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Post by Shiryu on Apr 28, 2010 15:03:12 GMT -5
Just to let everyone know I've made a few quick changes to the boards
- Added an Avengers board for the new title.
- Added a Secret Avengers board, for the upcoming series.
- Renamed Initiative in Initiative / Academy, so we can keep using the same board since one is more or less a continuation of the other.
- Edited the description of Thor's board, since the thunderer has long been back now.
- Moved the Ms Marvel and Jarvis Awards 2008 boards in the archived section.
Over the next few weeks I'll also move the Dark and Mighty Avengers boards in the archived section, after the cancelation of those books. New Avengers will continue on the same board.
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Post by Shiryu on May 1, 2010 5:49:28 GMT -5
One final addition, a Nostalgia board where to discuss non Avengers-related books, stories, creators, strips, controversies from gold, silver and bronze age. Not necessarely just from Marvel/Atlas/Timely, but also DC/National, EC, Fox, Archie and so on  |
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Post by Shiryu on Jun 28, 2010 16:23:53 GMT -5
News time again. I've created a merchandising sub-forum in Movies and Animated, where to post for statues, videogames and the likes. I'm also moving some older topics from General to either Other Events or Other Avengers-Related comics where they would fit better. |
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Post by pym on Jan 24, 2014 16:25:51 GMT -5
Hmmm…something is new here.  The site had me logging in as mercurytheatre…which is an alternate id from another Proboards site. All is good now. |
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Post by Shiryu on Jan 24, 2014 16:35:20 GMT -5
From a quick look, here are the main changes - the email account has to be verified on first entrance, so make sure you enter a current one - karma is gone  - we can now "like" and share posts. Looks like there is better integration with facebook, twitter and the likes - a new "participated" button at the top right of the screen, to follow threads you have been posting in. It also conveniently tells you if there are new posts - a different icon for boards with new posts, although I'm not sure it's working at the moment - different set of smiles Personally I need to get use to it... I like some new functions, but not the main graphics. Didn't we have a personalized forumhead before? I'll update here if I come across anything else of relevance. |
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Post by humanbelly on Jan 24, 2014 21:58:02 GMT -5
Gnnnargh!
Oh, this just makes me crazy. As a member who is a touch. . . older. . . than the mainstream, this kind of change-for-the-sake-of-change only serves as a nuissance. Our email is through Verizon via Yahoomail-- and they've radically changed their interface twice in the last couple of years (and now they no longer give the option of maintaining the "look" of the previous, familiar profile)-- and they somehow make it less intuitive and less clear with each revision. Do I assume correctly that there must be a permanent department whose sole function is to keep upgrading the email interface perpetually-- never letting the users EVER get comfortable with it??
Anyhoo-- this looks okay, though it seems a touch clunkier as far as directly responding to a post goes. I was fond of the Karma system, but I recognize that it was used graciously here in our well-mannered community, and can TOTALLY see how it could be wildly abused and misused by a more bloody-minded crowd. Heh-- can't imagine you'd ever find folks like that on the internet. . .
I do believe we had our own logo on the masthead up there, Shir-- you're right.
"Mercurytheatre", eh, pym? Ha-- there's a very cool oldtime radio reference!
HB
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Post by pym on Jan 26, 2014 18:41:04 GMT -5
I got carried away with the spooky holiday. Sorry about that. As for the avatar…thank you! ( …and it only took me 4 years to figure it out. ) |
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Post by ultron69 on Jan 27, 2014 8:27:02 GMT -5
Gnnnargh! Oh, this just makes me crazy. As a member who is a touch. . . older. . . than the mainstream, this kind of change-for-the-sake-of-change only serves as a nuissance. Our email is through Verizon via Yahoomail-- and they've radically changed their interface twice in the last couple of years (and now they no longer give the option of maintaining the "look" of the previous, familiar profile)-- and they somehow make it less intuitive and less clear with each revision. Do I assume correctly that there must be a permanent department whose sole function is to keep upgrading the email interface perpetually-- never letting the users EVER get comfortable with it?? Anyhoo-- this looks okay, though it seems a touch clunkier as far as directly responding to a post goes. I was fond of the Karma system, but I recognize that it was used graciously here in our well-mannered community, and can TOTALLY see how it could be wildly abused and misused by a more bloody-minded crowd. Heh-- can't imagine you'd ever find folks like that on the internet. . . I do believe we had our own logo on the masthead up there, Shir-- you're right. "Mercurytheatre", eh, pym? Ha-- there's a very cool oldtime radio reference! HB HB, I gave you my first "thumbs up" (at least I think that's what I did) for this. Change just for the sake of change drives me crazier than Matter-Eater Lad after eating the Miracle Machine! I'm still trying to find things Microsoft moved around when they came out with Office 2007! I also agree this is a bit clunkier, but not too bad. I'm not a fan of change, anyway, but this, I can get used to. |
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Post by woodside on Jan 28, 2014 20:49:13 GMT -5
I don't like change.  Also, I miss the karma |
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Post by Doctor Bong Crosby on Jan 28, 2014 21:19:36 GMT -5
I don't like change. Also, I miss the karma Well, woodside, the mansion has undergone a renovation, but Jarvis and the ol´bunch of assemblers are still hanging around... . |
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Post by spiderwasp on Jan 28, 2014 22:40:48 GMT -5
I don't like change. lol - this is not meant as a criticism, just as a humorous observation but it's funny to hear this from the one person here who likes "New Marvel". It's usually the rest of us that say that. |
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Post by Doctor Bong Crosby on Jan 29, 2014 11:12:03 GMT -5
I don't like change. lol - this is not meant as a criticism, just as a humorous observation but it's funny to hear this from the one person here who likes "New Marvel". It's usually the rest of us that say that. But you have to realize it was change for US, not for him... from what woodside has told us, if I understood correctly, he got into the Avengers about the same time Bendis got reign over them (I have a terrible memory, so I could be wrong...). So, if I got it right, he would be a lot like us in the sense that his "starting point" Avengers would be the ones he feels more comfortable with, its just that we would be talking of different Avengers when it comes to him and (most of the rest of) us... . But I agree with humanbelly, having different (even at times conflicting) points of view enriches our board. Gives us a chance to try to see things from a different perspective, which is, in my book, always a healthy thing. |
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Post by spiderwasp on Jan 29, 2014 14:36:00 GMT -5
Yeah, Bong - I agree. That's why I pointed out that it's not a criticism. It's just ironic that it's usually the rest of us disliking change.
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Post by humanbelly on Jan 29, 2014 16:58:10 GMT -5
lol - this is not meant as a criticism, just as a humorous observation but it's funny to hear this from the one person here who likes "New Marvel". It's usually the rest of us that say that. But you have to realize it was change for US, not for him... from what woodside has told us, if I understood correctly, he got into the Avengers about the same time Bendis got reign over them (I have a terrible memory, so I could be wrong...). So, if I got it right, he would be a lot like us in the sense that his "starting point" Avengers would be the ones he feels more comfortable with, its just that we would be talking of different Avengers when it comes to him and (most of the rest of) us... . But I agree with humanbelly, having different (even at times conflicting) points of view enriches our board. Gives us a chance to try to see things from a different perspective, which is, in my book, always a healthy thing. Nicely stated, Doc. Y'know what occurs to me? "New Marvel" is now a number of years old, yes? Not really new anymore. Although the view from the outside is that it's been in pretty much a constant state of overwrought upheaval (esp. in the Avengers wing), I do wonder if it's about due for another big shift in direction? WS, it may not be long before you find yourself pining away for the good old days of The Raft and The Initiative and the gritty Secret Avengers and that early run of Mighty Avengers, etc. The passage of time may, in many respects, make you "one of us". (Heh-heh-heh. . . ) You, however, do carry a particular burden of responsibility as the guy representing the Bendis era for us. (Hmm-- do we have a Gatherers rep on the board? Really, one has to be fair. . . ) I am still in full admiration of your committed faithfulness to that period. You're like the (usually) very enjoyable, conversant token conservative commentator on NPR for us here. Don't shy away! HOWEVER-- I just bet that it's multiple Dad-hood that's got you feeling generally change-adverse! When one is well into a couple of years of sleep deprivation, one MUST be able to rely on consistencies in the peripheral aspects of one's life just to survive. . . ! HB |
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Post by woodside on Jan 30, 2014 21:58:30 GMT -5
I don't like change. lol - this is not meant as a criticism, just as a humorous observation but it's funny to hear this from the one person here who likes "New Marvel". It's usually the rest of us that say that. HA! I was kinda being ironic, but I also really hate the new layout. But you have to realize it was change for US, not for him... from what woodside has told us, if I understood correctly, he got into the Avengers about the same time Bendis got reign over them (I have a terrible memory, so I could be wrong...). So, if I got it right, he would be a lot like us in the sense that his "starting point" Avengers would be the ones he feels more comfortable with, its just that we would be talking of different Avengers when it comes to him and (most of the rest of) us... . But I agree with humanbelly, having different (even at times conflicting) points of view enriches our board. Gives us a chance to try to see things from a different perspective, which is, in my book, always a healthy thing. Nicely stated, Doc. Y'know what occurs to me? "New Marvel" is now a number of years old, yes? Not really new anymore. Although the view from the outside is that it's been in pretty much a constant state of overwrought upheaval (esp. in the Avengers wing), I do wonder if it's about due for another big shift in direction? WS, it may not be long before you find yourself pining away for the good old days of The Raft and The Initiative and the gritty Secret Avengers and that early run of Mighty Avengers, etc. The passage of time may, in many respects, make you "one of us". (Heh-heh-heh. . . ) You, however, do carry a particular burden of responsibility as the guy representing the Bendis era for us. (Hmm-- do we have a Gatherers rep on the board? Really, one has to be fair. . . ) I am still in full admiration of your committed faithfulness to that period. You're like the (usually) very enjoyable, conversant token conservative commentator on NPR for us here. Don't shy away! HOWEVER-- I just bet that it's multiple Dad-hood that's got you feeling generally change-adverse! When one is well into a couple of years of sleep deprivation, one MUST be able to rely on consistencies in the peripheral aspects of one's life just to survive. . . ! HB I actually started reading Avengers in 1996, with the Onslaught crossover. I picked up some of Heroes Reborn, and then read most of Busiek's run (not all) (and re-read last year . . . er, the year before, that is). I stopped mid-way through Johns run and avoided Chuck Austen like the plague. "Disassembled" look exciting and it drew me back in. To be fair, I've enjoyed about 75% of Bendis' material. He's far from perfect, but he's brought some interesting changes to the franchise (most of which have been reversed). I actually pine more for Busiek's era. I kinda wish he would come back after Hickman's done and kinda clean house, Avengers-wise. But yes, I'll forever be the Y2K Bendis/Millar Avengers fanboy ambassador for you guys. OH! And HB! I'm trying to decide how I feel about "conservative commentator on NPR." I'm certified loveable liberal who has habitually listened to NPR since I was a wee Woodside. I think prefer "dumbfounded Democrat on Fox News."   |
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Post by sharkar on Jan 31, 2014 11:33:41 GMT -5
As for the avatar…thank you! ( …and it only took me 4 years to figure it out. ) Well, it was worth the wait--it's quite eye-catching! |
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Post by pym on Jan 31, 2014 16:48:13 GMT -5
As for the avatar…thank you! ( …and it only took me 4 years to figure it out. ) Well, it was worth the wait--it's quite eye-catching! It seemed to hit me just right. It looks as if it was done by the same team that did the JLA Animated Series…but I don't remember them doing anything for Marvel. Have a great weekend, my friend! |
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Post by humanbelly on Feb 1, 2014 14:01:50 GMT -5
[I actually started reading Avengers in 1996, with the Onslaught crossover. I picked up some of Heroes Reborn, and then read most of Busiek's run (not all) (and re-read last year . . . er, the year before, that is). Oh of course, of course-- how could we forget? You did that very enjoyable recap of the Busiek run for us! Man, you initially came onboard at a TOUGH point in the team's history. I mean, there was a huge danger that the "Heroes Reborn Avengers" could have become "your" team-! Yikes! "Yeah, that pocket-universe team TOTALLY nailed what I think the Avengers're all about, man!" Ohhhh, there would have been a definite sense of . . . tension. . . around here, I'm sure of it.  Totally respect that, yes. In fact, this seems like a good time to once again bring up the subject of the advantages and benefits of bomber jackets. . . Ha-- I was thinking more along the lines of tone, rather than political affiliation. I can't for the life of me remember the fellow's name-- big guy, died 3 or 4 years ago, lost a lot of weight shortly before his death (was also a regular on Sunday morn talking heads programs)-- balding. Darn-- I always really liked him, as he was outspoken and firm in his opinions, but never rude or bombastic-- handled himself w/ consistent aplomb in the "enemy camp" as it were. I haven't actually seen Fox News enough to know how ol' Juan Williams is comporting himself over there these days, but I feel like it wouldn't go as nicely for him in that equivalent position at Fox. Yeah, we're a liberal bunch at the Familybelly household as well. I wonder where ol' RedStateCap is these days? We're sittin' ducks, here. . .  HB |
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Post by spiderwasp on Feb 1, 2014 14:54:03 GMT -5
I actually started reading Avengers in 1996, with the Onslaught crossover. I can see why this would give you a different perspective. The whole year or so before Onslaught (Especially Crossing) and the Heroes Reborn mess would be the only Avengers period I can think of that would make Bendis look good to me. I came on board circa #120 with the Zodiac Cartel and headed straight into the Celestial Madonna/ origin of the Vision stuff. That set my expectations pretty high. I'm just glad you stuck around long enough to discover the great run of Busiek. I'm not sure I would have if I had shared that original experience. |
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Post by humanbelly on Mar 29, 2014 5:50:34 GMT -5
Howdy Pym! (HB) |
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Post by Shiryu on Apr 1, 2014 12:09:45 GMT -5
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Post by sharkar on Apr 2, 2014 19:34:40 GMT -5
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Post by F.I.K on Jul 16, 2014 3:54:03 GMT -5
Just to let everyone know I've made a few quick changes to the boards - Added an Avengers board for the new title. - Added a Secret Avengers board, for the upcoming series. - Renamed Initiative in Initiative / Academy, so we can keep using the same board since one is more or less a continuation of the other. - Edited the description of Thor's board, since the thunderer has long been back now. - Moved the Ms Marvel and Jarvis Awards 2008 boards in the archived section. Over the next few weeks I'll also move the Dark and Mighty Avengers boards in the archived section, after the cancelation of those books. New Avengers will continue on the same board. hi,shiryu my name is farhan irfan khan. owner and founder of fik entertainment products.com it is a new website i would love a feedback on it from you and i my self is a big avengers fun and marvel avengers assemble is better then avengers earths mightiest heroes. also what are you talking about i am new to this forum and also do you have i website. |
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Also, I miss the karma
