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#11
General Discussion / Re: Thanks for the Memories
Last post by Mysterious F. - February 05, 2015, 09:12:30 PMWe're not all gone yet, we have a Facebook group page now. Check out the Announcements for a link.
#12
General Discussion / Thanks for the Memories
Last post by Zelda Veteran - January 12, 2015, 01:20:34 PMThe funniest thing, is that I don't remember leaving; why I left, where I went, or where I'm going, I'm unsure even still. I opened this website when I was 12 years old, young, wide-eyed, marveling that there were others like me on this new thing called the internet. It was new to me, I mean I'd never used it. We were never quite fortunate enough to own a home computer. My dad had been working his new job for a few months now, and had decided that with our new found money, we should own a computer.
I booted up AOL, after warning my folks not to pick up the phone or anything, because it would disrupt my connection, and stared blankly at the screen not knowing quite what to expect. I mean, I had been on approved sites at school before, but I had never been given free-roam to explore before. I heard a voice shout from the speakers, "WELCOME!" I admittedly jumped, the volume was turned up too high. I knew the basics, but not much else. The first thing my adolescent self did was look up boobs on a google image search. I giggled to myself a minute, and then decided to look up what I was most passionate about (aside from the ever-awkward endeavor for female attention):
The Legend of Zelda.
I browsed fanart for an eternity. Youtube didn't exist yet, and I wanted to watch some Zelda videos, so I remember doing some searches for that. Fruitless efforts led me to something called The Desert Colossus. It looked like there were actual people here. I didn't really understand how the internet worked, and I figured it was put together by our government or something. A collection of information assembled like a fancy encyclopedia (That's the gyst of what my dad told me). I found the Mailbag, and spammed comments there, excited to introduce myself to the community. A little /too/ excited, if I recall. I spent hours reading through everything. I didn't discover the forums until at least 2 years later. It was what I wanted all along- a message board with kids (and adults kind of) like me.
I spent every day here. I didn't have many friends. I was online constantly. I remember being at odds with Jack. I was part of what he affectionately (I hope) referred to as the "Spammer Brigade". I smile fondly in remembrance of it. I remember user Medli and I were at the heart of it. I remember Jack going around and deleting all of our topics and conversations, because we were clogging up the boards with useless banter, one-word answers, and general spammliness. It angered me, and I sent a big triumphant grammatically disastrous PM to Jack, telling him to step off.
He gave me a stern talking to. I was so young, haha. It's embarrassing to think back of the fool I made of myself. The next major thing I remember happening was Medli getting banned. I regret to admit that this site was essentially an entire half of my life, and it scared me straight. It mattered so much to me back then. You were all my closest friends. It's kind of pathetic, but in a way it's sort of endearing. I ended up looking up to Jack a lot after that. Thinking back on the way he dealt with things- it was maturity I wasn't familiar with. I never knew Jack's real name, or anything- there's no way of tracking him, and I don't think he's looked at these boards in years...
But if I could talk to him, I would tell him thanks. I would say that he ran this website well, and he dealt with all of his "children" in a way that I haven't since forgotten. He was sort of a father figure to me- a role model that I strove to be more like. I wanted to be like Jack as a person, and like Alpha as a writer. Those two played a major role in the life of a boy they've never met in person, and it they mean more to me they'll ever really know. I would also tell Jack that I'm sorry that I was a nuisance, and that if the clock of my life turned back a decade, I'd definitely be right back here at the Colossus during the height of its activity.
I loved it all. The people I met,(figuratively) the opinions and discussions we shared. You guys shaped my life for the better, and I'm grateful that you all were here to share it with me. For everyone I immaturely wronged here, I'm sorry for my past self. The thing is, you guys watched me mature into adulthood. Every stupid opinion I had, I spewed here without thinking about it. I like to think I matured as a person and as a writer. However, I still haven't quite caught up to Jack or for that matter Alpha. Doesn't mean that I'll stop. The two of them gave me goals, whether or not they realized it.
I was going through really old emails for kicks, and found some old notifications that brought me back here. I looked at the place- the most recent posts were from bots, and all the treasure chests were open and empty. I glanced over the familiar layout and took a deep breath as I remembered it all. I can still talk to some of you on Skype (my account was destroyed for some reason, I'm trying to fix it), but for those of you that don't have Skype or anything- or for those of you that stumble across this place down the road, I wanted to say goodbye. I never gave this site a proper farewell, I kind of just vanished. A lot of us did. A modern-day E-Roanoke.
So to all the people that touched me over the years that I don't have contact with anymore. From Jack, to Seijin... Phantompig, to Masterkey... Medli... Even KP, haha. And someone who loved me from Reno...
Thanks for the memories.
I booted up AOL, after warning my folks not to pick up the phone or anything, because it would disrupt my connection, and stared blankly at the screen not knowing quite what to expect. I mean, I had been on approved sites at school before, but I had never been given free-roam to explore before. I heard a voice shout from the speakers, "WELCOME!" I admittedly jumped, the volume was turned up too high. I knew the basics, but not much else. The first thing my adolescent self did was look up boobs on a google image search. I giggled to myself a minute, and then decided to look up what I was most passionate about (aside from the ever-awkward endeavor for female attention):
The Legend of Zelda.
I browsed fanart for an eternity. Youtube didn't exist yet, and I wanted to watch some Zelda videos, so I remember doing some searches for that. Fruitless efforts led me to something called The Desert Colossus. It looked like there were actual people here. I didn't really understand how the internet worked, and I figured it was put together by our government or something. A collection of information assembled like a fancy encyclopedia (That's the gyst of what my dad told me). I found the Mailbag, and spammed comments there, excited to introduce myself to the community. A little /too/ excited, if I recall. I spent hours reading through everything. I didn't discover the forums until at least 2 years later. It was what I wanted all along- a message board with kids (and adults kind of) like me.
I spent every day here. I didn't have many friends. I was online constantly. I remember being at odds with Jack. I was part of what he affectionately (I hope) referred to as the "Spammer Brigade". I smile fondly in remembrance of it. I remember user Medli and I were at the heart of it. I remember Jack going around and deleting all of our topics and conversations, because we were clogging up the boards with useless banter, one-word answers, and general spammliness. It angered me, and I sent a big triumphant grammatically disastrous PM to Jack, telling him to step off.
He gave me a stern talking to. I was so young, haha. It's embarrassing to think back of the fool I made of myself. The next major thing I remember happening was Medli getting banned. I regret to admit that this site was essentially an entire half of my life, and it scared me straight. It mattered so much to me back then. You were all my closest friends. It's kind of pathetic, but in a way it's sort of endearing. I ended up looking up to Jack a lot after that. Thinking back on the way he dealt with things- it was maturity I wasn't familiar with. I never knew Jack's real name, or anything- there's no way of tracking him, and I don't think he's looked at these boards in years...
But if I could talk to him, I would tell him thanks. I would say that he ran this website well, and he dealt with all of his "children" in a way that I haven't since forgotten. He was sort of a father figure to me- a role model that I strove to be more like. I wanted to be like Jack as a person, and like Alpha as a writer. Those two played a major role in the life of a boy they've never met in person, and it they mean more to me they'll ever really know. I would also tell Jack that I'm sorry that I was a nuisance, and that if the clock of my life turned back a decade, I'd definitely be right back here at the Colossus during the height of its activity.
I loved it all. The people I met,(figuratively) the opinions and discussions we shared. You guys shaped my life for the better, and I'm grateful that you all were here to share it with me. For everyone I immaturely wronged here, I'm sorry for my past self. The thing is, you guys watched me mature into adulthood. Every stupid opinion I had, I spewed here without thinking about it. I like to think I matured as a person and as a writer. However, I still haven't quite caught up to Jack or for that matter Alpha. Doesn't mean that I'll stop. The two of them gave me goals, whether or not they realized it.
I was going through really old emails for kicks, and found some old notifications that brought me back here. I looked at the place- the most recent posts were from bots, and all the treasure chests were open and empty. I glanced over the familiar layout and took a deep breath as I remembered it all. I can still talk to some of you on Skype (my account was destroyed for some reason, I'm trying to fix it), but for those of you that don't have Skype or anything- or for those of you that stumble across this place down the road, I wanted to say goodbye. I never gave this site a proper farewell, I kind of just vanished. A lot of us did. A modern-day E-Roanoke.
So to all the people that touched me over the years that I don't have contact with anymore. From Jack, to Seijin... Phantompig, to Masterkey... Medli... Even KP, haha. And someone who loved me from Reno...
Thanks for the memories.
#13
General Discussion / Branding
Last post by DorisLessing9 - December 08, 2014, 01:18:33 AMThe Jay Morrison Academy has been designed to provide a practical education to achieve REAL results. The Jay Morrison team pledges their time and years of experience to give every member support as they work towards their goals. JayMrRealEstate created this Academy to give back and help people better their financial situations.
#14
Fan Works / Re: Majora's Mask Opera
Last post by MBulteau - October 28, 2014, 11:19:10 AM #15
Fan Works / Re: Majora's Mask Opera
Last post by MBulteau - September 14, 2014, 04:51:26 PMHaven't posted in a while. Been busy! :)
Here are the latest makeovers:
The Fortress / The Pirates Give Chase (REDUX)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKCpV77TGOY
Pamela's Arietta (REDUX)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV0dZnBHWn8
Kafei's Dream (REDUX)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTdB4WD1LHY
Here are the latest makeovers:
The Fortress / The Pirates Give Chase (REDUX)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKCpV77TGOY
Pamela's Arietta (REDUX)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV0dZnBHWn8
Kafei's Dream (REDUX)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTdB4WD1LHY
#16
General Discussion / How To Compose Search Engine O...
Last post by BB39 - August 19, 2014, 11:36:53 AMHey I'm for the first time here. I found this board and I find It really useful & it helped me out much. I hope to give something back and aid others like you helped me.
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#17
General Discussion / Dreamlink T4
Last post by AlastairPiers02 - August 17, 2014, 12:22:57 AMBrand New Dreamlink T4 SD has upscaling Technology Up to 1080i Picture Quality. Dreamlink T4 SD is not your ordinary Standard Definition Free to Air Receiver, this model works with DVB-S MPEG4 signals.
#18
Fan Works / Re: Majora's Mask Opera
Last post by MBulteau - July 08, 2014, 01:36:48 PMMy old username (Berlioz) seems to have been removed from the database, and then I forgot about this forum. There's been many more demos out since the last time I posted, so, in a nutshell...
Demo #7 has been out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G0G6gKCA_g
Demo #2 has been redone (as will every demo from 1 to 6, with either new instrumentals, new singers, or both):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KBu-qpEAuM
Demo #8 was out some days ago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T1NQ6pgyEA
There is also a playlist of Majora Q&As at my channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/MBulteau13) which will be updated every Friday. :)
Demo #7 has been out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G0G6gKCA_g
Demo #2 has been redone (as will every demo from 1 to 6, with either new instrumentals, new singers, or both):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KBu-qpEAuM
Demo #8 was out some days ago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T1NQ6pgyEA
There is also a playlist of Majora Q&As at my channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/MBulteau13) which will be updated every Friday. :)
#19
General Discussion / Mandaps
Last post by Hubert Larrabe - April 28, 2014, 03:44:56 AMA Mandap is an Indian architecture used for customs. A Mandap decor can be setup indoor or outdoor. Most Indian weddings take place in a mandap, which can be decorated with flowers and drapping. Mandap is made of four pillars at the corners and beam to tie all the pillar together. Flower Deck mandap decorators specialize in ensuring that you can enjoy your wedding day by leaving the planning and decoration desires on us.
#20
Announcements & News / Re: Facebook group!
Last post by Mysterious F. - March 30, 2014, 07:18:12 PMWhen you join the group, go to the group page and post your TDC name(s) so we know we you are. Would make things much less awkward.