OO Anniversary check-in

J.D. · Post by **J.D.** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 6:46 pm

Looking at the '1st!' thread and seeing a lot of names I remember but who no longer post on here. Made me nostalgic for the "glory" days when GG and OO was full of activity. Things have slowed down here in the past couple of years but to me it's always been my #1 internet home.

Just wanted to do a roll call for those of us that are still here enjoying each other's company.

I'm here and plan to be as long as this board is around. Thanks to everyone who made this place what it has been for the past 12-16 years (including my GG time as well).

*raises glass*

Cheers.

WYBaugh · Post by **WYBaugh** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 6:48 pm

Cheers!

Always and forever lurking

rshetts2 · Post by **rshetts2** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 6:54 pm

I see what youre doing! Youre just trying to out the old people here, so you can force us into carousel!

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:08 pm

Whoo hoo!

Odin · Post by **Odin** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:18 pm

I'm still here. Happy anniversary, OO!

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:20 pm

Prosit!

dbt1949 · Post by **dbt1949** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:21 pm

Amateur sit.

Grundbegriff · Post by **Grundbegriff** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:23 pm

I was here when Gone Gold crumbled.
I was here when the first incarnation of OO crumbled.
I'm still here as the United States crumbles.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:25 pm

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:30 pm

Still here. I left GT and thought about leaving here too but I stuck it out here. I dont really seem to fit in but I love having someone to type to and who will read my writing. Most real world friends are now no more.

So still here. No idea if that will last but I hope so.

RunningMn9 · Post by **RunningMn9** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:01 pm

Grundbegriff wrote:I was here when Gone Gold crumbled.
I was here when the first incarnation of OO crumbled.
I'm still here as the United States crumbles.

I'm in and out. Currently in.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:02 pm

I was a couple years late.

Hipolito · Post by **Hipolito** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:07 pm

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Kraken · Post by **Kraken** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:09 pm

Present.

Zenn7 · Post by **Zenn7** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:24 pm

rshetts2 wrote:I see what youre doing! Youre just trying to out the old people here, so you can force us into carousel!

RUNNER!

silverjon · Post by **silverjon** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:25 pm

Still have a pulse.

Montag · Post by **Montag** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:26 pm

I was on GG for maybe 2 years is before it folded.

Octavious · Post by **Octavious** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:29 pm

My daughter is 10. I posted on HERE when my wife went into labor. Holy fuck... And of course I was on GG as well.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:39 pm

I lurked at GG and registered near the end.

Weird to think that I've been at OO longer than I was in grades 1-12. What have I learned?

Zarathud · Post by **Zarathud** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:55 pm

I have learned about Kriminal Sopinas. They don't teach that in law school!

Still alive. Still trekking to game conventions. Still arguing in R&P.

YellowKing · Post by **YellowKing** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:03 pm

I still remember hesitantly posting on Gone Gold. Back then my social anxiety was such that even anonymously posting on a forum took an act of courage.

I've come a long way, baby.

I do want to say this forum has been an utter lifesaver for me. It's gotten me through good times and bad. When your social outlets are limited, the ability to come on here and express anger, sadness, or just some funny story is extremely liberating. I've never met most of you, but I feel like we're family. A really nerdy, dysfunctional family.

Lassr · Post by **Lassr** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:13 pm

been here since inception and several years at GG

Varity · Post by **Varity** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:26 pm

Bad Demographic · Post by **Bad Demographic** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:31 pm

Still here!

Anonymous Bosch · Post by **Anonymous Bosch** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:50 pm

I woz 'ere,
'ere I woz.
Woz I 'ere?
Yes, I woz.

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:56 pm

Like Herpes I am here 4 life.

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:32 pm

I'm here, or if not I'm likely nearby.

JR · Post by JR » Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:34 pm

Happy Anniversary!

Apollo · Post by **Apollo** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:37 pm

I don't post as much as I did back in the GG days, but I'm still here and here I shall remain.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:58 pm

I've seen things...

A man playing a banjo made from a human butt

A giant watch with crab legs keeping time

A story of someone "wronged" in front of an ancient establishment...Comp USA

The promised return of the Dreamcast

All those moments lost in time like...tears...in rain. Time to die

Jag · Post by **Jag** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:01 pm

I was on GG for awhile but mostly as a lurker.

Guess today is my OO anniversary as well.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:01 pm

No. Not here.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:18 pm

$iljanus wrote:I've seen things...

A man playing a banjo made from a human butt

A giant watch with crab legs keeping time

A story of someone "wronged" in front of an ancient establishment...Comp USA

The promised return of the Dreamcast

All those moments lost in time like...tears...in rain. Time to die

KKBlue · Post by **KKBlue** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:25 pm

I'm not always checking in daily like I had a few years back but pretend I log in when I lean over and see my husband (original member GG and OO) lurking around. I usually say to him, "What's goin' on with the guys?" No offense to the smattering of women here but we know we are outnumbered.

My relationships, sentence structure, views, ability to defend a topic, and life would be less meaningful without this forum.
Also adding today IS my wedding anniversary! And it takes me so long to post, several of you have chimed in while I was typing this shit out. Marvel at the speed of you all.

tgb · Post by **tgb** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:30 pm

So has anyone heard from Rich?

Biyobi · Post by **Biyobi** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:34 pm

Don't post everyday, but I typically catch up daily.

cheeba · Post by **cheeba** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:26 am

Like most others I'm around intermittently. I started on GG back around 1998 I think it was. Not going to stop now.

Sudy · Post by **Sudy** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:46 am

Montag wrote:I was on GG for maybe 2 years is before it folded.

Same here, or less. I wonder what caused me to find or start posting at GG? I can't recall. Hard to believe I was only 17 or 18 I think back then. Weird thing is it seems like yesterday and I don't feel any different.

Really is amazing to have this amount of history with this place and you guys. I'm not a major contributor, but not a day goes by I don't check EBG and the PC forum. I don't know many of you very well, but I respect and enjoy many of you. For me this is the equivalent of a local club or pub. We may not hang out in real life, but there's always someone here to chat with or provide friendly advice. I don't think many other online communities hit this sweet spot of activity and long term members.

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:10 am

I'm Norm, Cliff, and Woody all rolled into one.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:20 am

I remember some of the gaming Ive done with you. A big amount of my Steam friends list is OO members from when we played Red Dead Redemption back around 2010. I also had fun with UT 2004 back in the day as well.