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Whispers of a Time Past? - Sophiel - 10-03-2012
I don't usually like to be a downer, but it seems things have definitely hit a low point here, I don't think there's a single thread posted within the last day. Not even in the RP forums. Can't say I'm not part of the problem, I'm definitely no where near as active as I would like to be. Just life, really.
Anyway, for those of you who do still come here and check up on things. Are there other places you get your fix for Digimon now? Be it RP, fics, art, show discussion, or whatever. I'm curious as to if what's happening/happened here is limited to this site or if it's a sign that just general lack of interest all across the board. Perhaps the fandom is more underground now and I'm totally out of the loop?
RE: Whispers of a Time Past? - UnknownH - 10-03-2012
The RPs still exist. But I'm not sure why this happened like it did. Blame lulls in show airings, possible unlike for art posted, and general disinterest. Some may have stopped caring after 02 or Tamers.
I think it's true for most Digimon sites. There's one big one for news and discussion and we may be the biggest for porn but the site is broke after all.
Maybe we'll get more people once the next dub airs.
RE: Whispers of a Time Past? - Sophiel - 10-03-2012
If I could do something to help I wouldn't mind volunteering my time to get things going again. I've always pointed people in the direction of the site though, so there's at least that.
you're probably right though, things kinda declined. Especially after Tamers. I personally haven't had to chance to watch anything after that, but then again that was more to do with being busy with life and/or not having TV around. Maybe, just maybe however the new dub I keep hearing about (I believe the dubbing of Xros Wars) will revive interest.
Then again there's also sites like Fur Affinity, SoFurry, other furry-based sites that tend to harbor most Digimon fans these days and I see fiction and art uploaded to at least FA all the time. Perhaps we need to just tap into that. Heh.
Ah well.
RE: Whispers of a Time Past? - DragonMasterX - 10-04-2012
Year ago I made it a point to myself to never again join any RP made and joined by a majority of people that I don't know or that I know will promptly leave. Those never last and bring major disappointment. That's why I stick to privates now.
Artistically, I feel that posting my work here was never a good idea. It's never noticed and thus it becomes pointless to share what people don't wanna take.
Fandomwise? What Unknown said. I blame myself for losing interest on Xros Wars. It just didn't feel like the digimon I once cared for and loved was there anymore. Now it felt like a kid playing with transformers. Dunno how the second season played about but meh.
The forum, I only visit in order to keep check on it. Inactive or not, I'm still one of the SuperMods, so I come to clean up every once in a while or immediately when I see spambots flying off the handle.
Really, the community became stagnant, and when the majority leaves, loses interest, or just generally doesn't care to leave replies you kind of tend to join that crowd by personal disasociation.
I'm still here though, so is Shadow. In fact, Shadow's probably about the only really interested in playing RPs, but there is hardly enough crowd to help make non-private ones.
RE: Whispers of a Time Past? - UnknownH - 10-04-2012
And I'm here for a reason I do not know. Don't know why but I'll probably be here until it crashes again.
RE: Whispers of a Time Past? - Sophiel - 10-05-2012
Shame I didn't really get to know anyone here in current times. Well you two seem cool, how 'bout we get a 12 pack and ride this thing out into oblivion?
RE: Whispers of a Time Past? - Takatofan1986 - 10-05-2012
I check here everyday, but never have anything to say :x
RE: Whispers of a Time Past? - Sophiel - 10-05-2012
(10-05-2012, 01:42 AM)Takatofan1986 Wrote: I check here everyday, but never have anything to say :x
Well you can have a beer too.
In other news, I've stretched my artistic wings and scribbled something up. It's Digimon related, so I was going to make a thread in the artist section, but it's some random made up character so I didn't, unsure how such things are viewed 'bout these parts.
RE: Whispers of a Time Past? - UnknownH - 10-06-2012
Yeah. It was big years ago. A lot of interesting people too.
RE: Whispers of a Time Past? - jh477 - 12-10-2012
Things have really slowed down here, for sure. It's kind of disheartening to see the whole Digimon train start to slow down, even with the new seasons. I told myself many times that I would never lose that spark that I have for Digimon, and I haven't. Even though it isn't as strong as it used to be, it's still there. This is a true test for us hardcore fans trying to hold on to the past, it's very difficult to achieve the level of emotion and wonder that we had as kids because things just aren't as new or exciting when you're an adult (at least for me).
I've lurked in this place for years and watched it, along with Digimon itself, decline in popularity. The whole thing has kind of left a gap inside my heart... There was so much passion before, so much of that divine interest. I remember the day I discovered this universe, I was a regular fan for a long time before I found lemons. That changed my whole world in a very intense and profound way. It felt so right to me because it was exactly what I needed in my real life. I needed a partner who would stand by my side and fight for me when things got tough and I needed to feel what love is. I still haven't found those things and that is why I'm feeling this emptiness more and more.
I don't know how good it is for me to try and hold on to what little passion I have left.. Whenever I bring up those memories, it always turns to thoughts of things that I probably won't experience, like having a true best friend or knowing what love is. I think these things because I have always been sensitive and quite frankly, mentally weak. I accept this as a part of me because I've been this way since birth, always the one hiding in my shell.. I know that makes me inferior to basically everyone here and a few of you probably have strong opinions about what I'm writing, but I NEED to vent this out for my own sake.
I apologize, this has become more about my problems and less about Digimon/this place. What I'm trying to say is, I miss the good old days. That is the most basic version of my thoughts.