...how glad I am this place is still here, however attenuated it's status. ;)
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...how glad I am this place is still here, however attenuated it's status. ;)
In what way??Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
Activity is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay down from it this board's heyday.
What do you think is that cause??Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
Social media, of course, and the influence of cell-phone behaviors.
Boards like this were sort of the last bastion of proper reflection and debate.
Also streaming.Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
People used to come here and chat while waiting for stuff to download. Now they watch stuff as it downloads...
Somewhere along the way, the attractive of the Internet shifted from meeting strangers from all over the world who were into the same hobbies as you to talking about work and everyday fripperies with people you already know. Facebook took over that. Reddit absorbed most of the remainder, as it's essentially a huge "forum" with subcategories for absolutely every topic imaginable, all in a single place. Telegram groups are also pretty popular, despite the fact I personally find the interface very unwieldy and impractical for any sort of communal discussion.
As for this forum in particular, it's a combination of the above plus filesharing in general being on the decline for a long time now (at least for mainstream content). The lounge remains fairly active, though, even if heavyweights from the old days have parted ways or are hibernating :)
Ah, yes, I remember the joys of bi-directional Zmodem. That's how it all started! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by BarbarossaAlso streaming.Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
People used to come here and chat while waiting for stuff to download. Now they watch stuff as it downloads...
Apropos, whatever happened to Chat Roulette? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by anon
Zackly.Quote:
Originally Posted by BarbarossaAlso streaming.Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
People used to come here and chat while waiting for stuff to download. Now they watch stuff as it downloads...
Good God, the Audiogalaxy days.
Which then begat The Drawing Room.
Heady days...:lol:
Barbs, who else here is senior to me?
There are a few, eh?
I know several who literally DLed their fill and stopped doing anything except surfing.Quote:
Originally Posted by anon
I have no idea, but this is the Internet, so I guess they transformed into Chaturbate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Caballero
Well, that can happen when you have so much stuff you don't know where and when to start watching/listening/playing... :(Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
I actually don't know of anyone else from 2001 or 2002 who is still hereQuote:
Originally Posted by j2k4Zackly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbarossa
Good God, the Audiogalaxy days.
Which then begat The Drawing Room.
Heady days...:lol:
Barbs, who else here is senior to me?
There are a few, eh?
We're pretty special, then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbarossa
We should spend as long as we can being worshipped. ;)
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Originally Posted by j2k4
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Just so.
I'm still here, every once in awhile :whistlingQuote:
Originally Posted by BarbarossaI actually don't know of anyone else from 2001 or 2002 who is still hereQuote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
Sad times indeed. I still wait and post pish myself. It's so much more satisfying than the instant gratification route.Quote:
Originally Posted by BarbarossaAlso streaming.Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
People used to come here and chat while waiting for stuff to download. Now they watch stuff as it downloads...
Ah, so you are.Quote:
Originally Posted by RPerry
That makes three of us - we should hire a lobbyist. :D
We'll all be archived and ignored.Quote:
Originally Posted by Something ElseSad times indeed. I still wait and post pish myself. It's so much more satisfying than the instant gratification route.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbarossa
Like so many good collections of everything. It's the way of the future, but also the passed.
Evidence of our presence here will be used to crucify us posthumously...I predict.
Jesus Fucking Christ. Harsh times ahead then, butt also behind.
I nominate Funky Capricorn, good luck finding himQuote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
Now, there's an idea...
It wasn't a random choice, It was based on what happened when TRX tried to take over the board, demoted everyone from admin/mod and then somehow had the great idea to make him mod. In the background, it was the funniest shit ever because he was doing everything he could to undermine them. not bad for a " Soulseek" guyQuote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
Always liked him.
I like the idea as well.
Pondering commences...
I've been here for over 13 years and yet I don't have the foggiest clue what the fuck you are talking about. Next time someone accuses me of living in the past I'm going to point them at this thread and try and confuse them with some false equivalency bullshit.
Memories are dimming, but Funky was pretty entertaining.
He capitalized some of the letters in in his board name - can't search properly without the details...:huh:
Also, I've been here 13 years and this is a totally true story, I can't remember the name of a single person who hasn't posted here within the last six months. So basically j2k4 and that's it.
And not barbie??!?!!
Is that the guy from the X-files? Because I vaguely remember him being funny for a midget.
:ermm:
There was a time when Mulder was treating the lounge like his own personal blog, I quite enjoyed that. It's been a while since he posted though.
Mulder's blog is the only one I have ever enjoyed. I miss him.
I remember another person who use to post on the board -Rart. But then he was Asian so it's probably more likely he was murdered than technically left.
Is this your new kick??Quote:
Originally Posted by IdolEyes787
Always remember there is a Billion more, and i can guarantee, will never be a minority;)
My limited intelligence only lets me fixate on one thing at a time.
Yup that makes sense ;):hug:Quote:
Originally Posted by IdolEyes787
https://www.urbandictionary.com/defi...&defid=1151114 :unsure:Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
Oh be nice, I'm fairly sure I posted in the New Year thread. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by IdolEyes787