14,000 posts: The Result of Too Much Time and Imagination

**Machias Banshee** · 04-20-2005, 10:10 PM

Three and a half years ago, while surfing the Internet, I stumbled across a little website called The Technodrome. Never seeing an online forum before, I became curious and lurked for a few hours. There were five or six members that I noticed posting regularly; they seemed pleasant, even humorous. I thought to myself, “Maybe I can join and just check it out once every while. I doubt I’ll be staying around though.” So, I joined.

What started out as an impulse membership quickly became the home base of all my Internet activity, sharing stories, making friends and those I consider my online family. It was here that I first posted my fanart. It was here that I first found out I wasn’t alone when it came to college kids still liking the TMNT. I learned everything about the internet, from messenger services to role-playing games to glomps and even L337 5p34|<!!11!1!!1

Kali, Azure, Krang and Peanut—You’ve put up with me all these years, from back when I was a crazy noobie up to today (as a crazy mod

). You’ve been there whenever I’ve been up, down and whatever else, and vice versa. From our nights of spamming the Gen Dis, to the clones, spiked donuts, hanging out at the caves, and hairy lobstertails, I’ve never had so much fun writing before.

It was with you guys that the character of “Machias Banshee’ came into being what she is. I think it was the time here that made me realize what I wanted to do with my life, strange as it sounds. I consider you guys like family to me, and can’t thank you enough for the years of friendship you’ve given me. I love you guys..

Gk/Alison, Leo656, Jo, Jester, Ryo, Krow, Ninja turtle nincompoop, Mars, Anarky, TMB, all GD Mods (AI!

) and the hundreds of you who I didn’t name (can Never remember names…), I’ve come to see you all as such wonderful friends and intellectual peers. You have truly made my time at the Drome memorable and for that I thank you. I respect every one of your opinions, and thank you for the respect that you have returned towards me.

And to the countless others who have come and gone, hit on me, made me laugh and confused me, scared me and annoyed the hell outta me, you have truly made some… interesting memories here for me. And I guess I gotta thank you for that...

I would post a picture of me, but I don't have any good ones, so…

But yeah... thanks for putting up with me over the years. Hopefully I'll be as good a mod to you all as I try to be..

愛 · 04-20-2005, 10:12 PM

How dare you not mention my name.

Congratulations on having no life!

Oh man, I'd probably be way up there, too, if I kept my spamming up.

**Jo Dawn** · 04-20-2005, 10:16 PM

*bows to Machi* Our posting queen.

You are the posting queeeeenn... feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah!

Sorry, ABBA moment there.

Machi, I consider you a great friend too. Many thank on all the times you helped me out.

Anyway, girl, congratulations! And here's to many more! *hugs*

We wuv you too.

**Kali** · 04-20-2005, 10:17 PM

Congrats, Machi!

Here's to 14,000 more!

**Jester** · 04-20-2005, 10:19 PM

Well congrats, sis. Glad u've made it this far....glad to call ya a friend and glad i met ya...I'll be right here for 140,000...

keep being you, sweet, thoughtful, witty....u know just be Machias Banshee....we all love ya sis...again congrats....hope i can reach these hights....i mean i do love me spam...

No Pic...what the douce!!!! u promiced...

pweese...*puppy dog eyes*

*Spitfire* · 04-20-2005, 10:27 PM

Glad I only joined a year ago

>_> <_< That is really cool I had gotten into a forums when I got into Highschool. I never thought to even look at the forums for this site until later when I was sick of the other forums I had gone to. This place has alot of nice people and Im glad I joined.
Congrats that is ALOT of posts for one person. More then I have probly made combined on every forum I post on

*Anarky* · 04-20-2005, 11:07 PM

Thank you for the nice words, Machi. And congratulations on the 14000

*R-iZZy* · 04-20-2005, 11:25 PM

Awwww... congratulations on hitting the big 14K Machias! I've seen you post for such a long time, such a great fan of the turtles and a much-loved member of the 'Drome! Once again, congratulations Machias... the 'Drome's so lucky to have such a great fan of the turtles and a great person!

By the way, bring us more o' them teasers for the next episode! You're the master at it! I need my fix, Machias... I NEED IT, I TELL'S YA!

*That Matt Guy* · 04-21-2005, 01:50 AM

I'm glad to know that I scared you and annoyed the hell out of you.

Good times, good times.

**Krang** · 04-21-2005, 02:44 AM

Congratulations, Machias! We're glad to have you around as a great member and moderator. I appreciate the fact that you've stayed with the forums all this time, and hope to see you stick around for thousands more!

*raphael_is_cool* · 04-21-2005, 05:00 AM

Well done, Machi. That's more posts than this and all my other message board accounts combined and doubled.

Peanut · 04-21-2005, 06:38 AM

Congrats Machi. I know I speak for a lot of people when I say the forums wouldn't be the same without you. You were my first friend on the Drome and I'll always treasure those special moments at the pee tree.

*XERO* · 04-21-2005, 11:13 AM

Congratulations, Machi.

I'll probably never even get close to 7000, but I sure as will try.

Keep em' coming!

**azure turtle** · 04-21-2005, 02:10 PM

Yay, congrats, Machi!

*presents her with a create of golden mangos*
It's been a long time, filled with plenty of good memories. I'll definitely be looking forward for another 3 years of fun and random craziness.

**Machias Banshee** · 04-21-2005, 03:24 PM

Aww..... *blushes*

Thank you everyone...

Ai... your name's in there.

*hugs to Everyone*

I promise to get a pic up sometime soon. I got a camera, just no money to develop it. Maybe something from the Comic Con...

you've always been a sweetheart, Ninja Nin... and I think my newest lil teaser will feed your addiction properly...

Matt....

I'd prefer getting scared than hit on.

Its really been fun..

Krang, I'll always be here for you and the Drome, even when I'm not here. The Technodrome's my online home. I couldnt Possibly ever leave for good..

Peanut (the nut formerly known as Michaelangelo)... I Always enjoyed wreaking havoc on the boards with you, and will continue to do so.

I wonder how your pee tree is now... it must be HUGE by now!

Ooh, Mangoes! *glomps Azure and hoards the mangoes* I'm definitely hoping to be around for that and Longer, if possible...

*Hannah* · 04-21-2005, 05:48 PM

Holy crap... 14k. And I was excited when I had 100 posts... ^^;

04-22-2005, 08:08 PM

Congratulations, Machi!!!

*huggles*

14000! That's an incredible count!

This too was the first message board I joined, and where I made my first online friends. VIVA LA TECHNODROME!

You've been such a sweet and understanding friend, Machias... Lots of love to you, babe. ^_^

**ThirdMarioBro** · 04-23-2005, 02:21 AM

We love you too Machi

Hopefully in three years, you'll be up to 28,000

Ra · 04-23-2005, 05:14 AM

.....my god.....14 000....and now that i look closely *skwints* all that +7. one word - DUDE!

i've only been here afew months and i've already seen something that is honorary and something that newbies would just love to achive. keep it up

*hands over a mango shaped dragon coupon, bows and grins*

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04-20-2005, 10:10 PM	#1
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	14,000 posts: The Result of Too Much Time and Imagination Three and a half years ago, while surfing the Internet, I stumbled across a little website called The Technodrome. Never seeing an online forum before, I became curious and lurked for a few hours. There were five or six members that I noticed posting regularly; they seemed pleasant, even humorous. I thought to myself, “Maybe I can join and just check it out once every while. I doubt I’ll be staying around though.” So, I joined. What started out as an impulse membership quickly became the home base of all my Internet activity, sharing stories, making friends and those I consider my online family. It was here that I first posted my fanart. It was here that I first found out I wasn’t alone when it came to college kids still liking the TMNT. I learned everything about the internet, from messenger services to role-playing games to glomps and even L337 5p34\|<!!11!1!!1 Kali, Azure, Krang and Peanut—You’ve put up with me all these years, from back when I was a crazy noobie up to today (as a crazy mod ). You’ve been there whenever I’ve been up, down and whatever else, and vice versa. From our nights of spamming the Gen Dis, to the clones, spiked donuts, hanging out at the caves, and hairy lobstertails, I’ve never had so much fun writing before. It was with you guys that the character of “Machias Banshee’ came into being what she is. I think it was the time here that made me realize what I wanted to do with my life, strange as it sounds. I consider you guys like family to me, and can’t thank you enough for the years of friendship you’ve given me. I love you guys.. Gk/Alison, Leo656, Jo, Jester, Ryo, Krow, Ninja turtle nincompoop, Mars, Anarky, TMB, all GD Mods (AI! ) and the hundreds of you who I didn’t name (can Never remember names…), I’ve come to see you all as such wonderful friends and intellectual peers. You have truly made my time at the Drome memorable and for that I thank you. I respect every one of your opinions, and thank you for the respect that you have returned towards me. And to the countless others who have come and gone, hit on me, made me laugh and confused me, scared me and annoyed the hell outta me, you have truly made some… interesting memories here for me. And I guess I gotta thank you for that... I would post a picture of me, but I don't have any good ones, so… But yeah... thanks for putting up with me over the years. Hopefully I'll be as good a mod to you all as I try to be..

04-20-2005, 10:16 PM	#3
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	bows to Machi Our posting queen. You are the posting queeeeenn... feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah! Sorry, ABBA moment there. Machi, I consider you a great friend too. Many thank on all the times you helped me out. Anyway, girl, congratulations! And here's to many more! hugs We wuv you too. __________________

04-20-2005, 10:19 PM	#5
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Well congrats, sis. Glad u've made it this far....glad to call ya a friend and glad i met ya...I'll be right here for 140,000... keep being you, sweet, thoughtful, witty....u know just be Machias Banshee....we all love ya sis...again congrats....hope i can reach these hights....i mean i do love me spam... No Pic...what the douce!!!! u promiced... pweese...puppy dog eyes __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

04-20-2005, 10:27 PM	#6
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Glad I only joined a year ago >_> <_< That is really cool I had gotten into a forums when I got into Highschool. I never thought to even look at the forums for this site until later when I was sick of the other forums I had gone to. This place has alot of nice people and Im glad I joined. Congrats that is ALOT of posts for one person. More then I have probly made combined on every forum I post on __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

04-20-2005, 10:12 PM	#2
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	How dare you not mention my name. Congratulations on having no life! Oh man, I'd probably be way up there, too, if I kept my spamming up.

04-20-2005, 10:17 PM	#4
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Congrats, Machi! Here's to 14,000 more!

04-20-2005, 11:07 PM	#7
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Thank you for the nice words, Machi. And congratulations on the 14000 __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

04-20-2005, 11:25 PM	#8
R-iZZy The Long Con Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: G'ville, FL (Gator Country), USA Posts: 3,007	Awwww... congratulations on hitting the big 14K Machias! I've seen you post for such a long time, such a great fan of the turtles and a much-loved member of the 'Drome! Once again, congratulations Machias... the 'Drome's so lucky to have such a great fan of the turtles and a great person! By the way, bring us more o' them teasers for the next episode! You're the master at it! I need my fix, Machias... I NEED IT, I TELL'S YA! __________________

04-21-2005, 01:50 AM	#9
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	I'm glad to know that I scared you and annoyed the hell out of you. Good times, good times.

04-21-2005, 02:44 AM	#10
Krang Admin and Sega Guru Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dimension X Posts: 3,755	Congratulations, Machias! We're glad to have you around as a great member and moderator. I appreciate the fact that you've stayed with the forums all this time, and hope to see you stick around for thousands more! __________________ "My motherboard's microchips are chomping at the... 'bit'. A little computer humor." --Krang, Welcome Back, Polarisoids

04-21-2005, 05:00 AM	#11
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	Well done, Machi. That's more posts than this and all my other message board accounts combined and doubled.

04-21-2005, 06:38 AM	#12
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Congrats Machi. I know I speak for a lot of people when I say the forums wouldn't be the same without you. You were my first friend on the Drome and I'll always treasure those special moments at the pee tree.

04-21-2005, 11:13 AM	#13
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Congratulations, Machi. I'll probably never even get close to 7000, but I sure as will try. Keep em' coming! __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

04-21-2005, 02:10 PM	#14
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	Yay, congrats, Machi! presents her with a create of golden mangos It's been a long time, filled with plenty of good memories. I'll definitely be looking forward for another 3 years of fun and random craziness. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

04-21-2005, 03:24 PM	#15
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Aww..... blushes Thank you everyone... Ai... your name's in there. hugs to Everyone I promise to get a pic up sometime soon. I got a camera, just no money to develop it. Maybe something from the Comic Con... you've always been a sweetheart, Ninja Nin... and I think my newest lil teaser will feed your addiction properly... Matt.... I'd prefer getting scared than hit on. Its really been fun.. Krang, I'll always be here for you and the Drome, even when I'm not here. The Technodrome's my online home. I couldnt Possibly ever leave for good.. Peanut (the nut formerly known as Michaelangelo)... I Always enjoyed wreaking havoc on the boards with you, and will continue to do so. I wonder how your pee tree is now... it must be HUGE by now! Ooh, Mangoes! glomps Azure and hoards the mangoes I'm definitely hoping to be around for that and Longer, if possible...

04-21-2005, 05:48 PM	#16
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	Holy crap... 14k. And I was excited when I had 100 posts... ^^; __________________

04-22-2005, 08:08 PM	#17
Ryona Guest Posts: n/a	Congratulations, Machi!!! huggles 14000! That's an incredible count! This too was the first message board I joined, and where I made my first online friends. VIVA LA TECHNODROME! You've been such a sweet and understanding friend, Machias... Lots of love to you, babe. ^_^

04-23-2005, 02:21 AM	#18
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	We love you too Machi Hopefully in three years, you'll be up to 28,000 __________________

04-23-2005, 05:14 AM	#19
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	.....my god.....14 000....and now that i look closely skwints all that +7. one word - DUDE! i've only been here afew months and i've already seen something that is honorary and something that newbies would just love to achive. keep it up hands over a mango shaped dragon coupon, bows and grins __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."