Nick-Speed | 10 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Hey all. With mixed emotions that I’m writing this post. I was a member of the other site for over a decade (I think), and while I wasn’t an active poster, I so greatly enjoyed the dialogues and commentary that site housed on a regular basis. I’ve been going for a complete SNES set since the system folded and am roughly 60 games away. I can honestly say my collection wouldn’t be where it is now without the knowledge and support I gained from this community. I learned so much about this hobby, the system I love, and a whole slew of other neat things from the people who posted to that site. I purchased all my holy grails from members of that site, and I purchased a bunch of strange oddities from members so passionate about retro gaming that they’d pour their heart into producing things the community would gravitate towards (the Targa release and Megaman II soundtrack on vinyl come to mind...). I even had the opportunity to meet up with folks in person a few times in my town and share this hobby with others... all because of that site. Like many, I’m sure, my growing family and work life have kept my sparse participation on that site down even further over the last 1.5 years, but I’ve always enjoyed checking in from time to time to see what’s happening. Imagine my horror when I logged onto NA about 30 minutes ago to see the grotesque monstrosity it has become. I don’t think I need to say more than it’s certainly a hot pile of garbage, and definitely a disrespectful affront to the community. I was quite happy to see references there to thIs new VGS site. I’ve been here only a few mins, and basically just set up my profile and poked around a bit, but I did notice a ton of familIar names posting familiar things, and was pleased to see the community seemingly back up and running. I haven’t spent long on the site to determine who put it together, but thank you very much for doing it. Super pumped to poke around this new site and figure out how it all works. Apologies also for the long message. I was surprised how emotional I felt about the destruction of the other site, and felt compelled to sort my feelings out in a long-winded introduction post here. Pleasure to meet you all (again). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doner24 | 1,195 Moderator · Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Welcome, we are all bummed about how it went down but happy to have a new place for the community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I think we are all disappointed with how things went down over there (I was an 8 year member myself). On the positive side, we have a nice, new home here so welcome and I hope you enjoy it just as much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m308gunner | 352 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Welcome to the fold friend. Sounds like there's a fair number of members that are in the same place as you (family/time wise). Family first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,800 Events Team · Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Welcome home. NintendoAge will hold a special place for all of us but it's the community that makes it what it is. I have the same gratitude for the VGS founders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuNKeY | 241 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Sup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drxandy | 3,225 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Welcome to vgs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap123 | 112 Subscriber T1 · Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Good to have you here. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbapauls | 250 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfreakofkorn | 282 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Welcome aboard . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Soldier | 24 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Welcome Nick-Speed to a site filled with a lot of familiar faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astor Reinhardt | 199 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriHart | 88 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Glad to see you in here Nick! We'll have to get together again one of these days!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorEncore | 3,691 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick-Speed | 10 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 2 hours ago, TriHart said: Glad to see you in here Nick! We'll have to get together again one of these days!! Most definitely. Would be great to hang out sometime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,097 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BortLicensePlate | 652 Graphics Team · Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Welcome, Nick Speed. Is that faster or slower than light speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick-Speed | 10 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/24/2019 at 4:59 PM, BortLicensePlate said: Welcome, Nick Speed. Is that faster or slower than light speed? Slower for sure. I won’t purport to be something I’m not....but I’m pretty sure I’m the fastest guy on my block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTone | 984 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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