Non-turtle talkin' users

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by Peanut

I also think there's a lack of...history...between many of the more prominent members now, I guess? 2003-06 era Drome had a lot of members who'd known each other for years, which made it way easier. Like, you seem to post here a lot, but I don't know you and that's probably because I rarely venture outside of the VG section, so while we're both entrenched members of the community we don't really know each other. Like I said before, there were also no sub-forums in the GD back then. Everything was in one place, so you had everyone in one section discussing everything the GD offers now, which means you were bound to run into and talk to pretty much everyone at some point.

LOL nah - you're entrenched; I am but a fledgeling poster, a sparrow amidst the eagles. But you are right; we haven't really crossed paths/gotten to know each other at all really as the VG section is one of the few places I don't go.

As you said, with the division of the sub-forums, it's more common to have members whose paths rarely (if ever) cross.

Originally Posted by sdp

I lurked the board for about a year before I started posting and only recently and even though I only posted when I was hyped for something TMNT related I did see the board evolve. I've only now become more of a regular poster and its mostly in GD since there's no other boards I currently like anymore.

Likewise; I lurked the boards for a very long time before I joined - I'm actually really glad I did as I think I learned about TMNT lore from just listening (or reading, as the case may be). Truthfully, sometimes I'm surprised that I ended up joining here at all as there are a lot of strong, outgoing personalities here and as a rule, I'm not much of a joiner. On the other hand, it's such a great source for TMNT news and people here seemed to be having so much fun, so the decision was made - and I'm glad, as I've gotten a lot of enjoyment out of the place in the time I've been here, and met some really cool people.

Originally Posted by Jester

Wish i had a better memory, but yeah in my 10 years here i've seen some stuff. Looking back I almost feel like I ought to apologize to the PA Tech crew. We used to be "enemies", as much as that term holds ANY meaning online, and now i tend to agree with you all most of the time. I do wish some of the old guard would come back. We had some good times. I guess some people just "grew up".

See, now that gives me hope - hope that one day we shall all embrace one another as brothers.

[BubblyShell22]

Yeah hearing about some of the stuff that went on in the Drome back in the day really makes me wish I would have joined sooner. But I've enjoyed my time here so far, and I don't see it ever ending unless some unforeseen issue comes up and I have to end my time here. I do feel that way about Mikey's forums though in that I loved it there, but it had to be shut down. Things change for people, RL happens, and other things take precedence. I'm sure those members will come back though if they get time. Didn't Sewer Bull have a bit of a comeback lately? I could have sworn I saw him last year or the year before.

And, Dave, stop with the arguing. You're not helping yourself by this immature name calling. I'm sure the pedophile comment was probably a joke back in the day because back then it wasn't a big deal to joke about stuff like that.

[shuriken]

Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

And, Dave, stop with the arguing. You're not helping yourself by this immature name calling. I'm sure the pedophile comment was probably a joke back in the day because back then it wasn't a big deal to joke about stuff like that.

Well it really depends on the person. Me and a friend (not on this forum) that's how we get along and interact. Nothing but put downs and insults, but it's all in good jest. We've known each other for 20 years. I get it.
With an influx of new people there are more boundaries because not everyone is as tight nit and not everyone has the same screwed up sense of humor.
And I miss Lil G, dude was a little riot.

[Jephael]

Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

Way WAY back.. back during the earlier times before 2003, the forums were smaller and much more tight knit. We had a very small group of users that used to talk constantly, derail threads with random roleplaying... mangoes everywhere. HT, Nturtle, Kali, Azure, Peanut and myself... We had a great time.

Yea, I miss those days Dawnatello was already starting to drop off the radar, but she showed up every now and then. Also Mikey QM had his own forums that he co-ran with Tokka and a couple other people. I believe I even became a mod there at one point.

[DarkFell]

Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

Way WAY back.. back during the earlier times before 2003, the forums were smaller and much more tight knit. We had a very small group of users that used to talk constantly, derail threads with random roleplaying... mangoes everywhere. HT, Nturtle, Kali, Azure, Peanut and myself... We had a great time.

Things got fairly busy when the 2003 show came out. I was in college, and it was the show and the discussions here that actually made me turn from hating writing to wanting to major in it. We had an influx of artists, writers and a great group of show viewers that loved to overanalyze everything to death - Not just trash the show.

I dunno... it seems like members now are a lot more cynical. We had some hilarious times..


Edit: ...and peanut answered it WAY better than I did.

Is that also why both Shredder and Krang aren't regularly on the site much anymore as well? I mean people move on and go elsewhere with their lives and all and I can understand that. But if a lot of people get waaaay oversensitive over stuff, then yeah even forums can lose their fun appeal after awhile when the mods have to break up heated arguments over the little stuff.


I try to keep to the topics that are posted at least to some degree. I guess I just need to expand my TMNT knowledge some more so that I can keep up with the various posts that are on here. Which isn't much of a problem thanks to comic book stores and Youtube. ^_^

[DarkFell]

Originally Posted by Jephael

Oye, I see this thread is getting locked next time Machias shows up!!!

[Lethal Lullaby]

./u/. Well. That was quite the read.

I feel I hang around the RPG section very often. Probably too much. Hah. I haven't really noticed those who particularly roam the GD... yet. But it is fun in here at times.

[snake]

We should all work on the drome wiki again. Actually work on it and not just post to your own page.

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by DarkFell

Is that also why both Shredder and Krang aren't regularly on the site much anymore as well? I mean people move on and go elsewhere with their lives and all and I can understand that.

Yeah, for the newer members, Krang and Shredder are larger-than-life figures shrouded in mystery and enigma. We know who they are, but that's the extent of our knowledge. I kind of feel like I'm missing out having never had the opportunity to interact with the people who are responsible for this place being here to begin with.

So, are there any major events that stand out in anyone's mind in terms of 'drome history? Not wanting to dredge up old fights or trash-talk on existing members, but there have to be some cool stories not related to those topics (or at least slightly to the left of them ). Was there as much drama about the 2007 movie as there has been about the new one?

Does anyone think that the influx of members from the 2003-2006 period were less cynical because at that stage, 2k3 was only the second show we had and there was only Fred Wolf to compare it to? Has the 'fanscape' (so to speak) become more cynical/critical with the Nickelodeon revival because we now have so much more than we used to, or is it more of a social trend where people are just usually more unimpressed with things in general?

[Powder]

I don't think many people know them at all, short of maybe some of the people in this thread who've been here for a decade+ 'cause I've been here 5 years or so & I've not seen them post all too much, let alone things that alluded to them as people. Can't say what's the deal behind their complete & total absence but at least in the case of Krang I have to assume it's personal problems. Either way I'm glad they keep the site paid for & running during whatever they might be going through.

Dunno about major events per se but I remember one crazy time where a supposed Playmates employee joined the site to trash & mock adult collectors (pretty much just Vaughn Michael though as he was vocal in those days about their flaws in the way that I am now). There was a big thread full of this guy talking so much sh*t not just for geeky things but outright tearing him down for his job, lifestyle, etc. Personal attacks. Said they'd read his & others' emails aloud in the office & laugh at them, among other things. That was pretty messed up so it sticks out in my mind.

I think the cynicism is just a sign of the times. People feel entitled to things, so when they're good, they just accept it & carry on, but when they're not up to their personal standard they feel offended. I definitely think there is a level of resentment that comes along with the turtles now being owned by a big corporation, which makes people be far more critical of things that they may have otherwise taken at face value. In the case of the movie it might be fair, when you can tell certain decisions are made in the favor of cashing in on the lowest denominator, but otherwise, I think people just wanna tear into things when they're not done exactly how they want them to be. In 2014 everyone thinks they can do everything & do it better than the pros. I mean, you'll notice many of these complaints come from fan-fic writers who are quick to remind you they could do it better.

[Cure]

We also had a few Drome awards called the Dromies that were always fun. The last one wasn't as popping, though, so it hasn't been done since.

[Jester]

Shredder's never been a huge part of the forum, but Krang used to a bit more active. Now he's down right reclusive. Maybe it is that cynicism....I dunna. I know there are days I'm not feelin' the forums, and there were points back in the day when I would post in any updated thread. It can be draining any more. Maybe it's the move to site staff what done it...*shrugs*

[Peanut]

The day I gave up being a mod was the day I felt free, my friend! At some point it definitely changed the way I felt about visiting the forums. Although, these days I really feel like the VG section needs an active mod again. If only to merge, edit and deal with sticky threads.

[CyberCubed]

Krang and Shredder (the admins) were solely fans of the original cartoon and nothing else. I in fact remember Shredder saying he could never get into the 2k3 series, he didn't read the comics, and I doubt he's following the Nick show either.

Remember this whole place was originally designed as a fansite for the original cartoon. It was never intended to be a site for the TMNT fandom as a whole. It just became that way over time.

[Jephael]

Originally Posted by snake

We should all work on the drome wiki again. Actually work on it and not just post to your own page.

I dunno if that would work at this point since a lot of the people Machias and I mentioned previously are long gone at this point.

[snake]

Originally Posted by Cure

We also had a few Drome awards called the Dromies that were always fun. The last one wasn't as popping, though, so it hasn't been done since.

Saw those threads. I would've loved to be a part of the awards. I actually pm'd Peanut about it, but apparently people got angry and it didn't fall that well into place.

[Peanut]

The main problem with the Dromies is that they are either taken far too seriously or not seriously enough. People also tend to get really impatient and not realize that the ones running it were giving up their free time to get it all put together. I would try and do them again if enough people were interested/agreed not to spaz out about it entirely. I don't know that the interest is there, though.

[Gunpowder]

Originally Posted by Cure

We also had a few Drome awards called the Dromies that were always fun. The last one wasn't as popping, though, so it hasn't been done since.

That sounds neat. Was that like an annual thing?

[snake]

Originally Posted by Peanut

The main problem with the Dromies is that they are either taken far too seriously or not seriously enough. People also tend to get really impatient and not realize that the ones running it were giving up their free time to get it all put together. I would try and do them again if enough people were interested/agreed not to spaz out about it entirely. I don't know that the interest is there, though.

If you ever decide to do another one, I'm in.

[Cure]

Originally Posted by Gunpowder

That sounds neat. Was that like an annual thing?

Uuuuuh maybe? I'm not really sure. I think it was more of a whenever-people-felt-like-it kind of thing.