Is SYM dying?

Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 5:14 pm

Originally posted by Aqua-chan
I'm... also fading outta here. Again. Yes, yes, I know. I've left many times, but like a smoker trying to kick the habit, I kept coming back.

But it's just like Chanak said. This place just isn't the same... Don't really know why the big change, but it just feels less friendly and open.

And to be honest, I hate political threads. I can watch t.v. for that stuff. Online is my way to escape it, and that's why I'm always online.

I mean, I am still here... Like, once or twice a week, and rarely find anything worth posting in. But, ya know...

LOL..We could always resurect AC's Bar-n-Grrrrrrrril

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 9:38 pm

Yes. I say we have a thread bumping contest and see how many old threads we can bring to page 1

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 10:43 pm

Originally posted by Aqua-chan
I'm... also fading outta here. Again. Yes, yes, I know. I've left many times, but like a smoker trying to kick the habit, I kept coming back.

But it's just like Chanak said. This place just isn't the same... Don't really know why the big change, but it just feels less friendly and open.

And to be honest, I hate political threads. I can watch t.v. for that stuff. Online is my way to escape it, and that's why I'm always online.

I mean, I am still here... Like, once or twice a week, and rarely find anything worth posting in. But, ya know...

Sigh.....make me chase you all over the net why don't you.

Sorry to see you leave if you do, but you know where to find me

InfiniteNature · Post by **InfiniteNature** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 10:35 am

Oh I don't know I don't think SYM is dying, I think its really just changing, its a time honored thing that happens to all creatures, and it happens to even one as exquisite and funny as SYM.

Like me I am not here that often but keep coming back, have been for years, this is probably partly due to my continual obsession with fantasy games but its also because I want to see what the Righteous Order of the Slurrs is up to(which incidently I had a hand in starting, and with justifiable pride I hope it has grown like the disgusting fungus it is), or I want to check out the newest installment of the comic Dungeon, I could put it in some save thingy but due to innate laziness it is easier for me to come here.

I like to come back also because I want to see what old Bloodstalker is up to, has he started a new tunnel system, or hear interesting discussion from old fable(that darn Cannuck), I think that the fact that people keep coming back here even when they have moved on to other things, says a lot for the fact that SYM isn't dying.

James Mason · Post by **James Mason** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 10:09 pm

Hmmmm, no SYM isn't dying, it's dead.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 11:14 pm

Originally posted by James Mason
Hmmmm, no SYM isn't dying, it's dead.

So then why are you returning?

Vicsun · Post by **Vicsun** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 4:29 pm

Originally posted by James Mason
Hmmmm, no SYM isn't dying, it's dead.

Dude, I rarely become speechless, but your inanity has actually stunned me responseless. For serious.

Seriously though, can someone remind me what the rules are again? I mean I'm pretty sure that if I call this guy a dumb **** (an accurate description in its own way, used in this case) I'll get a warning and my post will be edited. However there he is insulting a whole forum and nothing is done. Let's face it, it's an insult. Saying the forum is dead is equivalent of stating every single post I've made is worthless, empty, and unworthy of notice. Or am I the only one taking it this way?
What really makes me shatter down in tears, however, is the sheer stupidity of the comment. Honestly I don't mind insults on internet forums as frankly communication over forums is pretty much as impersonal as it can get. But this is tasteless and idiotic. The fact that he is saying that SYM is dead within SYM makes him a troll. If he considers SYM dead there's no reason for him to be here. Since he is here posting, he must consider the forum to be alive. So, the guy is consciously making a statement which he knows is wrong in order to piss people off. That, is trolling.

If my post gets deleted, because it's considered inflammatory, but James' remains untouched, I'll lose faith in humanity, decide there's no justice in the world and probably go on a killing spree. Have a nice day

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 8:00 pm

Erm....maybe he was joking?

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 8:21 pm

Calm down, Vicsun. It was a simple observation, at worst. Quite frankly, he's not far off. SYM barely has as much activity as it did this time last year, but that's not necessarly a bad thing. It just means people are moving on. Don't take it as a personal insult.

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 2:44 pm

I am impressed, James. You went to the trouble of finding this thread to dig up and post your opinions in. You could have just shrugged your shoulders and left again. This post can easily be construed as trolling.

fable · Post by **fable** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 4:52 pm

Many people aren't so much moving on, @Aegis, as they are simply very busy. I know I can't post anywhere nearly as often as I used to, given increasing business, and CE had said as much to me, in person, when we met in the Netherlands. Nor can Silur, though he's always been in any case the strong, silent type.

Weasel's up to his neck in diapers (now, there's an image). We are getting some new people in, and I know for a fact a few previous posters will be returning. But SYM's gone through slow patches before, when we all had to give recognition to the fact that our lives extend beyond the boundaries of the boards.

Tamerlane · Post by **Tamerlane** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 6:30 pm

Originally posted by fable
But SYM's gone through slow patches before, when we all had to give recognition to the fact that our lives extend beyond the boundaries of the boards.

Its a shame that these days don't go much longer, then we'd all have time to post more often.

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 8:39 pm

Originally posted by fable
when we all had to give recognition to the fact that our lives extend beyond the boundaries of the boards.

NO!!!! I....Refuse....to believe....impossible....I...ARRRRRGGGGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Runs off into the woodlands of Canada ripping hair and clothes off*

fable · Post by **fable** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 8:53 pm

Originally posted by The Z
*Runs off into the woodlands of Canada ripping hair and clothes off*

Well, if nothing else, that should draw the attention of the SYM female contingent.

Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Sat Oct 18, 2003 5:53 pm

Originally posted by Yshania
I am impressed, James. You went to the trouble of finding this thread to dig up and post your opinions in. You could have just shrugged your shoulders and left again. This post can easily be construed as trolling.

Indeed, it is interesting to see former members go off and say such nasty things about us elsewhere, yet go to such great and elaborate lengths to disquise themselve and their IPs so that they can keep returning, and returning, and returning.

Hmmm..SYM must either NOT be dead, or these halls are haunted.

I am sure that JM understands what I am saying.

James Mason · Post by **James Mason** » Sun Oct 19, 2003 10:40 pm

ah, i think that scayde and dw have the picture. i'm sure that aegis and fable will read this post soon, and it will be my last. the past little while on this forum has been an enlightening time. there's a lot to reflect on. i've learned a lot from the likes of fable and ce, had some banters with aegis, had some fun with bs, frogus, kayless and ned. it seems that the whole forum has a different sort of attitude, maybe it's always been the same and i've just changed, who knows, at any rate, good bye gamebanshee. maybe one day i'll be bored or curious and take a look, but don't count on it.

CM · Post by CM » Sun Oct 19, 2003 11:31 pm

Well i am still around, and even i say this place is looking like the graveyard district. But work is seriously cramping my social life. So forget about anything on the net. Let work die down, or even better yet let me get some net access at home and then i will be around more.

Let me guess James Mason is a multi-nick?

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Sun Oct 19, 2003 11:43 pm

Originally posted by James Mason
ah, i think that scayde and dw have the picture. <snip> at any rate, good bye gamebanshee. maybe one day i'll be bored or curious and take a look, but don't count on it.

Indeed.
Well I'd like to say I'll be waiting with baited breath... but I generally try to avoid insincerity.

@CM.. Yes he is a multi-nick. One that seems to just keep on returning, sort of like the effect of beans on the second, third, forth.... time around...

Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Sun Oct 19, 2003 11:47 pm

LOL.Hi CM....it's good to see you, I am almost tempted to give you a *HUG*

Yes, JM is a muti-nick...LOL, I think you just might be the only person on SYM that didnt know it.

It isnt like it has been a big secret

CM · Post by CM » Sun Oct 19, 2003 11:47 pm

hmmm...so can i flame him/her then?

hmmm.....well i tend to miss all the juicy stuff due to time zones and that i dont talk to anybody via msn or pms. Havent done so for months now, so anybody want to fill me on the gossip?