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Post by Ken'ichi on Apr 1, 2008 12:51:18 GMT -5
Hello fellow members, I am afraid I have some sad news.
I have decided that it's finally time to put the Awaken as a Bear boards down to sleep. I've seen this board grow, and I am sad to see it go, but I just feel it's for the best, guys.
Truth is, I'm tired. Always taking care of this board and trying to find new ways to improve on it. Every day I see the banner of my favorite movie, and every day I see it it's less and less active. I'm afraid it's time to pull down the curtains for this wonderful board.
To all my fellow members, I have spent good time with you all, but all good things come to an end. It was fun while it lasted, therefore I am sorry this board is drawing to a close.
The roleplays have been fun, and the games as well. I will miss this place.
I will not close the boards right away, but tomorrow will be the day it'll be closed. I thank Disney for giving us such wonderful movies and have gotten us together and made us all friends. I'll always remember this board.
Your friendly admin, ~Ken'ichi
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Post by Night Bear on Apr 1, 2008 13:40:34 GMT -5
Oh my... are you serious? That's just...horrible! I mean...sure the board hasn't been as active as it once was, but...man I hate to see it go...
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Post by Kanda on Apr 1, 2008 14:25:10 GMT -5
Oh wow... even though I'm not active and kinda "left" the board, I disagree with that. Sure it's not like what it used to be and all. What I think that should be done with the board is to be put as an archive instead (assuming that it's hosted for free)
But, the decision is in the admin's hand and I respect any decision that will come up
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Post by lune on Apr 1, 2008 14:36:39 GMT -5
Why is that little brudder... I man that's unfair... You done and you still doing good things here. I am new member but I enjoy this place a lot. I found here some nice friends like family, we are a family dont do that... please
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Post by Midnight on Apr 1, 2008 14:49:37 GMT -5
This is possibly the greatest april fools joke I have EVER seen on a forum. XD
I had a whole post typed in about how much I was going to miss this place, then I remembered what today was... Haha! Keni, you're good man. Really had me going. ;D
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Post by Ken'ichi on Apr 1, 2008 14:57:19 GMT -5
I'm afraid this isn't a joke, Midnight. I know what today is but I've never been that kind of guy. I've been an administrator for a few years now and keeping this board alive and going has felt like a chore these past couple of years. I'm tired of coming back and forth...
Plus seeing the boards this inactive and basically on life support, it's kind of upsetting. I'd rather put the boards to rest than just watching it basically on life support.
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Post by Epesi on Apr 1, 2008 15:06:00 GMT -5
Not to worry, folks. To fill the gap when this place is gone, I'll be opening my brand new forum Awaken as a Chipmunk. The new board will drop all of this bear nonsense to focus on the real stars of Brother Bear, the chipmunks: nature's own pop sensation and harbingers of doom.
Hope to see you all there. ;3
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Post by Midnight on Apr 1, 2008 16:24:27 GMT -5
I'm afraid this isn't a joke, Midnight. I know what today is but I've never been that kind of guy. I've been an administrator for a few years now and keeping this board alive and going has felt like a chore these past couple of years. I'm tired of coming back and forth... Plus seeing the boards this inactive and basically on life support, it's kind of upsetting. I'd rather put the boards to rest than just watching it basically on life support. Ah... Well, you gotta admit the chances of this being posted today of all days made it seem like a joke. But here's what I have to say about the closure... I'm saddened to hear that this place is going to come to an end. It really is a nice place to hang out and I'll miss it a lot. But it's not all bad news. I mean, I've made so many friends here and I will still get to talk to them. Not to mention this board introduced me to RPs, got me into making AMVs and stuff. And for that, I'm extremely glad to have been a member. ;D Goodbye, Awaken As A Bear. You'll be greatly missed.
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Post by Remmus on Apr 1, 2008 17:16:35 GMT -5
Well I'm greatly saddened by the closure of this forum , but I've come to the point where I really don't care about this movie anymore. Actually It's rather childish and immature to be honest, Especially the human to bear transformation . I've got to focus on getting through College and getting a job, So I guess this is the last you'll see of me around here. Goodbye. Hahahaha! Sorry if that sounded a bit rough, ;D. I got you going though didn't I? . I would never say such things or be so callous about others' feelings. To Ken'ichi: but you forgot that members can check out the recent posts of others. I noticed that Chipmunk posted in Kitsu's thread about city of heroes at 9:00 am, when I checked the post, your profile popped up and no other posts were made at the exact same time so... You've been caught ;D On a more serious note if this site is a lot of work to maintain I'm more than willing to help out.
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Post by Demia on Apr 1, 2008 18:51:25 GMT -5
You're shutting this place down? But.. why? I mean, I know I haven't been posting very often, but I still like going here and see if there's anything new on the forum everytime I get on my computer *sighs* Well AAAB, I guess this is goodbye...you're the best Brother Bear forum I have ever found on the internet...
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Post by Ken'ichi on Apr 1, 2008 19:22:08 GMT -5
Thanks for all your good words, people. I'm very happy to see you all enjoy and love this board as much as I have.
By the way, has anyone checked their calendars today?
APRIL FOOLS!
This board means too much for me to just let it go like that. While it's true the boards haven't been too active, I enjoy keeping it alive and well and keeping it in check. It's very nice to see such kind words from you all.
Some of you didn't fell for this joke, and I must say good eye. I deeply apologize if this joke has upsetted any of you. I thought of this at the last minute and thought why not have a little fun today myself =P
Once again, April Fools ;D
And I'm sorry if I upsetted anyone here.
Your friendly bear, Ken'ichi
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Post by Kitsu on Apr 1, 2008 19:27:47 GMT -5
Reading this, I felt it had to be an April Fools joke. Went back and forth in my mind for a bit when I saw how serious the tone was, but in the end I'm glad it was just a joke.
Even if I don't post as often as I did when I first joined, it's nice to know these boards aren't going away just yet.
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Post by Night Bear on Apr 1, 2008 19:31:31 GMT -5
OMG Keni you're so mean! XD
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Post by Midnight on Apr 1, 2008 19:36:50 GMT -5
I knew it... XD You did do a good job of making it sound serious though, Keni. I would have been oblivious if it wasn't for the news channel trying to say they found a flying species of penguin...
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Post by Demia on Apr 1, 2008 19:37:16 GMT -5
D'OH!! I thought you was for real . And now I must get back at you by blasting you away to outer space...Nah, i'm just joking guys XD. Best April Fools joke ever ;D You really got me there, Keni
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