I came to b.org through fireflyfans. I'd never even heard of an online community, or fandom, and didn't lurk at all. Perhaps to my detriment. I was just so thrilled to find so many like-minded, smart, funny, caring people all in one place. Lots of buffistas speak of their other online associations or other fandoms and...despite reading such lovely stories as the recent Flanvention miracle...I just can't imagine any other group being quite like this one!
Mal: He calls back, you keep them occupied. Wash: What do I do, shadow puppets?
'The Message'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2006: You're ON THE LIST!!!
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Christmukkah, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Oh, and 2006? Don't think we've forgotten about you.
beekaytee - Dec 28, 2006 5:50:29 am PST #211 of 513
Compassionately intolerant
Jessica - Dec 28, 2006 6:08:56 am PST #212 of 513
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
And all I can say seeing those early posts is that I find myself exceedingly annoying. I mean, really! It's as bad as reading old journals!
Heh -- this is why I don't go looking for old posts of mine. I was *really* irritating back in 2001. I'm kind of amazed anyone was willing to talk to me at all.
bon bon - Dec 28, 2006 6:23:41 am PST #213 of 513
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I had the same problem with myself when I reread an old natter thread recently. Gross!
DavidS - Dec 28, 2006 6:55:49 am PST #214 of 513
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I'm kind of amazed anyone was willing to talk to me at all.
It was surprising to meet you in person because you were so different from the online you at that time.
Liese S. - Dec 28, 2006 6:59:04 am PST #215 of 513
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Ha. It's funny because so much time has passed. Of course, it's changed in bad ways, too. I used to constantly check merriam webster to make sure I was spelling and using my words appropriately; I was frightened of the Great Collective Buffista Editor. But these days I'm so lazy I don't bother trying to impress with my vocabulary! Hee.
Steph L. - Dec 28, 2006 7:07:11 am PST #216 of 513
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Liese, i thnk tht is rly kewl abt U.
LOL.
Hil R. - Dec 28, 2006 8:00:20 am PST #217 of 513
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I tried reading some of my early posts (delurked sometime in mid 2000, I think) a little while ago, and wow, did I sound pretentious. Very surprised people didnt just roll their eyes and ignore me.
Ack. Im on a European keyboard and cant find the apostrophe.
Anyway, my secret santa present is going to be a bit late, what with the being in Europe. But it shall get there.
Trudy Booth - Dec 28, 2006 8:11:27 am PST #218 of 513
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Did someone just say something? I'll just roll my eyes and pretend there are apostrophes.
My santee's is late too. I am not in Europe. It is purchased and lovely however.
beekaytee - Dec 28, 2006 8:15:17 am PST #219 of 513
Compassionately intolerant
I'm horrified that my gift will be so late...given that part of it is Xmas themed, dangit. But is should arrive tomorrow, Monday at the latest. Last time I trust holiday shipping promises! I'm going to shoot for the Black Friday post next time.
Strix - Dec 28, 2006 8:18:22 am PST #220 of 513
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
I think I sound pretty much the same. I dunno if that's a good thing or bad thing.
I started on TT in...2001? Yeah, I think. I had a job and steady at-home net access, so I spent a LOT of time at TT and WX back in the day. But I really like my job now, so I' m not resentful about less b.org time in the day. Xmas vaca's ARE nice for catching up, tho!
I AM resentful that I still have no TV show I loved as much as Buffy.