[rickey939]

What are some of your favorite MacNN history moments....and why?

(ankle_brains)

[rickey939]

Originally Posted by besson3c 

...the original Rickey Henderson guy...

gorickey?



FYI, it's Rickey's b-day tomorrow (12/25) and gorickey's b-day on 12/26.

[Dork.]

Originally Posted by rickey939 

What are some of your favorite MacNN history moments....and why?

(ankle_brains)

It all makes sense now.... besson3c is ankle_brains!

[besson3c]

I don't get it. My name is besson3c.

[mitchell_pgh]

I've been here since the old days... it's funny as now it's cool to be a Mac user. It wasn't always that way.

[Hiratai]

I've always wondered what it was like on forums durin 9/11. It must've been a tragedy if someone from the forum lost their life that day.

[Face Ache]

Originally Posted by Hiratai 

I've always wondered what it was like on forums durin 9/11. It must've been a tragedy if someone from the forum lost their life that day.

We all stopped arguing for half an hour.

Look it up.

[Ghoser777]

Lived through a lot of big events on the forums, like The Wardrobe Malfunction. Good times...

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by Face Ache 

We all stopped arguing for half an hour.

Look it up.

http://forums.macnn.com/85/macnn-lou...72096/prayers/

Basically until erik came in.

Edit: I love this thread. http://forums.macnn.com/85/macnn-lou...ing-moderator/

[Demonhood]

Originally Posted by imitchellg5 

Edit: I love this thread. http://forums.macnn.com/85/macnn-lou...ing-moderator/

man, i don't remember that at all. 6 years and 6+ thousand posts will leave a few gaps in the memory i suppose.

also, here's the 9/11 live update thread: http://forums.macnn.com/85/macnn-lou...fic-shut-down/

[MindFad]

Yes! I have a snarky sense of humor. I'm famous.

[cSurfr]

Originally Posted by starman 

I have some others that are no longer safe for NN. They were funny back then, but they wouldn't be welcome today.

When do I get one?

[Stogieman]

Do you guys remember the MacNN t-shirt design contest? I really wanted the "Database not found" shirt to win.

[starman]

Originally Posted by Stogieman 

Do you guys remember the MacNN t-shirt design contest? I really wanted the "Database not found" shirt to win.

Wow. Whatever happened with that?

[Stogieman]

Good question. After searching the archives, it appears a design was finally selected and GoRickey bought one. Too bad I couldn't find picture that works. I don't remember what they looked like.

[rickey939]

Yeah, let me see if I still have that around and I'll take a picture.

[Bockie]

Originally Posted by Demonhood 

man, i don't remember that at all. 6 years and 6+ thousand posts will leave a few gaps in the memory i suppose.

Ditto.

]also, here's the 9/11 live update thread: http://forums.macnn.com/85/macnn-lou...fic-shut-down/

My how far we have come from that dark day.

[analogika]

Originally Posted by Kerrigan 

Logic? The Organ Guy?

Ouch. No.

Originally Posted by Shaddim 

Spheric Harlot was the organ guy, wasn't he?

Yes, he was.

And is.

:waves:

[Dork.]

By the way, Spheric Harlot was one of the best names I've seen on the Internet. Ever....

[analogika]

Huh, really?

I might have to re-activate that one at some point.

[paul w]

Yes, I remember, and am especially fond of, your back and forths with Zimphire. There was an amusing "Now Kevin, you know that's not true, we talked about this" thing going on there.

[DarwinX]

I certainly have not been the most active poster of the 'NN, though, I've sure read my fair share of posts. This topic is a great one, including the wonderful memory lane it brings you down. Props!

[Laminar]

I enjoyed:
-Anything with macgeek
-Cat pictures
-HA HA guy
-Kevin's "Let's get Rob unbanned" crusade

[ironknee]

what happened to kevin?

what'd he do now?

[Cold Warrior]

Originally Posted by ironknee 

what happened to kevin?

what'd he do now?

read here on down: http://forums.macnn.com/61/feedback/...l/#post3558523

[ironknee]

Originally Posted by Cold Warrior 

read here on down: http://forums.macnn.com/61/feedback/...l/#post3558523

i read it 2 xs and still don't understand

something about kevin going nuclear on someone who was banned?

question: how does one get banned for life? couldn't he use another email account to get back on?

well...yeah...how could we not know it's him after he posts something...oh well

kevin i'll miss your twisted view on life

[chris v]

Originally Posted by dcmacdaddy 

COOL MEMBERS

• The Chris guys - a couple guys from Texas (named Chris) who had smarts, sarcasm, and a decidedly liberal point of view.

You rang?

[dcmacdaddy]

Originally Posted by chris v 

You rang?

Holy Crap!?! It's . . . you!

I think the last time I saw you post here was during the "llama" threads. Do you still spend time on the MacNN forums, apart from the Lounge? This place is definitely not the same as it was 3-4 years ago but it is fun to see all the newbies come in here and strut around like a cock on parade. Someday I'll probably give up on the Lounge myself but it still provides some entertainment and a decent distraction from IRL.

[BlueSky]

And the Freudian Slip of the Week goes toooo...

Originally Posted by dcmacdaddy 

... strut around lick a cock on parade..

[chris v]

Originally Posted by dcmacdaddy 

Holy Crap!?! It's . . . you!

I think the last time I saw you post here was during the "llama" threads. Do you still spend time on the MacNN forums, apart from the Lounge? This place is definitely not the same as it was 3-4 years ago but it is fun to see all the newbies come on here and strut around lick a cock on parade. Someday I'll probably give up on the Lounge myself but it still provides some entertainment and a decent distraction from IRL.

Yeah, I reached a point about 2 years ago where I was letting certain people here get to me, and I found myself getting worked up over text on a display, (I was also being followed and insulted whenever I posted nearly anything by one member) so I asked the Mods That Be to ban me from the lounge.

I had DH un-ban me so I could drop in here to note that rumors of my demise had been greatly exaggerated, and yes, I still frequent the actual "help" fora pretty regularly. We'll see how it goes-- I've got a pretty heavy job, and three kids, so lounging isn't something I've got too much time for these days, but I thought I'd see what I'd been missing.

I also have it on some authority that Chris_H is only mostly dead.

[Face Ache]

Originally Posted by chris v 

I also have it on some authority that Chris_H is only mostly dead.

He was definitely alive two days ago. He's out there... somewhere.


They call the wind... Jaaaarvisss...

[LegendaryPinkOx]

The bastardchild of macnn, OMGWTFBBQ. So much porno

[Face Ache]

Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got.
Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot.

Wouldn't you like to get away?

Sometimes you want to go

Where everybody knows your name,
and they're always glad you came.
You wanna be where you can see,
our troubles are all the same
You wanna be where everybody knows your name.


Members: Check your secret decoder rings now!

[sek929]

Originally Posted by LegendaryPinkOx 

The bastardchild of macnn, OMGWTFBBQ. So much porno

Porno and unabashed cursing, it was a special place.

[Apple Pro Underwear]

man, i used to post here like everyday but somewhere down the line i suppose people i was familiar with started to split and i too stopped regularly posting here everyday.

i think also i'm not into Apple on a daily update basis as I was back then as well.

i lurk a lot and chime in when i feel like it but i'm glad to see the tradition lives on.


i have a monster folder of all the photoshop crap i did in my prime years here (2001 - 2003)

[nonhuman]

Originally Posted by Apple Pro Underwear 

man, i used to post here like everyday but somewhere down the line i suppose people i was familiar with started to split and i too stopped regularly posting here everyday.)

Yeah, too many of the old gang have left. I still post here all the time, but it just hasn't been the same for at least the past 3 years...

[chris v]

Ah, what's come and gone -- I too remember it all:

Misha was an admin when I first joined, and seemed like a great guy.
Powerbook Dude had a spectacular flameout.
OS X 10.0.0.0.0 killed the server with a hammer for about 3 months.
News Factor Network never knew what hit 'em.
We damned Bill Gates for his Rugged Good Looks.
We scoffed at the iPod.
Chris_H was the funniest human ever to grace the internet, except for Fat Barry. Every single Fat Barry post is a monumental classic of human achievement. I miss him like I miss the sun on a cold, cloudy day.
There was a time before the Pol/War lounge existed. I saw it formed with my own two eyes.
Zack S once psotted an extremely inflammatory gif. Tooki was made to be unhappy.
Liquid Engineer started a side-forum for those who wanted to really let it all hang out.
It blew up real good after about 2 years. Some drifted back, some grabbed hold of a little dingy, and we've been floating lost ever since.

Sorry, I got kinda misty-eyed, there.

[boots]

Originally Posted by besson3c 

What was KellyHogan all about?

KellyHogan was all about the most annoying forum member from my first few years. He made me understand what my dogs feel every time they see a squirrel.

And where are those d*#@ed llamas. they were supposed to be here by now.

[chris v]

Originally Posted by boots 

And where are those d*#@ed llamas. they were supposed to be here by now.

[analogika]

Originally Posted by Apple Pro Underwear 

i have a monster folder of all the photoshop crap i did in my prime years here (2001 - 2003)

Go on, yer ****ing tease!

[Jens Peter]

I haven't been the most active poster here in the Lounge, but I have read a lot in here - and had many good laughs - thanks for that.

Originally Posted by dcmacdaddy 

The image caption threads with Olympic gymnast-girl.

Ah yes, that was hilarious! We need some more photoshop-theads

I also kinds miss the "database is not responding".. it had it's charm

Ah, and when the MacNN Sig Wall was created! Good times.

Happy New Year everyone!

[boots]

A good point, and a most excellent question. You llamas have been testing my patience lately. What have you to say for yourselves?

[osiris]

Originally Posted by boots 

What have you to say for yourselves?

We clearly need more lens flare in our lives.

[starman]

Originally Posted by chris v 

Ah, what's come and gone -- I too remember it all:

Misha was an admin when I first joined, and seemed like a great guy.
Powerbook Dude had a spectacular flameout.
OS X 10.0.0.0.0 killed the server with a hammer for about 3 months.
News Factor Network never knew what hit 'em.
We damned Bill Gates for his Rugged Good Looks.
We scoffed at the iPod.
Chris_H was the funniest human ever to grace the internet, except for Fat Barry. Every single Fat Barry post is a monumental classic of human achievement. I miss him like I miss the sun on a cold, cloudy day.
There was a time before the Pol/War lounge existed. I saw it formed with my own two eyes.
Zack S once psotted an extremely inflammatory gif. Tooki was made to be unhappy.
Liquid Engineer started a side-forum for those who wanted to really let it all hang out.
It blew up real good after about 2 years. Some drifted back, some grabbed hold of a little dingy, and we've been floating lost ever since.

Sorry, I got kinda misty-eyed, there.

Amen to all that. This place hasn't been the same since.

[Dork.]

Can we pinpoint a date when MacNN plunged into the toilet?

Maybe it was Sep 2005....

[Dakar the Fourth]

Originally Posted by Dork. 

Can we pinpoint a date when MacNN plunged into the toilet?

Maybe it was Sep 2005....

I don't think I was a Lounge regular until November 2005.

[chris v]

Originally Posted by boots 

A good point, and a most excellent question. You llamas have been testing my patience lately. What have you to say for yourselves?

[Timo]

Originally Posted by chris v 

except for Fat Barry. Every single Fat Barry post is a monumental classic of human achievement. I miss him like I miss the sun on a cold, cloudy day.

Fat Barry was the ****. Good time, good times.

[starman]

Originally Posted by Dork. 

Can we pinpoint a date when MacNN plunged into the toilet?

Maybe it was Sep 2005....

Hard to tell. Sometime after BBQ died and before Tooki left.

[Shaddim]

It was when the Tooki monster ran away.