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Happy Birthday, OSY!

Jeremy Reimer

Tue Feb 26 03:03:17 2002

Folks, today is officially OSY's one year anniversary.  It was on or about 3:06pm, PST, February 25th, 2001, when OSY first went live to the World Wide Weird.  (As Robocop Q. Einstein found out, it wasn't until the next day that the mail server worked and one could actually register and post from the outside!)

I remember wondering if anyone would post, and when RQE did, it was a funtasticular moment in space-time(tm).  For the first day I think it was just us talking back and forth to each other.

But I had made an announcement (of sorts) on the BF, and Paul Hill (Hurrah!) soon stepped into the tepid waters of the OSY aquaverse.  Others would follow, mostly from the BF (have I ever advertised anywhere else?) and for the first few months the fun OSY game was figuring out who everyone was on the BF and vice versa.

There were some fun moments, like DrPizza's declaration of lust for RQE's nether regions, and the subsequent (and sadly lost) hardcore animation Hard Icon, made by Duffman in MS-PAINT!!  There were the frightening times, when APK invaded, DOSed the board half to death, posted really icky stuff, and finally became the first and only Officially Banned Fucktard Extraordinaire(tm).

The most tragic moment was when I had to prune the board in order to try and fix a tragic posts-only-appearing-at-the-end bug, right when I was personally going through some hellish times trying to prepare a wedding and stay healthy and keep my sanity at work.  Fortunately a white Knight appeared in the form of Forum Fixer Man, who restored normality, and probably my sanity as well.  Still, I weep over those lost posts.  

There were moments of triumph, when I finally fixed quoting, and moments of frustration, when I was trying to add polls (it probably won't happen)

There was the excitement of our first Lieutenant, first Commander, first Captain (RQE, the First Captain) and first Admiral (Imitation Gruel, with AllYorBaseRBelong2Us following soon after)  

There have been great flamewars with Socrates and DrPizza, there have been great mind-expanding discussions courtesy of OscarWilde and otheres, but most of all, there has been great silliness, and I have all of you to thank for that.

I think you're all great, but especially the hardcore OSYers, in alphabetical order: AllYorBaseRBelong2Us, DrPizza, DuffMan, Imitation Gruel, Madan, OscarWilde, PaulHill, Riso, Robocop Q. Einstein, and last (and probably least.. just kidding) Socrates.  You guys rock.

So, that's one year.  Shall we go for two?

AllYorBaseRBelong2Us

Tue Feb 26 03:17:52 2002

and first Admiral (Imitation Gruel, with AllYorBaseRBelong2Us following soon after)  

Not to nitpick, but you have that backwards :cheesy:

Nice address.  You Rock! :)

OscarWilde

Tue Feb 26 03:22:25 2002

I shall remain the cynic here. I never expected OSY to last so long due to the fact that the post frequency is not consistent and at times OSY becomes a ghost forum plus we have a very limited but dedicated members here. Its great to see OSY reach its one year of existence, but I would not be the cynic if I were to expect another year. If however we see a second year of existence and more years of such sillyness down the road, then the internet remains in some small part fun to browse. OSY is a testimony not only to Jeremey's moderation but also to his attitude that guides the trend here. Also the contributions from individuals here is proof that often times when we have strong opposing views and distinct personalities can lend to a volatile yet enjoyable concotion of debates and conversations that rarely exist on other forums.

Props to Jeremy and everyone here making OSY one of the silliest at the same time best forum on the internet.

:)

Imitation Gruel

Tue Feb 26 03:25:10 2002

finally became the first and only Officially Banned Fucktard Extraordinaire(tm)

Yes, trademark [color=red]MINE! HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH!![/color]

The most tragic moment was when I had to prune the board in order to try and fix a tragic posts-only-appearing-at-the-end bug,

A bug pointed out by me.

Imitation Gruel

Thank you for the multiple acknowledgments, even hidden ones.

[color=blue][size=100]w00+ !![/size][/color] A whole year of inanity, and no end in sight! Thanks, Reimer, for creating this wonderful place. It should stand forever.

Jeremy Reimer

Tue Feb 26 04:12:10 2002


A whole year of inanity, and no end in sight! Thanks, Reimer, for creating this wonderful place. It should stand forever.

You're welcome.  Thanks for the kind words.

HitScan

Tue Feb 26 04:29:19 2002

Damn! I lack [H]ardcore-ness. I must rectify this situation immediately! Or, perhaps, whenever I get around to it, whichever comes first :biggrin:

If it isn't too late, perhaps you should mention our triumph in your 5k post to Ars, perhaps a mini-membership drive is in order to celebrate? (Or on the other hand, an "I told you so! we're still here!" It's up to you ;) )

I know I certainly aim to stay around until the final </html> falls. :)

[size=1]Edit: I type as though I've hams for fists. This must be rectified...[/size]

(Edited by HitScan at 8:30 pm on Feb. 25, 2002)

Magus

Tue Feb 26 07:40:16 2002

And my only regret is not finding this place sooner. I have immensely enjoyed my stay here, and plan to hang around as long as OSY still accepts my posts. :)

Thanks, Jeremy.

Imitation Gruel

Tue Feb 26 07:52:34 2002

Since it's now the 26th (Central time), it's been a year since I registered at this place. And I achieved Admiral with much time to spare. [color=blue]w00+[/color].
Riso

Tue Feb 26 14:35:19 2002

Enough braggin for now IG, mmkay?
AllYorBaseRBelong2Us

Tue Feb 26 15:25:32 2002

Yes IG, listen to Riso you must!

you should now brag about the achievments and glory of the Mighty AYB :cheesy:

Harbinger

Tue Feb 26 23:56:38 2002

Damn, Jeremy... make me feel neglected, why dontcha?!  :(

I'm gonna go get a beer with HitScan.  ;)

(Edited by Harbinger at 6:57 pm on Feb. 26, 2002)

HitScan

Wed Feb 27 00:04:27 2002

I'm gonna go get a beer with HitScan.  ;)

Amerretto Sours[size=1]*[/size] in the house! :biggrin:


[size=1]* Damn that's a good mixed drink. :D [/size]

Harbinger

Wed Feb 27 00:17:41 2002

Never had one; I'll try 'em if you're buyin'. :biggrin:
AllYorBaseRBelong2Us

Wed Feb 27 00:41:42 2002

AYB's not invited? :(
Madan

Wed Feb 27 00:44:57 2002

Excellent, I'll tag along with Har and Hit and pick up all the ugly chicks.

M.

DuffMan

Wed Feb 27 00:58:36 2002

May this be first of millions of birthdays for OSY!

We will pass it on to our children and they to their children, and the silliness will survive on for generation after generation.

AllYorBaseRBelong2Us

Wed Feb 27 02:04:43 2002

OSY is a monument for the ages.

It should be preserved as a historical (hystarical) piece of poop.

Harbinger

Wed Feb 27 02:40:46 2002

Erm... oh yeah, happy birthday OSY!

:manygrin:

AllYorBaseRBelong2Us

Wed Feb 27 02:44:52 2002

Teeheehee

You have been smammed Harb! :)

Harbinger

Wed Feb 27 03:40:50 2002

So it would seem.
Jeremy Reimer

Wed Feb 27 19:37:19 2002

Apologies to Harbinger and Hitscan for not including you in the list.  You guys rock too, plus I like your avatar choices.
Imitation Gruel

Wed Feb 27 20:09:39 2002

plus I like your avatar choices.

What about mine?

Of course, mine changes about every (given period), and I can't remember when either HitScan or Harbinger had a different one than their current choices.

And I've suggested and caused the making of a ton of avatars tha I've rarely if ever used.

So manybe this isn't really the best possible fit.

Imitation Gruel

Wed Feb 27 20:10:16 2002

I think I just like having the options.

And getting my way.

HitScan

Wed Feb 27 21:26:17 2002

I can't remember when either HitScan or Harbinger had a different one than their current choices.

I can't speak for Harb (though I've not seen any other one on him) But I've stuck with Mr. Sparkle since I first had an avatar. (went without for a couple days I think) I think it's funny. Plus, I too am very disrespectful to dirt. :biggrin:
Harbinger

Thu Feb 28 01:44:13 2002

/me nods respectfully to JR