There is a collapse. But have no fear, there are simple ways to retrive our once golden years of EverCrest.
Making broader posts. Every once in a while, make a post everyone can partake it. This could help bring up new discussions, topics, buttons for Drysart to make or an assortment of other things.
Giving up old ways. People seriously are sick of hearin time line. Some people don't think the same joke it funny. Or making the same comment when they say something, etc. Go ahead and give up the old ways. Look for something new or better yet, make something new.
Get some fresh air. Get some time away from the boards. When you come back you'll have something to talk about perhaps or there will be new things to read. This is a good thing to do at least once a week.
Post some of your favorite websites, web comics, and other such things. We'll connect better.
Chat in IRC. Not a must but some great things happen in IRC. There have been some great times but it's dying recently.
What I am trying to say is that we need to work together to bring this board together as a community, almost like a family. I've seen it. When a member of the boards is in pain and talks about it, virtual hugs and kisses, speeches and Dethssays fly about, helping that person. And flaming another that makes some stupid wise-ass comment for no good reason, but eh, that's life. Or better yet, the boards.
Thank you for taking the time to read this but it's just some things I wanted to say, maybe get some followed, but it's up to you. Who knows, maybe we're all having a grand old time, EverCrest style. In that case, please invite me too. 
Ozius
Having been here awhile, I can say things aren't really that different. If people feel bored with the...boards, well, maybe they're just ready to leave. I know that I feel no different about it, and that I'm likely not alone.
Also, a lot of people here are really young. It isn't at all uncommon for a young person to "outgrow" their peers and move on.
Finally, it is impossible for the board to die as long as I'm here. Did I ever tell you about the time I singlehandedly saved an FFVII newsgroup from extinction? 
And yes, I know there are ups and downs but the boards seem a little baren as of late. Five or so posts, all with 3 or more pages and then a few dead posts. Eh, maybe just my paranoia and boredom.
I want to be a Jedi.
Ozius
Ozius
My friends didn't believe me when I said there were 7 responses to a thread in under 10 minutes. They're used to 7 responses in two days, if they're lucky.
Downfall... Laf.
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No, but I find it interesting Sentow, do tell!
Well, a few years ago at the newsgroup in question, there was a lot of talk to the effect of, "Is the board dead?" and "The board is dying!" A little redundant, yeah, but hell, you don't need an English degree to get by on AOL
At the time, we had discussed nearly everything there was to discuss about FFVII, and the idea of talking off-topic was still terrifying (yet alluring!).
Anyway, as the number of new threads dwindled, some pretty random posts started popping up. A buddy of mine once posed the question, "Tifa vs. Aeris: Who would win?"
I immediately responded with six paragraphs of gibberish which passed for an MTV Celebrity Deathmatch spoof.
When I checked the thread a few hours later, it had been flooded with, "ROFL!" and, "With posts like that, how can the board be dying? =) "
I felt ten feet tall, behbeh.
But if you're wondering, the newsgroup was recently sucked into the tenth level of hell when a bunch of dickweeds invaded it. They're the sort of people who act like belligerent fuckwits, and then have the gall to hide behind, "being honest," or "no tolerance for stupidity," when somebody calls them on it.
Oh my, I don't recall leaving that vent open, ta-da-da-dum, closing the vent, closing the vent...
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Kegwen enlisted the help of an infinite number of monkeys to write:
7 responses to a thread in under 10 minutes
only 7?!?!!?! 
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Kloie was naked while typing this:
only 7?!?!!?!
Yeah. I had to find a quick example.
How many times have we heard this before?
-Tok
However, me changing my sig is.
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Arttemis the Twink had this to say about (_|_):
However, me changing my sig is.
AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Kwwwooosh! Zzzer! Zzzrt! Kwooo! Kwooo! Nryyy-wooo-zzt! And a variety of other lightsaber noises.
Ozius
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Ozimander J. Griswald had this to say about Cuba:
Well Toktuk, my response to that is this.Kwwwooosh! Zzzer! Zzzrt! Kwooo! Kwooo! Nryyy-wooo-zzt! And a variety of other lightsaber noises.
Ozius
My response is to kick you in the goodie bag and walk away...
-Tok
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So quoth Elvish Crack Piper:
Deep and such, gratz. Would post more, but just got the complete judgement spoiler 1.5 months early!!
Some freakypo stuff, isn't it?
Disclaimer: I'm just kidding, I love all living things.
The fastest draw in the Crest.
"The Internet is MY critical thinking course." -Maradon
"Gambling for the husband, an abortion for the wife and fireworks for the kids they chose to keep? Fuck you, Disneyland. The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is the happiest place on Earth." -JooJooFlop
In order to change my ways, I shall become the HEEL who sneaks up on the BABYFACE and bashes him in the back of the head with a chair while the referee's back is turned, causing him to lose his Championship Title!!
<sneaks up behind Ozius and BAHSES HIM WITH THE CHAIR THEN DOES HIS SUPAR DUPAR FINISHING MOVE BEFORE ROLLING HIM BACK INTO THE RING WHERE THE OTHER BAD GUY JUST HAPPENS TO WAKE UP ENOUGH TO DRAPE ONE ARM ACROSS OZIUS'S PRONE FORM SO THE REFEREE CAN COUNT THE PIN, NOT NOTICING THAT BOTH MEN ARE OUT COLD AND NOT STOPPING TO WONDER WHAT HAPPENED SINCE THE GOOD GUY WAS WINNING WHEN THE REFEREE GOT KNOCKED DOWN!!!!>
Ono! Bored Snoota! Run!
A slowdown in the boards is no reason to go spouting off a state of emergency thread.
Survival is based on the creature adapting to the environment. The environment does not adapt to the creature.
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This one time, at ImNotTrent camp:
Weather is getting warmer, people maybe going outside more.
Remember where you are!
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Toktuk was listening to Cher while typing:
OH NO! EVERCREST IS GOING TO DIE! WE'RE ALL DOOMED!
I blame Snoota!
[ 04-11-2002: Message edited by: Comrade_Snoota ]
FLIPPING the F--- OUT!
I also believe there is a phenomenon I like to call the KIA and the pussycats that is detrimental to boards. KIA stands for Know-It-All, and the KIA always has 2 or 3 Flunkies (AKA pussycats) who's only job is to make sure the glue from their lips have dried and they are securely fastened to the KIA's ass. They will attack anyone who disagrees or questions the KIA. KIA's happens everywhere in gaming, guilds, newsgroups, Bulletin Boards, etc. I think it's these ppl who can really kill a game, bulleting board, etc. My 2 cents.
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Emil stumbled drunkenly to the keyboard and typed:
ppl ppl ppl.
Start spelling out 'People', and we'll talk.
Full sigpic image.
Liam - "Caitlin: You terrify me, but in a good way."
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Tier had this to say about Reading Rainbow:
Cue Drysart's SENSATIONAL DRAMA picture.
I thought the same thing. The boards are fine.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
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Comrade_Snoota painfully thought these words up:
<takes off the turn buckle padding and BASHES TARQUINN'S FACE INTO THE EXPOSED STEEL FOR SOME OLD SCHOOL BAD GUY ACTION>
Tarquinn enters the stage, face bleeding: "See what I mean?"
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Arttemis the Twink had this to say about Matthew Broderick:
EverCrest isn't going to die... I luv j00 all too much! Besides, we've got new people joining all the time. A "slowdown in posts" or whatever isn't indicative of the death of EverCrest.However, me changing my sig is.
... You used to have a "I'm happy, can't you tell?" thing in there... Didn't you? I have a terrible memory.
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Tarquinn had this to say about Punky Brewster:
I blame Snoota!
Snoota killed the official EQ boards. 
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Emil was naked while typing this:
KIA stands for Know-It-All, and the KIA always has 2 or 3 Flunkies (AKA pussycats)
Excuse me?!? I take offence at that.
Yes, I'm a cat. Yes, I work as a flunky for someone else, although I prefer the term "henchman" or "henchcat". But I am not a pussycat, nor is he a Know-It-All. Hell, he's a lazy Know-Nothing who barely bothers to get off his ass and ..... is standing right behind me listening to me, isn't he?
It is held in thought
only by the understanding
of the Wind.
