So is this place going to explode?

Archon_Turtle · 06-04-2011, 08:07 PM

Just a random thought I just had. Do you think when the property really gets going again this forum is going to see a large influx of new blood? I mean especially with Nickelodeon driving the property; since that means a substantial amount of exposure.

Are we going to get floods of new fans in here? And how do you feel about your answer?

*oldmanwinters* · 06-04-2011, 08:11 PM

Nah, kids today are probably too "cool" to use message boards. Everybody knows those things were sooo last decade.

*gobo* · 06-04-2011, 08:16 PM

I doubt we'd see any brand-new TMNT fans, but maybe some adults who never joined before.

FearlessLeader · 06-04-2011, 08:17 PM

I think the new comics and up coming film are probably more likely to bring in new people versus the new cartoon, simply because the target audience of the first two is more likely to be the ones to use message boards.

Maybe we will get more Turtles people on Tumblr thanks to the show.

*Powder* · 06-04-2011, 08:17 PM

I would imagine yes. I don't know if it will really be bursting at the seams, but surely there will be a large flow of new members for the next year or so. I'm sure such was the case when 2k3 debuted, and prior that, volume 4. My opinion on that is 50/50, 'cause it's both a good thing, and a (not bad perse, but not great) bad thing. It will make all of Krangs hard work and upkeep worth it, we may make some new E-pals, plenty of discussion and even more varied opinions, etc. On the other side of the spectrum, odds are that like, 30% or more of the people who sign up will post a handful of times then never return, and I'm sure a bunch will join and not post period (not that both don't happen already). Plus, as always with new members there will likely be a lot of repeat threads, & people who don't understand we're a sarcastic bunch with a few trolls in the barrel. In addition to that, new fans and returning fans always have negative things to say, like "This new stuff is gay, the original is best!", "Why are there 4 Raphaels!", "My favorite is Ralph.", and more often then not will ask questions that are solved via a simple google search. Also, there have been times where people joined up and seemed like they were gonna stick around, I got buddied up with a bit & then they vanished. That can suck. I look forward to the influx either way 'cause any interest in the turtles is good interest, and we all have something in common with other fans. The good stuff outweighs the not-so-good, despite my "bad list" is longer than the former, so I'm hopeful it will be for the best!

*CyberCubed* · 06-04-2011, 08:31 PM

Nick will have their own TMNT forum, I think any new kids will stay there. Likewise IDW has a TMNT section on their site for new comic fans.

So who would come here? Perhaps some people who find this place on google.

FearlessLeader · 06-04-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Nick will have their own TMNT forum, I think any new kids will stay there. Likewise IDW has a TMNT section on their site for new comic fans.

So who would come here? Perhaps some people who find this place on google.

Well considering I think 90% of the Turtles fans on the IDW forum are from here and I have already seen people inviting the few people that are not on this forum from IDW to come here, I think we may still get some comic fans to this forum

**Machias Banshee** · 06-04-2011, 08:42 PM

We'll definitely get an influx of new blood. This IS the #1 Forum on the net...

It'll be the same as what happened when the new show came in 2K3. This place was quiet until the big announcement about a new show - then we had the huge growth spike.

*Redeemer* · 06-04-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Nick will have their own TMNT forum, I think any new kids will stay there. Likewise IDW has a TMNT section on their site for new comic fans.

So who would come here? Perhaps some people who find this place on google.

Maybe we can bring them into the light or rather into the shadows!!

*Ninjinister* · 06-04-2011, 08:47 PM

Nah, we've got to get with the times.

Technodrome ChatRoulette. The slogan: "I'm telling you that's a tail!"

*sdp* · 06-04-2011, 08:50 PM

Defintely, I made a thread about how there is no way the new show isn't going to be a huge hit. And we'll see a ton of new fans, mostly younger aged fans, I doubt we'll get many older fans and if we do its for the new movie not the new show. Then again, I haven't noticed a lot of new fans on Power Ranger message boards, and that show is also a hit on Nick, though I should point out that I haven't been really active in the PR fandom since the new show started and the PR fandom is much bigger so it'd be harder to tell if there are many new members so I might not be the best to judge that.

**Jester** · 06-04-2011, 08:55 PM

I came to the Drome because of the 4kids series. I'm sure some will come because of the new comic and TV series.
Like Powder said, it can be a mixed bag. Some people will be great additions, while others will barely be additions at all.

*sdp* · 06-04-2011, 09:53 PM

I hope we don't get many Jesters out of this Nick deal

I first found the drome after I saw Season 1 of the OT on DVD at the store and it re-ignited my TMNT love, I didn't register until Season 2 was announced on DVD the year after though.

*PizzaPower* · 06-04-2011, 09:57 PM

we will prolly have a lot of people join and take cool user names but never post.

FearlessLeader · 06-04-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PizzaPower

we will prolly have a lot of people join and take cool user names but never post.

How long until we get an "Old Hob" do you think???

*PizzaPower* · 06-04-2011, 10:00 PM

haha yea i never thought about it but im sure somebody is going to try it and be like oh shitnez i just got the NAME!!!

*Roseangelo* · 06-04-2011, 10:04 PM

There's always an influx of new users when something new launches. Some stick around, most don't, but however regular they may or may not become, no harm in having new fans around the place.

*PizzaPower* · 06-04-2011, 10:06 PM

deff no harm done.

*CyberCubed* · 06-04-2011, 10:32 PM

How do people find this place, anyway? The Technodrome isn't something you'd expect to see in the Nick show, so how would some kid find this place?

Nick has forums on their official site for all their shows, don't they? They'll have their own TMNT forum where the kids will post, similar to when 4kids had a TMNT forum.

*Sage Ninja* · 06-04-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

I came to the Drome because of the 4kids series.

I came because of the classic series when it first started getting released on dvd. first I was on TV Tome (remember tv tome?) TV Tome had a link to this place and I checked it out and was mainly a lurker until one day a particualr thread caught my eye and I joined so I could join the discussion. And here I am six years later...

06-04-2011, 08:11 PM	#2
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06-04-2011, 08:16 PM	#3
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I doubt we'd see any brand-new TMNT fans, but maybe some adults who never joined before. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

06-04-2011, 08:17 PM	#4
FearlessLeader Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Watching Space Heroes Posts: 1,048	I think the new comics and up coming film are probably more likely to bring in new people versus the new cartoon, simply because the target audience of the first two is more likely to be the ones to use message boards. Maybe we will get more Turtles people on Tumblr thanks to the show. __________________ Artwork by Jim Lawson

06-04-2011, 08:47 PM	#10
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Nah, we've got to get with the times. Technodrome ChatRoulette. The slogan: "I'm telling you that's a tail!" __________________

06-04-2011, 08:50 PM	#11
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,215	Defintely, I made a thread about how there is no way the new show isn't going to be a huge hit. And we'll see a ton of new fans, mostly younger aged fans, I doubt we'll get many older fans and if we do its for the new movie not the new show. Then again, I haven't noticed a lot of new fans on Power Ranger message boards, and that show is also a hit on Nick, though I should point out that I haven't been really active in the PR fandom since the new show started and the PR fandom is much bigger so it'd be harder to tell if there are many new members so I might not be the best to judge that. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

06-04-2011, 08:07 PM	#1
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	So is this place going to explode? Just a random thought I just had. Do you think when the property really gets going again this forum is going to see a large influx of new blood? I mean especially with Nickelodeon driving the property; since that means a substantial amount of exposure. Are we going to get floods of new fans in here? And how do you feel about your answer?

06-04-2011, 08:17 PM	#5
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,954	I would imagine yes. I don't know if it will really be bursting at the seams, but surely there will be a large flow of new members for the next year or so. I'm sure such was the case when 2k3 debuted, and prior that, volume 4. My opinion on that is 50/50, 'cause it's both a good thing, and a (not bad perse, but not great) bad thing. It will make all of Krangs hard work and upkeep worth it, we may make some new E-pals, plenty of discussion and even more varied opinions, etc. On the other side of the spectrum, odds are that like, 30% or more of the people who sign up will post a handful of times then never return, and I'm sure a bunch will join and not post period (not that both don't happen already). Plus, as always with new members there will likely be a lot of repeat threads, & people who don't understand we're a sarcastic bunch with a few trolls in the barrel. In addition to that, new fans and returning fans always have negative things to say, like "This new stuff is gay, the original is best!", "Why are there 4 Raphaels!", "My favorite is Ralph.", and more often then not will ask questions that are solved via a simple google search. Also, there have been times where people joined up and seemed like they were gonna stick around, I got buddied up with a bit & then they vanished. That can suck. I look forward to the influx either way 'cause any interest in the turtles is good interest, and we all have something in common with other fans. The good stuff outweighs the not-so-good, despite my "bad list" is longer than the former, so I'm hopeful it will be for the best!

06-04-2011, 08:31 PM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,870	Nick will have their own TMNT forum, I think any new kids will stay there. Likewise IDW has a TMNT section on their site for new comic fans. So who would come here? Perhaps some people who find this place on google.

06-04-2011, 08:42 PM	#8
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	We'll definitely get an influx of new blood. This IS the #1 Forum on the net... It'll be the same as what happened when the new show came in 2K3. This place was quiet until the big announcement about a new show - then we had the huge growth spike.

06-04-2011, 08:55 PM	#12
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	I came to the Drome because of the 4kids series. I'm sure some will come because of the new comic and TV series. Like Powder said, it can be a mixed bag. Some people will be great additions, while others will barely be additions at all. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

06-04-2011, 09:53 PM	#13
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,215	I hope we don't get many Jesters out of this Nick deal I first found the drome after I saw Season 1 of the OT on DVD at the store and it re-ignited my TMNT love, I didn't register until Season 2 was announced on DVD the year after though. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

06-04-2011, 09:57 PM	#14
PizzaPower Foot Elite Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pizza Parlor Posts: 3,200	we will prolly have a lot of people join and take cool user names but never post. __________________ https://www.twitch.tv/turtlepizzapower

06-04-2011, 10:00 PM	#16
PizzaPower Foot Elite Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pizza Parlor Posts: 3,200	haha yea i never thought about it but im sure somebody is going to try it and be like oh shitnez i just got the NAME!!! __________________ https://www.twitch.tv/turtlepizzapower

06-04-2011, 10:04 PM	#17
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,118	There's always an influx of new users when something new launches. Some stick around, most don't, but however regular they may or may not become, no harm in having new fans around the place.

06-04-2011, 10:06 PM	#18
PizzaPower Foot Elite Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pizza Parlor Posts: 3,200	deff no harm done. __________________ https://www.twitch.tv/turtlepizzapower

06-04-2011, 10:32 PM	#19
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,870	How do people find this place, anyway? The Technodrome isn't something you'd expect to see in the Nick show, so how would some kid find this place? Nick has forums on their official site for all their shows, don't they? They'll have their own TMNT forum where the kids will post, similar to when 4kids had a TMNT forum.