An idea from Fiver's Honeycomb (See, James, I do bring stuff from there :P)
Come to think of it, I'm surprised there isn't a thread for this already.
Redwall Abbey Forum was created in June 2011. Five years later, it still stands. O...kay, so the forum itself doesn't stand ;) But its members have kept the spirit alive, and that's what counts.
Let's celebrate five years of longetivity!
Five years? That's awesome ;D
I know, right? ;D And to think I've been here for exactly four of them (I joined in June 2012). I've watched the naming of 16 seasons. Front Lawns wasn't a thing when I registered.
This forum has changed, but I'm happy you all have found your way here.
Damn! I'd hoped it'd stay dead.
Wow, five years? That's pretty cool, seeing as how much has changed and how many lives it has changed. Even if it's not the original one, the forum itself is the people, not the site. As long as we are still here, then the forum is still. Here's to another five years!
Man, how did I forget our anniversary? D: Here's to many more fun years together!
Congratulations to everyone, especially those who remember the old days of the Redwall forum. The community that has been built has grown into a family. Like all families, we've had our ups and downs. But that's what we are. We persevere, despite the problems. We're here at Loamhedge, for the foreseeable future. It's thanks to the Staff, and to the thanks of the members as well.
I'm sure that the Redwall family will have another fantastic 5 years. Congratulations everyone! :)
Soren, you just won't leave will you? ;D ;D ;D ;D
But on a more serious note, AWESOME!!!!! The forum will never die as long as I live! ;D
Wow, I feel old... very old.
This has been a huge part of my life, and helped me in so many ways! Thanks to you lads and lassies, wot!
Wow. Five years.
This community has seen some downhill slides and gone through some tough times. I want to thank everyone in the community who helped to keep it alive for all these years, from those who are actually taking part in important things like forum upkeep and news, to the least active member who has at least made the effort to find this place of the Redwall series.
May this community see through more years with smooth transition.
Oh gosh, five years. That can't be right. I was twelve when I registered? Crazy. :P I've seen so much change on this forum and I'm so happy with how it's developed. Sure, there are many names we all miss, but so many other new(er) members too. Glad it's survived this long, it's truly a testament to how great this community is. :)
I must've been eleven, wow. Because I think it was a year or two old when I joined(I think that was in June or July as well!), and I know it wasn't when I was twelve because I have reliable internet dates that tell me I was on another forum when I was twelve, and this was my first forum, and my first foray into the internet at large.
I wasn't really around for a year or two there, and I never got to know many of the faces we see around today, but I'm really glad that there's still some people I remember from my first months on the forums around, and new friends to make as well. It's hard to put into words, what I'm trying to say, but this place will hold a very special position in my mind for a long time.
5 years?!?!? Wow!!!
Five years is incredible. Five years since the last Redwall book was released. Five years that fans of the series have kept it from existing only in our childhoods. I've been here for a year and half and it's impacted my life in ways I couldn't have imagined that night I was putting off a paper, stumbled across the forum, joined, and immediately double-posted and was gently corrected. And it isn't the site that's affected me so strongly; it's the friends we have here. I'm so glad to know each of you and learn from you. Hearing about British/EU news from Jet and Rachel's perspective, or other religions from those who hold their respective beliefs, or concerns about social issues from those who weren't raised exactly as I was, is invaluable. I've been opened to ideas about both the Redwall books and world/religious/social relations that I hadn't ever explored, considered, or been offered input on. I was even asked to prom. I enjoy hearing your thoughts and about your lives, and I look forward to future years with you all. You're all important to me.
I'm glad we're such a good community; it's a rare thing nowadays on the internet. I hope we can strive to keep it that way.
I just thought of something...is it bad that I spend more time with you guys on this than I do with my friends in real life? ;D
We are your friends. In real life.
Yes, I didn't word that correctly... ;D ;D
Well, I think you worded it just fine. For my needs.
Hey, this topic has been pinned. Thank you :)
I'm happy to read all your thoughtful posts. This forum has given me more than I can ever say. Never do I regret joining or coming back.
/me applauds!
Whoo! Five years!
(Even though I've only been here for not even a year. Who cares.)
/me claps
Wow, I've been a part of the forum for a few years, certainly more than three. I know I hardly come on anymore but this place is still special to me. This forum (well the old forum :P) and its members helped through some pretty difficult points in my life and I'm grateful. Its thanks to this place that I'm writing and got to know so many wonderful people. Here's to five years of awesomeness and good friends! *raises goblet*
I've been on the forum for 1 and half (ish) years, but I would like to say that it's awesome that the forum is 5 years old.
I actually realized this just last night! Has anybody else been here for the full 5 years? I think I joined when the forum was around 10 days old or so.
Man,
FIVE YEARS?! The thought of it gives me such a nostalgic, happy feeling! This is amazing! Can please we turn this into a huge party thread?! I think something this special calls for a forum-wide celebration of unprecedented magnitude!!! We're talking red-carpet entrances by all members, posts sharing our favorite forum memories, having a feast like we do for namedays, writing and posting songs, and enjoying this fantastic community! I will very happily do anything and everything it takes to make that happen if people are interested in doing something enormous!
Quote from: Skarzs on July 02, 2016, 06:22:05 AM
We are your friends. In real life.
That really stuck out to me, Skarzs. I know I personally am not too active on many boards, but it's true. There's a wonderful sense of security in being able to come home from a long day and hang out in a place like this. I think of everyone on here as a friend. You wouldn't be a member of this community if you weren't a good person and a friend. :)
Ooh! Perhaps a drawing competition? (I mean, I know the anniversary is over a month old, but still.)
Yeah I know it's pretty much August, but relative to 5 years that's not so late! A drawing competition would be fun! Let's do it! *Runs over to fan works boards to make event*
EDIT: I've set up an art competition thread here (http://www.loamhedgeabbey.com/index.php/topic,689.0.html) in the Fan Artwork board. Go check it out! I'm leaving the topic open for discussion before locking any rules in place.
As always, the FNN would be happy to advertise.
Quote from: Sagetip on July 31, 2016, 02:28:38 PM
As always, the FNN would be happy to advertise.
Awesome! I always love collaborating with you guys!
Pretty much just me now ;) PM me whenever you need.
Quote from: Sagetip on July 31, 2016, 02:28:38 PM
As always, the FNN would be happy to advertise.
Quote from: Sagetip on August 02, 2016, 05:05:00 AM
Pretty much just me now ;) PM me whenever you need.
The funny thing is, there's only one post on the FNN topic that's actually an FNN thing.
I wonder why...
/me glares at Groddil.