Post by Cloud on Feb 19, 2011 22:58:51 GMT -5
It's Official!!!
The Misfits Club is three years old today!!! I'm simple amazed that this place has lasted as long as it has. It's had it's fair share of active and inactive times, but no matter how active this place is, it's going to always be my baby. Without this place, I never would of met some of the most amazing people ever. You guys know who you are. At least I hope you do haha. And even though there has been some not so great times, I still love this place and hope that it will continue to grow. I think maybe I should talk some about some of the memories and maybe some pros and cons.
Pros:
Sheik's return was I think one of the best things to happen this year. There was a lot of tension, and something drastic was bound to happen. But her return has truly warmed my heart. And despite the hateful things I said in one of my log entires, I consider her to be a great friend and a valued member of the club. No matter what becomes of the club, I hope she stays here for as long as she can.
The brief surge in activity was something remarkable. It was amazing to have things be the way it was even if it was for a brief moment. I just wish that moment could of lasted a bit longer.
Sometimes I feel like starting over with a fresh new forum and brand new ideas, but there's been too many memories here at this place, and getting rid of it would be like getting rid of a part of me. So I'm very glad the club is hanging on a thread so to speak and that I haven't decided to shut it down again.
Cons:
I seriously regret "The Gary Project." Gary was an attempt at me trying to become closer to everyone, and for a brief time, I managed to succeed, but at a very high cost. I also regret not trying to continue the masquerade and let "Janeway" just die off. But it was becoming a bit of a strain maintaining myself and someone else. Besides, it was only a matter of time before Cloud got curious enough to investigate Gary further. Also, Sheik most likely would of found me out as well. But at times, I can't help but think things would of been better off if I would of continued portraying Gary.
I'm sure Rika (or Julia) wouldn't believe me if she read this, but the thought of her leaving was simply unthinkable. She is the first and only active member to stay here without leaving, and she has made more contributions to the club than anyone else. She's been here for the most darkest days of the club when there was nobody here but me and her. If anyone is the heart and soul of this place, it's Julia. I know it sounds premature of me to say this, but I don't think there will be another person like her to ever come to this club. If it wasn't for me being suck a dick, I'm sure she would of stayed here much longer. So I regret everything that went down that lead to her departure of the club. If there was something I could do the change the events of the past, I would do it.
One thing that really concerns me, but doesn't really seem to be an issue now I hope, is how welcoming I am or the club is. Purplepinto left the club once because she felt she wasn't welcomed here. And Cloud expressed his opinion back in 2008 about not feeling welcomed either. It really worries me that this could be the reason new members don't really stay here that long. I feel now more than ever, I need to make it seem like I'm more welcoming of new members. No one really understands how thrilled I am whenever a new person arrives, but if there is more that I can do, then I must do it.
There's a few other things I regret, but you could find them in the dead threads. If anyone has anything they wanna share about the club, or any questions or concerns, feel free to talk about them.
The Misfits Club is three years old today!!! I'm simple amazed that this place has lasted as long as it has. It's had it's fair share of active and inactive times, but no matter how active this place is, it's going to always be my baby. Without this place, I never would of met some of the most amazing people ever. You guys know who you are. At least I hope you do haha. And even though there has been some not so great times, I still love this place and hope that it will continue to grow. I think maybe I should talk some about some of the memories and maybe some pros and cons.
Pros:
Sheik's return was I think one of the best things to happen this year. There was a lot of tension, and something drastic was bound to happen. But her return has truly warmed my heart. And despite the hateful things I said in one of my log entires, I consider her to be a great friend and a valued member of the club. No matter what becomes of the club, I hope she stays here for as long as she can.
The brief surge in activity was something remarkable. It was amazing to have things be the way it was even if it was for a brief moment. I just wish that moment could of lasted a bit longer.
Sometimes I feel like starting over with a fresh new forum and brand new ideas, but there's been too many memories here at this place, and getting rid of it would be like getting rid of a part of me. So I'm very glad the club is hanging on a thread so to speak and that I haven't decided to shut it down again.
Cons:
I seriously regret "The Gary Project." Gary was an attempt at me trying to become closer to everyone, and for a brief time, I managed to succeed, but at a very high cost. I also regret not trying to continue the masquerade and let "Janeway" just die off. But it was becoming a bit of a strain maintaining myself and someone else. Besides, it was only a matter of time before Cloud got curious enough to investigate Gary further. Also, Sheik most likely would of found me out as well. But at times, I can't help but think things would of been better off if I would of continued portraying Gary.
I'm sure Rika (or Julia) wouldn't believe me if she read this, but the thought of her leaving was simply unthinkable. She is the first and only active member to stay here without leaving, and she has made more contributions to the club than anyone else. She's been here for the most darkest days of the club when there was nobody here but me and her. If anyone is the heart and soul of this place, it's Julia. I know it sounds premature of me to say this, but I don't think there will be another person like her to ever come to this club. If it wasn't for me being suck a dick, I'm sure she would of stayed here much longer. So I regret everything that went down that lead to her departure of the club. If there was something I could do the change the events of the past, I would do it.
One thing that really concerns me, but doesn't really seem to be an issue now I hope, is how welcoming I am or the club is. Purplepinto left the club once because she felt she wasn't welcomed here. And Cloud expressed his opinion back in 2008 about not feeling welcomed either. It really worries me that this could be the reason new members don't really stay here that long. I feel now more than ever, I need to make it seem like I'm more welcoming of new members. No one really understands how thrilled I am whenever a new person arrives, but if there is more that I can do, then I must do it.
There's a few other things I regret, but you could find them in the dead threads. If anyone has anything they wanna share about the club, or any questions or concerns, feel free to talk about them.