A look back
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 by WOM | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I remember how the forum used to be a place to get help. a place to have fun, a serious or silly place. Look at the 2 threads that have thousands of replies. Start from the begining of them. You will get an idea. I remember when people like elvee, wolfman, Fuzzy Logic, Jafo [and so many more that are no longer with us], used to post to help people and to have fun. We used to have a ball. Yes, there was a flame or disagreements now and then and most of the time we all got together and were still friends. I enjoyed helping people and partaking in the humors side. It was fun and enjoyable to come here. Its not anymore. Seems people don't want to have fun, just tear people apart. I guess thats the way they have fun. Just some of my thoughts.
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ArileenDesign
Reply #2 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 8:38 AM
Reply #2 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 8:38 AM
perso i come here for help others, have fun and make fun, share what i have learned and learn what you share to us. Listen/read news. Look battle of pictures between Skinhit and Po'...
AND i don't understand peoples who come here to bash others thus Thanks WOM hope we look back!
AND i don't understand peoples who come here to bash others thus Thanks WOM hope we look back!
ZubaZ
Reply #3 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 8:46 AM
Reply #3 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 8:46 AM
I think you and I are looking in different places WOM. WC may have it's problems; every family has problems but I still see people helping, people having fun, people complaining, and minds getting changed.
The trick isn't to look back and sigh and reminisce. The thing is to look to the future (glance back for lessons learned) and make things better.
The trick isn't to look back and sigh and reminisce. The thing is to look to the future (glance back for lessons learned) and make things better.
Erk.
Reply #4 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 8:48 AM
Reply #4 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 8:48 AM
Call me naive ...but I've got a fair bit of faith in this community.
There's still a lot of fun people here, and I think we're just experiencing a bit of a rough patch ~kinda like turbulence on a flight.
Eventually, you come through the other side of it, and it's once again smooth.
Yes, some of the fun has gone ...but I don't think that's permanent.
Those that would intentionally attempt to cause trouble will eventually be identified for the nuisances they are...
There's still a lot of fun people here, and I think we're just experiencing a bit of a rough patch ~kinda like turbulence on a flight.
Eventually, you come through the other side of it, and it's once again smooth.
Yes, some of the fun has gone ...but I don't think that's permanent.
Those that would intentionally attempt to cause trouble will eventually be identified for the nuisances they are...
ArileenDesign
Reply #5 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 8:57 AM
Reply #5 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 8:57 AM
Reply #3
better said than me
The thing is to look to the future (glance back for lessons learned) and make things better.
better said than me
MySecret
Reply #6 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 9:01 AM
Reply #6 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 9:01 AM
I am helping others and getting to know the people that help make Wincustomize home because I want it to be a place where everyone feels welcomed. I have nothing to gain...just a real good feeling.
And as Jafo said....there are good things coming....Not exact quote
And its up to us to make sure those good things keep coming & coming...be it new site changes...people having fun or new people wanting to join.
It's My Secret
And as Jafo said....there are good things coming....Not exact quote
And its up to us to make sure those good things keep coming & coming...be it new site changes...people having fun or new people wanting to join.
It's My Secret
basj
Reply #7 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 9:07 AM
Reply #7 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 9:07 AM
This just to show that the community is alive and awake 
. We fight, we have fun, we do what ever usual community would be doing. People come.. people go... heck even one day I will go too.. either by my intention or by the calling of almighty. At the end only the top boss left to switch the light off... 
hmm suddenly I remember the last episode of Babylon 5 Into the Light...or something like that.... have a nice day..or nite where ever you are.. 
. We fight, we have fun, we do what ever usual community would be doing. People come.. people go... heck even one day I will go too.. either by my intention or by the calling of almighty. At the end only the top boss left to switch the light off... 
hmm suddenly I remember the last episode of Babylon 5
Into the Light...or something like that.... have a nice day..or nite where ever you are.. 
WOM
Reply #8 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 9:11 AM
Reply #8 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 9:11 AM
basj, damn good show. I have the complete series and that last episode was great.
basj
Reply #9 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 9:16 AM
Reply #9 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 9:16 AM
WOM yup..real good show..I have complete series too...watch it over again just recently.. last episode..just wow
Dont you think WC is just like Babylon 5 community sometimes... they fight and have fun all the time..
Dont you think WC is just like Babylon 5 community sometimes... they fight and have fun all the time..
WOM
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 9:41 AM
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 9:41 AM
No, I wouldn't make that comparrison. B5 is my favorite SiFi show. DS9 is second. Yeah, its been about 3 months now since I've watched it. Just finished watching DS9 so its B5's turn again. 
NightTrainthedark
Reply #11 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 10:01 AM
Reply #11 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 10:01 AM
What we all need to do is ignore trolls as a group instead of blasting them as a group.
I am convinced that there is a small handful of people that take turns pulling everyones strings. In the past we all ganged together to rip them a new one. This must change.
I am convinced that there is a small handful of people that take turns pulling everyones strings. In the past we all ganged together to rip them a new one. This must change.
Cyberworld
Reply #12 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 10:51 AM
Reply #12 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 10:51 AM
There is way too much aggravation on the site now due to recent events. I guess it will go away at some point. Forums had seen better days though. Maybe with the new Forum system things will change again.
Forums had seen better days though. Maybe with the new Forum system things will change again.
Z71
Reply #13 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 11:01 AM
Reply #13 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 11:01 AM
I've never had fun in the forums. Back in the day, I would pop in and leave a comment, trying to bring a little humor to the table and a certain group of people would blast me, make fun or just be plain rude.
So, I would leave for 6 to 8 months and try again. Same thing. I very rarely make comments any more. Just not worth it.
I "help" when I can. That's about it.
So, I would leave for 6 to 8 months and try again. Same thing. I very rarely make comments any more. Just not worth it.
I "help" when I can. That's about it.
MySecret
Reply #14 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 11:17 AM
Imagine if each of us only posted a happy face in a thread like that ..or a silly comment...no flaming or insults or arguments .....sure takes the wind out of their sails if they don't' have anyone to argue with. It can & will be hard not to respond in the same vein as they do....but what can they come up to complain about if we do nothing but be nice? Turn it into a fun thread for us....Lets take back our forums....
It's My Secret
Reply #14 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 11:17 AM
What we all need to do is ignore trolls as a group instead of blasting them as a group.
I am convinced that there is a small handful of people that take turns pulling everyones strings. In the past we all ganged together to rip them a new one. This must change.
I am convinced that there is a small handful of people that take turns pulling everyones strings. In the past we all ganged together to rip them a new one. This must change.
Imagine if each of us only posted a happy face in a thread like that ..or a silly comment...no flaming or insults or arguments .....sure takes the wind out of their sails if they don't' have anyone to argue with.
It can & will be hard not to respond in the same vein as they do....but what can they come up to complain about if we do nothing but be nice? Turn it into a fun thread for us....Lets take back our forums....It's My Secret
Fairyy~
Reply #15 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 11:26 AM
I wish it were that easy - for some of us it will never be that way again. I'll just try to help someone if I can - but as far as returning to business as usual and joking like it all never happened....
Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm...
Reply #15 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 11:26 AM
Turn it into a fun thread for us....Lets take back our forums....
I wish it were that easy - for some of us it will never be that way again. I'll just try to help someone if I can - but as far as returning to business as usual and joking like it all never happened....
Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm...
WOM
Reply #16 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 11:49 AM
Reply #16 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 11:49 AM
I wish it were that easy - for some of us it will never be that way again. I'll just try to help someone if I can - but as far as returning to business as usual and joking like it all never happened....
Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm
Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm
Damn Fairry~, thats depressing. Sure hope you can have fun or you might have a heart attack.
seldomseen
Reply #17 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 12:04 PM
This one's for MS for the idea
Some people just get their jollies by stirrin' it up
Some just hit-and-run
Me, I'll quote Peter Sellers in "Being There": "I like to watch"
Reply #17 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 12:04 PM
Imagine if each of us only posted a happy face in a thread like that ..or a silly comment...
This one's for MS for the idea
Some people just get their jollies by stirrin' it up
Some just hit-and-run
Me, I'll quote Peter Sellers in "Being There": "I like to watch"
Lantec
Reply #18 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 1:29 PM
I'm with Eric. The release of Vista, the Dream thing and the fact that the forum has become the "VISTA Complaint Department" has been a strain for WC. There seems to be a higher percentage of people (mostly visitors some previous customers) not actually looking for help as much as looking for a place for their soapbox on the evils of Stardock and the evils of the Fan boy, WC elitist club we've supposedly become. I see a lot of attitude from people asking for/demanding help who are convinced the problem originates with Stardock's software even though much of the time it turns out to be something else. I expect that things will improve as time goes on.
In the mean time we've got to have more patience with the posters and remember to respect each other. USE THE SMILIES so your not misunderstood when you crack a joke. WOM things change, they always will. It helps us to remember the past but it's useless to wish for it.
I too was bothered by the recent events here but people on both sides made choices. I'm a big believer in living with my own choices/decisions. This was not the first time I've sat back and watched things get ugly and I don't expect it will be the last. For myself, I'll stick it out until I no longer enjoy coming here and then .......I just won't come.
Reply #18 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 1:29 PM
Call me naive ...but I've got a fair bit of faith in this community.
There's still a lot of fun people here, and I think we're just experiencing a bit of a rough patch ~kinda like turbulence on a flight.
Eventually, you come through the other side of it, and it's once again smooth.
There's still a lot of fun people here, and I think we're just experiencing a bit of a rough patch ~kinda like turbulence on a flight.
Eventually, you come through the other side of it, and it's once again smooth.
I'm with Eric. The release of Vista, the Dream thing and the fact that the forum has become the "VISTA Complaint Department" has been a strain for WC. There seems to be a higher percentage of people (mostly visitors some previous customers) not actually looking for help as much as looking for a place for their soapbox on the evils of Stardock and the evils of the Fan boy, WC elitist club we've supposedly become. I see a lot of attitude from people asking for/demanding help who are convinced the problem originates with Stardock's software even though much of the time it turns out to be something else. I expect that things will improve as time goes on.
In the mean time we've got to have more patience with the posters and remember to respect each other. USE THE SMILIES so your not misunderstood when you crack a joke. WOM things change, they always will. It helps us to remember the past but it's useless to wish for it.
I too was bothered by the recent events here but people on both sides made choices. I'm a big believer in living with my own choices/decisions. This was not the first time I've sat back and watched things get ugly and I don't expect it will be the last. For myself, I'll stick it out until I no longer enjoy coming here and then .......I just won't come.
Fairyy~
Reply #19 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 1:38 PM
This is a skinning site - from now on thats how I will treat it.
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm"
Thats off a joke email I got this AM. So I guess humour is subjective , eh?
Reply #19 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 1:38 PM
Damn Fairry~, thats depressing. Sure hope you can have fun or you might have a heart attack.
This is a skinning site - from now on thats how I will treat it.
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm"
Thats off a joke email I got this AM. So I guess humour is subjective , eh?
NightTrainthedark
Reply #20 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 1:43 PM
This is for Fairry, you might understand...
I have many depressed friends and I do not appreciate the issue being turned into humor.
Reply #20 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 1:43 PM
Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm
This is for Fairry, you might understand...
I have many depressed friends and I do not appreciate the issue being turned into humor.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, March 6, 2007 8:37 AM