Why are we still all here?

Ikijigoku · Post by **Ikijigoku** » Wed May 03, 2006 4:12 am

Why are most of us still here? Most of came here looking for info for a toyline that we once loved as children. I've been part of this community for almost 6 years. We've seen Transformers come out of obscurity into a nostalgic fad, to a modern revival, and now it is soon slipping back into obscurity. With most of us either easing up or loosing interest in Transformers, what keeps you here at Transfans? I think it is kind of cool seeing a functioning close knit community under a Transformer themed guise. I think I can speak for 75% of us when I say that most of us do not feel the same towards Tranformers as we did in 2000.

IronHide · Post by **IronHide** » Wed May 03, 2006 4:36 am

Its on my favorites and i get drawn in every time.

Post by **Denyer** » Wed May 03, 2006 4:36 am

Ikijigoku wrote: Most of came here looking for info for a toyline that we once loved as children.

When did Transfans have toy info?

Why am I here? Some people. New comics, which I'm greatly enjoying. One or two figures in each new line. New "classics" toys announced. New movie. In about that order.

Professor Smooth · Post by **Professor Smooth** » Wed May 03, 2006 5:26 am

I stick around because this place is populated by a bunch of interesting people who, if fancy should strike, can discuss the hobby. Besides, it's the most relaxed board I've come across on the internet. A board where not everyone hates everything is insanely difficult to come across.

Astrotrain99 · Post by **Astrotrain99** » Wed May 03, 2006 5:31 am

I've been out of the loop for quite a while. I've either been real busy with school or work or busy with other endeavors. Despite the graphical changes, it's still the same place after all these years. Always a lot of memories here, my first regularly visited message board.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Wed May 03, 2006 6:40 am

I'm here because I'm in love with Tired Tracks.

KingMob · Post by **KingMob** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:52 am

Yeah, this is a nice place to relax and not give a [composite word including 'f*ck'], after the daily dealing with Dramarama City at another place, with the added bonus of funny people and the chance of maybe seeing another mesmerising picture of spiderfrommars.

If we're talking still bothering with the TF community, what Denyer said.

Post by **Best First** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:53 am

i'm here because i know you would all suffer greatly without me to guide you.

especially Denyer, he would be lost.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Wed May 03, 2006 8:07 am

I think I'm here out of habit now...

I don't collect toys or much of anything TF anymore, but I'm still interested in a general sense... plus this is like my second online home. I've "known" most of y'all for upwards of what... five years, abouts? The people/conversation thing would probably be my main reason, I figure.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Wed May 03, 2006 8:14 am

...and your love for Predabot.

Please don't kill me.

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Wed May 03, 2006 8:57 am

'CAUSE I GOT NO PLACE ELSE TO GO!!! [/Wayne's World 2]

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Wed May 03, 2006 8:58 am

Good topic!

It's a nice place to discuss various things with like-minded individuals with similar interests, one of which is TFs.

KingMob wrote:and the chance of maybe seeing another mesmerising picture of spiderfrommars

If you play yer cards right...

Stormwolf · Post by **Stormwolf** » Wed May 03, 2006 9:24 am

I'm bored

Post by **Best First** » Wed May 03, 2006 9:34 am

seriously if you look at the histric size of the forums GD has always been the biggest thing here - transfans shoudl eb called generaldiscussionfans.

i know it bugs some people but i think there is a really good core of people here who represent something other than the beholden opinions on most TF sites.

in fact i like that it bugs some poeple.

i certainly don't feel the same way about TFs as i used to, although i still think teh concept rawks and enjoy the comics, if not the toys so much anymore.

Plus: Spidey.

Post by **Kaylee** » Wed May 03, 2006 10:02 am

Because I think you guys are my friends to one degree or another, and I like being around my friends, discussing whatever is the topic of the minute (if I've anything vaguely related to contribute), helping people if they want to talk about things and myself being able to talk about things I'd find impossible to express concisely in speech, or feel comfortable talking about anywhere else.

I still check into the other transformer related forums now and then, just to see what's going on. Most of it just doesn't interest me though... not that it doesn't sound fine, but mostly I just get the feeling that I've seen it all before (i.e. another GI Joe crossover, another Furman comic series, another batch of random collectable figures- not to say they're not good, just that I feel I've done that dance before).

Maybe there'll be a buzz of activity when the new movie comes out. I did faithfully promise Don Murphy however that I would not watch it as a point of principle for his repulsive behaviour. He laughed... just wait till that bomb under his toilet seat goes off!!

So yes, some vague interest in what's happening in Transformers but mostly just because I love most of the people here and would feel very sad without them. And Don Murphy's impending death from the ass upwards. :3

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Wed May 03, 2006 10:33 am

Im strapped to a VVH

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Wed May 03, 2006 11:24 am

It hurts my street cred if I don't...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 03, 2006 11:35 am

...dress in your pimp daddy four-piece and lay the smackdown on Mr Superfly in front of your homies at least once a week?

Me. I came for the TF talk, and stayed for the non-TF talk.

KingMob · Post by **KingMob** » Wed May 03, 2006 11:40 am

Impactor returns 2.0 wrote:Im strapped to a VVH

Sounds hawt!

literally

The Last Autobot · Post by **The Last Autobot** » Wed May 03, 2006 5:12 pm

I like tfs, the people here and the topics adressed.

And in like in any pathological relationship Im too deep to move on.

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Wed May 03, 2006 5:23 pm

It's just too cool, even after being away for so long. I checked back in because I wanted to find out how all you guys are doing.

I was kind of surprised that it's still pretty much the same place as it was a year ago, or four years ago. But that's part of this board's coolness.

Post by **Best First** » Wed May 03, 2006 5:52 pm

Dylan wrote:It's just too cool, even after being away for so long. I checked back in because I wanted to find out how all you guys are doing.

I was kind of surprised that it's still pretty much the same place as it was a year ago, or four years ago. But that's part of this board's coolness.

DUDE! we have done like seven comic reviews since then. SEVEN!

sidestreaker · Post by **sidestreaker** » Wed May 03, 2006 6:27 pm

I get payed for it....$$

Leatherneck · Post by **Leatherneck** » Wed May 03, 2006 8:12 pm

I come back because I longingly hope to see a Computron post.

I need to express my undying love to him.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Wed May 03, 2006 8:56 pm

Professor Smooth wrote:I stick around because this place is populated by a bunch of interesting people who, if fancy should strike, can discuss the hobby. Besides, it's the most relaxed board I've come across on the internet. A board where not everyone hates everything is insanely difficult to come across.

Yeah, what Prof said. Especially after the venom that gets slung around on some of the Trek BBs, it's nice to swing by here and chill a bit. And while I do enjoy posting about my latest TF acquisition, I pop in mainly to see who's around and what's going on.

We've got a good bunch here, methinks. A toast to you all!

Post by **Best First** » Wed May 03, 2006 9:25 pm

sidestreaker wrote:I get payed for it....$$

In man milk.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Wed May 03, 2006 10:06 pm

...and Ob rags...

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Thu May 04, 2006 5:00 am

I lied.

The only reason I come back is this smiley.

He's so cute.

Post by **Best First** » Thu May 04, 2006 7:01 am

but you made him sad...

and then you killed him

murderer.

sprunkner · Post by **sprunkner** » Thu May 04, 2006 7:27 am

Besty's butt.

I live in a very homogenous area and culture, where people are generally exactly like me. I don't like that. I like talking and interacting with people who are different. I guess that's why I started spending so much time here in GD. And then I saw Besty's butt in real life, and without it there is no hope, no hope, no hope at all. I had to stay.