Introduction Thread

[bebopgirl26]

Hello!

I've been reading Az's editorials since the beginning and I think I even posted on this forum once way back last year. I hope to be able to post more.

I live in New Orleans.
I have nothing interested to tell about myself..seriously..I'm not that interesting!
But anyway....Hello!!

[Stephy]

Hi ya! Welcome!

Post often please!

[Masa the Masta]

Hi bebopgirl, welcome to OP9, and be sure to watch out for Jay. :P (I miss reading that)

[Stephy]

Oh yeah. Jay is sort of back. I guess I should start adding that again. Hm. K!

Beware of Jay!?!

[Druid]

>.>
*whooshs by*

[Icer]

Hola. I don't remember how I found this site but it was cool so I signed up.
I doubt any of you ever met a Bahamian dude before

[Stephy]

Hm.. Dunno, but welcome. Please post often :D

POST A HUNDRED TIMES! AND MORE! ^.^

[Icer]

I suck at posting. I want to learn more about japan though so I will ask questions, some may seem dumb

[ShadowDeth]

Hi guys, my name is shadowdeth and i'm new to the board.

What is there to do around here? I heard that japanese people could fly and that they have smaller, and more efficient message boards. Confirm/Deny

[The Divine Comedy]

*whacks Deth with a small flying Japanese dude* Silly, go back to Padded Walls... where you belong! :karate:

And welcome to all the new people. As Shy said... Post often! :D

[Zonehunter1]

*From the welcoming commitee: Welcome and enjoy.

[Shuft]

Hi, long time lurker, first time poster.

some info about me
I am so white I can help people understand the difference between ecru and eggshell. (bonus points if you catch the double meaning)
I go to school at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, USA.
I work as a delivery driver for a chinese place.
My interests are varied, but generally nerdtastic.
I'v never been to Japan. I'd like to, but I don't know if I want to work there or just be a tourist.
I don't like long walks and It has been a while since I've been to the beach.
I am bored, it is 3am, my home connection to the internets is out, and I've been thinking about going to Japan again.
"What does this mean to me?" you ask.
It means you can all stop jonsing and get you shuftastic fix!!!!!!

update
I live in Davenport, IA (for the time being)
I work at Radio Shack (for the time being)
I now know how to swim
I have a girfriend (sorry ladies, but don't cry, who knows what tomorrow may bring)
I enjoy rocking the karaoke almost as much as I enjoy watching this one guy who sings as many songs as th dj will let him a night who really sucks but he doesn't care. Seriously, that guy is my hero.
I enjoy irony
I like my physical humor like I like my country music, in super tiny doses
I only own two pairs of shoes
I own more ties than a star destroyer
I am having trouble thinking of other awesome facts about me.

edit
I for got some stuff
I failed out of school (for the 2nd time)
But I was the most active undergraduate member of the philosophy club
I almost got married to a female friend so she could get my health benefits (yay for sham marriages)
I gained 30 more pounds (this is a good thing)
I embezzled a chocolate cake, a cheesecake, a box of portabello mushrooms, and a bunch of tiramisu
And I realised I'm a guitar hero prodigy

[Stephy]

I seen you around! I have seen you around for a long time!

[Shamu]

snip....Iowa...Snip
I never thought I'd say this, but I miss Iowa :gloomy:

Go Hawks! :karate:

Welcome new people ^^

[tweek.3867]

Heyo. Yet another long time stalker first time speaker here.

I'm 17 [two months shy of 18. So close] and I'm from Southeastern Connecticut.

Interests: Japan / the language [surprise surprise, neh?], music [huge; my iPod and I are practically attached directly to each other], etc. I love John Frusciante and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Fray, Gorillaz, Mars Volta and Sufjan Stevens... but really I'll listen to just about anything that sounds good. Except country. Sorry. Country makes my ears bleed. I play video games now and then, too [lovin my Xbox360 and the leftovers of my WoW subscription.. but I won't be renewing it].

I found this forum a while ago... have been waiting to post for a month while they activated my account and whatnot :p

And on that note, I'm out of things to say, sooo... yep. That's it. Peace.

[Stephy]

Heyo. Yet another long time stalker first time speaker here.

I'm 17 [two months shy of 18. So close] and I'm from Southeastern Connecticut.

Nooo more stalkers! :'(

:P But be a long time poster!

I 'm going to be 18 in 4 months!!!! and you live in CT? 2 hours from me.

Welcome to the forums! Post often please! :)

[The Divine Comedy]

*waves to Tweek and offers a slice of psychadelic cake*

You seem to have good taste in music. I approve, Tweek. Now, as we usually tell newbies, post often and visit IRC! :D

[tweek.3867]

Damn you guys are fast. Hah.

You have IRC here? o.O Totally didn't know that... /goes hunting for the connection info.

[edit] What kind of music are you into, TDC?

[The Divine Comedy]

Well, I do like Chili Peppers (though I don't have much), but my general response was fueled by a country-inspired gag reflex. :) But, if you really want to know, rock, techno, metal, industrial, classical, folk, celtic and sappy love songs. :P My tastes go far.

[tweek.3867]

Robert Miles, Daft Punk, Shooglenifty, or Planxty by any chance? xD

Also, Shy, what part of MA are you in? I float around Boston and UMass-Amherst alot.

[ultimatedragoon]

hey, i don't post much but i read every single editorial. hope to post a lot more but no guarantee i will. anyways, hi ^_^

[h2orowe]

Hello, Mr./Ms. Utlimate Dragoon. I hope ya post a lot, haha, enjoy the forum! =D

[tweek.3867]

Hihi. Welcome welcome and all that jazz :p

[ultimatedragoon]

thank you =) and i plan to

[Stephy]

Welcome :)

Hi ya! Please post everywhere and post often and enjoy the forum and make new friends!

IRC is open to all as well.

I am 45 mins from the Boston area, Tweek.

[Tedster]

Hmm, well hello folks. Loooooong time lurker, recovering WoW addict trying to become a bit more social since that game destroyed what little I knew about that sort of thing. Would try to do it some more in life, but it's not easy in the middle of Kansas when you don't fit in, so here I be.

So... hope to stick around and bug y'all for a while and such. =) Really hope I can manage to fit in... or something like that. :P

[Nannou]

meh I must have bypassed the introduction thread.... mainly because I didn't even see it.

Hi i'm nannou and I'll be your resident comedian/wierdo/asshole.

[Barns]

An Aphex Twin fan, eh? Windowlicker is epic.

[Nannou]

respect for picking the image. richard d james is my hero.

and respect for being from NZ... much like myself.

except i'm a metro-sexual wellingtonian

[Barns]

Ah, Wellington... the 'hip' city of NZ. I like that place.

What are you doing in Japan? Eikaiwa?

[Nannou]

yeah. once you get past the wind, it's not so bad :)

nah i'm not on the eikaiwa bandwagon. i am working here, but not as an english teacher.

[Stephy]

Welcome welcome! post often please!
:D

[Anders]

OK. My name is Alex, I've been absent from the forums since the beginning of August....

I finally have INTERNET!!!! After calling customer service hotlines since the 5th trying to set up DSL internet, I finally got the modem and filters last night about an hour before work. (Including a WPA secured network it took me about 35 minutes to install.) I still wish to cause great bodily harm to many, many people, but I'm finally online. I was so happy I wrote a haiku about my day.

'had trouble today.
Internet gods are appeased.
Now I'm happy too.

[Shamu]

Yay!!! \o/ Anders is back and with internets :D

A warm welcome to everyone else that's new to the boards (if you're a nice person that is, everyone else, just go away :P).

[Kusoyaro]

Hello, I'm new here, it's my first day. I'm Sunny. A pleasure to make your acquaintance. I hope I can contribute and such. K, later!

[MeneerDijk]

On behalf of the board moderators and admins i welcome all new members. Don't feel afraid to participate in discussions or to create new ones. As long as you post in the right forum. And don't be intimidated by the older members. Most of them are happy to see new people contributing to this forum.

Play nice and don't troll or flame. If you have a problem pm me or one of the other moderators, and enjoy your stay.

[glacko2021]

Yeah, it took me forever to get registered, and when I finally did, it took me like a month to actually click the link to activate my account, lol.
Anyways, now that my account was registered, I am not in Japan anymore, I originally came here to talk about my everyday experiences while in Japan over summer.

Anyways, my intrests are BAPE gear or something, I dont know.
I had it all down what I was gonna say here when I first sent in registration, but forgot...

[Soli]

Welcome Glacko. :) Post often, and join the IRC!

[glacko2021]

Welcome Glacko. :) Post often, and join the IRC!
How do I do that?

[Soli]

^ In your reply box, next to 'Post Quick Reply', if you click 'Go Advanced' it gives you options like the font and colors. :)

(I'm hopeless at giving directions, sorry. >.<)

[glacko2021]

^ In your reply box, next to 'Post Quick Reply', if you click 'Go Advanced' it gives you options like the font and colors. :)

(I'm hopeless at giving directions, sorry. >.<)
No, I mean how do I join the IRC

[Soli]

No, I mean how do I join the IRC

Oh, I'm sorry! I am also good at not understanding what people say. :duh:

Here's all the information you need for the IRC: http://www.outpostnine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3187

[Stephy]

Hola. Post often my friend!

Post post post!

[dicktrick33]

howdy everyone!:clap:

[Talking Book]

Hey everyone! :watson:

I'm the new guy.

I've been reading along for quite some time now. Decided to finally register. I'm a Dutchie as well. Yay me. Howdy to Mister D ^^ (MeneerDijk) and Michael. And everyone I forgot that's from The Netherlands. Gotta stick together ya know! :dj:

Uhm, more about me in my profile. Hopefully, I can add something valuable to the various discussion.

[Yachiru]

Heeeeeeeeeey.......well hello to you !
Dutch invader :P Have a lot of(f) fun on the board.....and post often :D

Hey to all the other Newbies too !!! Post often make the board a better place :P

Hooray for Dutchies:rofl:

[Stephy]

Yay! More Dutchies! We love our Dutchies. :D

Welcome and post often! Have fun too. :)

[Talking Book]

Thanks for the warm welcome. :watson:

I'll try to post as often as I can!

P.S hooray for Dutchies x 2. (you know I had to do it)

[h2orowe]

Go Finland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>_>;

[mugen]

welcome brother

/al pacino

[Talking Book]

Thanks man. Another Dutchie I see!

[h2orowe]

The Dutch are slowly invading...
And I, for one, welcome our new clog dancing overlords.

[Qbl]

Wekcome Talking Book, been gone for a wile... had some problem remembering mij password... DOH!

[MeneerDijk]

I could have told you it was: Meneerdijkishawt

[delen]

I am introduction.

[Tibs]

hi im new

[Qbl]

I could have told you it was: Meneerdijkishawt

how could i forget... :duh:

[Trayal]

Greets, all. Been lurking here for awhile. In a fit of boredom, decided to register and see where it goes.

I've always had a strong interest in all things Japan, but recently ended up marrying a Chinese girl. Considering the Chinese attitude towards Japan, I have had to let my interest lay low and not be mentioned to avoid issues. I am hoping that posting here from work will satisfy my interest in the topic and keep the peace at home, all at the same time.

So... Hi!

[The Divine Comedy]

Hello! Welcome to the boards! Post often! I'm sure you can find enough Japan-related stuff here to satisfy your craving. :D

[Talking Book]

Hey!! Enjoy your stay.

[Yoshiko]

Ah... I've been reading for a really long time.

I just started posting. :D

So... um.... hi?

[Stephy]

Hello and welcome. Keep posting! Or else >:O ... the post monster will get you. Do you want that to happen? I don't think so.

Post often and have fun. :)

[Druid]

I REQUIRE SHOOPUFF!

Oh, and welcome.

[Blue0ctane]

Um, I'm a 14-year old from Florida named Zach. I play baseball, practice parkour, and am obsessed with music and rhythm games.

[Minibeefcake]

first post \o/

long time lurker ...

please be gentle @.@

[tweek.3867]

Heya hiya new peoples. Have fun posting and all that jazz.

BlueOctane! My grandpa lives in Boca Raton -- we go visit him every February D:

[Stephy]

Welcome :) Please post often and don't be afraid.

[Talking Book]

Welcome & have fun around here. :D

[shattered_bowl]

Hey there everyone,finally i get the chance to make my first post,discover the author 1 year ago and i enjoy reading outpost nine editorial,get to know hows life in japan and such.

hopefully i get to know everyone in the forum,nice to meet you all.

[xtine]

Hi all, I registered here a couple of years ago and posted a few times, but then I got really busy and wasn't able to visit the board was much.
Now I'm back (with a new name), and hopefully I won't lurk too much. XD

And one of the people I met on this board almost a two years ago I am very good friends with IRL now!

A little about me...I'm a 22 year old girl trying to finish up college as a Computer Science major. I am online way too much, I listen to lots of music, I play a few instruments (trombone, drums, bass), watch tv, I stopped being obsessed with Japanese things a year ago (it saved my sanity -- I admit I used to be a hardcore fangirl). -_^

[Stephy]

Woot! Another female on the boards! We shall one day outnumber the males!

Welcome! And please keep posting! Many posts! :)

[Daishikaze]

Woot! Another female on the boards! We shall one day outnumber the males!

And on that day, the Males will be the ones rejoicing ;)

Welcome, Xtine

May I inquire what your old nickname was? to see if I can remember if we had any good convos.

[xtine]

I actually don't really remember my old nickname, but I only had like posted on thread and replied to one or two posts. I think one of the posts was about one of my relationships a year ago. It was so long ago (i have short term memory! XD).
>_<

Anyways, we can make new convos from now on. :)

[Duke Luke of Juke]

You're from SoCal and you play the Bass?
Joey will want to know you, no doubt.

[Lan]

Not yet he won't. He's got that girl to deal with first xD

Hi. My name is Lan. One day the Canadians shall outnumber the....other.

I uhh...like to twiddle my thumbs =)

[h2orowe]

Oh shi- So Cal? What part? OC perhapes? :O I live in Garbage Grove, haha, AIM/MSN plz kthx 8) XD

[Wakka]

Um, hi everyone. *waves*

I'm Joe (or Wakka), and I'm from Oxford, the original England one, not the one in Mass, heh.

Loc brought me here, so blame him when it all goes hideously wrong.

I'll find a picture of myself and post it up in the pictures thread soonish.

[Stephy]

Hi ya! Loc brought you! :O DO YOU KNOW ME THEN!? ITS ME SHY! (shh we're secret friends...:X) Hi.

:)
Keep posting! Post often please!

[Wakka]

Heh, of course. Shh, I won't let on where we met if you don't....

[Loc]

Shh! :P





¬_¬

[Shamu]

Loc, dont' be sicking your little friends on the forum! One of you is enough:frypan:

Just kidding, welcome to the boards new people!

[Smallredbox]

Oh, yeah! I forgot to post here first.


Watashi wa "smallredbox" desu.

Dozo Yoroshiku.

[Stephy]

Hola. :D

Post post post :O New members greatly welcomed. Post often! :)

[Smallredbox]

Hola. :D

Post post post :O New members greatly welcomed. Post often! :)

Can do.

I hope I can benefit this place somehow.

..I have no idea how, but we'll see.

[Stephy]

Ah no worries about that! Just post, we're all friendly (well, there are some to avoid) but you'll be fine. :)

You already did well by posting an awesome picture!

[Jay]

we're all friendly (well, there are some to avoid)

Not me, I swear it...

[Masa the Masta]

Whatever happened to the, "Welcome to the forums! And avoid Jay!" Catchphrase??

That's a phrase that needs to come back. :yes:

[dzee]

Loc brought me here
sneaky little english peoples invading o:

i can't believe i took so long to spot this .. :meh:

[Loc]

Stay away, stalker.

[Jay]

Avoid Jay, that guy's nought but trouble I tells you.

[dzee]

loc: boo . you just won't forgive me for calling you little red. PETTY KID! :yuck:

i will stop the invasion single-handedly !

[ZylitoL]

Hey,

I've been lurking around OP9 for about 9 months, and I decided to join. =)

My name's Alex. I'm Korean, but I'm attending high school in Toronto.
My mother speaks fluent Japanese, and I'm interested (for the most part) in Japan and its cultures.
I also like playing and listening to hard rock (AC/DC being my favorite band), playing fighting games and general random goodness.

I'll try to post and get involved. Welcome me!! =) :clap: :clap:

-Alex

[Stephy]

*Welcomes you!

Hi ya! Welcome :P

Please post often! glad you stopped lurking! We need more people to do that!

[h2orowe]

Welcome. Thar, art thou happee?

[ZylitoL]

You'll probably see me a lot more often after Christmas, as I'm gonna be occupied full time during the holidays.

joo gaiz r teh best, lawlzzz.

/attention whore =P

[Saitou Hajime]

Welcome to the boards; your taste in avatars is excellent!

[Trinadad]

Heey, welcome. Another fellow Torontonian (or whatever) Sweet deal. Well, have fun, and don't die. ^^

[Zonehunter1]

Welcome newcomers, one and all!

[Oehtus]

I registered like, 3 months ago, but never actually got around to posting anything until now.

Age: 20
Location: Florida (grew up in Miami)
Occupation: Student/Data Entry
Major: Pre-Med (actually isn't a major, but meh) and Computer Science

I hate introducing myself so feel free to make assumptions about the stuff not mentioned.

[Trinadad]

Hi!

Welcome, don't die, and watch out for the scary ones.

That is all.

[Kohaku]

Kohaku , 26, single American from Detroit, living in Japan teaching...

[Campion]

Ladies and Gentlemen of Outpost Nine,

I live in London and I am looking at teaching in Japan on completion of my Masters. I've enjoyed reading many of the contributions to this site and look forward to participating in as full a manner as is possible.

Oh; and I'm an old git.


Campion.

[Stephy]

Hello! Welcome! :) Yay! Another from overseas ;p

Please post often!

:D

[Campion]

Hello! Welcome! :) Yay! Another from overseas ;p

Please post often!

:D

Thank you for your courteous welcome Miss Shylilsweety. As befitting of a gentleman I would like to greet you in return by both bowing deeply and doffing my hat..

..unfortunately you could not see me perform this task at the moment as this is the internet, which is conversely fortunate for me as I am sitting down and have no hat. I shall have to greet you instead by thanking you..

..instead. Thank you!


Campion.

[MeneerDijk]

Welcome new members.
I hope everyone will have a great time on this forum. It does take a positive attitude though. Be patient and curtious with eachother and it will be pleasantness all around!

wee \o/ pleasant pleasant sugary goodness!
AND NOT THE TERRIBLE BAN-AXE FORGED IN THE FIERY PITS UNDER THE EARTHS CRUST!

... ahem..anyways enjoy your stay >>

[UK_Storm]

Hello, I'm a newbie from the UK...don't hold that against me. Hi all!

[Stephy]

Hi ya :P

Another UK member! \o/ :D.

Hope you post often and see that we're a nice community here, well most of us. :)

[Lan]

I know I am, certainly.

Hi, I'm Lan, I'm Chinese and that makes me ... populous...or something.

I think I need bed ><"

Welcome all n00bs and lurkers.

[Kurogetsu]

What's up? Name is Osi, and I'm new to the boards.

I'm a 24 y/o male from Virginia (DC Metropolitan) and really, I'm just looking to get a more realistic view of Japan and trying to block out the crap they showed on Tokyo Drift

[h2orowe]

Welcome to the ninth outpost, comrade! May your stay here be enjoyable.

[mattsun]

Hi there guys and gals.

Im unhealthily addicted to Downtown and wish to understand what they're saying.
Im from the UK and im on a mission to learn to speak (Osaka-ben dialect is what I would like to speak) and write in japanese. As of 2 days ago I learnt the hiragana for AUIEO and the KA variations with the help of the various threads in the forums.
You guys and gals are great ^_^

[Stephy]

^ wow a lot of new people from the UK coming here :) Great! Welcome to op9, hope you have fun and post often! You as well, Kurogetsu! :D

[mattsun]

^ wow a lot of new people from the UK coming here :) Great! Welcome to op9, hope you have fun and post often! You as well, Kurogetsu! :D

Thanks for the welcome. Ill be around here whenever I can skive off music studies:hphone:

[Baroness]

Welcome to the forum mattsun!

[Shamu]

Welcome to the boards everyone!
If any of y'all need anything, you just come talk to e-mama Shamu :karate:
J/K, but you can talk to my bf, Meneer or any of the other mods if you do need anything.

[h2orowe]

Welcome everyone :watson: feel free to add me to the AIMs or MSNs machines y'all have. :P I need some more people to talk to. D= cuz I'm a whore.

[Trinadad]

Welcome everyone :watson: feel free to add me to the AIMs or MSNs machines y'all have. :P I need some more people to talk to. D= cuz I'm a whore.

A very amazing whore.

Very good price, fyi.

:liar:

But welcome, everyone. :)

[h2orowe]

Very good price, fyi.

She's lying.


I don't charge her anything.

[Trinadad]

She's lying.


I don't charge her anything.


No. You pay me.

[h2orowe]

No. You pay me.
In bucketfuls of love, and you know it.

[mattsun]

Haha you guys are all nuts.
Thanks for the welcomes.
I can almost write out the first 3 groups of Hiragana from memory (AIUEO,
KA KI KU KE KO, Sa Shi Su Se So). You guys have so many useful links here.

[h2orowe]

Mattsun, have you heard of the site kanjigame?

[mattsun]

Now I have ^_^

Thanks for that h2orowe. Its so much fun and frustrating to play.

[Lan]

Music studies. Awesome. =D

[erti]

Hello, my name is Jessica. I am a 16 (I'll be 17 on the 6th of Feb) year old American highschool student from Columbus, Ohio. I wondered apon this site by a link someone posted at another message board. I love reading Azrael storys about the little Japanese Jr. High school kids who are not much younger then myself. I like anime. I bet a load of you here do as well. I like some Japanese music. Well I like any kind of music so that doesn't really count. I am a total pervert. I enjoy watching porn and doing other stuff and I like girl X8 (giggles)!

[Stephy]

Welcome. Ohio? Solitudity, a member here, lives in Ohio too. ;p

Hope you enjoy OP9 and post often :). Nice having new members.

[kilreli]

Welcome. Ohio? Solitudity, a member here, lives in Ohio too. ;p
Me too!:wave:
Welcome erti! you can never have too many Ohioans. its a fact

[erti]

Well I'm sure you would haves to be someone here from Ohio. There is 4,542 members here. Thank you Shylilsweety! I will try to post as much as I can. Without the spam. Hello kilreli and thank you! =^.^=

[phosphoricacid]

I'm 19. I'm female. I exist. I'm not scary, but perhaps you are. Moo.

Respond to me with caution. Maybe. I'm not sure.

And THAT what my introduction. And, actually, I feel all embarrassed now because I was odd and thought that I would never ever be able to post because I had to wait for the people with the things. And I actually went as far as contacting them, but it was all silly. I was procrastinating and needed to study at a time. And somehow I am able to post AFTER I don't need to study. So, my procrastination was prevented.

...

[phosphoricacid]

Wow. I just read over what I wrote and there are some strange English mistakes. Just ignore those, please...I think my fingers have a mind of their own.

[Shamu]

You'll fit right in m'dear.
Welcome!

[Myrsilus]

Somehow, I appreciate your randomness.

[Stephy]

Welcome. :D Interesting posting style already. Keep posting. and its great to have another girl on the forums. Maybe one day we can out number the guys and rule the internets.

[phosphoricacid]

Oh, yes...
Sometimes people have recognized me on the internet simply because of my posting style. haha! There's no such thing as anonymity on the internet for me. It's sort of funny.

Anyway, thanks for being...nice! I don't go onto many forums and I was nervous about posting on this one, but I saw that there are many people capable of having interesting conversations. So, I figured I would try!

(I talked too much again. But I got home from school recently and I tend to talk a lot after school...but it mysteriously stops after a couple hours. Or something.)

[Stephy]

Yeah, don't worry about being afraid to post. Post anything! (as long as its not breaking rules >_>; ) The more members and the more posting the better the forum!

[h2orowe]

Oh, yes...
Sometimes people have recognized me on the internet simply because of my posting style. haha!
Me too! I hate it >_>; HATE IT. Because when I want to like play a trick on someone, I can't do it, because they can tell it's me, man, and it freaks me the fuck out! :eyepop:
Also, welcome.

[darighaz]

Hi all!

Finally got myself registered here WOOT!

I'm 21, studying at University of Michigan for a CS degree. I've been taking Japanese classes a few semesters now, however, i'm still incredibly BAD at having japanese conversations.

I've been reading OP9 since probably the year and a half before it became GS, I have no sense of time whatsoever, play games like its a living, and am going to seattle for an internship this summer.

Ok i'm out of stuff to say O.O

[Stephy]

Welcome.

Post often. Michigan? A few Michiganers here ;x

[darighaz]

Michigan is the best state. We have.......


Well we're the best state.

[Daishikaze]

Welcome Darighaz

try not to burn down the forums, Mr. The Igniter :P

[ak24]

Hi, I'm new.
You can call me Drew.
I am a long time lurker and a Korean American living in SoCal originally from the Bay Area.

I registered here 2 weeks ago, but I wasn't able to post until just now.

Nice to meet you all.
はじめまして。
처음 맛나서 방갑습니다.

[Zonehunter1]

Welcome and enjoy your stay.

[Druid]

Or don't. WE'RE KEEPING YOUR LEFT OVER UNDIES, THOUGH!

[sakana]

Hi. My name's Eric and I am 16 years old. I live in Wisconsin and go to a public school. I wandered upon this site about 2 years ago while looking for information on my report in Japanese class. I speak a little Japanese but not nearly enough to call myself a Japanese speaker. I'm actually going to Japan this June for a few weeks with my class and I hope to have fun/

I am pretty laid back and I like to make jokes. I am usually not too uptight about anything but I'll speak my mind when I feel I need to. I like long walks on the beach and candle lit dinners. I guess there's not much else to say about me but I hope to become an active forum member because you guys seem like a lot of fun.

[manrush]

I'm 20, male, and currently go to UMass Amherst (now you get the whole "America's Manchuria" joke?).

I have not touched a drink since freshman year.

I also hope to become a regular here at OP9.

I heard about this website via Wikipedia and Az's life story.

And I'm Peter, by the way, and I am a Biochemistry major, if anyone wanted to know.

[riona]

I'm Kelsey. I'm 16 (17 on May 4), and from Michigan. Female. I'm a junior in high school.
I've been a regular on the threads for a few months now, and on the IRC since late May.
I have three best friends, Divine Comedy (aka Madelyn), Melissa, and anver (aka Dominik). The last also happens to be my "boyfriend." I met him here.
I don't drink often, and I don't do drugs, but I would if the chance came up. I'm not shy about sex or the body or anything like that, but I am relatively insecure in person.
I plan on going to Michigan State University in 2008 and majoring in International Business and minoring in German. I will study abroad in Vienna and London, and move to one of those cities when I get out of school. There I will get a job at some company and work toward my MBA.
I don't want kids. I don't like them. I do want to get married, but only if I can travel the world at the same time.

[riona]

Michigan is the best state. We have.......


Well we're the best state.


Agreed!! :3

[h2orowe]

Hi, I'm new.
You can call me Drew.
I am a long time lurker and a Korean American living in SoCal originally from the Bay Area.

I registered here 2 weeks ago, but I wasn't able to post until just now.

Nice to meet you all.
はじめまして。
처음 맛나서 방갑습니다.
What part of SoCal, my kind sir?

[Mastiker]

I'm Kelsey. I'm 16

I got scared for a second D:

My girlfriend happens to be Kelsey and 16 :watson:

CONSPIRACY THEORY!

[Jay]

You didn't say A THING about me, Kelsey.

I'm disappointed. :(

[h2orowe]

Nor me. Also, I'm more important.

[Jetsetlemming]

I have three best friends, Divine Comedy (aka Madelyn), Melissa, and anver (aka Dominik). The last also happens to be my "boyfriend." I met him here.
Holy shit. :O He never said anything to me, though he did make some comment about beauty the other day that I interpreted to be about breasts, before we started talking about video games. *shrug* Maybe that was it.

[Shamu]

Dominik has a girlfriend?! WTF?! Why haven't I heard about this?
*waits for him to get on msn to hound him about this*
He's like one of my little brothers here, so Riona, that makes you like a little sister to me! (yes I still think of the e-fam from so long ago).:karate:

Oh and welcome everyone!
Have fun and post often, since I don't much anymore, someone's got to take my place. :watson:
I still <3 you OP9!

[riona]

Sorry, I'm also in love with Jay. Forgot that in my last post. And Joey.

Shamu! I have a big sister, yay! *hugs* I've always wanted one.

Mastiker, maybe I'M your girlfriend too? :watson:


Woooow... I get around ... XD

[ak24]

What part of SoCal, my kind sir?
THE OC is what it is. :P

[h2orowe]

THE OC is what it is. :P
What part of Orange County? XD Zomg, I'm gonna laugh if it's Garden Grove. :D Do you live by the Korean business district?

[Jay]

Hi. I'm Jay.

I'm old enough to know better but young enough to not care. I'm male. I like fun people, and I enjoy the perks of life. I've lived the lowest lows and felt the highest highs. I plan on travelling within the next 5 years. I don't plan on getting married, but if I find the right chick I might just, you never know.

I like mind altering chemicals and alcohol.

Nice to meet you.

[stsparky]

Getting married was the best thing that happened to me. It made possible our child. I am so happy I retired the playboy mantle.

[Jay]

I'm happy for you. I honestly am. Everyone deserves to be happy in their life. But I think I'll sample the menu a bit more before ordering a permanent dish. That stuff's supposed to be forever; you don't mess with it.

[ak24]

What part of Orange County? XD Zomg, I'm gonna laugh if it's Garden Grove. :D Do you live by the Korean business district?

La Habra. I rarely go to Garden Grove. When I first came down here, I almost went crazy because the whole purpose of moving down here was not to be around Koreans... LOL. Well, that turned out to be wrong.

People, here, are pretty cool though.

[Jay]

We try our har- wait, you mean everyone here besides me? Oh, right, gotcha. ;)

[Stephy]

Hello and post often. If you don't I will cry. :(

[Lan]

She's just looking for an excuse. She'll cry anyways =\

[Jay]

Even if you DO post lots.

[stsparky]

I'm happy for you. I honestly am. Everyone deserves to be happy in their life. But I think I'll sample the menu a bit more before ordering a permanent dish. That stuff's supposed to be forever; you don't mess with it.
We're old. I didn't marry until I was 45.

[riona]

I'm not sure if I want to get married because it's a lot of responsibility and ties you down in every aspect of the word (except literally :P). I'm not so good at handling responsibility, and while stability is a good thing, so is adventure. But if the right guy asks me, I'll probably end up doing it.
But, *shrug*, I'm still young, I've got time to decide what I want to do.

[h2orowe]

I'm not sure if I want to get married because it's a lot of responsibility and ties you down in every aspect of the word (except literally :P). I'm not so good at handling responsibility, and while stability is a good thing, so is adventure. But if the right guy asks me, I'll probably end up doing it.
But, *shrug*, I'm still young, I've got time to decide what I want to do.
Will you marry me? :innocent:



Oh, that's right, I'm not the right guy, I'm the left guy.

[riona]

I won't marry you, you're already married to my friend :(

[Stephy]

;p Lets not spam the intro thread please.

New members hello and welcome. :)

[daidokoro]

Hey everyone. Newbie here. My name is Bryan, I'm 20 and currently living in Tokyo. I'm studying abroad until August though I want to extend my stay a little longer if possible. I've been studying Japanese for almost three years now, but my skills need a lot (I mean A LOT) of work. Glad to have found a network such as this, full of like minded people.

[Jay]

Velkumm To Yur Doom!

[Cheese Monkey]

Hello. My name is Adam and I'm 18. In my last year of high school and can't wait for university. I've been reading the Japanese school teacher articles for awhile and decided to join the forum.

[Black fist]

You know what I gonna be the new welcomer here. I'm going to Pm every new member.

[Soli]

^
I tried that once. They didn't write back. ;-(

[manrush]

Hey everyone. Newbie here. My name is Bryan, I'm 20 and currently living in Tokyo. I'm studying abroad until August though I want to extend my stay a little longer if possible. I've been studying Japanese for almost three years now, but my skills need a lot (I mean A LOT) of work. Glad to have found a network such as this, full of like minded people.

From one newbie to another, I bid you welcome.

[Saitou Hajime]

Welcome everyone.

Let's make note of their registration dates, since I think we'll see a significant lack of new members after the date of 4/21.

[PopescuDarius]

__________________________________________________ _______________
name: Darius
age: 19
country: Romania
hobby: unknown
status: unknown
__________________________________________________ _______________
Regards,
__________________________________________________ _______________

[Karisu]

Hey everyone,


My name's Chris and I've just started learning Japanese. I live in Scranton, PA and unfortunately there's no formal classes in my area for doing so (no college's or otherwise offer Japanese) so I'm doing it all with a textbook and some flashcards! Going to be real easy I'm sure :bang:

I do Graphic Design for a living and I'm currently 26 years old. I'd love to one day visit (or maybe even move to) Japan one day.

I've been a big fan of Az's editorials for the past 2 or 3 months now and really enjoy learning about Japan through his experiences.

Some random things about me:

Favorite Animes: Red Garden and Elfen Lied
Favorite Movies: Memento and Oldboy
Favorite Music: Jill-Decoy association, Spoon, Delgado's, and yes, Morning Musume (I know, I should be ashamed!)


Well, guess I'll see everyone around the forum!

[Black Mage]

I'm a nineteen year old college stoner living in Chicago who knows Citizen from another board and was really high and decided signing up to Azrael's board was a good idea.

I could go into interests and whatnot, but if you read into that statement it sums me up pretty well.

[h2orowe]

Stoner, eh? :watson: Welcome to the board.

[Roland]

Hi,
I'm Roland, 25 years from Germany.
I came on OP9 over This Picture (http://www.lachschon.de/slide.php?id=47968)

I read the Wikipedia Article with the Link to OP9 and was instantly hooked.
Just about 2 Weeks ago, I realized by visiting the old OP9 site, that theres A Forum Link which led me here. I registered and waited for YEARS to be able to write....

Although I don't speak Japanese, I'm just beginning to learn by myself...

Now that I read quite some Threads, I have some questions:
I recognized a "(sp?)" in some posts and a "RWPW". What does that mean??

P.S.: I will answer every Welcome-PM....... probably ;)

[h2orowe]

RWPW=Room with Padded Walls
(sp?)=(Spelling?)

:D Welcome, new friend from Germany.

[Lan]

Favorite Music: Morning Musume (I know, I should be ashamed!)

Solitudity is also a fan. Y'all can talk :P I'm working on my fan-levels.

Now that I read quite some Threads, I have some questions:
I recognized a "(sp?)" in some posts and a "RWPW". What does that mean??
(sp?) means people are unsure of whether the spelling they used was the correct one.
RWPW is our beloved spam board, Room with Padded Walls. We get a lot of crazies on these here boards...

Edit: Damn Joey! Stop welcoming people! ><" :P

[Roland]

:duh: :duh: of couse. Thanks for the hint.
I already read some interesting threads.

[Barns]

I never posted anyway, but for some reason - probably a lack of use - my account got deleted. You can't stomp this seedling and expect it not to regrow with a vengeance! So I'm back: better, bolder and fresher than before. Perhaps I'll actually have something to say this time.

My deal is that my name is Barns, I'm 22, I live in Christchurch, New Zealand, and I'm going to be living somewhere (as yet unspecified) in the Kanto region from 1 June, 2007. I have never lived outside of New Zealand before, let alone in (potentially) the most populous urban area in the world. It's very exciting.

Feel free to bombard me with advice, ridicule, and naked pictures of your mother.

[Jay]

Roland: this one (http://lachschon.gamigo.de/show.php?id=111#jumper) coulda been me roughly 15 years ago.

Welcome aboard. :D

[Karisu]

Solitudity is also a fan. Y'all can talk :P I'm working on my fan-levels.


Nice, It's good to know I'm not alone! :)

[Stephy]

Hi ya, Roland, Barns, and Karisu. :) New members makes me a happy Steph =D

So post often or I will no longer be happy ;(.

[h2orowe]

New members make me a happy Steph, too.

[Jay]

And she'll be an unhappy Steph no matter what you do, so don't try too hard. :D

[Kyletherealninja]

Greetings. I'm Kyle, as my name suggests, and after several months of reading the forums, I finally decided to register. I've been reading Japanese School Teacher/Gaijin Smash since there were only two dozen or so editorials, and I'm still a fan.

My connection to Japan-related stuff is an affection for Japanese indie rock - I don't particularly care about anime/manga/the other typical Japanophile trappings. I've been learning the language for the past six months or so. I just finished my first year of college (English major... hoo boy... doesn't take a genius to see where this is going...) I also like writing, playing guitar, etc.

Also, I already know H2orowe from another forum (yeah yeah... I said I was going to join eventually, didn't I?)

[h2orowe]

Is this Thinliine? :watson: I don't know you guys's first names, unfortunately. >_<; Well, I know Mare's, other than that, I unno anyone's first name from IM >_>; Also, you'll like this forum. A lot less e-dramatic.

[Stigmata]

hello....
*walks off with blank stare on face*

[h2orowe]

Greetings.

[Stigmata]

hello, my caucasian friend, I've notiched your post and your seniority..
you have been here since the Vietnam war, my condolences go out to your family...

[Zugzwang]

The introductions on this forum are gone about a lot differently from various other forums I've been on.

:blank:

That's cool.

Well: salutations all. I do so look forward to a (hopefully) pleasant stay on the boards.

Favorite Movies: Memento and Oldboy
Nice. Very nice.

:yes:

[Stephy]

Welcome :) Glad to see more members. Please post often! Its a pretty good forum and it gets better the more you know everyone.

[Hikoku-Y]

Hi everyone. I've made a few posts today and I guess I should introduce myself.

I started studying Japanese in high school when I was 15. I majored in Japanese in college, spent a year abroad in 日本, and worked at a Japanese company this past summer. I just finished my first year of law school (thank God it's over). I'm hoping to go back for another year of study after I finish grad school and maybe go work for a 外資系弁護士事務所 afterwards, but we'll see...

[Chuckles]

Have I posted in this topic yet? I don't think so >_>

In any case, I'm the fantabulous Chuckles. Yeah.



That's all you'll get out of me.

[Stephy]

Wow, Hikoku-Y. Quite impressive. :) Hope to see you posting a lot. Check out the Japanese section of the forum.

Hello Chuckles. :P

[Hikoku-Y]

Wow, Hikoku-Y. Quite impressive. :) Hope to see you posting a lot. Check out the Japanese section of the forum.

Hello Chuckles. :P

Hey, thanks. Yeah, I actually came here for the Japanese board—a google search I did turned up some posts there, and it seems like a collection of very sensible and interesting posters. I haven't been active on a message board in years and years, but this seems like the kind of niche board I might enjoy. Also, I also like communicating with people who have better Japanese skills than I do (and there are plenty of them here), because it helps me learn.

[Keoje]

Hello everyone, first time posting here. I am 17 - live in UK and main interests are anime & video games. Rather new to forums in general so I'd probably remain in the shadows after this :frypan: Also would like to make many friends :)

[Stephy]

Lots of UK people. Welcome. :) no shadows! posts!

[h2orowe]

Hello everyone, first time posting here. I am 17 - live in UK and main interests are anime & video games. Rather new to forums in general so I'd probably remain in the shadows after this :frypan: Also would like to make many friends :)
:watson: If you want, give me your MSN or AIM or whatever (if you have one) I can help introduce you to zee communiteh so you don't feel all confused :3

[dzee]

:watson: If you want, give me your MSN or AIM or whatever (if you have one) I can help introduce you to zee communiteh so you don't feel all confused :3
stop hitting on people biztah. esp. the poor eu girls! :rofl:
introduce me instead. why are you offline!

[h2orowe]

stop hitting on people biztah. esp. the poor eu girls! :rofl:
introduce me instead. why are you offline!
Was not hitting on her/him! I don't hit on someone unless I'm 100% sure they're female/post-op.

Alright.

Here's dzee. She's pretty neat, however, she has this strange fetish. :O She's obsessed with French....... bread. If you put French bread on someone's head, it makes her go insane with lust. She's just like OH MAN I WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO THE WEARER OF YON DOUGHY HELM.

[haterllnation]

Was not hitting on her/him! I don't hit on someone unless I'm 100% sure they're female/post-op.


So, THAT'S why you asked to IM me. :whoops: For shame, sirs...for shame.

[Druid]

*hiccups* Hiiiii...I'm Druid, And I'm drunk *falls down*

[Keoje]

<- Is a dude. Sorry H2orowe :P

And nice to meet you Dzee and Druid! random thing about me is that I just started driving recently! Had my 2nd driving lesson today. I lost count how many times I stalled the car :gloomy: Good news is I actually drived all the way home without crashing into anything/stalling!

[manrush]

Welcome to the 'Post, young man.

[Urban Collapse]

It's just Collapse, returned after going through a mental institution that sets their patients straight with arsenic.

[h2orowe]

Collapse! =O! I have not seen you 'round these parts in ages!

[Urban Collapse]

School and work man. Got busy.

But I'm here again so things got a little lax. Nice to see you again.

[Jay]

Long time mate. Howya been?

[h2orowe]

Nice to see you again, too, dood. You have MSN?

[freak]

hi....

umm....

i'm 25, living in South Africa, going to japan if all goes well very soon.

don't do much except for work,read and play RPGs.

[shinobi_kokujin]

Hello. i stumbled on this forum while messin around on yahoo search. reminds me of criss cross forums.

im caribbean-american an been hopping around asia/polynesia for the past 5 yrs (military) from Hawaii to Thailand, Singapore, Phillipines,Okinawa, mainland Japan

now im in South Korea. pretty cool spot......interesting culture, food is ok, music is awesome......women.....i dunno they aight ....but they bat-shit crazy

miss Japan though thats my favorite spot. will be back one day

my past times are reading, music, movies, neo-pagan metaphysics, martial arts

[Lea]

Hello everyone! And Shinobi, you've been to so many places! Nice.

[h2orowe]

My teef hurt.
Welcome everyone.

[Jay]

haha caverty

oh n hi 2 newcumers

[wtf.pirate]

>_>

I thought I'd introduce myself. Name's Toni and I'm only here to annoy Allen ^__^ <3

THE SHOE IS ON THE OTHER FOOT. RUH ROH.

But no really, I'm not that bad a person <3 I like long walks in non puddle infested weather (which we're having a great deal of right now in Sydney, Australia), mudkips, avoiding customers at work & spam ham. Plus the usual animu & gaming jargon (Cromartie High is wuv <3)

That's all. Nice to meet you desu.

~ToNi~

[Jay]

Hi there. My name's Jay, and I'm Australian too. ^_^

Welcome aboard. Please keep all arms, legs, tentacles, octopii and penii inside the ride at all times. If you feel yourself being carried along by a hijacked thread, just run with it and everything will sort itself out in the end.

Or not.

Welcome aboard anyway. :D

[wtf.pirate]

Everywhere I go online there's always another aussie lurking about >__>; Which isn't a bad thing :B

I can't promise about the tentacles but thank you anyway <3

^_~

[Jay]

LURKING?! :mad: Who says I lurk?

[wtf.pirate]

You are talking to a ninja. I see all =P

[Jay]

I don't believe you.

[DL84]

sup.. after being a long time lurker (2 years or more) finally decided to register soo.. yea... hi

[manrush]

Welcome ninja and DL84.

[Daishikaze]

sup.. after being a long time lurker (2 years or more) finally decided to register soo.. yea... hi

Wilkommen, Wo wohnen sie?

[h2orowe]

:watson: Another Swiss. Thank God. It's better than more Australians.

[DL84]

Wilkommen, Wo wohnen sie?
höhö im guten alten thurgau
Another Swiss. Thank God. It's better than more Australians.
well not quite right. I was born & raised in switzerland but im 100% italian ;) (except i dont like soccer or the f1..or tacky house music)

[Jay]

:watson: Another Swiss. Thank God. It's better than more Australians.

Hey nothing's better than more Australians, mate.

[h2orowe]

well not quite right. I was born & raised in switzerland but im 100% italian ;) (except i dont like soccer or the f1..or tacky house music)
Man.. seriously.. I forgot ALL my Italian. Fuck. I haven't studied in months.. ._. I need to get on that soon.

[Gergory]

So, my names Greg. That one guy, Citizen, told me about this place. Thought I'd drop on by an give it a shot an all. Yeah. Citizen = ♥

I be 20 years young, 21 in August. I like music, porn, sex, food, videogames, etc. Just not comics or movies based off comics. Those are major fail. For more just do whatever to get a hold of me. Yeah....

[manrush]

Welcome to OP9

[Stephy]

Can you tell us secrets about citizen please :]

Welcome, post often!

[Gergory]

>.>

He's a big softie....

<.<

Any other secrets require noodz and/or sexual favors. Man Law.

[Annoying MSN Person]

hi....

umm....

i'm 25, living in South Africa, going to japan if all goes well very soon.

don't do much except for work,read and play RPGs.

DO YOU HAVE A SOUTH AFRICAN ACCENT???

[manrush]

I bid welcome to Himera as well.

[dzee]

ITALIAN! i need help for grammars. :(

[Sohym]

Hi ~

Since I don't think I introduced myself before (on my ancient account) so I thought I would do it this time.

My name's Roxanne, I'm 18 years old, presently a student in Traditionnal and Computer-Assisted Arts. I live in Canada, Quebec (the province, not the city). My first language is French, so please excuse the many errors I will probably make while writing. I'm still trying to improve ~

Anyway, for those who may wonder ; I had another account here on this forum before. I was here for a while, so I'm not quite "new". The nickname was "Fallen Angel" >_>;;. But when I decided to get back here (I stopped coming when the website moved for some reasons... I don't remember why, actually), I decided I didn't like my old nickname, cuz it was from when I, well, wasn't original and stuff... anyway! So now I'm back, with lots of joy and candy mountains ^__^

[h2orowe]

Roxanne! You don't have to post at a redlight, those days are over! You don't have to sell your message to the night, lullz.

Sorry. >_>;


ANYWAY! Welcome, my friendly French-Canadian forumite. Or shall I say, welcome back. You have been added to mine MSN. Consider yourself lucky. You passed the test. What test, you say? The test.

[Sohym]

The... random test? Yaaaaaaays! Awesome! I'm lucky ^.^ *dances*

Oooooh and eh... no wait, I forgot.

Y'know, I'm not always randomly insane. But a headache does makes me kinda stupid. So now I'm gonna wonder... where's the money I made from selling messages? I want it. Badly. Like, now. Or something... god, I hate headaches.

And gimme candies or I shall, hmmm *thinks* do... something... bad... to your kitteh!

...

I need sleep... XD

[h2orowe]

I don't just give my candies to random strangers. What do you think I am? A candy hooker? Well, I'll assure you, I am not! ;p I have to get to know you better before I just go givin' out my sweets.

[Sohym]

Awwwww you're mean! I want candies T_T or anything sweet *addicted* damn... well you DO know my name, and I know yours... so we're not strangers anymore...? *puppy eyes*

[Black fist]

Hello Sohym, I'm black fist. The former top five hated poster.

[Sohym]

Why, hello. Nice to meet you ^__^
Former top five hated poster? Why? Are you a spammer or something? (no offense intended)

[Black fist]

No, just was a bit of a bastards, plus some other things.

[h2orowe]

Awwwww you're mean! I want candies T_T or anything sweet *addicted* damn... well you DO know my name, and I know yours... so we're not strangers anymore...? *puppy eyes*
;D :3

[Sohym]

Oh well. Happens, I suppose. You haven't been mean to me yet or anything so.. *shrug* Oh, by the way, where's your avatar from? *curious*