the combination of Mantra and Grav to be WAAAAAYYYY too annoying.

[Grav]

We've both been here since 2002, so you must be quite annoyed.

[gruesomeBODY]

The Dragoons (the guys that got me involved with the forum) basically stopped posting. That mixed in with my busy schedule just doesnt allow time for me to post anything. Plus, some of the topics arent that amazing. But my activity recently has shot up so i guess the forum is making a comeback. I can also state that when Halo 3 comes around, the Dragoons will be abck.

[Sum Yung Guy]

I read everyday. Im just the strong silent type...

[Willkillforfood]

SYG's too selfish to post. He's too busy shooting Iraqis =(.

[slaynish]

yeah same with me i read usually every day.

Sometimes 3-4 times a day.

I just dont know. I feel like since gaming kind of slipped away, we all slipped away too. I dont know., i felt like zelaron was more like a family not a community. I mean, dont you remember when we had to try to convince members that posted strictly in our DII forums to post other places? We had threads like "zelaron isnt just a DII forum" and what not. Gaming brought us together because thats what we all love or atleast loved at one point.

BUT, as for my personal reasons; I'm growing up man. I'm not 11 years old anymore. I dont know if you guys realize how much impact Zelaron has had on me. I have posted it before, but jeeze, 11 years old, thats the last 4 years to shape me and transform me into who I am.

[Thanatos]

How did Zelaron aide you in transforming/shaping your life? What daily routines do you go through where you think "Ahh, thank you Zelaron!"?

[Medieval Bob]

I agree with the "nothing interesting" statement. In the past, there was always something going on. There was always some argument about this or that, and for the longest time, the Flame Forum was more entertaining than anything else here.

Additionally, with graduation in 37 days, I'm always swamped with shit to do, and when I'm not swamped with shit to do, I'm trying to relax and either sleep or play games.

[slaynish]

How did Zelaron aide you in transforming/shaping your life? What daily routines do you go through where you think "Ahh, thank you Zelaron!"?

I am generally at the top of my class with my grammar and English skills. I am a great writer, I know how to express myself. I think in a very logical way, i am pretty sharp kid for my age. I have a good sense of humor, and i thank Zel for that a lot because a lot of things on Zel are funny, or at least have helped me understand things better. That is another big one, i am very understanding to things and people, its like, everyone on this board is different. I read things you guys have to say every single day, so I am pretty good with people and understanding their thoughts and putting things into different perspectives.

I know how to take jokes and i know how to dish out some pretty severe insults when need be. I am just generally a lot smarter than the kids in my freshman class.

I dont ever say 'ah thank zelaron' but when i reflect upon my last few years, zelaron has a lot to do with it.

[Grav]

Slaynish, although you are getting good grades in English class, unfortunately in this country I don't think that makes you a good writer. The bars are set so low that being able to put a verb and a subject together is basically an A-quality paper.

[KagomJack]

Zelaron helped me mature just a bit.

[Willkillforfood]

I am generally at the top of my class with my grammar and English skills. I am a great writer, I know how to express myself. I think in a very logical way, i am pretty sharp kid for my age. I have a good sense of humor, and i thank Zel for that a lot because a lot of things on Zel are funny, or at least have helped me understand things better. That is another big one, i am very understanding to things and people, its like, everyone on this board is different. I read things you guys have to say every single day, so I am pretty good with people and understanding their thoughts and putting things into different perspectives.

I know how to take jokes and i know how to dish out some pretty severe insults when need be. I am just generally a lot smarter than the kids in my freshman class.

I dont ever say 'ah thank zelaron' but when i reflect upon my last few years, zelaron has a lot to do with it.

Does that make mantralord like your uncle that makes you sit on his lap while naked?

[Jessifer]

I stopped coming around because none of the threads interested me. Got bored.

This forum needs more Estrogen. And maybe a "Lets Swap Recipe's!" thread.

...Okay, maybe not.

[WetWired]

Perhaps you missed it, but the activity mod is broken down into visit activity and post activity now. Everyone knows when you lie about lurking.

[Demosthenes]

You should bring some more estrogen around here, Jes. We could use a few more females. We had one not so long ago called talentedhamster. I don't know where she went.

[Jessifer]

I remember her...She was cool. So no other females have come around since then?

[Demosthenes]

I remember her...She was cool. So no other females have come around since then?

Not that I recall.

[Jessifer]

Sad, but expected I suppose. There really isn't much of anything here to appeal to women.

[Demosthenes]

So what brought you around?

[Jessifer]

Good question. I'll get back to you when I have an answer that doesn't sound like complete bullshit.

[Demosthenes]

Good question. I'll get back to you when I have an answer that doesn't sound like complete bullshit.

There were a few who used to come around that I remember. You, Senesia, Silverjinx, Talented, LadyIce, and then a few other people brought their gf's around every once in a while I think.

You know what we have even less than women, though? Black people. The only other guy I remember is oreo.

Although I think I've posted more than all the women to ever post here combined, so I don't know if that really counts.

[Jessifer]

Eh, lets face it; A forum like this is mainly focused to attract white, nerdy boys.

No offence to any of you out there, of course.

[Grav]

I am a white, nerdy boy.

[Jessifer]

Hi. *wave*

[Demosthenes]

I am a white, nerdy boy.

Correction, that should say "I am a white, nerdy, fat boy."

[KagomJack]

OMG, Jessifer! <3

[Jessifer]

Ha. Oh, I've missed this place.

At any rate, I'm off to play Guitar Hero or FFXII or drool at my recently purchased DS or something. Adieu!

[WetWired]

We haven't seen a picture of Grav in years. How are you so sure he's still fat?

[Demosthenes]

We haven't seen a picture of Grav in years. How are you so sure he's still fat?

He's Grav. That alone is enough.

Plus, 12234. He's not losing that fat with 12234.

[Asamin]

He's Grav. That alone is enough.

Plus, 12234. He's not losing that fat with 12234.
He also sits on his comp all day on this forum. how he manages to do that and exersise to keep his fat down IDK

[Demosthenes]

That's what I meant by the 12234.

[Thanatos]

Yeah, that was pretty obvious.

Let's get a forum that requires you to be 18+ to view and post some girls with huge asses and hot ass white chicks. That'll get black people to come. Or perverts. Either way, we have everything to gain!

[KagomJack]

I was gonna say that, but I think that members have to be voted in to see it, though. We have one of those forums on Peta-Sucks.

[Grav]

12236, bitches!

[slaynish]

Slaynish, although you are getting good grades in English class, unfortunately in this country I don't think that makes you a good writer. The bars are set so low that being able to put a verb and a subject together is basically an A-quality paper.

Thats what I mean. If i make good grades in English class, why else would I care? Me saying I am a good writer means I am good in comparison to the kids my age, and that suits me just fine. I'm not trying to write a novel, after all I'm only a freshman in high school. And writing is not a profession I am interested in, i just used it as an example because Zel doesn't get the credit for my grades in math, history, or science. Basically, i think Zel effected my life writing-wise because while everybody else sits there in class drooling, I am actually understanding what is going on, I learn at a higher level than my classmates.


and

Does that make mantralord like your uncle that makes you sit on his lap while naked?

Answer me honestly here, do you even read what you type..? Or are you just trying to get your feelings out about your childhood. There's a life discussion forum for that.

[Lenny]

We haven't really seen pictures of anyone for years. The few pictures of current members in the picture thread are years out of date, and we can't post any more in it because it was locked.

Is a new pictures thread in order, perhaps?

[slaynish]

My picture is my avatar.

[KagomJack]

May be a good idea.

[Thanatos]

Is a new pictures thread in order, perhaps?

GOOD idea, Lenny.

Let's set us up the bomb.

[!King_Amazon!]

I brought Jessifer to this forum.

[slaynish]

I remember hearing that from you. Congratz.

[khwiii]

We've both been here since 2002, so you must be quite annoyed.

Well obviously Mantra was banned for quite awhile and since coming back has yet to make 1 post worth the time it took to type it. (Not certain of that, just saying I haven't seen one.) And you... think you are hot shit because of your title. (Or so it would seem.) The terrible combination of your postings is almost as bad as the horrid thought of you two enjoying the cyber sex you guys are so fond of, (I have no proof of this statement, it's just what Titus told me!)


EDIT:

I really don't care about you guys, I just haven't seen any topics that interest me.

[Titusfied]

Perhaps you missed it, but the activity mod is broken down into visit activity and post activity now. Everyone knows when you lie about lurking.

Hahahahahaahah!

More posts like THIS would make me post more often, that's for sure.

I don't post anymore, because there's only so much of the same type of conversation you can have. Zelaron Melee was great, but eventually died because the same people were involved, and Raziel would basically own everyone's opinions. Now that he's never around though, it could even the playing field. I say lets reinact Zelaron Melee! :)

[MightyJoe]

LOL, best/worst idea ever, I can't decide. I don't think I ever really posted a lot to start with, so my posts really haven't fall off. Sorta just stayed at the lower level.

[WetWired]

If you had really been paying attention, you'd know that Grav doesn't require a title to think himself better than 80% of the people arround him. This is probably true for a majority of people (though their opinion is not necessarily reality), Grav is just vocal about it.

[Demosthenes]

If you had really been paying attention, you'd know that Grav doesn't require a title to think himself better than 80% of the people arround him. This is probably true for a majority of people (though their opinion is not necessarily reality), Grav is just vocal about it.

And as far as I'm concerned, probably right. 80% is probably an understatement.

[Grav]

Thats what I mean. If i make good grades in English class, why else would I care? Me saying I am a good writer means I am good in comparison to the kids my age, and that suits me just fine. I'm not trying to write a novel, after all I'm only a freshman in high school. And writing is not a profession I am interested in, i just used it as an example because Zel doesn't get the credit for my grades in math, history, or science. Basically, i think Zel effected my life writing-wise because while everybody else sits there in class drooling, I am actually understanding what is going on, I learn at a higher level than my classmates.

I guarantee your classmates are borderline retarded, though. You are just better than absolute shit!

And as far as I'm concerned, probably right. 80% is probably an understatement.

I believe I've told you my thoughts on this. It is probably 99%. The trade off is that I am very respectful, even humble, towards people that deserve respect.

[khwiii]

I believe I've told you my thoughts on this. It is probably 99%. The trade off is that I am very respectful, even humble, towards people that deserve respect.

So what constitutes "deserving"?

[Grav]

Not khwiii.

[Willkillforfood]

Code Geass ftw. I brought Jessifer back to the forum! Worship me. Now ...we just need D3v ;).

[gruesomeBODY]

We haven't really seen pictures of anyone for years. The few pictures of current members in the picture thread are years out of date, and we can't post any more in it because it was locked.

Is a new pictures thread in order, perhaps?
Actually we have a picture thread in the dragoon section, but that is of the last 3 years. I am more then willing to put my picture up if we need too

[khwiii]

Not khwiii.

Obviously.

But as I said before... you aren't the REAL reason I don't come around as much.
You are just annoying.

[WetWired]

You going to put a picture of my computer as a picture of me, again? :p

[Lenny]

I don't see why not. :p Unless you've got a better one. Surely as you've grown up it's got bigger, with maybe some flashing LEDs, or a few fans here and there?

[Jessifer]

And probably some porn on the screen to make it all that more realistic. ;)

[Willkillforfood]

Woman on Alienware porn.

[Titusfied]

We just need to find a picture of Tom Hanks when he was 25 years old, and viola! We have WW's picture.

[WetWired]

I look nothing like Tom Hanks.

[Lenny]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/BosomBuddies_S1.jpg

Tom Hanks, aged 25, in Bosom Buddies (1981).

[KagomJack]

So...we should get this picture thread started.

[RoboticSilence]

Grav stopped being funny, mantralord stopped being "provocative", the silly posts flourished and the interesting discussions waned. The most intriguing thread as of late has been the discussion on evolution which I read mainly for the blunt intellectual put-downs of MJordan. It's humorous, really.

As for the rest of the forum, few posts draw my attention and those that do lose it quickly. There needs to be some kind of creative movement to which all members can contribute.

[Lenny]

Well, there is this idea of MJ's - a Debating Competition... check out the thread. It's around somewhere.

[Titusfied]

ZeLARON MELEE!!!

[Rurouni Storm]

This place has just become a refuge for the inane.

[Titusfied]

OMG, j00 r l33t!

[Vollstrecker]

I'll toss my vote with the 'lack of anything that interests me' stack. ;)

[KagomJack]

Dude, you're back!

[Sovereign]

Move your guild forums hereeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

I MISS MELVALINT.

My friend whos in navy training gave me his account, I log on and one of the first people to talk is Justinsane.

[Vollstrecker]

Dude, you're back!

Sov was all, "omg come post and stuff", figured I'd stop by at least.

[Slyvr]

ZeLARON MELEE!!!
Reminds me of StarCraft for some reason...anyone have any ideas for a starcraft map this could become?

[KagomJack]

Good a reason as any!

[slaynish]

Whats up Volls.

Long time no see, or chat i guess.

well its good to have some old guys back here.