00Kevin
Indyfan
I had an idea like this for a long time, basically this is a toned down version. We all post a paragraph or two about how we found Indiana Jones, the raven and the memories we shared on this forum. Basically, your biography as a ravener. I encourage you to please read what I have written and don't just browse over it, I know it is long. And please share your experiences and feelings as well
My father introduced me to Indiana Jones in the early 90's, then in the year 2000 I saw Last Crusade on the tube and since then I have loved the series and the spirit that resides. May 13th 2001 was the day I became a ravener, in the youthful insecure period of life I was going through, I found role models on this forum in Ameera, Raffey, Indy 4, Dutch (except for the tequila), Westford and especially Finn. I wanted to be a part of this community, by 2002 I became a very active member (especially on the adventures) and I initiated successful, yet short lived, traditions such as Indy day, raven day, raven awards. Long before people were addicted to MySpace, I was addicted to the Raven. My childish personality and lack of self control in those days often got me in trouble. I was twice banned, once for jokingly calling Gilles a nazi (which I apologized for in the next post) and once when a Finn-led initiative tried to ban me for a brief argument with newbies like intergamer. Both times my fellow raveners came to my aid and got me back on within a few weeks, of which I was very appreciative; the latter also led to Finn's temporary stripping of 'moderator' status. I never liked the fact that the people who I once looked up to, like Ameera for example, didn't turn out to who I thought they would be and it especially hurt that FinnJones, the man who perhaps most encouraged me to become a part of the community, banned me himself in the later years. Likewise I never wanted to make Finn lose his status because of banning me, I wanted no revenge. I've taken most of the past 3 years off, even now I can't promise that my involvement will or will not go beyond this post. But let me just say a few things. I learned a lot about people and life on this forum and I feel that it has contributed to my character. I thank all of you, of whom there are far too many to name, but whose names I will always have in my heart, for making those 2 years of my life special. Whatever happens, know that you all have a friend and I pray that all the people of the world will have the honor of having even one of the many great friendships I have had on the community.
I'm not longer addicted as you all probably noticed, I'll continue to stop in every once in a while, but I'm not going to make any promises. I've moved on. So once again, whether it means a bright new beginning or a happy ending or both, I say to all of you:
Welcome to the Raven, Where Paths Cross
00Kevin
My father introduced me to Indiana Jones in the early 90's, then in the year 2000 I saw Last Crusade on the tube and since then I have loved the series and the spirit that resides. May 13th 2001 was the day I became a ravener, in the youthful insecure period of life I was going through, I found role models on this forum in Ameera, Raffey, Indy 4, Dutch (except for the tequila), Westford and especially Finn. I wanted to be a part of this community, by 2002 I became a very active member (especially on the adventures) and I initiated successful, yet short lived, traditions such as Indy day, raven day, raven awards. Long before people were addicted to MySpace, I was addicted to the Raven. My childish personality and lack of self control in those days often got me in trouble. I was twice banned, once for jokingly calling Gilles a nazi (which I apologized for in the next post) and once when a Finn-led initiative tried to ban me for a brief argument with newbies like intergamer. Both times my fellow raveners came to my aid and got me back on within a few weeks, of which I was very appreciative; the latter also led to Finn's temporary stripping of 'moderator' status. I never liked the fact that the people who I once looked up to, like Ameera for example, didn't turn out to who I thought they would be and it especially hurt that FinnJones, the man who perhaps most encouraged me to become a part of the community, banned me himself in the later years. Likewise I never wanted to make Finn lose his status because of banning me, I wanted no revenge. I've taken most of the past 3 years off, even now I can't promise that my involvement will or will not go beyond this post. But let me just say a few things. I learned a lot about people and life on this forum and I feel that it has contributed to my character. I thank all of you, of whom there are far too many to name, but whose names I will always have in my heart, for making those 2 years of my life special. Whatever happens, know that you all have a friend and I pray that all the people of the world will have the honor of having even one of the many great friendships I have had on the community.
I'm not longer addicted as you all probably noticed, I'll continue to stop in every once in a while, but I'm not going to make any promises. I've moved on. So once again, whether it means a bright new beginning or a happy ending or both, I say to all of you:
Welcome to the Raven, Where Paths Cross
00Kevin