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Post by princessariel96 on Dec 29, 2012 14:51:26 GMT -5
;)Hello everyone!!!!! I am really enjoying my time here, since I joined. I don't think it is right for me to say what I'm going to but I want to share s'thing really important with you all. Browsing thru almost every board in this site and reflecting on the traffic this site used to have a few years back, it really ached me to see the site activities slowing down. :( Number 1: It is really saddening that especially while going thru the fanfics, or any other section, for that matter, a number of contributors with beautiful ideas and fine skills used to post fabulous items, but now I am pained to see that coming to a standstill. Number 2: Though there are a few precious jewels like Ariel, danielle1982 etc. who've been here for quite a lot of time, and do contribute till today, the forum has lost most of its beloved moderators. I feel that we should keep in touch with such wonderful people after all the hardwork they've done.
It really troubles me to see a beautiful place like this become so quiet. I really want do s'thing to boost up this place, but I just can't think of anything. Maybe if we pool our ideas together we could restore the beauty of this place. And really sorry, if this msg. hurt anyone. I just couldn't help imagining myself back in the site's good old days 'cos of the love I've got Princess Ariel and the whole TLM.
Hope you all understand. BYE AND LOVE YOU ALL..... princessariel96
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Post by Jerry533482 on Dec 31, 2012 9:59:38 GMT -5
Not really sure where this thread is headed but if i may mention it I'm actually working on a fanfic right now; the rough draft is done (which is good as i never get around to updating ), and it'll probably be ready to go online in a month or two to be honest. So there's something to look forward to here. And I share your sadness princessariel96, the sunken ship board has more treasures than it should.
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Post by princessariel96 on Dec 31, 2012 14:35:08 GMT -5
You're right, Jerry!!! Firstly, thanks for sympathizing with me. Next, I really appreciate you're gonna start a fanfic. I predict it'll be great and I'll look forward to it. Anyways, "ALL THE BEST"!!!!!
May GOD bless you this New Year!!!!
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Jesse
Sea Cucumber (inactive)
I Wanna Be, Where The People Are......
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Post by Jesse on Jan 3, 2013 12:20:02 GMT -5
i Completely Agree But i Am Sure There will be alot of New Post Once Our Favorite Disney Movie Finally Hits Theatres This September
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Post by alan on Jan 3, 2013 21:16:09 GMT -5
I remember when we talked about this topic on April 2012 and unfortunately nothing really materialized (or if it did it was only temporary as we are back discussing it) A similar topic made about Spicing up LAF, which is bascially this thread but 2012 version, went with no posts. I had a few ideas back then, one of which seems to be implemented (the global viewing). I may think up some others but the changes would be so sweeping that frankly I would say that it would be akin to starting a new forum and just taking the relatively current members. It would be a fresh start without the regret of having missed the active days... but I still have my ideas though and it would be interesting to see them implemented here? even if it doesn't work out, certainly it would be no worse than the inactivity we have now. One thread which I found very interesting is this Deletion of member accounts It would be VERY interesting to see this done and to see what members are actually still here and have posted in the last 3 months. It would also give new members an idea of who is here rather than wishing for something in the past Also, using the logic of the deletion of members: "We have over 1,000 members registered and under 3% of these members actually post. We love to have a strong solid huge community but unless we have people actively posting we do not. I feel that this guideline is very liberal and doesn't not ask for much. We ask you please to begin becoming active in Little Ariel Forum!!" Maybe the possibility of being deleted could entice members to post? Also if would bring some honesty to the board in regards to who is a current member and who isn't. Because, as of now, the board says 709 members and it's really only, at most, a couple dozen? It would also show that we have way too many mods/admins. From what I see, we only need 1, 2 at the most.
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Post by princessariel96 on Jan 5, 2013 6:46:59 GMT -5
Hi, alan bro. I thought about what you wrote, over and over. I don't know what to say regarding the dismissal of members and moderators, but I agree to one thing. I could message to you my suggestions (if you like). Maybe, we could then talk about it to the other members and if "LittleAriel and the other moderators" agree, then it could be implemented.
And, about what Jesse said, I too am optimistic about the site getting busy after the movie hits the theatres again.
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Post by LittleAriel on Jan 7, 2013 0:20:06 GMT -5
Hi everyone!! Sorry I've been gone so long. I really wish I could spend more time here myself, but... Sadly, that's the nature of these forums... people's lives become more complicated as they get older and with all the new gadgets and games everyone has access to these days, it's not really a surprise. Wish I had a plan to fix it, but we can't force people to come here. I'm guilty as well, but my excuse is that I created this forum for everyone else to enjoy What we do know, is that anyone who has an inerest in TLM like we do, will come here sooner or later. If it's a stop along the highway, at least it's an enjoyable one. I remember when we first started out there were a lot of bad people here, very disruptive and it was full-time trying to weed them out. Now, at least, everyone here is friendly, just disappointed that there aren't more of us. I'll stop by off and on like I did a few months ago when I remade the layout, which I have to admit, looks pretty good to me Hope you all have a GREAT Ariel new year!!! Mike Have a GREAT Ariel day!! Mike
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Post by LittleAriel on Jan 7, 2013 0:22:07 GMT -5
Oh, and thanks, princessariel96, for kicking me in the tush LOL :'(
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Post by princessariel96 on Jan 7, 2013 5:26:27 GMT -5
It was great to see you again!!! And Welcome back, dear LittleAriel!!!
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Post by alan on Jan 15, 2013 16:15:01 GMT -5
1) Hi, alan bro. I thought about what you wrote, over and over. I don't know what to say regarding the dismissal of members and moderators, but I agree to one thing. I could message to you my suggestions (if you like). 2) Maybe, we could then talk about it to the other members and if "LittleAriel and the other moderators" agree, then it could be implemented. 3) And, about what Jesse said, I too am optimistic about the site getting busy after the movie hits the theatres again. 1) Well, if you agree then couldn't you post here? That way other viewpoints might be added and the idea could be more refined... but if you want to pm (private message) then you could too. 2) To be honest, I'm not even sure that would happen. I'm probably going to sound really cynical and pessimistic, but I just don't see how it isn't realistic... even if we decide upon something, I don't believe anything will really materialize. Just going through the Mod and Admin list only 4 have been here this year. And this is being generous as I'm not counting 2nd last posting date (to elimate the sporadic nature of the last login and post) - frankly, if I did that then it would only be no one. Even considering LittleAriel, he admits he doesn't spend time here when you'd think, as owner and admin, he would have a large prescence here. Last login (last post dates) 2013 --LittleAriel (if not Jan 6 2013, would be Jul 29 2012) --conch (but last post was Jul 27 2012) --Prince of Bubbles (if not Jan 12 2013, would be Nov 10 2012) --solarlunarxii (if not Jan 12 2013, would be Sept 19 2012) 2012 --Arielgal (if not Dec 7 2012, would be Aug 15 2012) --emily (if not Nov 6 2012, would be Aug 30 2012) --Girls4ever (if not Apr 20 2012, would be Aug 14 2009) --Jazzy (if not Nov 10 2012, would be Jun 8 2010) --kpmelody (if not Dec 28 2012, would be be Dec 7 2012) --LAF Pageant (if not Sept 13 2012, would be May 20 2007) 2011 --kunsangi (if not Aug 25 2011, would be Oct 19 2010) --miklc (if not Sept 18 2011, would be Nov 19 2009) 2009 --WickedElphie (April of 2009) 2006 --Admin Honestly, how could we believe that mod/admins are attached to this forum when all except a couple haven't even posted in the last 2 weeks? Let alone 2 months?... if we were to decide things then, a, we would luckily need them to be here, and, b, we would luckily need them to do stuff. Both of which I don't see happening anytime soon. The last thing that I've seen this forum do which is comparable to what we might want happened like 10 months ago. (This is in direct conflcit with how LittleAriel said "I'll stop by off and on like I did a few months ago when I remade the layout", a "few months ago"? It wasn't a few months; it was nearly a year ago!) It's an even more depressing situation if you look a the members. 3) Well, as you now know, it's not happening. But even so, waiting around for something to happen isn't particularly the best strategy.
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Post by Kimberly on Jan 23, 2013 0:48:51 GMT -5
I am here, I don't post as much as I'd like. Each Moderator has a board that is his or her responsibility; ie: mine is mermaid media, what we need is "an active" global moderator or admin. if any one of you would like to try something you think would be fun or will spark new life in the forum you do not need permission. Just keep it clean and follow the Forum Policy.
If you do need something lute me know and I'll do what I can, but remember I'm only a moderator outside of Mermaid media I'm just a member with a staff ID.
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Post by javilitoariel on Jan 23, 2013 9:35:33 GMT -5
I'm here too
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Post by alan on Jan 25, 2013 2:37:26 GMT -5
1) I am here, I don't post as much as I'd like. Each Moderator has a board that is his or her responsibility; ie: mine is mermaid media, what we need is "an active" global moderator or admin. 2) if any one of you would like to try something you think would be fun or will spark new life in the forum you do not need permission. Just keep it clean and follow the Forum Policy.. 1) I honestly don't understand why there is so much adminstration. I can see why it's a nice idea but I really don't understand what needs to be done around here or what warrants to many mods/admins... many of whom aren't particulary active (is not logging in for 2 weeks really an "active" and "effective" mod?) I consider you one of the only active mods and that's only in a relative sense (i.e. seeing you post a few times at least a few times a month) Better than all this moderation over so many boards which are sparcely being used and spread topics too thin is to merge boards together and get broader themes. When new posts are made it would seem that a board is active rather than the odd topic. 1 mod who is here everyday and posts at least 1/week is more effective than 5 mods who may log in or post every other week/month. And, a few active forum sections looks so much better than a dozen practically dead ones. 2) Not to be mocking but what actually is forum policy? and does it still apply? Because IF forum policy was actually implemented then this site's own admin's account would be deleted/deactivated because he has been inactive for so long... as would 99% of members. Of course the major big things still remain like "be nice" and "stay on topic" etc.. but for lots of smaller things which seemed to be relevant in the past just don't work anymore (or have seen to be implemented). Because, to be frankl, it's literally been years since those topics were made updated and more often than not months/year since those members have been here on a somewhat consistent active basis.
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Post by princessariel96 on Jan 28, 2013 6:43:03 GMT -5
MY SUGGESTIONS:
1. COMPETITIONS: I’ve seen some contests on this forum like "the signature competiton" that used to be held quite a few months back. I think restarting those with the assistance of one of the moderators would be a pretty fine idea. Apart from that, I have 2 more contests in mind to add to this list = "Ariel wallpaper designing and Ariel artistic skills".
2. TLM CONSTITUTION: In this section, we could pool in all the rules and regulations, i.e, starting a new board with the title “TLM CONSTITUTION” and posting all rules under this would give the site a better presentation.
3. LAF ONLINE CHAT: This is one thing I would love to see most!!!! During festivals like, Christmas days, New Year day, Valentine’s day etc., there could be an online chat provision exclusively for LAF members ONLY!!! There could be discussions like, what is special amongst us during these particular festivals, what did we do, how we celebrated etc. I’m sure I can get it arranged if people here like this idea.
4. INTRODUCTION OF PRIZES/AWARDS: Related to my idea no.1, winners of the contests could be awarded with prizes such as these shown below. Of course, the awards could look different like one "in the form of beautiful Ariel, other as Flounder, and another a trident and many more."
Well, that’s all I think I’ve in mind now, but if any new ideas pop up, I would be willing to let you know. Let me know what you all think of the above mentioned ones first.
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Post by Kimberly on Jan 28, 2013 15:42:46 GMT -5
MY SUGGESTIONS:
2. TLM CONSTITUTION: In this section, we could pool in all the rules and regulations, i.e, starting a new board with the title “TLM CONSTITUTION" This one is something the global moderaters, admin, or littleariel will need to approve.
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Post by princessariel96 on Jan 29, 2013 12:59:10 GMT -5
MY SUGGESTIONS:
2. TLM CONSTITUTION: In this section, we could pool in all the rules and regulations, i.e, starting a new board with the title “TLM CONSTITUTION" This one is something the global moderaters, admin, or littleariel will need to approve. No problem, hopefully one of them will comment on it sooner!!! I s'ppose you like the other ideas.
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Post by Kimberly on Jan 29, 2013 13:40:23 GMT -5
I think they mite be fun.
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Post by princessariel96 on Jan 31, 2013 5:57:00 GMT -5
This is where the chat could take place! littlearielproboards.chatango.com Let me know if this looks good or not!!!! About the competitions, to go ahead I need at least 3 more people to say "yes".
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Post by LittleAriel on Feb 1, 2013 22:40:43 GMT -5
It's me, don't be shocked! Okay, I get it. I should be here a lot, but I'm not. I basically created this forum for everyone else to enjoy. If I had the time, I would be here a lot, but unfortunately I just have too much going on. I don't think we have to count the number of days it's been since a member or moderator has stopped by. We come here because we want to, not because we have to. Making some regular members Moderators is a way of supporting that member's interest and dedication to the forum. And on that note, Jared (kpmelody) is now a Global Moderator, so please join me in congratulating him on this achievement I love this forum that I created, and for a while, Jazzy was our leader here, but she too has moved on. I do miss her. Others will come and go as well, but, again, that's the nature of online forums. Simple as that. The bottom line is, we all love Ariel and TLM, and here's a place to let everyone know how much Have a wonderful LittleAriel Forum Weekend!! Mike
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Post by Kimberly on Feb 2, 2013 1:09:01 GMT -5
as a global Moderator I hope to help everyone have fun, and keep the love alive for as long as possible.
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