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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on May 15, 2020 2:22:25 GMT 1
I just wanted to say how much happier I've been since I started posting here. That other site was getting far too depressing (and before anyone goes announcing to there that I'm 'badmouthing' the place - it's not completely horrible, as I've met some decent folks - some of which have come over to here, in fact - it's just that you have to go searching for the 'good' stuff in amongst all the not-so-good stuff). The constant fighting over every little thing, posters who made it their mission to make other posters feel miserable and drive them away from posting - I've seen none of that here (so far, anyway). This people on here have been polite/courteous, they haven't attacked anyone for a difference of opinion and disagreements have been settled in a civilised manner. I actually feel free to post my thoughts here without fear of receiving harsh judgement/negative replies (whereas I rarely feel that way on the other site). I haven't felt 'ignored' either, which is a step up. Not to mention...nobody seems to mind if I post a GIF or two (or three or four ) here. Regarding the site itself, I've already sung the praises of the default banner image this site has, but I also like the different 'themes' they we have the option of choosing on here (plus, the fact that the 'Like' button is much more obvious when you've clicked on it to when you haven't - so there's less chance of 'accidentally' hitting 'Like' on your own posts here...unless you want to, of course). Anyway, I just wanted to thank Grandmaster , AQUA JAR!™ and @shadowbiz for making this place what it is. Also, thanks to everyone else who has joined so far for helping to keep this a pleasant place. Here's hoping it stays that way.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2020 2:33:38 GMT 1
Perfect gif lol. I dont mind v2 but it can be pretty dead at times but like everything, it has its phases. Im glad you enjoy this place, the style is different and more open for discussion, thats for sure. A big thank you to everyone here. Stay classy Sakaar
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on May 20, 2020 10:12:04 GMT 1
Perfect gif lol. I dont mind v2 but it can be pretty dead at times but like everything, it has its phases. Im glad you enjoy this place, the style is different and more open for discussion, thats for sure. A big thank you to everyone here. Stay classy Sakaar Thanks for that. I echo everything you said. If anyone else would like to share what they enjoy about this place, please feel free to. I just want to add that real life is not real fun for me at the moment (and, no, I'm not referring to the whole Covid-19 thing, but more personal stuff), so it's such a relief to be able to come here, post my thoughts on things, reply to interesting threads, see some thought-provoking posts by other posters, have fun and not feel like I'm the 'target' of anyone's negativity. I've already made some good friends, and I've also been able to engage in more conversation on here than I think I have on that other site in several years. Thanks for being decent, everyone.
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Post by Grandmaster on May 20, 2020 10:17:43 GMT 1
Well Chalice_Of_Evil I thank you for your kind words. For now, its a friendly contest of champions. Lets hope it stays that way. And please feel free to bring your v2 friends over. I welcome them with open arms.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Jun 10, 2020 11:15:15 GMT 1
Apologies to those here who've had concerns regarding my whereabouts for the past week or so. I was not in the best of moods last week and was feeling rather down. Things in life were getting to me, as was the world in general. I didn't wish to be a 'downer' on here too, as I value this forum and those who've been nice to me here. The other two forums I post on I don't really post that much (it's mostly pics/GIFs on one and playing 'games' on the other). Sakaaar, however, is where I post my thoughts and have discussions, etc (which I don't feel comfortable posting on other forums, because generally any thoughts I post on subjects are usually either met with negative responses or are simply ignored). Anyway, sorry if I worried anyone. I hope to get back to my regular posting on here ASAP.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2020 13:12:53 GMT 1
Apologies to those here who've had concerns regarding my whereabouts for the past week or so. I was not in the best of moods last week and was feeling rather down. Things in life were getting to me, as was the world in general. I didn't wish to be a 'downer' on here too, as I value this forum and those who've been nice to me here. The other two forums I post on I don't really post that much (it's mostly pics/GIFs on one and playing 'games' on the other). Sakaaar, however, is where I post my thoughts and have discussions, etc (which I don't feel comfortable posting on other forums, because generally any thoughts I post on subjects are usually either met with negative responses or are simply ignored). Anyway, sorry if I worried anyone. I hope to get back to my regular posting on here ASAP. Glad to see you back Chalice. Understandable
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Post by Lord Death Man on Jun 10, 2020 15:18:01 GMT 1
The Contest of Champions is, bar none, the least contentious and least toxic board I've been on in a long while. Grandmaster and the staff here have done an excellent job of distancing themselves from the negativity and infighting of other boards. The Sakaar team has created a fun and energetic atmosphere here - nice work.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on Jun 10, 2020 16:58:17 GMT 1
The Contest of Champions is, bar none, the least contentious and least toxic board I've been on in a long while. Grandmaster and the staff here have done an excellent job of distancing themselves from the negativity and infighting of other boards. The Sakaar team has created a fun and energetic atmosphere here - nice work. Thank you, that is a tremendous compliment.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on Nov 11, 2020 1:37:34 GMT 1
I just wanted to say how much happier I've been since I started posting here. That other site was getting far too depressing (and before anyone goes announcing to there that I'm 'badmouthing' the place - it's not completely horrible, as I've met some decent folks - some of which have come over to here, in fact - it's just that you have to go searching for the 'good' stuff in amongst all the not-so-good stuff). The constant fighting over every little thing, posters who made it their mission to make other posters feel miserable and drive them away from posting - I've seen none of that here (so far, anyway). This people on here have been polite/courteous, they haven't attacked anyone for a difference of opinion and disagreements have been settled in a civilised manner. I actually feel free to post my thoughts here without fear of receiving harsh judgement/negative replies (whereas I rarely feel that way on the other site). I haven't felt 'ignored' either, which is a step up. Not to mention...nobody seems to mind if I post a GIF or two (or three or four ) here. Regarding the site itself, I've already sung the praises of the default banner image this site has, but I also like the different 'themes' they we have the option of choosing on here (plus, the fact that the 'Like' button is much more obvious when you've clicked on it to when you haven't - so there's less chance of 'accidentally' hitting 'Like' on your own posts here...unless you want to, of course). Anyway, I just wanted to thank Grandmaster , AQUA JAR!™ and @shadowbiz for making this place what it is. Also, thanks to everyone else who has joined so far for helping to keep this a pleasant place. Here's hoping it stays that way.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Nov 11, 2020 1:54:27 GMT 1
Since you 'bumped' this thread, Darth Ackbar, I'll just add that apart from this forum making me feel at ease in posting my thoughts on things, it's also expanded my imagination (not in a mind-altering drugs kind of way). There are various threads on here that get my creativity flowing (such as your 'Drop a Letter' threads, Darth Ackbar) and I'm able to start threads that I'd never dream of staring on other forums for fear of having people respond negatively. There's just so many positive things to say about this place. Once again, thank you Grandmaster .
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Post by Jayman on Nov 11, 2020 2:56:16 GMT 1
Great post chalice I agree. Though for me it is most definitely in a mind altering drugs kind of way. It is good when people can find a home on these forums. Some don't always work out.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Apr 28, 2021 10:09:15 GMT 1
Well, it's officially been one year since I registered and started posting on here. I've made 1802 posts within that year, have cycled through three separate avatars (bet no one can remember what the very first avatar I had on here was ) and have gained 13 'followers'/friends. Although I haven't been posting much here recently, I still find this is the one forum where I feel I can be my most 'free' with what I post (I don't think I'd feel confident posting my episode reviews on any other forum, for example - as they might actually read them and criticise). While there have been some rough patches here and there (I wasn't sure I'd last a whole year, as several times I felt like leaving/taking a break), it's been mostly fun. I'm hoping to get back into the right mood/frame of mind to post on here more than I have been lately. Thank you to those who read/'like'/'LOL@' my posts and respond to them, as well as those who I have conversations with via PM's. I appreciate all of it. Here's hoping I'm still around in another year's time.
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Post by Jayman on Apr 30, 2021 6:39:17 GMT 1
Well, it's officially been one year since I registered and started posting on here. I've made 1802 posts within that year, have cycled through three separate avatars (bet no one can remember what the very first avatar I had on here was ) and have gained 13 'followers'/friends. Although I haven't been posting much here recently, I still find this is the one forum where I feel I can be my most 'free' with what I post (I don't think I'd feel confident posting my episode reviews on any other forum, for example - as they might actually read them and criticise). While there have been some rough patches here and there (I wasn't sure I'd last a whole year, as several times I felt like leaving/taking a break), it's been mostly fun. I'm hoping to get back into the right mood/frame of mind to post on here more than I have been lately. Thank you to those who read/'like'/'LOL@' my posts and respond to them, as well as those who I have conversations with via PM's. I appreciate all of it. Here's hoping I'm still around in another year's time. its been a great year posting with you 👍 I know I’ve let you down lately. Sorry 😕
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Apr 30, 2021 7:25:43 GMT 1
Well, it's officially been one year since I registered and started posting on here. I've made 1802 posts within that year, have cycled through three separate avatars (bet no one can remember what the very first avatar I had on here was ) and have gained 13 'followers'/friends. Although I haven't been posting much here recently, I still find this is the one forum where I feel I can be my most 'free' with what I post (I don't think I'd feel confident posting my episode reviews on any other forum, for example - as they might actually read them and criticise). While there have been some rough patches here and there (I wasn't sure I'd last a whole year, as several times I felt like leaving/taking a break), it's been mostly fun. I'm hoping to get back into the right mood/frame of mind to post on here more than I have been lately. Thank you to those who read/'like'/'LOL@' my posts and respond to them, as well as those who I have conversations with via PM's. I appreciate all of it. Here's hoping I'm still around in another year's time. its been a great year posting with you 👍 I know I’ve let you down lately. Sorry 😕 You didn't let me down, jayman. Others may have, but you never did. You're Old Reliable. Er...I meant that in a good way.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on May 23, 2021 21:06:40 GMT 1
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on May 28, 2021 0:12:27 GMT 1
AQUA JAR!™ Nice job adding colours to our screenames. The green in your name goes well with the green of the lightsaber in your avatar and I like the red of my name, as it goes with being 'evil' (and also contrasts nicely against the dark background of the 'Riverdale Theme' I use on this forum). Well done.
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Post by ArArArchStanton on Jun 22, 2021 17:53:06 GMT 1
I just wanted to say how much happier I've been since I started posting here. That other site was getting far too depressing (and before anyone goes announcing to there that I'm 'badmouthing' the place - it's not completely horrible, as I've met some decent folks - some of which have come over to here, in fact - it's just that you have to go searching for the 'good' stuff in amongst all the not-so-good stuff). The constant fighting over every little thing, posters who made it their mission to make other posters feel miserable and drive them away from posting - I've seen none of that here (so far, anyway). This people on here have been polite/courteous, they haven't attacked anyone for a difference of opinion and disagreements have been settled in a civilised manner. I actually feel free to post my thoughts here without fear of receiving harsh judgement/negative replies (whereas I rarely feel that way on the other site). I haven't felt 'ignored' either, which is a step up. Not to mention...nobody seems to mind if I post a GIF or two (or three or four ) here. Regarding the site itself, I've already sung the praises of the default banner image this site has, but I also like the different 'themes' they we have the option of choosing on here (plus, the fact that the 'Like' button is much more obvious when you've clicked on it to when you haven't - so there's less chance of 'accidentally' hitting 'Like' on your own posts here...unless you want to, of course). Anyway, I just wanted to thank Grandmaster , AQUA JAR!™ and @shadowbiz for making this place what it is. Also, thanks to everyone else who has joined so far for helping to keep this a pleasant place. Here's hoping it stays that way. Sing away Chalice! It's been a pleasure having you here and super glad to hear you're enjoying it vs other sites. I know Grandmaster has done a fantastic job of making it an open free space of friendly people. Of which you are one :-)
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Post by primemcgee on Jun 23, 2021 4:35:17 GMT 1
I like the color scheme here.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Jun 23, 2022 23:01:20 GMT 1
I just wanted to say that, although some of us are on opposing sides of the (at least so far) friendly debate going on in the 'Rise of racism and misogyny in the SW fandom' thread, that I particularly appreciated the 'Likes' I've received for posts of mine despite that. Like, we may not see eye to eye in that particular thread, but in other threads we're still just like we've always been. The debate thread is its own thing and every other one we're still friends. Reminds me of the wolf and sheepdog from Looney Tunes (who'd clock on every morning as buds, greeting each other...but then it's be all work/business, with them against each other, until they clocked off again at the end of the day and said their friendly goodbyes. They were just doing their jobs. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Wolf_and_Sam_SheepdogI see those of us taking separate sides in the SW debate thread as being like them^.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on Jun 23, 2022 23:14:38 GMT 1
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Jun 24, 2022 0:27:56 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2022 4:52:46 GMT 1
I just wanted to say that, although some of us are on opposing sides of the (at least so far) friendly debate going on in the 'Rise of racism and misogyny in the SW fandom' thread, that I particularly appreciated the 'Likes' I've received for posts of mine despite that. Like, we may not see eye to eye in that particular thread, but in other threads we're still just like we've always been. The debate thread is its own thing and every other one we're still friends. Reminds me of the wolf and sheepdog from Looney Tunes (who'd clock on every morning as buds, greeting each other...but then it's be all work/business, with them against each other, until they clocked off again at the end of the day and said their friendly goodbyes. They were just doing their jobs. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Wolf_and_Sam_SheepdogI see those of us taking separate sides in the SW debate thread as being like them^.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Jun 24, 2022 8:41:38 GMT 1
I just wanted to say that, although some of us are on opposing sides of the (at least so far) friendly debate going on in the 'Rise of racism and misogyny in the SW fandom' thread, that I particularly appreciated the 'Likes' I've received for posts of mine despite that. Like, we may not see eye to eye in that particular thread, but in other threads we're still just like we've always been. The debate thread is its own thing and every other one we're still friends. Reminds me of the wolf and sheepdog from Looney Tunes (who'd clock on every morning as buds, greeting each other...but then it's be all work/business, with them against each other, until they clocked off again at the end of the day and said their friendly goodbyes. They were just doing their jobs. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Wolf_and_Sam_SheepdogI see those of us taking separate sides in the SW debate thread as being like them^.
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Post by Merv on Jun 26, 2022 2:08:52 GMT 1
Its a very nice community.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on Jun 28, 2022 18:23:11 GMT 1
Its a very nice community.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Jan 9, 2024 10:38:31 GMT 1
I'm afraid I can no longer sing the praises of this place which started out as a place where I felt comfortable posting my thoughts/opinions has turned into a somewhat hostile place with posters on it who have personally attacked me in the past (yet they never suffered any consequences) and where I only ever seem to have 'unpopular' opinions (ie. all the things I like, everyone else on here seems to dislike/hate and everything I hate, everyone else on here seems to like/love) - which kind of limits the range of discussion that can happen to basically arguing with people. This started out as being my favourite forum to post on when I first signed up here. Everyone seemed more or less friendly, but over the years there have been instances where I've unintentionally 'offended' people with something I've said (despite my best efforts to never offend anyone, as I hate conflict and do everything I can to avoid it at all costs), and there have been those who have offended me...but I've continued on, attempting to let the lowkey passive/aggressiveness go. However, it's become clear to me that this forum is now a place for only certain individuals, those of like-mindedness and I am not one of those people. Pretty much every opinion I have on a subject is the opposite of the 'majority' on here, and thus there's not really any place for me here anymore. I won't self-delete, as I'm not willing to give those who'd want such a thing the satisfaction. I shall just simply cease to post for however long I deem is necessary to take a break from this place. I have two family members with serious mental and physical health problems to look after, I'm stressed out pretty much every single day and posting on the forums was meant to be an escape from all of that. Now it just adds to my stress...which I don't need anymore of in my life. So, to those who have always been decent to me: And to those who have been jerks to me: I bid you adieu.
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Post by Merv on Jan 9, 2024 18:17:07 GMT 1
I'm afraid I can no longer sing the praises of this place which started out as a place where I felt comfortable posting my thoughts/opinions has turned into a somewhat hostile place with posters on it who have personally attacked me in the past (yet they never suffered any consequences) and where I only ever seem to have 'unpopular' opinions (ie. all the things I like, everyone else on here seems to dislike/hate and everything I hate, everyone else on here seems to like/love) - which kind of limits the range of discussion that can happen to basically arguing with people. This started out as being my favourite forum to post on when I first signed up here. Everyone seemed more or less friendly, but over the years there have been instances where I've unintentionally 'offended' people with something I've said (despite my best efforts to never offend anyone, as I hate conflict and do everything I can to avoid it at all costs), and there have been those who have offended me...but I've continued on, attempting to let the lowkey passive/aggressiveness go. However, it's become clear to me that this forum is now a place for only certain individuals, those of like-mindedness and I am not one of those people. Pretty much every opinion I have on a subject is the opposite of the 'majority' on here, and thus there's not really any place for me here anymore. I won't self-delete, as I'm not willing to give those who'd want such a thing the satisfaction. I shall just simply cease to post for however long I deem is necessary to take a break from this place. I have two family members with serious mental and physical health problems to look after, I'm stressed out pretty much every single day and posting on the forums was meant to be an escape from all of that. Now it just adds to my stress...which I don't need anymore of in my life. So, to those who have always been decent to me: And to those who have been jerks to me: I bid you adieu. It’s good to be aware of social media stressing you out. Far too many people don’t seem to realize this and continue to feed the fire of their own angst. Breaks, in regard to everything, are a good idea imo.
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