What are you thinking RIGHT NOW?

[Regulus]

I find it silly to create a new topic every day when I find something that could potentially lead to a discussion. In my four years on MLK, I've probably created a total of less than ten topics ever. Not only that, but probably most of those topics were from when I made announcements as moderator.

I prefer to use these threads in the den for that purpose. I see these threads as a sort of hub for the community, a place where we can all say things that may or may not lead to a discussion. If it does, great. Then we can create a thread for that topic. If not... well, I close the tab and leave. I've been doing a lot of that lately.

[Braveheart]

^ You waiting on me? If so, lemme know.

It's more of getting past the planning stage and into the 'getting stuff done' stage.

[Queen Elsa]

Hehe. I love how I can't figure out a movie by any of the characters talking, but once the theme music plays, I know exactly what it is.

[FlipMode]

I noticed you replied to my post a while back in this thread. As usual, I find your input very insightful. Whenever I see you post on here or another thread I usually stop to go look because I feel like you usually have thoughtful things to say. ^^

Just figured I'd add that. We've had some pretty interesting discussions before, lol.

Thanks.

I like those discussions too, it's just that they don't happen very often. I visit this site maybe once or twice a day, but it's hardly even once or twice a week that I see something that's worth replying to. I read a lot of posts here, but so many aren't really open-ended in a way that could lead to genuine discussion. Most of the time I realize that I have nothing profound to say in response to anyone, so I close the tab and go to another site.

I love getting to hear people's opinions on controversial or otherwise difficult topics, even though I often give the impression that I'm pretty firm in my beliefs. When it comes to a certain few things, yes, but for the most part I try to keep an open mind. Most of what I use the internet for isn't to laugh at funny cats, search for news, or to tell people what color shirt I'm wearing, but instead to find out what people think about random topics and chime in where I can. A lot of what I say in discussion threads is information that I synthesized after talking to someone in real life or reading a previous and similar discussion thread. Other times, I'll say things just because I want someone to consider and respond to it. I don't always believe what I say--but I want to know what other people believe about what I say, so that's why I bring it up.

I'm kinda going off on a tangent here, but what I mean is that this community isn't really the best for that. Maybe it once was back when the old smarty pants board was still here and there were many more active members, but times have changed and so have many of the members here. It's very rare that interesting topics come up, so I spend much more time on other forums. I don't just want a blog where I ramble on about things; there's something special about forums that lends to actual discussion and interaction that I really like. This forum has such potential, but the actual discussion just isn't here in any abundant quantity.

Pretty much. I visit this forum almost daily but I don't usually even sign in, just scroll down and see that threads such as these are still the only active topics, roll my eyes and reflect on a better time and close the tab.
I've always said that I'd just "leave" MLK by just kind of logging in less and less and that's pretty much what happened.
I doubt it will ever be as active here as it was when I first joined but I'm glad I was there when it did.
It almost feels like MLK now has a new generation of members and only us few old timers are left like "Soooo anyone want to talk about the upcoming elections?"

[Carl]

Tbh, I rarely know what to make discussion about because I really don't have the time/energy to get involved in news, etc., and politics just always gets people who agree with me and people who don't being hostile towards me for some reason or another and I really don't have time for that.

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I'm glad we got those traps. In one night, they've caught four of the mice that have been in my bed successfully. Maybe I'll be able to rest peacefully before too long. :3

[Ninaroja]

"I wouldn't like those Sly Cooper games. I'm not a furry, and it's a furry game."- Our Roommate

lolwut

My favourite game series ever - and I'm most definitely not a furry

[Elton John]

Seeing people post about how this site was so much better in the past, to the point of this site not being worth visiting makes me feel like my contributions are pointless

[Braveheart]

The past is the past. It's time to move on...

My best bet is probably everyone who knew each other is talking in Skype or Facebook rather than here.

[Carl]

Seeing people post about how this site was so much better in the past, to the point of this site not being worth visiting makes me feel like my contributions are pointless

Whether it was better or not is subjective. It was different, and people tend to like nostalgia, and different people are interested in different topics/types of discussion. Before there was a lot of off-topic debating/discussing, it tended to get heated, but was interesting for those who like that. Most of the people who participated in such discussions have vacated or become scarce, so it's rare now.

Your contributions are fine, just these guys aren't really wanting to discuss TLK much.

[Braveheart]

All I can think of right now is launching the LTK RP by next weekend latest. I don't to drag it too long since we have assembled a full cast already. (or earlier) I know I might be pushing it too fast but if I don't, I'll lose motivation. I rather have time actually putting everything I got into it, rather than making it just boring theories.

Okay, enough over thinking, it's 10 PM, I'm going out and do that short run. 2KM here I come! MOTIVAATTTTIOOOON!

Oh wow, 1000th Post.

Ciao!