A forum is what you make of it. And Mario has, if I'm not mistaken, previously stated that the general purpose of the OB is to provide a nice relatively cheap place for new web comics to grow.
No0bs, i sware, they get mowr lamzor every day. gots to go lisen to mah Ipod, laterz
Since I don't make any webcomics, I just think of the OB as a place to have intelligent (and not so intelligent) conversations with people I've known now for quite some time. If someone else gets involved with the forums, that's awesome, but I wouldn't really think of the purpose of this place as specifically for meeting new people. It's more of keeping up a healthy little online community of people who get along with each other and have generally the same interests. I love the people I talk to here, that's why I wanna take it up to the NEXT LEVEL by meeting them in person. Big step, I know.
I must say, I personally would find it very awkward meeting anyone from over the internet if I hadn't been talking to them for a long time. And by a long time... I mean at least for like a year, if not longer. This is the first year I've seriously considered meeting the people here in person, since I'm now 18 and I can drive wherever I want to, and I've known most of the people here for like... 2 years at least. If you're new to the community, it might not just be awkward for you, it'd probably be awkward for everyone else too. I agree with the rule of just having people over 18 meet up... I remember when I was like 14 hearing about everyone meeting at some convention in California and wishing I could go too, but an internet meet is not for 14 year old girls, and even though I trust everyone here and I did at the time too, I understand that it would not be appropriate for me to meet up with anyone else, haha. Who knows! Maybe in a few years we'll have another opportunity to meet up, and all you kids younger than 18 will have the opportunity to see everyone then. It happened for me!
Since I don't make any webcomics, I just think of the OB as a place to have intelligent (and not so intelligent) conversations with people I've known now for quite some time.
I enjoy our educated conversations. Which we have more often than not. Somedays, I learn more stuff here than I do at school.
Heh, the site hasn't really been about webcomics for a long time now. I'm perfectly happy with it just being a great little community for awesome people.
I realize that, while I've been around these parts since the Inksandwhich days, I don't talk to you guys often enough! I am going to make a better effort at that. I do read the forum almost every day, but I don't necessarily post. And I rarely talk to anyone outside of the forum unless we do those group chat thingies. Which we should do more of, I think.
honsetly, if I paid more attention to this place (which I'm now starting to do), I think I'd be game for this... I recently set up a meet with one of my really close internet friends, the only problem being she's 8 years older than me. So, when I approached my sister (who's house I was at) with the idea, she was kinda skeptical about me meeting a 22 year old I met on the net, let alone having her in her house.
It worked out in the end, but really it is wise to let your parents at least have an idea of your behavior on the internet, so when you ask to do something like meet some of your net friends, they won't violently reject the idea.
Yeah. I don't want to seem rude to the newcomers or anything, but I view this trip as a significant investment of both time and money. I'd rather meet people I already know I like than potentially get arrested on the other side of the country for punching an obnoxious minor.
And I'd personally rather not fly all the way to the US and have to tell my job that I am going to be late coming back because my friend drunkenly punched an annoying minor and we all got thrown in jail while they figure it out.
...No, I was thinking it was just the new new peoples. Well, this is depressing. I guess I'm pretty much forced to leave now, out of courtesy. Night Lord gets the RP thread. I will come back to congraduate Mario and Halvco on their updates, let there be no bloodshed when I do. Thank you to those who tolerated me, and to those who argued with me know that despite my comments I listened to and considered your points. I undersand that this has become a harsh environment because of my own foolhardyness. And most of all, thank you for the wonderfull experience that is the OB.
I think they are just talking about the supposed trip? You're still relatively new here. Yes, even being here since July is new.
I was going to post about this earlier today but put it off, so here we go...
I also agree with the over 18 thing. Consider that by the time this happens I'll be 25 and I'm not the oldest person here. Even a 17 year old would be a full 8 years younger than me. When younger people are involved that means us older folks aren't just people meeting up with friends we're basically forced to act as temporary guardian figures. Parents would also by necessity be involved. This would become very awkward quickly, and wouldn't really be very enjoyable for anybody involved. You younger people need to understand that.
If this was a "Hey let's all go to 'Convention Whatever' and meet up, it might be a different story. In such a case you'd have a convention to attend and simply be able to stop by and say hi in a more public setting and maybe hang around if things go well. If things turn out less grand, then hey, there's still that convention thing right? You haven't blown a whole trip (likely on your parent's dime) for something that ends up a bust so you don't have to feel too bummed. Keep in mind you're still young and have many years ahead of you. There will likely be more opportunities to do cool things in the future.
With that out of the way I'm actually entertaining the possibility of going to this thing. I'm a shut-in who hates traveling, but considering I have an uncle I always thought would be interesting to visit who I think might live in the whereabouts of Mario's location, it just seems too fortituous a possibility to ignore.
..No, I was thinking it was just the new new peoples. Well, this is depressing. I guess I'm pretty much forced to leave now, out of courtesy. Night Lord gets the RP thread. I will come back to congraduate Mario and Halvco on their updates, let there be no bloodshed when I do. Thank you to those who tolerated me, and to those who argued with me know that despite my comments I listened to and considered your points. I undersand that this has become a harsh environment because of my own foolhardyness. And most of all, thank you for the wonderfull experience that is the OB.
PS. I'm totally Macjake's fault anyway
uh... tried to make amends yet? Someone leaving a forum has traditionally been a sad thing for everyone there that knew the person leaving (on or off the net).
On the other hand, I'm new here, so I'm not sure what the history is behind all this...
I'd say something more but I find I have pretty thick skin and shrug off things that seem to bother other people. I don't see the necessity of him leaving, but can only speak for myself in such matters. Sometimes if one feels they've held themselves in a poor light it may be wise for them to step back and observe for a bit before stepping back in and trying to improve their standing.
I got the impression that this is what he's aiming for.
Blob-of-Evil, you should be very ashamed right now. I just got back from a vacation and had to read 5 days worth of your posts. Please take my quote out of your sig, I don't want to be associated with you in the least bit.
Huh. I get the feeling that stepping out for a while may be best for Blob-Of-Evil, even if just one person feels this strongly about it. Leaving permanently doesn't sound like such a good idea, and I kinda read that way into his post.
ON TOPIC NOW
The Over 18 thing is a very good idea. Any parent that gives a crap for it's children shouldn't let it go (at least alone) to a place where there will be people over 20 and alcohol. Especially if the parents don't know the people.
You sir, are not the jerk. What did I do, but give you arguments and blaspheme? You are most certainly not in the wrong. You simply stood up for yourself and spoke honestly and truthfully. What more can we ask of a human being than truth and honesty?
What could you have done? You could have hidden your anger, yes, but I would have not seen your anger and ignored you. You could have mocked and insulted me, but that would only succeed in making yourself out to be an ass. Indeed your's was the best route.
PS. Could I have some meat? My account is "Blob of EviL" (#1773025). Thx
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No0bs, i sware, they get mowr lamzor every day. gots to go lisen to mah Ipod, laterz
I must say, I personally would find it very awkward meeting anyone from over the internet if I hadn't been talking to them for a long time. And by a long time... I mean at least for like a year, if not longer. This is the first year I've seriously considered meeting the people here in person, since I'm now 18 and I can drive wherever I want to, and I've known most of the people here for like... 2 years at least. If you're new to the community, it might not just be awkward for you, it'd probably be awkward for everyone else too. I agree with the rule of just having people over 18 meet up... I remember when I was like 14 hearing about everyone meeting at some convention in California and wishing I could go too, but an internet meet is not for 14 year old girls, and even though I trust everyone here and I did at the time too, I understand that it would not be appropriate for me to meet up with anyone else, haha. Who knows! Maybe in a few years we'll have another opportunity to meet up, and all you kids younger than 18 will have the opportunity to see everyone then. It happened for me!
I enjoy our educated conversations. Which we have more often than not. Somedays, I learn more stuff here than I do at school.
I love you Mario. You're a cutie.
It worked out in the end, but really it is wise to let your parents at least have an idea of your behavior on the internet, so when you ask to do something like meet some of your net friends, they won't violently reject the idea.
Or, you could just wait until you can drive =|
PS. I'm totally Macjake's fault anyway
I was going to post about this earlier today but put it off, so here we go...
I also agree with the over 18 thing. Consider that by the time this happens I'll be 25 and I'm not the oldest person here. Even a 17 year old would be a full 8 years younger than me. When younger people are involved that means us older folks aren't just people meeting up with friends we're basically forced to act as temporary guardian figures. Parents would also by necessity be involved. This would become very awkward quickly, and wouldn't really be very enjoyable for anybody involved. You younger people need to understand that.
If this was a "Hey let's all go to 'Convention Whatever' and meet up, it might be a different story. In such a case you'd have a convention to attend and simply be able to stop by and say hi in a more public setting and maybe hang around if things go well. If things turn out less grand, then hey, there's still that convention thing right? You haven't blown a whole trip (likely on your parent's dime) for something that ends up a bust so you don't have to feel too bummed. Keep in mind you're still young and have many years ahead of you. There will likely be more opportunities to do cool things in the future.
With that out of the way I'm actually entertaining the possibility of going to this thing. I'm a shut-in who hates traveling, but considering I have an uncle I always thought would be interesting to visit who I think might live in the whereabouts of Mario's location, it just seems too fortituous a possibility to ignore.
EDIT: Now with improved grammar?
uh... tried to make amends yet? Someone leaving a forum has traditionally been a sad thing for everyone there that knew the person leaving (on or off the net).
On the other hand, I'm new here, so I'm not sure what the history is behind all this...
I'm just gonna keep my mouth shut.
I got the impression that this is what he's aiming for.
Huh. I get the feeling that stepping out for a while may be best for Blob-Of-Evil, even if just one person feels this strongly about it. Leaving permanently doesn't sound like such a good idea, and I kinda read that way into his post.
ON TOPIC NOW
The Over 18 thing is a very good idea. Any parent that gives a crap for it's children shouldn't let it go (at least alone) to a place where there will be people over 20 and alcohol. Especially if the parents don't know the people.
What could you have done? You could have hidden your anger, yes, but I would have not seen your anger and ignored you. You could have mocked and insulted me, but that would only succeed in making yourself out to be an ass. Indeed your's was the best route.
PS. Could I have some meat? My account is "Blob of EviL" (#1773025). Thx
Jerks.
Only Jake and I smoke, silly boy!