Users Who Disappear

Talk about things not related to Sonic or Chao. Talk about other stuff!
Warning! This topic is 6 years and 1 month old! Please consider opening a new topic rather that bumping up this very old post.
Locked

Should we search for people who disappear from the forum?

Yes
21
55%
No
17
45%
 
Total votes: 38

User avatar
Crazo3077
Mystical Chaos Chao
Mystical Chaos Chao
Posts: 7153
Joined: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:17 pm
Motto: xP

Users Who Disappear

Post by Crazo3077 »

I've been digging around and seeing old posts and old friends, and thus seeing plenty of people who stopped logging on for quite some time now. It brought me into wondering if we should even bother trying to find conclusions for these people. I decided it'd make a nice topic to discuss. So do you think we should try to find these people, or do you think we should leave them be?

An argument in favor of finding them is that they are our friend and we miss them.

An argument against is that if they left, they probably left for a reason.

I'm not entirely sure where I sit.
Image
Avatar Art by chocohugs; Signature by Tsui
Rajikaru
Chaos Chao
Chaos Chao
Posts: 2128
Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2012 12:28 am

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Rajikaru »

Well, there are multiple possible bad outcomes and only one good outcome.

The only good outcome is you/the forum re-unite(s) with them and return to having a positive relationship.

Bad outcomes including finding them and them not wanting anything to do with you, finding them and seeing that they've turned into something you don't want a part of, not finding them at all, effectively meaning they're nonexistent in your view of the world unless they voluntarily re-appear, finding out they passed away, finding out they were murdered, finding out they're actually criminals now, finding things that weren't originally being looked for that you regret finding, aggravating them and making your relationship even more negative, et cetera.


You can do it, but usually, if you're that important to them, they'll find their way back to you. That's how most of my lost friendships worked out - they always came back, said "hey i miss being friends/in a relationship with you let's try again", and all is well, unless it fell apart again (but I digress). If they weren't invested in you enough to care that you disappeared, then maybe it was for the better, or you just weren't as important to them as you thought.

I wouldn't be against trying to get older people that weren't involved in drama back, whether that be back to the site or back to having a mutual friendship, but realistically most people moved on for a reason. Hell, who is there that wasn't involved in drama that wouldn't object to coming back? All the faces that pop into my head were involved in drama and got booted off, or left because of said drama. The only person I can think of that fit neither of those groups is Justin/Maple, but even he admits to at least lurking.

Maybe instead of trying to bring back other users, we extend our reach to other sites? Why not start a subreddit with Mooncow heading it to attempt to get new users from that area of the web? It'd be a start.
Tumblr | Steam | Twitter | Song of the week: Alice Nine - Tsubasa
Tsui
Expert Chao
Expert Chao
Posts: 887
Joined: Fri Jun 29, 2012 5:44 pm

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Tsui »

I don't exactly want this website to become well known actually

And if multiple people - heck, maybe even one person - pester some people, we might scare them off, they might change their usernames/URLs/etc., and would we really want that? For them to become lost to us again?
Crash32
Master Chaos Chao
Master Chaos Chao
Posts: 5089
Joined: Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:19 am
Motto: <- Probably a reference to The Simpsons
Location: This is Tumblr, right? No pls don't be offended b-baka!!
Contact:

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Crash32 »

G-guys remember, this is a forum dedicated to what is a minigame that hasn't reappeared in any Sonic game released in the last 15 years. There isn't much discussion going on, and half of what you dudes talk about is just arguing over political issues. Most people who are still here are all grown up and don't play Sonic games any more. It's not at all worth searching for these users. If they had any interest in this site, they'd be here. But most people are done.
User avatar
Goat
Fearless Chao
Fearless Chao
Posts: 663
Joined: Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:25 pm
Motto: Actually more of a Gadfly

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Goat »

Twiddle. wrote:I don't exactly want this website to become well known actually

And if multiple people - heck, maybe even one person - pester some people, we might scare them off, they might change their usernames/URLs/etc., and would we really want that? For them to become lost to us again?
This
User avatar
retrolinkx
Veteran Chaos Chao
Veteran Chaos Chao
Posts: 6323
Joined: Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:33 pm
Motto: I can't believe I ate the whole thing.
Contact:

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by retrolinkx »

I just want to know what happened to Corvo.

He was the only user who truly understood me.

;-;
Image
Picka and Fox's Partner, Retro's Legend.
Fox Boy wrote:fusion+pie=fusion pie!
eblu
Chaos Chao
Chaos Chao
Posts: 2284
Joined: Sun May 03, 2009 7:28 pm

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by eblu »

I miss eboyblue3 ;_;
User avatar
Enzo03
Skilled Chaos Chao
Skilled Chaos Chao
Posts: 3879
Joined: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:56 pm
Motto: Resident forum dinosaur.
Location: The grand void. There is no escape.
Contact:

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Enzo03 »

Well maybe if you didn't destroy him and take his place, he'd still be here.
Steam: crazyenzo03 - Discord: Enzo03 #2547
User avatar
Crazo3077
Mystical Chaos Chao
Mystical Chaos Chao
Posts: 7153
Joined: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:17 pm
Motto: xP

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Crazo3077 »

retrolinkx wrote:I just want to know what happened to Corvo.

He was the only user who truly understood me.

;-;
Not gonna lie, the memory of Corvo inspired me to make this topic. I remember he went missing sometimes and this time I finally started talking about it.
Image
Avatar Art by chocohugs; Signature by Tsui
User avatar
Flame
Expert Chaos Chao
Expert Chaos Chao
Posts: 4055
Joined: Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:44 pm
Motto: You sound like lines from a self-help book!
Location: The Hill of Honey
Contact:

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Flame »

I would say no. From my personal experience, going after people and looking for them will most likely end poorly. After I went looking for my best friend who had just vanished last year, I basically hit a stonewall and was surprisingly cast aside for other people because the person had moved on a while before.

Sometimes it's just better to hold onto the memories and move along. If they care enough, they'll return. If not, don't risk tainting the good memories you have of them. It's not worth it.
User avatar
Goat
Fearless Chao
Fearless Chao
Posts: 663
Joined: Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:25 pm
Motto: Actually more of a Gadfly

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Goat »

To be honest, I was in on this at first mainly for the possibility that they might have indeed died and some of us just want to know if they're okay after not being online for so long.
User avatar
Ivogoji
Advanced Chaos Chao
Advanced Chaos Chao
Posts: 3004
Joined: Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:11 am
Motto: Yosh!
Location: Death Egg IV

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Ivogoji »

Corvo, we hardly new thee.

And SkyGinge and Molly and Beam and IceMaiden and Zacmac and thatguyinthecorner and ShadouZeHejjhogou and the various people with Ninja in their name and reggiequeen and idontknow and Pastaa and the dude who made my sig image and Chaokeeper and Mayo and The Shadic Chao and 2535tmoney and Nirvana and Poseidon and cala and Marnex and trumpetking and OctogonProfessor and TailsDoll and *pant pant* *cuff* *pant* those other guys who aren't here any more- !
http://i53.tinypic.com/10xar6o.png
NachoThePikachu wrote:I WILL BE AN ADMINISTRATOR, RULING OVER CHAO ISLAND
except it WON'T BE CHAO ISLAND ANYMORE
IT'LL BE BANANA ISLAnD
User avatar
Goat
Fearless Chao
Fearless Chao
Posts: 663
Joined: Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:25 pm
Motto: Actually more of a Gadfly

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Goat »

^ Pastaa's doin fine
User avatar
Ivogoji
Advanced Chaos Chao
Advanced Chaos Chao
Posts: 3004
Joined: Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:11 am
Motto: Yosh!
Location: Death Egg IV

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Ivogoji »

Yeah but she doesn't post in the forum anymore ( ._.)
http://i53.tinypic.com/10xar6o.png
NachoThePikachu wrote:I WILL BE AN ADMINISTRATOR, RULING OVER CHAO ISLAND
except it WON'T BE CHAO ISLAND ANYMORE
IT'LL BE BANANA ISLAnD
User avatar
Lamby
Chaos Chao
Chaos Chao
Posts: 2228
Joined: Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:38 pm
Motto: running this block, running the chain gang
Location: 9th circle
Contact:

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Lamby »

in my experience trying to rebuild bridges just blows up in my face so i wouldn't expect much if you tried
Image
"Oh baby won't you stop it/you and I haven't got it
Television romance "
Rajikaru
Chaos Chao
Chaos Chao
Posts: 2128
Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2012 12:28 am

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Rajikaru »

Ivogoji wrote:Corvo, we hardly new thee.

And SkyGinge and Molly and Beam and IceMaiden and Zacmac and thatguyinthecorner and ShadouZeHejjhogou and the various people with Ninja in their name and reggiequeen and idontknow and Pastaa and the dude who made my sig image and Chaokeeper and Mayo and The Shadic Chao and 2535tmoney and Nirvana and Poseidon and cala and Marnex and trumpetking and OctogonProfessor and TailsDoll and *pant pant* *cuff* *pant* those other guys who aren't here any more- !

Shadouu is doing completely fine. He has a cute girlfriend now as well.
Tumblr | Steam | Twitter | Song of the week: Alice Nine - Tsubasa
User avatar
Ivogoji
Advanced Chaos Chao
Advanced Chaos Chao
Posts: 3004
Joined: Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:11 am
Motto: Yosh!
Location: Death Egg IV

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Ivogoji »

What about michael? Or Mikasa? Or A-Z Chao?
http://i53.tinypic.com/10xar6o.png
NachoThePikachu wrote:I WILL BE AN ADMINISTRATOR, RULING OVER CHAO ISLAND
except it WON'T BE CHAO ISLAND ANYMORE
IT'LL BE BANANA ISLAnD
Rajikaru
Chaos Chao
Chaos Chao
Posts: 2128
Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2012 12:28 am

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Rajikaru »

I dunno, I only know Shadou/Matt personally.
Tumblr | Steam | Twitter | Song of the week: Alice Nine - Tsubasa
User avatar
Mooncow
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 1755
Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:06 am
Motto: Cut your path through an uncertain future...
Location: Chao Island Capital
Contact:

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Mooncow »

It's a bit stalker-ish.

If people want to find old friends it's natural to search for them - but a topic devoted to find out the whereabouts of ex-members and what they are doing/where they go? It's a bit borderline privacy invasion imo :herocry:
Chao Island Twitch Channel for Chao streaming!: https://twitch.tv/ChaoIsland/
I have dragons as my servants and I have almighty powers.
Image
JmTsHaW: (list of CI users, as Sonic Battle characters) Chaos - Mooncow (He barely appears, Chaos also barely appears.)
(00:45:53) xninjy: ur not old mooncow. old is 50 or 45.
User avatar
Nano
Legendary Chaos Chao
Legendary Chaos Chao
Posts: 12256
Joined: Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:50 am
Motto: My kickstarter failed, but that's okay!
Location: Union of Chaoviet Socialist Republics

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Nano »

I've only ever tracked down one person on CI who had faked their own death and were a close friend of mine

I asked for an apology, got one, and left.
User avatar
EvilPinkamina
Veteran Chao
Veteran Chao
Posts: 1724
Joined: Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:51 am
Motto: $5.99

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by EvilPinkamina »

Ivogoji wrote:Corvo, we hardly new thee.

And SkyGinge and Molly and Beam and IceMaiden and Zacmac and thatguyinthecorner and ShadouZeHejjhogou and the various people with Ninja in their name and reggiequeen and idontknow and Pastaa and the dude who made my sig image and Chaokeeper and Mayo and The Shadic Chao and 2535tmoney and Nirvana and Poseidon and cala and Marnex and trumpetking and OctogonProfessor and TailsDoll and *pant pant* *cuff* *pant* those other guys who aren't here any more- !
iDontKnow never got a life and chose to silently browse these very forums under the name EvilPinkamina. lik dis if u cri evry tim
Triert wrote: I remember the old days when people would get shaped up by criticism and in turn be a better person.
Smashboards: EvilPinkamina
Discord: Pinka #5535
Twitter: @PinkDandere
User avatar
Yukki 2.0
Adult Chao
Adult Chao
Posts: 140
Joined: Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:28 pm
Motto: Arrivederci.
Location: RPG Maker 2000 Programming Hell
Contact:

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by Yukki 2.0 »

To be honest, the only user I'm partially concerned about is SkyGinge. A few years back he started the Snowglobe Roleplay and was fairy active. And then one day, he just suddenly vanished without a trace. Does anybody know what happened to this good man?
The Chao Island Resurgence will occur in 2026.
User avatar
EvilPinkamina
Veteran Chao
Veteran Chao
Posts: 1724
Joined: Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:51 am
Motto: $5.99

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by EvilPinkamina »

They probs just got bored of CI
Triert wrote: I remember the old days when people would get shaped up by criticism and in turn be a better person.
Smashboards: EvilPinkamina
Discord: Pinka #5535
Twitter: @PinkDandere
eblu
Chaos Chao
Chaos Chao
Posts: 2284
Joined: Sun May 03, 2009 7:28 pm

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by eblu »

raise your hand if you want rubs back :surprise:
User avatar
RougetheBat
Junior Chao
Junior Chao
Posts: 24
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:08 pm
Motto: Specializes in all jewels, and a very good chao owner
Location: Montreal
Contact:

Re: Users Who Disappear

Post by RougetheBat »

All I know is that I will stay on this site for as long as I can until I become busy or move on, but I hope that only happens very far away
How was that? Perfect, like me?
Image :darksway: :darkhappy:
Locked