OtakuBoards <-> Life

[Guest Hikaru Ichijyo]

Hmm I spent a good day trying to think of an apporiate response for this topic in which I don't offend anyone unintentionally. Though personally..... no more like definitely my life would be different perhaps for the better.

Sure I've made quite a few aquiantances but in doing so it has greatly compromised my work ethic not to meantion pre-maturely grew some grey hairs. Half the time I either feel like a baby-sitter or people's personal punching bag not a good feeling at all. Definitely the aggravation or contraversy is not worth it.

However also some good things have come out of being here, for one I definitely re-kindled my passion for web design and learning new programs. Ack I really honestly had a train of thought that I was following while making this post but unfortunately it has evaded me at this present time. V_V

[Warlock]

Well, if it wasn't for OB, I wouldn't of met people like Flash, wouldn't of found out about BnG from Flash and thus wouldn't of met a whole lot of other friends, wouldn't of RPed at Message Boards most likely, the list goes on and on. I've been here for over a year and a half, and this place has greatly shaped my life.

And no, I don't see Moderating as a job. It's just an extra thing for me to do to help this little community, to make other people's time here as relaxing as possible.

[wrist cutter]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by iggy [/i]
[B]If I hadnt joined otakuboards back in october 2000 I would have not spent as much time online and not have had as many online friends.[/B][/QUOTE]

One must wonder if that's actually a good thing.

[Sere Tuscumbia]

Now my half-mindless, emotional rant that will leave everyone thinking I am some insane little bunny. (*sniff, sniff* I do feel left out though. Seems I haven't made any difference in anyone's life . . . damn.)

How I came to Otakuboards? I had a friend (haven't talked to her for forever, so don't know if she still even likes me . . . T-T;;) who talked endlessly about OB, and encouraged me every single day to join, to see it for myself. So I, at 12/13 (good God I was young), try this place out. Of course (bad me! Bad me!), didn't know the rules existed on this place, but quickly learned (with help). And now, two years later (2 years and . . . 2 to 3 months. Go me!) I don't think that I'll ever leave this place.

How my life has changed while on Otakuboards? Well, I'll have to say, I've matured. A LOT. I've also opened up a lot more. When I was younger, I'd never talk unless I felt comfortable with someone, and it was hard to become friends with anyone. With the help of the people on OB, and my RL friends, I've really opened up, and am (normally) willing to be friends with (mostly) anyone.

What wouldn't have changed? Well, I most likely would not have been able to have gotten through some of the hard times in my life without the caring people on these boards. I owe my life to you guys. Seriously. Yeah, I can say that I've become close with some of the people on these boards. You guys are as close as my IRL friends, and possibly even closer. You guys have a mix of humour, seriousness, and caring that makes even the crappiest days seem better. Thanks.

And since I'm going off the deep end of semi-mindless ranting, I'll close it off at this.

--Sere

[Spikey]

If my big bro (N-man) didn't show me otaku, I wouldn't know anything about anime.

Yes, thanks to James, and my big bro I have more friends.That is because they taught me not to spam. You know, people like you more when you don't spam.

It's not just a message board, it's a message board for geeks. lol. It's like the best thing that ever happened to me. It's part of my life, even though I don't have one...

[iggy]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by wrist cutter [/i]
[B]One must wonder if that's actually a good thing. [/B][/QUOTE]
I think it is a good thing

[Senor Ding Dong]

If I didn't have otakuboard's, i'd have nothing to do whenever the heck i'm board.

[Guest Musahi]

[size=1]As you can tell I am not a huge poster, and I haven't made any friends here. But I still spend at least an hour a week here and it's really nice to come and just post what I feel. I don't (for the most part) don't have to worry about being judged or anything of that sort. While not having it wouldn't kill me, I like having it here.[/size]

[Mnemolth]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sara [/i]
[B][size=1]
I am what I let you guys see.[/size] [/B][/QUOTE]

Not quite true. For every word we write betrays us.

Rick: "Half the time I either feel like a baby-sitter or people's personal punching bag not a good feeling at all." Oh I dunno. I think babies can be a lot of fun! :) As for being a punching bag, well, its a good thing I've got a thick skin. However, some people have been known to say its not my skin that's thick its my skull. But of course, that's just an outright baseless lie! :D

But back to topic.

Watering holes are a funny thing. You drink your fill, you are refreshed and revitalised, and you continue on your journey. Trouble is, for some people watering holes can be death traps. Dry and thirsty, they rush head long into the watering hole, only to find the sun has baked off most of the water, leaving behind a muddy mess. Inevitably they become mired in the mud, and like quicksand, the more they struggle, the deeper they sink. A few will not be able to free themselves. They remain bogged down, and die a slow lingering death from thirst or heat exhaustion. Their dead carcasses will no doubt attract the scavengers all too soon.

[James]

[color=royalblue]Wow, Mnemolth. Thanks for the huge OB thumbs up! lol

Perhaps you too have become caught in the muddy pit that is OtakuBoards. Either that, or you have freed yourself...only returning occasionally to drag yourself through the mud once more.[/color]

[Char!]

[color=teal][size=1][b]My life would have been different by me not being online quite as much. And nothing else. I guess. Dangit.


--Mike
"char,char!"[/b][/color][/size]

[Ryan]

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I would have nothing to do, but watch Yi-Gi-Oh episodes and play videogames. So yes, my life would be different. There would be no purpose to get online if I had never found out about Otakuboards.[/size]

[Genkai]

Yes "Yi-Gi-Oh". I'm starting the Yi-Gi-Oh fan club... jk sorry ryan had to do it...

I would prolly have more money though.... would work more..u.u

well, I have plenty to do but e online... watch Yi-Gi-Oh(sorry I can't stop XD).. but I choose to be online anyway... instead of watching Yi-Gi-Oh(DAMMIT!!!!! *hits head on table* okay, no more cracks at Ryan..)..

Well, I could actually sleep, or go to school for once.. I'm always sick, yet I still scrape by....with notes from my mom..^_^

[Boba Fett]

[COLOR=green]If it weren't for OB, I wouldn't have any friends. I move around a lot, so it gets kind of lonely. OtakuBoards can be reached from anywhere, and if I am here I can talk to my friend in many different countries, some I have met in real life and others I haven't [yet...][/COLOR]

[Yukazi]

If I would have not found the Otakuboards, I probobly would have become very withdrawn, without many friends, the would would have been a dark and empty place...Then I met people here, and found that there are many maniacs in the world...just like me. The two that have had the most impact on me are Nerdsy and Shift, both of which I have met in real life, and saw their kindness. Speaking of Shift, I must say once more how sorry I am about the...Choking Incident...But those are my thoughts...

[Nimrod]

My life probably would have been much much better without otakuboards. I had a fight with the friend that introduced me to these boards and I personally feel that it wouldn't have escalated to the point it did if we didn't have these boards to fight on. Also, with all the time I had wasted here that I should have spent doing homework I think I would have done better in 8th grade

[Juu]

[color=deeppink] [size=1]Well, as you can see, I have no life. :p
I'm fairly addicted to coming here, and it's like an everyday routine for me to come online, come here, and stay here. ^_^

I've met incredible people here. One of the most amazing people I ever met/will meet. I have so many people I care about here, as if I knew them in real life. Some of them are like brothers/sisters to me, and I care as much about them as I care about any other members of my family. My life would be quite different if I never came here.

First of all... I'd still be a huge only dbz addict, and wouldn't have cared about other great anime. (I'm not saying anything mean about dbz, don't kill me for saying that, please. @_@)

Second, ever since I came here, I began feeling alot better about myself, and my charisma has gone up quite a bit more than it used to when I first came.

On top of that, I began typing faster than I used to. Sure, I have to type alot at theotaku chat, but all I do is watch over it, anyway. For some reason, alot of the people that go there aren't expecting the ops to talk. @-@;

Here's a few specific people I'd like to thank.

Bryan/Lalaith- He's my angel! ^_^ He was the third person ever I talked to through via AIM.

Evelyn/Mist- She's been my best friend here ever since the first day I put that buddy list of mine up. It's kinda in a mess right now, but she's the first person on that list, because she was the first one ever that asked to be my friend, and my best friend, of course. She also helped me a bunch on my post quality/writing stats.

Mike/Mystic's Knight- He's the one that helped me feel alot better about myself. ^_^ (even though what he says isn't true. ^_-)

I don't have enough time to mention the rest of the people I'd like to thank, because it'd be almost everyone on my buddy list!! Anyway, thanks to all you guys, everyone on OB has been a big help to my life, and helped me in alot of different ways. Too many to mention though. ^_-[/color] [/size]

[Rain]

[color=blue][size=1]Well, I certainly know that if I weren't on OB, I wouldn't know such a wide variety of people...heh, before I came to OB, I'd never actually met an American...yea, I'm weird...

And I wouldn't have such good friends. I've met some really great people here - Deus, Juu, Rae and Duo M are just a few - and I'm sure I'll never forget you guys. *tears well up in her eyes* Ok, this won't end in crying...I won't cry, I won't cry...^_^ j/k

Also, like Juu said, I'd probably still be only interested in DBZ, I wouldn't know about all the cool anime like Evangelion and...other stuff I can't really remember right now...

So, I guess OB has affected me for the better...[/size][/color]

[vegeta rocker]

I would be working on the essay I should be doing now as we speak........

[Schrat]

[i][size=1] Without Otakuboards, my life would be different. I've diffenetly learned alot about Computers, gaming, Anime, Rpg's, Freinds, and Life.

I've meet sooo many peopl here, everyone being so nice. Well not everyone, heh. But most!

There's been a few fights, and a few special freinds that ive meet. God I dont know where I would be, probuably on another board, like I was before Ob.

I'd like to say thank you to EVERYONE here, not just a few people, thats why I dont have a buddy list anymore, i cant leave anyone out....Even the Newbies, Like I was (and still am In a way ;))...

And this is why im using my 1000th post on something special....thank you everyone![/size][/i]

[Delian]

I originally came here because I was interested to know more info on Gundam Wing. Now I just like coming here when I get the chance. There are so many great people here. I'm not sure if I made many friends or not, but that doesn't matter. I have enjoyed discussing some of the threads and reading the stories/poetry written by members.

I don't think being here has changed my life in any way. I can definitely live without it, but right now i'm enjoying the time I spend here.

[Anna]

Sorry I don't feel like reading the whole thread. Anyway, my life would probably not be very different at all; in fact I might never get on the computer except for email if it weren't for this place. I'm too busy, and the internet is the last thing on my mind. Don't get me wrong by all this, Otakuboards is nice, but it is just a messageboard. All the same I appriciate the work that's put into it, I just don't really have a messageboard as top-priorty for me. ^_^

[Fall]

In fact, if I hadn't found Otakuboards, I'd have a much better life now.

I'd be out more, socialising more. Though these boards have kept me from it.

I don't take it as a bad thing, though I do sometimes wish that I had never found this place.