BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Why is this not a poll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 The slower autumn years are already a distant memory at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 It's better than ever IMO, but then I've only been here since 2010. All we need is Hitch and a few of the ladies to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 JWFan has been past it's prime for at least 8 years or so. Some of our best members left, those that stayed (including me) found themselves repeating...themselves over and over again. And the new members just aren't quite as good.It doesnt help that John Williams barely writes anything anymore.Aaaahhh...the good old days. I still remember them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Sounds like nostalgia for your long-lost youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 In those days we could discuss The Phantom Menace or Harry Potter....now all we have is The Book Thief!Damn right I'm sentimental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Were the posters really that much better, though? I've read some of old posts (dating back to 2002), and many of the users could barely put sentences together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 You lie!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm both clueless and hungry. Not sure what to pick...And I'm not old either!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Food > Doubt Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Were the posters really that much better, though? I've read some of old posts (dating back to 2002), and many of the users could barely put sentences together.i agreeit's waaay better now,now were literit; Joni Wiljami 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yes.How can it not be without Ollie, John C, Ray Bradsbury, Morlock, Breathmask (though he posts a little bit now), and the rest that are long gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think JWFan hit its prime when we all started talking about ponies and magical friendships. Those were the days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yes.How can it not be without Ollie, John C, Ray Bradsbury, Morlock, Breathmask (though he posts a little bit now), and the rest that are long gone?Yup, we've lost quite a few valuable voices, but we've gained many as well. I think you could make the argument that the overall tone has grown somewhat more caustic over the years, although some people like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Who did we gain, Alan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 So when do we become a Michael Bay film?When you're the last member left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 John Williams is past his prime, what do you expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,242 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 JWFAN was never about John Williams!True. It was about each of its members' egos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 JWFan has been past it's prime for at least 8 years or so. Some of our best members left, those that stayed (including me) found themselves repeating...themselves over and over again. And the new members just aren't quite as good.I wouldn't go as far as saying the new members aren't "quite as good". There are some new ones that are good. But ya I agree with the rest of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 The message board is past its prime only in the sense that we don't have much Williams material these days. There was a nice little glimmer when War Horse and Tintin came out. Until Star Wars comes out next year (supposedly) to reignite the board, it'll probably be about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 JWFAN was never about John Williams! True. It was about each of its members' egos Ooohhh...me...ME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 JWFAN was never about John Williams!Came for John Williams, stayed for the trannies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Why has Trent got a Vince Cable avatar? Glóin the Dark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yes.How can it not be without Ollie, John C, Ray Bradsbury, Morlock, Breathmask (though he posts a little bit now), and the rest that are long gone?Yup, we've lost quite a few valuable voices, but we've gained many as well. I think you could make the argument that the overall tone has grown somewhat more caustic over the years, although some people like that.Definitely. KK, Pilgrim, and some other of the newer members help keep the heart beating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Flatliners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yes.How can it not be without Ollie, John C, Ray Bradsbury, Morlock, Breathmask (though he posts a little bit now), and the rest that are long gone?Yup, we've lost quite a few valuable voices, but we've gained many as well. I think you could make the argument that the overall tone has grown somewhat more caustic over the years, although some people like that.Definitely. KK, Pilgrim, and some other of the newer members help keep the heart beating.Pilgrims's newer than me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Why has Trent got a Vince Cable avatar?The self-proclaimed Trekkie for life has Mitch Pilleggi (of TXF fame) from some Stargate Atlantis episode where he got possessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Just rename the site JWExfan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Why has Trent got a Vince Cable avatar?The self-proclaimed Trekkie for life has Mitch Pilleggi (of TXF fame) from some Stargate Atlantis episode where he got possessed.What a shocker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I love Trekkies for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yes.How can it not be without Ollie, John C, Ray Bradsbury, Morlock, Breathmask (though he posts a little bit now), and the rest that are long gone?Yup, we've lost quite a few valuable voices, but we've gained many as well. I think you could make the argument that the overall tone has grown somewhat more caustic over the years, although some people like that.Definitely. KK, Pilgrim, and some other of the newer members help keep the heart beating.Pilgrims's newer than me!I don't consider you new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I want food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Why has Trent got a Vince Cable avatar?The self-proclaimed Trekkie for life has Mitch Pilleggi (of TXF fame) from some Stargate Atlantis episode where he got possessed.I haven't bothered changing the title but ya it's of Mitch's character Colonel Caldwell from the Atlantis episode "Critical Mass". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 No.This place is better than ever. Those new guys are just great, even if they are too much Lotr orientated but otherwise ok.Those whiners only have some personal issues.The new coming of the JWFan started on 10th of June 2010. Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Hear, hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm not really whining, just agreeing with Steef that most of us "older" members have seen things come and go. There were some good people that left and haven't come back. Sorta not the same with out them.Edit: BTW regarding my deal for "Trekkie For Life". I am a Trekkie For Life but I also like other things IE: Stargate (all variations). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Just rename the site JWExfan.Just call it "The Ex-Files". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 No.This place is better than ever. Those new guys are just great, even if they are too much Lotr orientated but otherwise ok.Those whiners only have some personal issues.The new coming of the JWFan started on 10th of June 2010.Granted I've only seen 3, 4 at the most years of this site, but the only thing that's worsened in that time is the quality/quantity of actual JW discussion. And is that surprising? Not really. Like I've said before, once 2015 rolls around, this place will light up. With a somewhat different crowd, yes. But that is the way of things. As long as Steef is here, I think all is well, as he's the defining element of JWFAn, a physical embodiment of the spirit of this place. We do need more women though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 You should have been here in the years between 2004 and 2008. The prequels, LotR, Johnny losing to Gustavo Santaolalla, KotCS .... It was madness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Yeah. Didn't we have a temporary sub-forum for Indy 4 because of Josh's 500 different polls? The kid did so many polls he even started to repeat them on the same page of discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Considering how sick people here got of the Hobbit threads, I wonder what it was like in the LotR days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 It was probably less cool to be anti-Tolkien then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Because the movies were better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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