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Post by ~~Ursula~~ on Mar 28, 2009 0:02:11 GMT -5
Suppose it's my turn to speak...Uhm...leaving a site is hard...take it from me I came here with aspirations and was down in the dumps as far as my personal life goes. As time goes on, however, we gain new friends, learn new things, and rping on a disney site can, at times, seem juvenile. Not only that, but other things like life, in general, plays, jobs, family, things that can really make or break a persons internet time. It's just one of those things that we've come to see as a joy forever. We don't expect to build bonds with people, but I see people like Levi/Poca/Esme/Nani you all talk to each other outside of WOD that's a beautiful thing...it's one of the joys of administrating a site you see all the relationships created from it. The sad thing?...you see so many people go for some of the obvious reasons (Life, jobs, sometimes even other rp sites.) It's just something to deal with. It's not fun to see some great members go, but there will be others. Trust me...I've seen my fair share of great rpers come and go: Maleficent (Amazing person) Frollo (An absolute delight) The admins as well...we're great rpers...I can't tell you how many times I wanted to PM Ethan and Wendy for giving their characters so much life and personality. Nor can I tell you how many times I've been complimented on my ability to play Ursula. People come to this site to improve their writing skills, to slip into the skin of their favorite disney character, or both. Personally I did it for both, my writing has improved significantly and has become more detailed...and all of your writing skills have improved as well...I've noticed...I wasn't given the admin position because of my good looks ya know...I also have a sharp eye. But I don't want anyone to lose hope...I don't...there really is no need. We will gain more amazing writers, actors, poets, etc. and that's the joy of this site...it's just a forever changing place where people meet new people and form bonds over rping as their fave disney characters. You all can be d**n sure that I ain't leavin this site...We've come too far and we are technically like the rp version of Mrs. Nesbit's...we are great and we shall remain great regardless of who leaves and who enters. We invite all and we don't judge...nobodies perfect. So I will conclude this speech to you my troops that if you do ever decide to leave...you will always be welcomed back with open arms and open tentacles. And I can assure you...that I will continue to play Ursula and be the sea diva until I take my last breath here on this earth. To all of you don't lose sight of your goals and aspirations we, here, we're a simple rp site we encourage you to take what steps you want in order to achieve the greatness you desire...it's called being helpful...some people come here for a release and it helps them greatly...I know I did. So we'll always be here poopsies...and this concludes my address to the nation.
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Post by Jane Porter on Mar 28, 2009 8:51:35 GMT -5
You all just hit the nail right on the head there When I first joined, it was a typical night in the summer of '08. I was home alone, with nowhere to go. My friends were ignoring me that summer, and I passed my time by immersing myself in one of my childhood loves: animation. So that night, I was poking around the forums on IMDB for Tarzan. And there, I saw a topic entitled " Do you like Tarzan and LOVE Roleplaying?" I had never roleplayed before. But for some reason, I clicked it. Just for fun, I wanted to see if they had a Jane - which they didn't. So I made up my app in about ten minutes and sent it in. I never thought it would last as long as it has. I thought it would be like all of my other internet fads - there for a week, then forgotten. But, instead, here I am. It's really because of all of the amazing people I've met. To me, it's like we're a family - but we're also always changing. And until the time comes, I'm sticking around
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Post by Gadget on Mar 28, 2009 9:53:38 GMT -5
At least we're getting an idea of who's still around.
Thanks, everyone who posted. I was feeling kind of down, but you've cheered me up considerably. :D
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Post by Nani Pelekai on Mar 28, 2009 10:34:08 GMT -5
I LOVE YOU JANE, URS, BASIL, DAVID, EDNA, HECTOR, GASTON, PETER, JIM, WENDY! xP GROUP HUG, BABES! GROUP HUG! XPI'm so moved. ;_; <3 I luff you all. Basil: I was pretty down too, but I'm feeling happier than a lark now. : D No, Nani does not love Basil in that way, still. Sorry, had to push in a little humor in the last part before I cry like a little baby. David's teasing me right now for sniffling. David, you cried too! D< DON'T YOU TEASE MEH! LMAO! I'm a sensitive little booger, I ADMIT IT! She swears she's tough. But that's my best friend (David) for yah... -Licks Basil- x3
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Post by Bambi on Mar 28, 2009 11:12:30 GMT -5
Well said, Ursula. I couldn't have said it better myself. I have noticed the latest member departures on here as well, but we all shouldn't let that get to us too hard. Those members aren't really gone as long we have our memories of them, the times those members made us laugh and have fun roleplaying our favorite characters together. It's memories like those we can cherish and allow to last within us for a really, really long time. When I first came on the site (after viewing an IMDb advertisement from Ursula ), I didn't know what to expect for how long I would last on here nor how much I would make a difference to the other WoD members around me. It's been more than a year now, and I'm still here serving as New Member Advisor to you all, doing the best I can to help make WoD an awesome site to visit and to help keep the Disney spirit alive in all of us. There's a reason each of us are all drawn to becoming the Disney character(s) we love so much, and this site is a perfect example to make that happen. For me, I've been hooked to Bambi for ages, and as of now, I plan to keep it that way for as long as I live (though it's still a challenge for me to keep my personal liking to Bambi a secret from the people I know in real life ) and will continue to be on WoD for as long as I can.
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Post by Captain Hector Barbossa on Mar 28, 2009 11:40:57 GMT -5
I just want to keep this bumped up to the top cuz i think this is important. I do care about the welfare of this site, the little i've been here.
Yeah I've been seeing the downwards trend lately and I think a lot of it has to do with things already mentioned, and especially people going to other sites, and that's fine I guess. But I just feel it best to work out the issues people might have, if....and I'm saying IF...it has to do with the way things are run here or whatever, instead of jumping ship (yeah Barbossa talking lol) we should TALK. The admin here, although I really haven't talked to them, seem very much approachable....so I just don't understand why people can't just come to them with any problems that they may have, and work things out? I dunno. It upsets me.
Yes I understand that a site goes through dry spells once and a while and people have lives outside of RPing, I know I do....and people come and go. But I sometimes feel that often a site goes through dry spells because the members who really don't have any external reasons for leaving...give up too easily. THere's not gonna be any established site that involves COMMUNITY that is perfect or completely to anyone's liking. But it's a COMMUNITY...what community is?
I joined this RPing site honestly cuz i wanted something else to do LOL. I love Rping...I'm NOT sure if i'll being doing it the rest of my life...probably not. But for the time being its something I love to do for fun and I do believe it improves my writing skills. No I'm not completely connected to the community here as I am with other RPG sites I'm involved in, I don't really talk much outside of the board or even on the cbox because mostly...I don't have time. I usually just have time to post. But still I feel I'm part of the community...as I am a member...and I feel for the administration of the site because I know they work hard to maintain it and make it the best for all the members here. So that I can respect and I hope everyone else can as well.
So i feel that, in general, people should just be up front with people. People should be honest with the admins (like we're doing now) and realize that things can be worked out. Muse can be regained, problems can be solved. Just give it some time.
And yeah i'm still here lol
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Post by Ethan Dalloway on Mar 28, 2009 12:16:29 GMT -5
Okay, well I have stumbled upon this thread, and read everyone's post.
I am sorry for the loss of some of our dear members, we always lose some, and we are sad, but we move on, cause we know there are good reason as to why they leave. I think of the site going through phases when our dear friends leave. As Ursula mentioned, Maleficent, Frollo, were people who we all loved when they were here and then we move with others coming and contributing to the site.
There will be things that will come into place soon that will allow us to move on, and become a great site. So we as admins are working on it. As many members have already said, the site is a community and we will only stay as long as you guys want us.
I love this site, it is the longest site I have ever owned, and though I have not posted as much as I would have liked to, but I in the future I will. Just know that we will continue to be great, so no worries to everyone here, and I hope you all will enjoy the site as we continue to grow!
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Post by Basil on Mar 28, 2009 12:34:17 GMT -5
Really, it's just like any other message board, of which I belong to 3 different. If you log in once a week or so, check out topics that've been updated, write something new, you're doing OK.
'Cause with the internet, even if you move away, you're still as close as your PC.
One thing I don't have time for, is lurking in as many threads as I might wish to.
Oh, and a positive note: there are a lot more good characters available for new members and those who still need a third.
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Post by Prince John on Mar 28, 2009 13:10:18 GMT -5
Yep not much u can do but move on. We can get new members (or old members) to fill the spots, Basil is right. It just really upsets me cuz i feel, at least atm, people aren't really leaving because life is getting in the way or anything like that.
But it doesn't matter, whatever will be will be. I'm sure this site can make the best of it.
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Post by Winnie the Pooh on Mar 28, 2009 13:31:06 GMT -5
Wow. Prince John, you said exactly how I feel, I was just kinda afraid to say it. But you're right, whatever will be, will be.
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Post by Ethan Dalloway on Mar 28, 2009 13:41:29 GMT -5
I know you all feel that they think the site is not as great as it used to be, BUT let me tell you, that this was a dry spot for us admins, or at least me, I have been so busy with productions and just life as people say. I have said multiple times, and will continue to do so by thanking Ursula and Wendy for their efforts with this site and keeping it together for the past few months. I am hoping life lightens up after this weekend, and so the excitement will continue. For remember guys, we have been around for almost 2 years! We ave hit dry spells and other conflictions in the past and have gotten past them, so please, know that we are a strong site and will continue to be. .
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Post by Anton Ego on Mar 28, 2009 15:41:40 GMT -5
Wow.. I am seriosuly moved by all of your posts! Keep up with whatever you are doing Ethan,Ursula and Wendy cause this site truely is incridble and because of the amazing people on this site I can see us being here for a very long time. Everyone here is so friendly and welcoming and full of life which keeps it alive. People do leave for various reasons and it sad to see them go but also remember it is there contributions to the site that help it grow and the memories that go along with it. I was brought here along time ago by Kawe who played as Maleficent from Mrs.Nesbits which was the first Disney board that I joined (and he is sadly not with us anymore ) cause I was looking for a Disney rping site and ever since I joined this site has grown more and more. I first joined here as Frollo and deleted many characters along the way but as god as my witness I shall never delete Jack he is to close to me to and I picked Ego personally to help me improve my writing skills and my vocabulary so I will not be deleting him either. I have joined many rping sites in the past and have left quite a few because it is really tough for me to keep up with so many at once but this site is very close to my heart and there is no way I am leaving untill I truely have to. Love you all of you guys to much! Just felt like putting my two cents in here *exits thread* lol I feel like Ego giving a shiining rewview now XP XDDD
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Post by Basil on Mar 28, 2009 16:10:34 GMT -5
BTW, just wanna say that I personally have NOT found the Admins wanting in any respect.
Also forgot to say:
"Yes, she does. Don't be fooled by her denials." -- Basil
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Post by Ethan Dalloway on Mar 29, 2009 1:35:51 GMT -5
I am confused by your post Basil...are you saying you have no respect for us, or we are not asking for respect from you guys?
I am not trying to start drama, I am just confused by your post, and some might interpret that wrong.
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Post by Clopin Trouillefou on Mar 29, 2009 8:10:33 GMT -5
Oh no, Ethan, I doubt Basil meant it that way. I think she meant it differently.
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