Lonelygirl15

Hi Everybody!

As you know, this is a free and open playground for the most part. We keep it lightly moderated.

However, I found that there were so many topics started that all had the same title, like "Hi," or "My New Video," so I consolidated these into such topics as, "Newcomer Introductions" and "New Fan Videos."

I also put the date before each video, so that they all appear to line up neatly in order. OK, so that was a little OCD. NO, I don't expect you to do that, too. If you do, you do get lots of **meeps!** from me, of course!!

I hope that this looks neater and that it is somewhat easier to navigate.

I also ask that before you post a new thread, please check to see if your topic is already covered.


Thank you,

Marbella

Roger that, roger!

Dearest Fans and Posters of This Community:

You may have noticed that certain topics now appear to be "missing." They are NOT. They have all been moved to "General Community Commentary," because basically, that is what they are!!

Unless it is a video commentary, if no one has posted in over a month, this is where I will move those topics.

Do not accuse me of deleting these posts. Instead, look for them in the correct location. I appreciate that!!

Therefore, please note that if you don't want the topic you have started moved, keep it alive by posting in it regularly, OK?

Yes, I am a neatnik. Please forgive me. Mea culpa!

I am planning to leave the following topics indefinitely:

MEEP, Code Talkers, Fanfic, Creative Ideas for the Site, The DanielBeast Fan Club, The Jonas ShipClub Oh Yeah, and Fanfic.

These categories have an important place and they are regularly updated. You may notice that people have posted on them within the last month and they continue to be popular.

Although this decision may be changed at any time, I do not anticipate that it will be.

Thank you,

Ambassador Marbella

Hi Everybody!

Most of you have probably noticed that from time to time, I like to clean up the playroom. Toys get strewn everywhere. Toddlers puke on the floor.

I haven't deleted your topic. I only merged it with "General Community Commentary." Hey, it is perfectly COOL to post topics like "OMG!" and other such things. It's just that after 5-7 days, or after I do my monthly clean up (Gosh the playroom gets messy by then!!) I will probably merge it.

OTC and GTKEO aren't like that, but I like the playroom to be a bit neater. That way, it is easier to see and navigate topics.

I have added some fun things:

** Defense Force Training Field
(ApotheosisAZ periodically holds training for defense force members. Now, a special training field has been set up for this. Sometimes, Apo is able to schedule these trainings. Other times, he spontaneously shows up with a surprise drill and we must leap to action!)

** Emoticon Theater
(I once did a show called, "Vampire Chicken Theater." I'd like to repeat that sort of thing, cause it was fun. If you have a story involving emoticons that will last 5 mins or more, then schedule a time, let people know in the latest video forum and then show your production!)

** Meeting in the Ladies' Room
(Ladies, here's your place to talk about girlie things that tend to bore the men--PMS, lipsticks, crocheting baby hats, etc.) Men, if these topics do not bore you, come on in. However, don't drop by just to look for E-dates, OK?

With Much Appreciation for all of you,



~Ambassador Marbella~

Marbella, ma'am, you have a great way with a feather duster (and all of those other assorted cleaning implements I see, but try to avoid on a personal basis ) ! It looks absolutely fabulous in here!!

Hi Everybody!

I've cleaned up again. This has been a pretty MASSIVE cleanup (at least to me--it took me almost an hour!)

To Explain:

(1) January, February and March 07 Video Discussion Threads are now archived and locked. This means that if you want to get a very tall glass of strong expresso and read through them all, that's fine. Maybe you like reading War and Peace or Finnegan's Wake? However, they are closed to further comments.

(2) If you have a question or comment about an earlier video, there is now a topic set up for that. This is much easier than surfing through hundreds and thousands of comments about non-related things! Remember, we chit-chat a bit, discuss videos a bit, chit-chat some more, etc. This is the difference between our video portion of the forum and the general video discussion forum. People are free (and encouraged!) to post in both. I do!

(3) There is now a "Defense Force" topic thread that you may enjoy, for if you are curious about our training exercises with ApotheosisAZ or you just want to have fun with our alternative reality silliness (out ARS!)

I hope everyone will be happy with these changes. I hope it will be a more neatly organized forum for all.

Yours Always,

Marbella

I forgot to add that if a topic has had no response in a month or more, I move it to the "general community discussion" section. If you want to keep your topic/threads alive, please continue to contribute to them, OK?