OB and its members... A Family?

[Gavin]

[SIZE="1"]If OB closed permanently tomorrow, would I miss people ? Even if it sounds silly or sentimental, yeah, I definitely would miss some of the people I've gotten to know here. Realistically, I've been around OB nearly seven years at this point, I'm met and gotten to know quite a few people in that time, many of whom have become good friends whom I enjoy talking to and writing with. I've seen people who I know leave OB as well, and lost touch with them, and admittedly yeah, that's been sad for me.

Is OB like a family ? In ways yes, in ways no. I think if people stick around long enough, it leans more towards yes than no. That said, I would not advocate OB as a replacement to real-life friendships and relationships, knowing a few friends online should only compliment offline friendships.[/SIZE]

[The Spectacular Professor]

[quote name='Gavin'][SIZE="1"]If OB closed permanently tomorrow, would I miss people ? Even if it sounds silly or sentimental, yeah, I definitely would miss some of the people I've gotten to know here.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

This place will probably never die. Even if the network gets shut down, there's still the Clone and AIM to deal with.

[Gavin]

[quote name='Aceburner']This place will probably never die. Even if the network gets shut down, there's still the Clone and AIM to deal with.[/QUOTE]

[SIZE="1"]True, but it wouldn't be the same, AIM just doesn't have the same group feel as OB, we're far too hyper and wacky for that during those AIM chatrooms.[/SIZE]

[Horendithas]

[COLOR="Indigo"]If that were to happen Aceburner, Gavin would probably go and start a new forum for OB members and then rule it with an iron fist. Or at least [I]attempt [/I]to.

Seriously, we'd all do like I'm sure we've done before when a site goes down. Find a new one to [strike]terrorize[/strike] hang out at. [/COLOR]

[The Spectacular Professor]

[quote name='Indi'][COLOR="Indigo"]If that were to happen Aceburner, Gavin would probably go and start a new forum for OB members and then rule it with an iron fist. Or at least [I]attempt [/I]to.[/COLOR][/QUOTE]

Nah, I'd beat him to it.

This thread is now about cats (just practicing.)

[Gavin]

[quote name='Indi'][COLOR="Indigo"]If that were to happen Aceburner, Gavin would probably go and start a new forum for OB members and then rule it with an iron fist. Or at least [I]attempt [/I]to. [/COLOR][/QUOTE]

[SIZE="1"]Emphasis on the word [U]attempt[/U], I know as well as you do I couldn't run a site as big or active as OB, I'd probably go mad within a month and retreat to the Theatre as a crazed role-playing hermit. [/SIZE]

[chibi-master]

[quote name='Aceburner']This thread is now about cats (just practicing.)[/QUOTE]

Incorrect, it is now about squishy things.

Anyway, if this site were to close tomorrow, I would probably curse for 5 days straight! I'd also miss everyone and their insanity! (insanity is squishy...and soft and cuddly.)

[Horendithas]

[quote name='Aceburner;813655]This thread is now about cats (just practicing.)[/QUOTE][quote name='chibi-master'']Incorrect, it is now about squishy things.[/quote]
[COLOR="Indigo"]*yawns*[/COLOR]

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[COLOR="Indigo"]Wait... were you two talking to me? [/COLOR]

[chibi-master]

[quote name='Indi']

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[COLOR="Indigo"]Wait... were you two talking to me? [/COLOR][/QUOTE]

Nope. Hey, can I be the chicken in that picture? Sorry Ace, you are now a dolly.:p

[The Spectacular Professor]

[quote name='Indi'][COLOR="Indigo"]*yawns*[/COLOR]

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[COLOR="Indigo"]Wait... were you two talking to me? [/COLOR][/QUOTE]

That settles it. Indi is now a kitty.

And Chibi, I'd personally rather be the floor.

[Cleptomatic]

[quote name='Aceburner']Yeah, we tight. I admit, I really like all you guys. This place is great. We should totally go out for ice cream or something sometime.[/QUOTE]

I'm new here to and new to a forum community but who can turn down ice cream even from a complete stranger?

[The Spectacular Professor]

[quote name='Cleptomatic']I'm new here to and new to a forum community but who can turn down ice cream even from a complete stranger?[/QUOTE]

I forgot I made that offer. Well, I don't really have enough money to treat everyone to ice cream, but I made some peanut brittle, if that helps.

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Sorry about the ice cream. Dig in.

[Cleptomatic]

Peanut brittle? how about Apple Pie!

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[Haku877]

well im halfway new to the OB, Im kinda like a toddler in this "Family",I cant really offer anything but my smile.

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[chibi-master]

[quote name='Aceburner']And Chibi, I'd personally rather be the floor.[/QUOTE]

But that's where Indi's butt is resting...:animedepr

Anyway, I'm not even a toddler, I'm like...a newborn...? At first, I was gonna say embryo, but that made me throw up in my mouth a little...:sick:

[Cleptomatic]

I'm like an infant, ive been a member of the boards for a while but i just learned how to speak

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[Allamorph]

[quote name='Aceburner']That settles it. Indi is now a kitty.[/quote]
[FONT=Arial]Perfect.[/FONT]

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[Gavin]

[SIZE="1"]James in cat form.

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