This is aimed primarily at oldbies (Sorry [A])

[Spider-Fan]

Yet you did it for all that time

 

[The Original Bamfer]

I was a trouper!

 

[Hobgoblin]

This place has always been a refuge. It was that way when I joined as a sophomore in college and its that way now that I'm an old man.My two passions in life are comic books and politics. And really, where else can I go to discuss both? No one in the real world gives a damn about either.

 

[DBella]

I've changed my outlook on certain things. When I first came here, I had no intention on making friends because I didn't think it's possible to form a friendship with someone you've not met face to face. I mean, how can you trust someone without looking at them right in the eye? Anyway, this place has shown me that it is possible to form friendship with those whom you've not met face to face, to be able to trust them as much, maybe more, than those you see everyday.

Another thing, I feel that this place has helped me grow a little. Looking back at my old posts as a n00b, I can't believe how freakin' flirty I was. Golly gee!! It was... embarassing, to say the least.

 

[X-Chick]

I've changed my outlook on certain things. When I first came here, I had no intention on making friends because I didn't think it's possible to form a friendship with someone you've not met face to face. I mean, how can you trust someone without looking at them right in the eye? Anyway, this place has shown me that it is possible to form friendship with those whom you've not met face to face, to be able to trust them as much, maybe more, than those you see everyday.

Agree. But aside from that and the few people I talk to on a daily basis and the one I talk to almost nonstop, I couldn't say Hype has made any huge impact on my life.

 

[Lobo]

I've made some really great close friends. I guess the main/biggest change is having become an even bigger/nerdier comic book fan. Other than that SHH hasn't really affected me at all.

 

[chamber-music]

I avoid voicing my opinion on politics and religion. There was a few times back in 2004 I said some things that I believe in and of course I was thrashed for it.

Me too peeps in those threads will eat you up with a spoon

as for feelings on this place years later: SHH! has changed A LOT over the years. its far more conservative and strict now and the people coming here arent nearly as cool and fun, but whatevs....

There are alot less crazies around these days or atleast funny crazies

That's because you have geek interests, but are not an actual geek. It's the same with me. Difference is that you're a big Black guy with a hot girlfriend. People look up to you. Me? I'm a Cuban without the guns and cocaine. So, everyone looks down on me.

Damn I thought you where some Tony Montana type Cuban, I thought you where cool

J/K

 

[Danalys]

haven't learnt much or changed much really. if it aint broke don't fix it. maybe i'd like to change my general dismay at some of the clichish behaviour. they all seem to get themselves banned eventually tho so patience wins. oh yeah and the amount of brown nosing that goes on sickens me at times. those things never change.

 

[imdaly]

I've toned back a LOT on debating politics/comics/games. There are too many people on here now that would rather insult the people with the opposing views rather than debate the issue itself. Now I know it happened back in 2001, too, but it just seems even worse now than ever. Don't you dare try to oppose Obama or support the new Spidey books unless you want eaten alive!

And my sig has changed. When it started I was only counting down to the first Spider-Man movie. Now I'm counting down to every Marvel movie with a known release date. And while I've slipped a little bit lately, I've kept that up-to-date nearly every single day since I started back in 2001! And now the Blu-ray release schedule is added in there now (about 2 years and running on that).

 

[Sarge 2.0]

When I first joined here six years ago (Yes, six. My original account was banned in 2005 for some very silly reasons) I, like many, never thought it would be possible to form anything close to a friendship with someone I had met online. Now I obviously know better because I've met people on here that I like more than a few of my "real" friends.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Part of me hopes I haven't changed too much as I always got along well with most people here and posted a lot, so despite being a mod now I'd like to think I've remained that same guy. One thing I have learned to do is just let it go, sure I can still have a long argumentative debate, but when I first started I used to get pissed off at the more obnoxious and difficult posters, yet I came to realize that is probably what they want, so I'd say I'm more relaxed overall than I used to be and don't let views and personalities that grate on me have a major effect, some of that has spilled over into offline life as I try to be calmer.

As for friends, I've made some really good ones from a variety of backgrounds and I met Bella, who I am closer with than just about anyone I've ever met, and I've learned the value of truly listening to the other persons perspective through her, so I can only count my experiences here as good.

Oh! I also learned how to make Avatars. t:

 

[Danalys]

sure I can still have a long argumentative debate, but when I first started I used to get pissed off at the more obnoxious and difficult posters, yet I came to realize that is probably what they want, so I'd say I'm more relaxed overall than I used to be and don't let views and personalities that grate on me have a major effect, some of that has spilled over into offline life as I try to be calmer.

you could try pretending to be angry to keep them going. they'd never realise it and most extenal observers wouldn't either. so you could come of looking bad but you'd waste the time of someone on you not making you angry, who could otherwise actually be making someone angry.

 

[Darthphere]

I used to be real quiet, now I'm not.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

I've learned that all the oldbies smell of dust and kitty litter. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing by the way...

 

[redmarvel]

When I first joined the Hype I was more interested in the Spidey forums... now I find that I prefer fooling around in the Community forum

Lifewise... I've shared this forum with a few folk whom I think deserve the priviledge and without the Hype I would probably have never seen the "Marvel vs DC" youtube extravaganza... which would have been a definite loss.

The Hype has helped me hone my innuendo and limerick skills. I hope I've honed a few people on the Hype too

 

[Matt.S99]

Everything I'm interested in and talk about has to do with comics/movies/heroes etc... oh wait, that isnt new....

Anyways, I talk to people for advice here. And I made a good friend from here(elgato).

I'll be honest, Im at a point in my life where I dont have alot of friends. I have a few good friends, but not many. (I got into a big fight with my old friends) so it's nice to come here and escape. Talk about stuff I'm really interested in.(I know no one in real life who has the same kind of interests as me, so I guess that's why I spend so much time here)

 

[Spider-Who?]

I wish I could hop in a time machine and post back when I first started posting here... This site will never be the same again, 2003 is where it was at

ha, yeah i started lurking around 2002 then finally became a contributing member in 03. those were the best years for the Hype, I think. The whole idea of comics working as movies was new and the ability to annoyingly follow and debate every fragemant of production was a fresh feeling.

for me, while i don't post often here, i think i tend to post in less defined areas, as opposed to sticking to one or two threads/forums. i'm certainly a more cynical person than i was at 16/17, but at the same time, a lot less worrisome about what others have to say in response to who i am or what i do.

 

[Spider-Who?]

I'll be honest, Im at a point in my life where I dont have alot of friends. I have a few good friends, but not many. (I got into a big fight with my old friends) so it's nice to come here and escape. Talk about stuff I'm really interested in.(I know no one in real life who has the same kind of interests as me, so I guess that's why I spend so much time here)

in a similar situation. between a broken emgagement, moving to start new lives/college/jobs and simply relizing a lot of the people i know are imbeciles, my circle of friends has gotten smaller and depressingly smaller. growing up sucks.

 

[Mike_D202]

I've learned that if your not a constant poster, you'll have a hell of a time trying to get a bigger avatar. I've been here for a long time and I still don't got the goods.

And things seem pretty mellow around here than what they were when this place was first "spider-man hype!"

Another thing, I feel that this place has helped me grow a little. Looking back at my old posts as a n00b, I can't believe how freakin' flirty I was. Golly gee!! It was... embarassing, to say the least.

I didn't hear any complaints

 

[Drakon]

Yes you do. You've got the biggest size avatar you can get, Mike.

And my birthday.

AND you never answered my question I left you on your wall about the Janine from your Ghostbusters video.

 

[enterthemadness]

Hmmmm....been here since summer 2005...um....well, fan fiction stores seem to be dead here or not as popular. Ummmmm...the boards are PG and not PG-13 anymore. I dunno, my memory sucks. I barely remember senior year in HS.

 

[Mr. Thing]

I learned that I don't really fit in on message boards. I made posts, but none that really mattered, or inspired, or generally provoked any kind of response. I lurked a hell of a lot as well, but never really contributed.

I used to love this place back in the early days of my time here, with the hilarity of the Lounge, the epicness of the Dog Lips radio show, the crazy and controversial posters. Even if I couldn't make the funny that everyone else did, it was just as fun reading.

But it's different now. It's a different Hype. And because I don't visit here much anymore (this is my first post in god knows how long), my interest in comic books and superhero type things has more than dulled. Which is...sad, I suppose.

I guess all I can say is...things change. And change is good, because it gives you memories of what was before, and it's nice to remember them.

 

[Sam Fisher]

I'm sure those who knew me "back then" know that I'm not quite as annoying as I "used to be". I'm still a bit immutare and I don't contribute much, but iI'm not as bad as I once was.

I've learned about fanboyism and how irritating it can be.

I can agree to that.

 

[Asteroid-Man]

I feel that after four years on the Hype (come September) my spelling and grammar have dramatically improved.

 

[Lighthouse]

I've noticed that my typing skills have dramatically increased since I started posting on the Hype. Other than that, what I've come to a stark realization that there really aren't that many "fanboys", at least not here. Hollywood talks about geeks and fans as if they are one giant group thats pissed about this or that, like we all hated the idea of organic webshooters. Yet, from what I've seen, it's only a small part of that community, and they are usually banned quickly anyway.