So who did it? Who got the word out even further?

[Cole]

Ive seen @Zio The Abyss, @Meathos , @Singin Hobo and a few others. Someones reaching deep in the old address book.

So if you boys see this, WHO SENT YOU?!

 

[Crystal]

...and let's get even more!

So awesome to see everyone joining again. Every new name that joins makes me so happy!

 

[Mark]

Ive seen @Zio The Abyss, @Meathos , @Singin Hobo and a few others. Someones reaching deep in the old address book.

So if you boys see this, WHO SENT YOU?!

I’m over here wondering the same thing… and they’ve all registered within hours of each other. Somebody is doing a thing.

 

[Cole]

if AIM still existed, and somehow AIM sent an email to you if you got messaged I could blow this shit UPPPP. I dunno how many active members there were on GW during my tenure, but I reckon I had a good percentage of them on my friends list.

but alas, my beloved AIM is no more.

 

[Mark]

if AIM still existed, and somehow AIM sent an email to you if you got messaged I could blow this shit UPPPP. I dunno how many active members there were on GW during my tenure, but I reckon I had a good percentage of them on my friends list.

but alas, my beloved AIM is no more.

Dude, tell me about it. I still know my login details for ALL my old AIM accounts… I wish it was possible to access that information.

 

[Crystal]

if AIM still existed, and somehow AIM sent an email to you if you got messaged I could blow this shit UPPPP. I dunno how many active members there were on GW during my tenure, but I reckon I had a good percentage of them on my friends list.

but alas, my beloved AIM is no more.

Stupid technology moving on past AIM. AIM was fun!

 

[A Slightly New Used Server]

@Crystal posted another facebook update and said how things are looking, then the registrations came within an hour or so of that.

I'm thinking they're related

 

[Crystal]

True, I did post a little update! We need more

 

[Mark]

@Crystal posted another facebook update and said how things are looking, then the registrations came within an hour or so of that.

I'm thinking they're related

I haven’t even been on Facebook to see it… because… here.

 

[Crystal]

I haven’t even been on Facebook to see it… because… here.

Perfect! The fix for toxic social media is replacing it with better stuff, like forums

 

[shortkut]

Did anyone post on Reddit? While it’s one of many I follow, it’s the only one I put as a favorite and I didn’t get any notices about it there

@Crystal

 

[Mark]

Did anyone post on Reddit? While it’s one of many I follow, it’s the only one I put as a favorite and I didn’t get any notices about it there

@Crystal

I don’t use Reddit, but I know the others do or did at one point. Fuck it, post a link there if you don’t see one. The more people that do, the more visibility it’ll have. I just made it a point to comment on the Facebook post for that same reason.

 

[Crystal]

Did anyone post on Reddit? While it’s one of many I follow, it’s the only one I put as a favorite and I didn’t get any notices about it there

@Crystal

I don’t use Reddit, but I know the others do or did at one point. Fuck it, post a link there if you don’t see one. The more people that do, the more visibility it’ll have. I just made it a point to comment on the Facebook post for that same reason.

I posted an update there after the FB update, I'm not sure the reddit really gets any traction.

 

[Mark]

I posted an update there after the FB update, I'm not sure the reddit really gets any traction.

Eh, even if it doesn’t get daily activity… SOMEONE is bound to see it at some point.

 

[Crystal]

Eh, even if it doesn’t get daily activity… SOMEONE is bound to see it at some point.

I hope so! Keeping the feelers out there and updating when we hit milestones should draw in a little bit of extra attention. Doesn't hurt that we managed to break 5k posts in less than 2 weeks!

 

[Mark]

I hope so! Keeping the feelers out there and updating when we hit milestones should draw in a little bit of extra attention. Doesn't hurt that we managed to break 5k posts in less than 2 weeks!

You go out there and you do ALL the feeling you need to do to drag as many people back here as possible. Make ‘em uncomfortable with all the feeling. Make them feel that you’re feeling their feelings.

 

[Crystal]

You go out there and you do ALL the feeling you need to do to drag as many people back here as possible. Make ‘em uncomfortable with all the feeling. Make them feel that you’re feeling their feelings.

That's not hard to do these days! I feel feelings like feeling things was going out of style nowadays!

 

[Nae'blis]

Crystal, the GW hero!

 

[shortkut]

Crystal, the GW hero!

Not just hero, savior

 

[Crystal]

Crystal, the GW hero!

Definitely not, lol, this is all GW energy, not me

 

[Mark]

Not just hero, savior

…or enabler, depending on your internet usage data.

 

[Crystal]

…or enabler, depending on your internet usage data.

Probably more this

 

[shortkut]

…or enabler, depending on your internet usage data.

 

[Nae'blis]

Not just hero, savior

Definitely not, lol, this is all GW energy, not me

Suuuure.

 

[Crystal]

Suuuure.

lol, it's true, though. Anyone can start a forum, this doesn't happen if it's not for everyone taking to it and making it happen!

 

[A Slightly New Used Server]

Everyone is joining to follow along with all my new name changes. This is the only place that can happen.

 

[shortkut]

lol, it's true, though. Anyone can start a forum, this doesn't happen if it's not for everyone taking to it and making it happen!

I saw your posts on Reddit and commented on them in the hopes it increases visibility

 

[Mark]

Everyone is joining to follow along with all my new name changes. This is the only place that can happen.

I just explained the latest one to Crystal… had the packing slip for my contacts I got in the mail sitting next to me. It was either that, or A1 Pizza and Subs… the other item from an A-name nearby.

 

[A Slightly New Used Server]

I just explained the latest one to Crystal… had the packing slip for my contacts I got in the mail sitting next to me. It was either that, or A1 Pizza and Subs… the other item from an A-name nearby.

There's a place near me that fits the bill: All-Star Pizza Bar

 

[shortkut]

I just explained the latest one to Crystal… had the packing slip for my contacts I got in the mail sitting next to me. It was either that, or A1 Pizza and Subs… the other item from an A-name nearby.

Assistant to the Regional Manager

 

[Tommy Boy]

I reached out to a few people outside of the small pockets of groups I'm in. I was able to talk to Laura/Ocean, she and Nick/marasamune will not be joining us lol. To quote mara on rejoining, "Why the hell would I do that?" Ocean politely declined but wished everyone well and says hello.

I also reached out to Tom (the one who actually had the username Tom) and he said he's a little busy this week but will definitely join up when he has a chance!

 

[shortkut]

I reached out to a few people outside of the small pockets of groups I'm in. I was able to talk to Laura/Ocean, she and Nick/marasamune will not be joining us lol. To quote mara on rejoining, "Why the hell would I do that?" Ocean politely declined but wished everyone well and says hello.

I also reached out to Tom (the one who actually had the username Tom) and he said he's a little busy this week but will definitely join up when he has a chance!

Did ocean and mara mention why?

 

[Crystal]

No worries, not everyone's going to join, and that's fine! People move on and I respect that! But thank you, everyone, for reaching out and drawing in even more former GWers

 

[A Slightly New Used Server]

I noticed that the Discord had a couple of links to the forums but no one tagged the entire group. So I did that. We'll see if that results in anything else in terms of new members here.

 

[Cole]

I noticed that the Discord had a couple of links to the forums but no one tagged the entire group. So I did that. We'll see if that results in anything else in terms of new members here.

you fucking @all ed in discord?

when I get back on my PC remind me to ban you from my server

 

[Tommy Boy]

Did ocean and mara mention why?

Well, mara has pretty much stayed distant from us since before their wedding. I think he was just all set with GW and the internet friends after what happened to Ocean when she met up with blacklotus. I have only talked to him a handful of times since then, and mostly indirectly. Ocean is my Facebook friend still, and we've kept in touch over the years. She initially stayed in our Facebook PIMI group chat, but when we moved to Signal she didn't stick around. I don't think there's any particular disdain or anything, I think it's more lack of interest/desire to rekindle old friendships or check in on people from here. In any case, like Crystal said, people move on and that's totally cool. She wishes us well and that's better than nothin!

 

[Crystal]

Well, mara has pretty much stayed distant from us since before their wedding. I think he was just all set with GW and the internet friends after what happened to Ocean when she met up with blacklotus. I have only talked to him a handful of times since then, and mostly indirectly. Ocean is my Facebook friend still, and we've kept in touch over the years. She initially stayed in our Facebook PIMI group chat, but when we moved to Signal she didn't stick around. I don't think there's any particular disdain or anything, I think it's more lack of interest/desire to rekindle old friendships or check in on people from here. In any case, like Crystal said, people move on and that's totally cool. She wishes us well and that's better than nothin!

Yeah, that's the main thing, so long as it's positive vibes, that's great! I openly admit to being on the outside of the PIMI happenings, so no clue about the goings on between everyone, but it's fine for people to move on and not need to be a part of things like this. Perks of the internet, there's something for everyone

 

[Mark]

There's a place near me that fits the bill: All-Star Pizza Bar

That’s positive enough to be used, but unlikely since you mentioned it.

Assistant to the Regional Manager

That implies some degree of formality. Have you SEEN the hiring process here? I got offered an admin spot when I was one of three members… with the other being a test user. This place is a joke. No background check. No verification of credentials. No verification from previous employers. Nothing. Just “here’s the keys, let’s try not to burn anything down” or something like that.

you fucking @all ed in discord?

when I get back on my PC remind me to ban you from my server

This gives me the impression that undesirables may arrive, or Alu just did a dumb.

 

[A Slightly New Used Server]

That’s positive enough to be used, but unlikely since you mentioned it.



That implies some degree of formality. Have you SEEN the hiring process here? I got offered an admin spot when I was one of three members… with the other being a test user. This place is a joke. No background check. No verification of credentials. No verification from previous employers. Nothing. Just “here’s the keys, let’s try not to burn anything down” or something like that.



This gives me the impression that undesirables may arrive, or Alu just did a dumb.

Nah, it's just poor form to @here a group.

@Snoopy appears to have just joined based on my ping though.


Edit: also, you weren't offered admin until after I joined because there was only like a minute between the two of us joining. So 4 users, based on the pool, @Crystal went with the only option that didn't suck.

 

[Crystal]

Everyone is joining to follow along with all my new name changes. This is the only place that can happen.

Truth!

I saw your posts on Reddit and commented on them in the hopes it increases visibility

That’s positive enough to be used, but unlikely since you mentioned it.



That implies some degree of formality. Have you SEEN the hiring process here? I got offered an admin spot when I was one of three members… with the other being a test user. This place is a joke. No background check. No verification of credentials. No verification from previous employers. Nothing. Just “here’s the keys, let’s try not to burn anything down” or something like that.



This gives me the impression that undesirables may arrive, or Alu just did a dumb.

It's true, we really don't have much of a hiring process. My background isn't really in HR, so give me a good story and the job is yours!

 

[shortkut]

It's true, we really don't have much of a hiring process. My background isn't really in HR, so give me a good story and the job is yours!

Can I be the moderator of no responsibilities?
Story time: once upon a time… [insert good story here]… the end

 

[Crystal]

Can I be the moderator of no responsibilities?
Story time: once upon a time… [insert good story here]… the end

That was beautiful, it brought a tear to my eye. And the part with the penguins, wow! My heart...

 

[Mark]

Nah, it's just poor form to @here a group.

@Snoopy appears to have just joined based on my ping though.


Edit: also, you weren't offered admin until after I joined because there was only like a minute between the two of us joining. So 4 users, based on the pool, @Crystal went with the only option that didn't suck.

Oh, well EXCUSE ME FOR THAT DISCREPANCY, SIR. I was not watching the registrations with bated breath at that point in time in this venture.

It's true, we really don't have much of a hiring process. My background isn't really in HR, so give me a good story and the job is yours!

Alu: I suck.
Crystal: Hired.

 

[A Slightly New Used Server]

Alu: I suck.
Crystal: Hired.

Mine was an auto-biography.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Did anyone post on Reddit? While it’s one of many I follow, it’s the only one I put as a favorite and I didn’t get any notices about it there

@Crystal

The Reddit thread is the reason I showed up day 1.

 

[BigDaddy]

I messaged cheezy on Facebook this afternoon (he's also in the gw facebook group and I saw he liked Crystal's most recent post), and he said he would likely join when he gets a chance!

 

[Crystal]

I messaged cheezy on Facebook this afternoon (he's also in the gw facebook group and I saw he liked Crystal's most recent post), and he said he would likely join when he gets a chance!

Need a badge for most edible member, then!

 

[shortkut]

So who is going to invite Al?

 

[Mark]

Need a badge for most edible member, then!

I got that section organized now, so now all we gotta do is throw new ones on there and award them.

 

[Boots]

I followed up and twisted @Zedgar2 's arm into joining.