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Post by Afer on Mar 19, 2006 19:20:51 GMT -5
klkl..its just Hadley..every post u reply to any of mine you seem to be moaning at me or getting down on me for something that..is NOTHING! Like you said above, it might just be your tone but in a thread in the FanFiction someone actully said "Hadley have you got something against afer" when i have done nothing to upset you..that i know of and thought that you were a really nice person..until you started going against me for no reason. Do you have something against me? Why? I'm not going to get down on you or hate you or anything lol..i would just like to no because i would much rather be friends than both throw cheeky comments back at each other all the time for no reason! lol
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Post by Digital Leonardo on Mar 19, 2006 19:27:07 GMT -5
II notice he hasn't bothered to even apologise or address any of the (extremely valid) issues raised, instead grasping at straws like Travis' Aquaman banner. I just went to Photobucket and looked at it... I really miss that banner.
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Post by Chosen Prophecy on Mar 19, 2006 20:12:28 GMT -5
Okay I am abit surprised at all of this. It came up as a wooahh nelly kinda thing. I think it is amazing the hardwork and effort Tim and Chad contribute to this forum, but I will say this.... I have never really talked to Tim, and just was informed he owned the board, I thought it was chad... But the way I look at it is this. Principle- Perosn who takes care of alot of the money things, nagotiating, keeping everything running smoothly Vice Principle- Helps, takes care of discipline, associates more with the students, makes alot of the speaches and other things like that. Now don't try to turn this on me saying i am saying we are a middle school, but it is a good comparison in a way. Tim being the principle, Chad being the Vice. Chad is an aamazing guy from what I heard and from the conversations I have had with him on the tagboard. Hes a blast! Tim, I am very surprised by all this stuff, because from what I have seen he is a kickass guy. Now Matt, I love him to death too. I really only dislike one person on this board.. nut hell that isn't really any of your businesses.
Now here is where I say what I have been itching to say. PLEASE BRING BACK THE TAG BOARD!!! PLEASE Tim! Please you could just put it in one section or something. That board brought me closer to all the members! I didn't even know Matt untill then. I have never talked to chad and was afraid of him untill that. I think the Tagboard is a kickass idea!
Nownownow, I hope it doesn't souind like I do not appreciate everything because I do. This board is amazing, the dedication all of us put into it, the work all the mods and admins put in too keep it safe and fun, and the people who make it what it is. I say lets not be mean and blunt, lets thank Tim and Chad and Cowboyguy and Hadley and Msbig, Second Evila nd all the other watchers/admin/mods. Without them this forum would suck!
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Post by Insanity on Mar 19, 2006 20:19:33 GMT -5
Now here is where I say what I have been itching to say. PLEASE BRING BACK THE TAG BOARD!!! PLEASE Tim! Please you could just put it in one section or something. That board brought me closer to all the members! I didn't even know Matt untill then. I have never talked to chad and was afraid of him untill that. I think the Tagboard is a kickass idea! Isn't it back already? in its own section?
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Post by Chosen Prophecy on Mar 19, 2006 20:20:18 GMT -5
Now here is where I say what I have been itching to say. PLEASE BRING BACK THE TAG BOARD!!! PLEASE Tim! Please you could just put it in one section or something. That board brought me closer to all the members! I didn't even know Matt untill then. I have never talked to chad and was afraid of him untill that. I think the Tagboard is a kickass idea! Isn't it back already? in its own section? OHH LORD REALLY I GOTTA GO FIND IT NOW YAYY!! THANK YOU INSANITY I LUFF YOU!! X]
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Post by Insanity on Mar 19, 2006 20:21:10 GMT -5
Isn't it back already? in its own section? OHH LORD REALLY I GOTTA GO FIND IT NOW YAYY!! THANK YOU INSANITY I LUFF YOU!! X] lol, anytime
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Post by BtVSFigs Admin on Mar 19, 2006 20:29:55 GMT -5
Don't think of Chad and I as Principal/Vice Principal. It is not me in charge with him 2nd in command. It is 50/50, as in 2 principals. No vice.
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Post by Willfan on Mar 19, 2006 20:39:16 GMT -5
Alright, here goes my bluntness...lets see what happens.
First of all, I kind of can't believe that we need to have a topic like this (and that I'm replying to it lol). Things are taken way too personally on this forum, and it seems like members are racing to come up with the next idea just so they can become a mod or get on their side or something (not regarding anyone specifically). It's like having fun on the forum isn't enough, they have to be part of some techno-social hierarchy they seem to think has been created. The plain truth is, no one is really in charge or deserves that much special recognition except CMK. Whoever created this forum just did a good job of getting members...it would have happened anyway, they just were the first to get most people's attention. Being a mod doesn't require THAT much work (I believe), I'm sure they check and work on the forum as some members do. However, like I said, CMK was only given modship because he had the interest/work ethic, and continues to offer members events and a lot of his time. So yes, thanks CMK. Otherwise, people, none of this stuff is really THAT big of a deal, I just don't understand why people can't just enjoy the forum for the sake of enjoying it.
Wow...sorry for the rant. Definately contradicting hehe.
Anyway, as far as the forum stuff, my theory is that ever since the shows ended, people have kind of lost their excitement for Buffy and Angel, and they seem to want to fill the void with stupid or immature threads or polls. This is probably just a personal thing, cause I've pretty much lost interest in Btvs figures, and I'm not really sure what else can be said about the show. (I know, gasps all around!)
However, I come to my main complaints. My interest is still really strong as far as customs go, and as some people may seem to notice, I'm really protective of that part of the forum particularly because I think it has the most potential for interesting topics, a strong community, cool figures, etc. We had a couple fun things happen a few months back after a massive rally for ideas, but that's seemed to totally died. Now, it just seems like a little marketplace. Again, totally contradicting myself, but it seems like some creative momentum has been lost. Every other figure is a copy of someones (usually Ms. Big's) recipe, usually without credit to the original creator, and of course those are put up for sale. It's probably not the direct purpose for the customizer to make the figure, but I can't help feel like the profit is the purpose for some members to make customs. I think non-contests/challenges/contests really help to get the creative juices flowing, and I think a great one could bring a lot of attention to the forum if it's somehow advertised. There's always a long wait between these, and the reason is always pretty vague. I just don't understand why, if it takes a mod too much time to organize, members can't do it themselves. (ok, seeing how well that would go in my head now and, yeah, scary....but just wanted to offer a different opinion). I mean, we have 3 mods who could be making that part of the forum more exciting, but the most recent things that seem to have happened are the ways to post the topic title and offer criticism (which are reverting back to the irritating "AMAZING!" replies). (EDIT- just went to double check on that and I'm pretty wrong, it seems stuff is pretty constructive so nevermind about that)
K, that was just stream of concsiousness complaining, but hopefully it's helpful in some way. I also just want to say how much I've enjoyed my time with the forum, and how great it's been getting aquainted with some very sweet and interesting people.
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Post by Chosen Prophecy on Mar 19, 2006 20:39:21 GMT -5
Don't think of Chad and I as Principal/Vice Principal. It is not me in charge with him 2nd in command. It is 50/50, as in 2 principals. No vice. -hides in my whole- just a metaphore
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Post by a dusty pile x on Mar 19, 2006 23:43:03 GMT -5
Afer, I reviewed all the posts Hadley has made in connection to you (as it intrigued me). None of the posts was the least bit offensive. In your Action Figure Show, she supplied constructive criticism. If you can’t take that then… well… good luck. Hadley tries her best on these forums, and takes away from herself to supply others. Mods aren’t even paid, and Hadley was sending people swap gifts (even if they weren’t her partner) even before she was a mod I think.
I didn’t find anything cheeky about her comments. They were nonbiased reviews, and also supplied you with some helpful tips to make your fanfic better. Making it an even better review, as most just say “0mggggg!!!!!111shiftone!!!1111 I luvvvvvvvred tht!!1!”
That’s all I have to say for now.
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Post by Buffypaa on Mar 20, 2006 0:05:54 GMT -5
Geez ,this is one of the things i hate about this forum. all fights should be had in PMs because its really fucking annoying to hear people bitch about eachother. im not gonna state my opinion onthe matt issuse but i will say he is not the only kiss ass on this forum. every time a mod posts there opinion 5 million people have to agree with them. and its not just mods its the members who have been on for a long time, when a newer person has a different opinion then them, theres always a thousand "how could you disrespect such a respected member of the forum, bla bla bal" its really iritating. i know i dont post alot and most of you are probably like, who the hell is this??, but i have been around for a long time and sometimes you people get really annoying.
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Post by SlayerLV on Mar 20, 2006 0:46:44 GMT -5
OK first off I have to agree with everything Tim has said so far and I also agree with Insanity that Matt is doing this just so he can be a mod. Also as I'm on the subject of Matt has anyone else found his banners inappropriate to this forum because in my eyes they are.
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Post by BtVSFigs Admin on Mar 20, 2006 9:59:26 GMT -5
I'm closing this thread tomorrow night, so if anyone has anything they need to say, this is the time and the post. This rude kind of thing isn't going to happen again, but I think a lot of people need to vent. Use this as your time.
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Post by Can I Be Anne? on Mar 20, 2006 10:51:54 GMT -5
Oh My. This is just silly now isn't it? As you know, I really never post here on this forum cause I am not a talented customizer and I prefer to just come and enjoy everyone's creativity, as well as getting information on upcoming figures, and just reading everyone's posts. I still very much love Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the show, and everything that the show has generated. I am, and will always be, a die hard fan. Now as far as this forum is concerned - I just have to say that Tim introduced me to this forum when I bought my very first custom from him on Ebay! He was very nice to me and has always been my idea of the "perfect" mod. He comes on when he is needed; gives much appreciated advice to whomever asks for it, and his customs are superb. He is the "creator" of this forum and I don't think this forum would have "just happened anyway" without his dedication and fundamentally fantastic idea! I have been to other forums on the internet as they apply to Buffy/Angel, and have been totally appalled at the disrespect and malicious content of some of these forums. I have never found that type of behavior on this forum. That is why I love it here. You can talk about the show, if you wish, and you know that the actors will be respected, the story preserved and the mythology protected. AND, you have the added enjoyment of looking at the little works of art that are produced in the Customs Thread. Every forum needs improvement from time to time. But if something ain't broke - don't fix it. And as far as I can see - this forum is working just fine! I personally do not want to see half naked celebrities on this forum, nor do I want to read asinine gossip about anyone else. Just actual news about my Sunnydale kin. If anyone has a problem with being here - and if they think it is so easy to create a forum like this - by all means get out there and create one yourself - do whatever you see fit to do on your forum, if you can get one up and running. THEN let's hear you dis Tim or anyone else on this forum! That is my two cents worth. I love it here and hate to see this kind of dissension. Get a grip guys, you all KNOW we have a great place here and a really good thing going. I've meet some wonderful people here and we get free stuff, we get good clean conversation, we get to discuss our favorite topics, all in a friendly, informative atmosphere- what more do you want? ?? You have criticism - great! Just keep it constructive! Great Job Tim and Chad - you have made a very safe haven for the Buffy fan, customizers/fans and just fans! Thanks to all of you, Annette Can I Be Anne.
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Post by Afer on Mar 20, 2006 11:16:27 GMT -5
Afer, I reviewed all the posts Hadley has made in connection to you (as it intrigued me). None of the posts was the least bit offensive. In your Action Figure Show, she supplied constructive criticism. If you can’t take that then… well… good luck. Hadley tries her best on these forums, and takes away from herself to supply others. Mods aren’t even paid, and Hadley was sending people swap gifts (even if they weren’t her partner) even before she was a mod I think. I didn’t find anything cheeky about her comments. They were nonbiased reviews, and also supplied you with some helpful tips to make your fanfic better. Making it an even better review, as most just say “0mggggg!!!!!111shiftone!!!1111 I luvvvvvvvred tht!!1!” That’s all I have to say for now. I'm ot saying they are offensive..just are any of them nice? I don't think she has ever posted in my AFS so i don't know where the hell your getting that from! lol I think most of the posts were made in "Return of the AFS" or somethng like that.
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Post by Sam.X on Mar 20, 2006 12:14:35 GMT -5
Hey Hey Hey IM New so its ok if everyone starts to hate me but oh well, this board when i first joined was perfect im sure there was a couple of people who really hated each other and from what i saw people didnt make a big deal out of it but this post has just blew that out of the water, it's like i'm at school i know this thread is about what you feel and i'm going to say what i feel CALM DOWN. I'm sure now some friendships will be ruined from what each others views are. I think we should all be happy and Tim is a great mod, UMMM MattiWhatever i think i remember you gettin kicked off or leaving for some reason i dont know. Being a Mod is helping and looking over the board may'be im all wrong but We all have other lives ok, it's not all drawn to this board. Tim may be very busy with his life at the moment or maybe he just hasn't been on the computer a while. Since i started looking at these boards Tim is a very popular and great Mod so i think Matt you want to feel important to the site and i'm sorry but that banner is trashy, so what i think(even if you dont care) is to calm down be happy and DONT BE JEALOUS!!!, plus im sure all of us what like to be Mods but maybe we aren't because of one reason or another and frankly im not bothered either. Sam Hadley I'm really happy u got promoted or whatever and TIM YOU ROCK *Edit* This may not make a load of sense but i think it does
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Post by Justhad on Mar 20, 2006 12:43:24 GMT -5
Afer, I reviewed all the posts Hadley has made in connection to you (as it intrigued me). None of the posts was the least bit offensive. In your Action Figure Show, she supplied constructive criticism. If you can’t take that then… well… good luck. Hadley tries her best on these forums, and takes away from herself to supply others. Mods aren’t even paid, and Hadley was sending people swap gifts (even if they weren’t her partner) even before she was a mod I think. I didn’t find anything cheeky about her comments. They were nonbiased reviews, and also supplied you with some helpful tips to make your fanfic better. Making it an even better review, as most just say “0mggggg!!!!!111shiftone!!!1111 I luvvvvvvvred tht!!1!” That’s all I have to say for now. Thank you all the nice words Mickey I really try to keep a "if you have nothing nice to say don't say it at all" mantra, but I say something every once in awhile. I think the time in question about the AFS thread was the spelling thing, and I have posted critiques on his wallpapers before, but I don't claim to know everything, just have suggestions. I only just started to make wallpapers, and if there was negative criticism, I welcome it. I'm not a fan of Afer's online language, though it has gotten better, and he's not a fan of me. We'll just have to leave it at that.
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Post by Afer on Mar 20, 2006 13:28:21 GMT -5
But I want to be a fan Hadley!! I have totaly changed the way i post on this forum because of you (not just you, everyone in general lol) and I too accept critizim..infact i encourage it so i can improve..a creater has to be able to take critizim! lol. I just felt that all your posts were picking arguments over nothing and as i said it was actully another member who posted saying "Hadley, have you got something against afer" ..so its not just me being parinoid. lol. Do you have anything against me?
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Post by Rogue on Mar 20, 2006 13:40:00 GMT -5
I don't have very much to say that hasn't already been said by many other people. I posted a reply to Mattitude's poll in the Lounge while it was there. Basically, Flobbo started this forum because MAC shut the official one down. There was no notice, it was just gone. I think it did pop up for a brief time, but by then he had just started this one up. So he posted about this new forum, hoping that whoever might want to join up could, since MAC was planning on not just shutting down the forum permanently but also discontinuing the toy line. (The very visible outrage being that which sparked them to shut down the official forum.) Anyways... if it wasn't for Flobbo, this forum wouldn't be here. He and several other of us "old timers" sent out emails, got on AIM and other IMs, and rallied up whoever we could find so that this community could continue. I think it has done damn greatly since its inception, and despite a few hiccups (as can be expected with people being people), is definitely one of the greatest "online communities" I've seen. I appreciate all the work that has been poured into this forum by all the members, admins, and mods. Even though I'm not into this as much as I used to be. I think someone already said this earlier... "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." The forum has been running great as is, and we have yet to hear from someone about what's wrong here and why Chad should be the head admin or whatever. (Just felt a need to emphasize that point.) Being that Flobbo started this thing up, I'm not sure he can share his "powers" or grant someone else equal "powers." I don't feel like reading through the ProBoards info to find out, either Another thing is that this is just the internet. Don't take it so goddamn seriously! I mean really. This isn't high school and we're not voting for class president, vice president, and secretary. We're here to post thoughts and stuff, and try to have some fun. So something like the Tag Board goes up, then gets taken down... try to be civil about it. PM one of the mods, or post about how much you liked (or disliked) it in the System Status topic. In general, don't take things so personally, like you were slapped in the face. In the real world, you may get a job where ideas are shared and implemented. Maybe that idea won't work out, so it's discarded or changed to work better. You can be mature about it, or you can look like a fool. Maybe your idea won't be implemented at all, in which case you just have to "suck it up" as they say and move on. The System Status section here is a blessing; it allows us to present ideas for things to do here, or complain about problems. Matters that are brought up, anything from who should or shouldn't be a mod, to the Tag Board, to what you think of the smileys, should be kept here in System Status, not in The Lounge section. (And some things are best left to PMs.) It's not called The Soapbox... Just wanted to share a few of my thoughts. I didn't really want to... though there are some thoughts I won't, as I try to get along with everyone and not take sides whenever possible. But sometimes taking sides is unavoidable, and sometimes people will just grate the nerves... Edit: I looked through the memberlist and found this staff listing. Looks like we actually have three "head admins," according to the custom rank title thingys...
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Post by Chosen01 on Mar 20, 2006 13:45:09 GMT -5
well if this is a have your say on the forum thread i guess here goes. I've been a member of this forum for over a year now, maybe even 2 years! i've had so much fun here times flew by. i think this forum is amazing! I check it everytime i come online which is quite often as im an MSN messenger addict hehe. anyways back on track... I spoke to you sometime last year on AIM Matt and thought 'hey he's a pretty cool guy'. I'm not trying to pick sides here, and definately not bashing anyone as (although i've never really spoken to Flobbo) i've never had any quarrles with either of you. But in my opinion you were outta line there Matt. I know how hard it is to run what Tim referred to as the 'regulation' stuff as i run my own proboards forum. It's nothing compared to BtVSfigs. Hell it only has 85 members! but in the past i've felt the strain of having to do admin duties. so i cant imagine how hard it is with a forum this big. The only time i've ever witnessed a problem here, is the darkmagicwillow (or whatever his username was) fiasco. which happened while Tim couldnt get to a computer as it was when hurricane Katrina struck. So if the only problem i've ever witnessed in over a year (at least) on this forum, was when Flobbo was away, i'd say that proves Tim's definately doing SOMETHING right here. Thanks for giving me a forum i've come to love dude, and keep up the good work I'd also like to take this oppertunity to thank Chad for his admin responsibilities, as although we've argued in the past (on matters such as the playboy charisma, the deletion of the word-game thread, etc.) I'd say he's always done his best to make this forum a good place to. Hell, Chad organises every competition here, and seen as they happen every month, thats ALOT to organise! When i had my 'design a palz' contest. i felt comfortable talking to him, and he was always polite in our pm's to one another. So kudos to you too! I think both admins here put in alot of time and effort to make this place great, you could never say one does more then the other. They work as a team. It's alot of hard work they get little out of, it's all for us. so i'd like to say a big thanks to both admins, and the mods while im on my soapbox hehe. Everybody keep up the good work.
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