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Bringing Attention to a Serious Matter

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moezychan:
Ok, I didn't want to do this, and if this topic ends up being locked, so be it, but I need to do this.

I joined this forum well over a year ago because I was new to the anime/manga world and wanted to join a community that would share my love for it, and I could learn more, and share what little knowledge I've had, though it has grown over the past year. I remained with this forum, despite all the rough times, and various fights.

Now to state my purpose. When I first joined, this was a community that told of their views on CCS, TRC, and all other types of anime/manga, but not anymore. If anything, this forum has become a place where members share what they had for dinner, or what their favorite color is. I am frankly sick of how the what board is taking over the entire forums. That's all anybody posts anymore. If anything, the only time we discuss anime/manga is when a new episode is aired or a new chapter comes out for Tsubasa.

Now I have nothing against posting in the What Board, but is that all we're here for? I want to remain with this place because of all the wonderful people I've met, but at the same time, I want to talk about meaningful posts. If you don't believe me, just check the forums statistics. The posts are up in Anything Goes, and are way down in any anime/manga threads, whether with Tsubasa or CCS or any other show or manga.

It has come to this. If this forum doesn't change and be the wonderful forum that shows its love for anime/manga then I have to give an ultimatum. I will leave this place for good if it isn't changed in the next month. And trust me, I'm serious. If you don't believe me, check my posts. I haven't made any posts in the last two days, and furthermore, I've only made about 2 a day beyond that for the past month. I want to be a part of this community, but not if it isn't about sharing our love for anime/manga. That's all I have to say. And again, if you lock this so be it, but at least it'll tell me that you read it, and maybe, that'll help you all to think about what we've become.

suu_no_clover:
It took a lot of nerve to post this, sempai. ^_^ For that, I already applaud you.

And it's true. I think we're all a bit neglectful of the real reason we 'should have' joined an anime and manga forum community. To discuss our love/like/complete adoration (whichever it is for you) of anime and manga, and largely, CCS and TRC.

Personally, being of a low post count, and a lower intelligence than others, all I can do is really try and post more. And ask that this thread not be locked or flamed, as it's a valid argument.

Moon:
I feel a tad bad myself for not posting as much, but my interest in the forum just died. I'm not into this forum like I use to be, to be honest. The last time I posted was June 24th just to wish Moezy a happy birthday.

Anyway, I agree with you Moezy. This place has become where people discuss what they ate last instead of discussing CCS or TRC even. The only thing talked about with TRC is the lastest chapter and the lastest anime episode release. As far as CCS goes, not much discussion on that anymore. Which is too bad because I love CCS and I enjoy talking about it with fellow fans. Maybe even getting into a heated discussion - and hopefully not an arguement. ^^;;; I do plan to post a little more but not that much.

Emiko:
Well, you certainly have a point. I try not to post in the 'what' board too often, just because I don't like making little, one-word posts. But really, it can be a bit annoying when half the 'recent forum posts' are just quick, pointless posts about what you ate for dinner. I mean, I think it's just a way to get your post-count up. I don't know if anyone actually goes through those threads and reads what each person had to drink last.

Maybe we should have some sort of unwritten rule that you only make a certain number of 'what' posts a day or something. It could be like an unofficial etiquette thing.

Arcademan:
As many of the old-timers know, I generally don't post very often in this part of the forum. As the moderator of the Anime and Manga sub-forum, I'm glad to see a few more posts over there and I really would also love to see more topics in the General Media area as well.

A word on the Cardcaptor Sakura forum...I love the show...the character...EVERYTHING about it (dare I say this?) more than anyone else here. The major drawback unfortunately is that to most people, the series is done and gone and feel there isn't much to talk about CCS anymore. I do love all the pictures being posted and for those who haven't checked, there are some great fanfic stories being written and my feeling is the majority of them aren't getting the praise they really deserve.

Moezy-chan...I really do understand your frustrations here and in many of the things you've said in your post, I do agree. Maybe people reading this thread will realize that as much as we like to hear about the personal side of other members, this place is indeed first and foremost a site dedicated to Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, Cardcaptor Sakura and the wonderful world of anime and manga. I know this was the main reason why I joined up and while I don't mind talking to others and getting to know them (and I like to think I made some friends here) I would too like to see us talking more about what this forum was made to be.

Okay, I ranted on a little longer than planned but Moezy-chan make some very valid points. I'd really hate to see someone leave because of this. especially one that has contributed generously to CapturedWings.

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