Random Discussion

[PheonixKingZ]

Not a moderator, but Colin gives off wise old man vibes in my opinion. Early 70s maybe. (I'll jinx this and he'll be 40 or something, just wait and see.)

He is wise beyond his years.

 

[Colin_T]

Wow, 2002? I wasn't even alive then! You original members must be old as rocks! (/joking)

older than rocks. older than the Earth itself.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

The forum did start in January 2002, but even so, pretty good going.

From what I've been able to find, this was the first post

https://www.fishforums.net/threads/test.692/

That post had no likes. I fixed that. Fixing things is what I do. I'm a moderator.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

That post had no likes. I fixed that. Fixing things is what I do. I'm a moderator.

What are you talking about? I can’t even view that thread, because it says I don’t have permission. ?

 

[OliveFish05]

I can’t even view that thread, because it says I don’t have permission. ?

Same

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

Same

Same, I just didn't want to say anything!

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Hm, weird. Must be archived or something. It says, and I quote, "Test"

That's it. You aren't missing anything too exciting.

 

[Colin_T]

What are you talking about? I can’t even view that thread, because it says I don’t have permission. ?

that's coz you have been a naughty naughty boy

they probably set the thread to moderators only. none of you are old enough to view it. contains explicit scenes of fish doing rudies.

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

Ahahaha. My brother's school does a "Junior Senior Banquet" instead of prom, because they don't want the students dancing together (it was kinda weird). I think my brother was very relieved he didn't have to dance

I never thought about that! I get anxious about anything social. I recently realized I have to live on my own someday, and have decided to try to start getting more comfortable doing things independently, so you know, I started raising rabbits, I am getting my driving permit, I decided to go to a christian summer camp 16 hours away from home without my sister (my sister and I do everything together, but she didn't want to go), and I am managing a koi pond for my parents, and yes, I am absolutely terrified about it all?

Pushing yourself to go outside of your comfort zone is great! taking those steps is so good, it'll also prove to yourself that it's not so bad after all. Even if it's terrifying initially, things rarely turn out as badly as we fear.

One thing that helped me as a self-conscious, nervous teen stepping out into the world alone for the first time, was some advice I heard somewhere that really stuck with me. Hopefully it'll help you too.

Basically, people are self-involved. Very, very few people you'll meet are out there looking to judge you, or thinking they're flawless (and those that are, are people not worth your time or anxiety either). Whatever you're focusing in and criticising about yourself, they have their own insecurities and fears too. They're self-conscious about their hair, whether they fit in, if they're attractive or funny enough, if people are judging them, etc etc.

They're way more concerned about their own lives than they are about yours

So if you're at a social event and getting all up in your own feelings, consciously push those fears to the back of your mind, remind yourself that you're not the focus of everyone else's attention and judgement, that they're most likely in the same boat as you, and smile. Be friendly and interested in people, and anyone worth bothering with will do the same.

 

[itiwhetu]

Oops ran into problems!!. What is buried there

 

[Essjay]

The very first post - yes, sorry, I'd missed the fact that the thread has been archived That's why mods can see it but no-one else can. Probably because it was just a test so there wasn't much point leaving it active.

It is dated 18 January 2002. The first post is by William, the founder of the forum who joined on 17 January 2002 and simply says "test". The second post ("I'm in") is by Davy Reynolds who joined on 16 January 2002 and his status says "The First Ever Member".


This is the first official post on the same day as the test one, again the same posters as the test one.

Did my first tests today

I have amonia reading 0.25ppm on my tank. I am cycling with fish, 6 platies and my tank is 36"X12"X15" . It is the second day since i put the fish in William i hope it is :thumbs:

www.fishforums.net

Can everyone see this one?


Interesting that back in 2002 the thread talks about fish-in cycling - there's no mention of fishless cycling back then.

 

[itiwhetu]

That is really cool

 

[Colin_T]

Oops ran into problems!!. What is buried there

Looks around to see who noticed that statement. Doesn't appear anyone did so might have gotten away with it. Slides back into the corner to monitor the situation for a bit longer.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Yes, now I can read it. Kind of cool he @William posted that a day after he joined, making it the first post ever!

 

[Barry Tetra]

I was doing water change on the saltwater tank and the 220v light fell into the water, I got electricuted by the light, fell to the floor and got electricuted again for 4 seconds, the worst experience of doing water change!

My left arm is still pain from that!

Is there any brand that makes water proof light?