This forum is like a Thriller video...

[愛]

So I've been out of school for a little over two months now, and it's becoming a bit disheartening not being able to find a job. Trust me, sitting at home gets old. Really fast. For the first hour or two of the day, I search for jobs online, and send out resumes and cover letters. After that, I make Let's Play videos for my own enjoyment and to pass the time. Finally, I watch professional Korean StarCraft online until I fall asleep. There's a little variation from day to day, but for the most part, that's the routine.

I used to wake up every morning to find really interesting conversations on this forum, whether it's a flame in the VG section, or a new trailer for a sweet comic book movie, whatever! But these days, it's become rather stale, and I wonder if it's due to the fact that it's summer and nerds actually...go outside when it's summer? I don't think that's the case. I thought the idea of a new TMNT thing coming out (I dunno what it is, just heard through the grapevine) would entice a bit of traffic, but to no avail.

Now, I'm going to already cover the "if you think it sucks, start your own threads" business. See, I'm not much of a debater as of late. I'm more of a listener. I've done enough debating in college about who's the best comic book villain, and what's the best anime of all time. Nerds are f*cking tiring with this junk, and I just can't do it anymore. I just miss being able to wake up and read some good discussion while staying in the shadows, you know?

I'm not sure why I'm writing such a long thread. This may be the longest post I've ever done since joining here, too. I dunno, I guess I'm losing it.

tl;dr version: This forum is dead. Can you get on that, please?

[XERO]

I've been busy playing Bully, working out my body at the hospital and making original 8-bit Mega Man songs.

[Krang]

Originally Posted by Ai

I used to wake up every morning to find really interesting conversations on this forum, whether it's a flame in the VG section, or a new trailer for a sweet comic book movie, whatever! But these days, it's become rather stale, and I wonder if it's due to the fact that it's summer and nerds actually...go outside when it's summer? I don't think that's the case.

I know you don't really visit them much, but the TMNT sections are actually doing quite well right now, especially considering the current state of the TMNT, so I don't agree that the entire forums are dead. The General Discussion sections do seem a bit slow right now, but it's nothing abnormal for the summer (yes, despite what you said, the activity does tend to dip during the summer and pick up again in the fall).

I thought the idea of a new TMNT thing coming out (I dunno what it is, just heard through the grapevine) would entice a bit of traffic, but to no avail.

Nothing comes out until 2012. There probably won't be any major news until 2011, so there's not much going on with the TMNT right now.

Now, I'm going to already cover the "if you think it sucks, start your own threads" business. See, I'm not much of a debater as of late. I'm more of a listener. I've done enough debating in college about who's the best comic book villain, and what's the best anime of all time. Nerds are f*cking tiring with this junk, and I just can't do it anymore. I just miss being able to wake up and read some good discussion while staying in the shadows, you know?

Who said anything about debate? Why not just start a thread asking people's opinions about something or sharing your experience with something? The funny thing is, in the time it took you to post this thread, you probably could have come up with at least three good threads that could have gotten some good conversation going...

And even if you don't want to start threads, there are still other ways to encourage some activity around here if you're not happy with the current amount. For example, there's nothing wrong with bumping older threads, so you could use the search feature to find something that interests you and bump it up with a relevant post. Or, simply invite some new people to the forums so that they can help spark some conversation.

I've never understood the point of threads like this. Online forums are communities, and we all play a part in keeping them going, not just some designated group of people. You can't just tell people to make these forums more interesting for you, since you're the only one who knows what in particular you consider interesting.

[ooglafina]

Your days sound pretty similar to mine right now. Except I write TMNT fanfiction every day after the hour's worth of job searching. Watch Golden Girls. Write my screenplay. Apply to more jobs. Etc. Every contact I get it a scam. It's starting to effect my self esteem. One of us should start a really crazy thread like "Is Don gay?" or something. Stir them up.

[Machias Banshee]

I've gone through the same thing, Ai... I read more than post nowadays. I enjoy the debates in the Volcanic thread, but I do more writing via RPG and fan-fiction. Life's been busy with mom being sick and stuff going on at work.

The forums will get through the summer lull... It always has.

[XERO]

I blame the cat.

That damn cat always gotta screw up a good time and intense conversation here.





























... stupid cat.

[Ninjinister]

This title is misleading. I totally thought the follow-up would be

"... it's f***ing awesome!"

[Luzmagica]

...IMO the Forum is healthy! I can see there are new members sign in almost every day!!! ...I think you note the summer time...I think its normal too!

[BubblyShell22]

I know how you feel about the job search, Ai. I keep myself busy by coming here and visiting other TMNT forums to pass the time. Plus, I write fan fiction and watch TV when there's anything on. Reading is also a good way to pass the time. I feel you on the self-esteem thing, too. I'm thinking of going back to school to get another degree because the one I have now is no use to me.