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Welcome => Introductions => Topic started by: britt.nee on October 23, 2008, 09:54:59 PM
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Well, well, well...I stumbled upon this very awesome fanfiction site and then this really awesome discussion board/forum and although I'm partial to the one that I moderate...Wel l, I just couldn't resist from joining.
The main reason I joined though is a simple one..I'm starting to get a major case of writer's block. I write constantly, I love it. It's my passion and my therapy. And apparently, I've over done myself and cannot seem to put more than two sentence together at a time. So I figured I needed a break of sorts. This sort of break includes writing but of a different kind.
I mainly write for movies and tv shows, not really real person stories. So this is a bit out of my comfort zone but what it fanfiction really? Mainly a dream, right? (Correct me if I'm wrong) We write these out as sort of dreams in some cases. And I dream a lot about a certain tattooed man so why not write it down into a fab story?
Hence why I am here! I have scoured the world wide web and come across this lovely site full of stories about this dream guy and the other guys he is in a band with.
So here I am sitting in my living room, hearing my neice snore her little behind off and rambling endlessly for no reason except to explain that my passion is running cold and my mojo is not as mojo-ish as it should be. But that's me.
Anywho, I'm going to be posting here soon because I need a break from a very serious story of mine and need to release this reoccuring dream I've been having about the ever so lovely AJ McLean. And I figured before I posted I'd read some and try to get accquainted with some lovely writers and readers on this site.
So...Bonjour I'm Brittany. Call me Britt, please. I'm 18 and I live in Georgia. I took a year off from school because I can...lol. And I have a new obsession of making banners for stories and forums. I make them for the forum and fanfiction sirte I moderate. I know I'll find my answer right after I post this but can anyone tell me the size limit for this board and for the fanfictions ite itself? I know all are different and I'd like to know for future cases. :)
Well, this is a really long post and yes, I admit I'm talkative and sort of zany at times but I am loved and I am me...lol. It's nice to be here and hopefully, I'll be posting soon.
Again great site, both the board and the fanfiction.
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LOL WELCOME Britt!
Just so you know, talkative and zany fit right in here on the AC boards. The other requirement is Random. You must appreciate randomness (and Canadians) or you will be kicked out.
Just to give you a heads up, we have some very AWESOME mods here that absolutely HATE banners and make it their goal in life to regulate the size. There is nothing Mare loves more in life than getting to delete a banner on the site because it's too big. That being said, the banner limit is 600 pixels. 601 and you're toast. (you may think I'm joking, but I assure you I am not. Mare and Julilly are the banner police!) But, don't let that fool you into thinking that they aren't two of the most awesome people on the planet. (next to me of course :P) <-- I kid.
Again, welcome to the forum! And let me just say that Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities I've ever visited! My aunt lives there. She owns a small, well it's like one of those old restored houses, and she's converted it into like a motel. Anyway, I went to stay once and just fell in love with the city!
Also, you've made me curious, which movie and TV fandoms do you write? We are mainly a BSB group here, but we also have a HUGE Supernatural following! If you don't watch Supernatural, you should cause it rocks! Otherwise, you can totally post your other stuff here too. I'd be interested in reading it depending on what movie/show it is...
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Welcome Britt!
I have to agree with Kelly on this one. We have two of the most amazing mods ever, but beware of Mare's smiting! They both HATE banners and Mare is not afraid to threaten smiting (though I have yet to see her actually follow through with her threats... :P).
I am actually interested to know what TV fandoms you write about as well. I would definitely be interested in reading some, depending on what show or movie is incorporated.
Welcome to the boards, and don't be afraid to join in the randomness that occurs regularly around here. :)
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Oh yay! Someone who's been to Sav. I just adore it here. I love walking along Riverstreet and the Squares, feeling the history of it. It's amazing! And it has grown a lot and they have made some major renovations to the older houses. I love it!
Do not fear, I am random and my bestie is from Canada. I am safe!! Right? ;)
Ahh banner haters, that's okay! I don't need one. The sites I mod are banner lovers and I just got hooked. If I do make one, I'll be good. I swear! Scouts honor over here.
I mainly write for CSI:NY and I'm starting a Miami story. I also for Garrett Hedlund movies, i.e. Four Brothers and Death Sentence. It's his fansite forum I mod for. Again I've overwhelmed myself with those stories and need an outlet...lol! I have major ideas for other shows, like Supernatural, but have yet to write them down. My stories as of now are more like epics, as my cyber writer friend calls it...lol.
And I do watch Supernatural! It's an addiction *sighs* I just loved the newest episode...lol!
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doh! Don't tell me! It starts in t-7minutes and counting!! But go into the chatterbox and there is a SN thread where you can feed your addiction like the rest of us. And a Garrett Hedlund fan site? That's interesting. Four Brothers was pretty good. Mmm Mark Whalberg haha.
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Welcome Britt!
I have to agree with Kelly on this one. We have two of the most amazing mods ever, but beware of Mare's smiting! They both HATE banners and Mare is not afraid to threaten smiting (though I have yet to see her actually follow through with her threats... :P).
I am actually interested to know what TV fandoms you write about as well. I would definitely be interested in reading some, depending on what show or movie is incorporated.
Welcome to the boards, and don't be afraid to join in the randomness that occurs regularly around here. :)
on no, Katie. Mare smites Rose on a regular basis. I've seen it done. She likes to have cookies after it happens.
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Oh you're going to love it! and I will def head over to that thread ASAP! Yes, our webmiss has a major site dedicated to him. The main site, a forum, a articles section, vid section and a fanfiction section. It's crazy but it's great. The best forum I've been on and have made some great friends.
Yes, I've written my fair share of FB stories...lol. Not onyl do us gals over at the GH forum love GH himself but we adore Mr. Marly Mark and SN too. We just love these hunky guys, eh? LOL
P.S
Although I can make my banner in decent size, I'll refrain...lol. I'd hate to get kicked out or something!
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Welcome to the board. :)
Banners shouldn't exceed 600 pixels and there is no real word limit to your stories.
Signature banners are smaller but I don't remember the actual size.
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Welcome Britt!
I have to agree with Kelly on this one. We have two of the most amazing mods ever, but beware of Mare's smiting! They both HATE banners and Mare is not afraid to threaten smiting (though I have yet to see her actually follow through with her threats... :P).
I am actually interested to know what TV fandoms you write about as well. I would definitely be interested in reading some, depending on what show or movie is incorporated.
Welcome to the boards, and don't be afraid to join in the randomness that occurs regularly around here. :)
Where have you been? Have you ever gone to the AC site and witnessed my little love notes to people who don't follow rules with their banners? :P
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wasn't there one just today? lol
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Welcome to the board. :)
Banners shouldn't exceed 600 pixels and there is no real word limit to your stories.
Signature banners are smaller but I don't remember the actual size.
ok, I'm bored. But I just found the siggy size... images in your signature can't exceed 300 pixels.
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Welcome to the board Britt! I'm Ashley (or as Mare says, "The Monkey One") :)
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wasn't there one just today? lol
Actually there were 2 lol
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And I feel the need to justify my hating of banners lol
I don't like them mainly because they take up too much space on the front page of the AC site and for those people who do not have high speed internet it takes that page forever to download because of that. That's why I always say, if you really love your banners, put them on the inside of your story. If your summary is that good people will click to read what's inside and if your story is bad, a banner won't help it anyway.
That being said, as long as you follow the banner rules feel free to put them up, but like Kelly and Katie said, I really am a stickler for the sizes because I remember what it was like to be on dial up. lol
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What's up, glad to see you like Canadians -- it's a must. Although your blue font is burning my retna.
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I was going to ask why there was such a hate for banners and now I know...lol. At least it's a good reason. And I understand that completely, I used to have dial up and it took forever!! So I'm glad that answered.
Again if I feel the need to use one, I'll keep it in the right size. I swear!
Thanks for the wamr welcome too. I appreciate it!! :)
PS
See the font's gone...;)
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Welcome!!! ;D
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I was going to ask why there was such a hate for banners and now I know...lol. At least it's a good reason. And I understand that completely, I used to have dial up and it took forever!! So I'm glad that answered.
Again if I feel the need to use one, I'll keep it in the right size. I swear!
Thanks for the wamr welcome too. I appreciate it!! :)
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See the font's gone...;)
plus, a lot of people make ugly banners. I don't hate them, but I hate ugly ones. Mostly I'm indifferent to banners. But you'll find that there are a lot of people around here who love them too. They just aren't in charge. ;)
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I agree on that too. I don't like ugly banners either...lol. It kinds of peeves me when I see one actually. I guess because I know how to make them and make them look good, IMO and some others opinion, it bugs me that there are some ugly ones...lol. But hey practice makes perfect, just do it on your own time. I didn't and will never post the stuff i first made when I was learning...lol . It's horrid looking.
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I hate banners. Dpesn't matter how nice they are done. I am an equal opportunity banner hater. :)
YAY me! lol
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Welcome Britt! And thank you for switching from the blue font, cause yeah, it was making my eyes sting too! :P ;)
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LOL @ mare. At least your an equal opportunity banner hater...That's good. No if, an's or but's. I like that!
And thanks RockOfAges for the welcome and everyone else! Looking back the blue font was a little ehh...lol. It's a lot brighter when I have my contacts in...lol. No wonder the doctor said to wear them! :D
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Pink and yellow also show up nice. All the other colors are pretty hard to read on here.
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Although the pink looks really pretty, I think I'll pass on that and the yellowness for now.
Quick Q does everyone on here write for the site?
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Not everyone, but most of us.
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Oh okay...on the other fourm and fanfiction site I go to, although it's all one website just with different sections, only a few authors are on both. It's almost two different worlds but here it doesn't seem that way. It seems like a whole thing here.
I think that's better though. On the other fanfiction site the girls who are also on the forum sort of run the fanfiction site. It's like we have a clique there and it seems odd...lol. Great and joyous but seperate.
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This is a great forum for writers! Like Mare said, most of us do write and post stories on the site, so the two go together well, and we "talk shop" here a lot. It's the best forum I've been on where you can actually discuss fanfics, both from the reader and the writer end.
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Yeah, that's what I liked about the fourm I mod. Though it only has a secion on the forum for writers/readers to chat. This is dedicated here...lol. I like that.
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I agree on that too. I don't like ugly banners either...lol. It kinds of peeves me when I see one actually. I guess because I know how to make them and make them look good, IMO and some others opinion, it bugs me that there are some ugly ones...lol. But hey practice makes perfect, just do it on your own time. I didn't and will never post the stuff i first made when I was learning...lol . It's horrid looking.
Yeah... I know not everyone has good graphics programs or knows how to use them, but if you can't make something decent-looking, why put up a banner at all? Are they THAT necessary?
I enjoy making graphics, but I never really posted banners for my stories until I had Paint Shop Pro. Before then, I remember wishing I could make cool graphics like I saw for other stories, but all I had to work with was Paint and Printshop Deluxe, which was a card-making program LOL.
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Yeah, that's what I liked about the fourm I mod. Though it only has a secion on the forum for writers/readers to chat. This is dedicated here...lol. I like that.
What's your forum?
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Oh I have PSP9! I started learning early this year when a friend gave it to me and she semi taught me...lol. I leanred the majority on my own though. It's hard to use until you learn your way around and it's a lot easier when you have the tools to do it. I wanna start my own website sooner or alter but I want to get more into the graohics before I do. I'm venturing into desktop backgrounds and MySpace layout's now...lol.
The forum and fanfiction site I go to is a Garrett Hedlund fansite.
www.mrhedlund. com
Tini, the webmiss, has different sections and thats where the forum and ff site come in. Again not all the of the authors go to the forum and not all of the forum goes to the ff site. It's two different things unlike here where it seems like the reason this board is here is because of the ff site, ya know?
At the forum at Mr. Hedlund the fanfiction has a section there but that's it. It's a cool site, all sections are connected and Tini did a great job. Big job and hard to handle but great none the less!
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Welcome Britt! I'm Amber and I'm from Gawga too ;D we rock!
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Oh yay! Another peach! Yes, we do rock, Amber. Thanks for welcome!! ;D
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on no, Katie. Mare smites Rose on a regular basis. I've seen it done. She likes to have cookies after it happens.
lmao yeah, Mare makes up for it with lots and lots of cookies lol.
And welcome Britt...I'm Rose, the most random person here! :D (Or so I like to believe lol)
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Ohh Hi! No worries, I have my moments too. They come out of no where and I can't control them but I'm right there with ya. Thanks for the welcome.
BTW I like the quotes in your siggy! I love Buffy, I need some re-runs now...lol.
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Welcome to the boards. :)
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Thank you!! :) Oh can someone tell me where to post a video at? I found this hilarious video on YouTube of the guys and I wanna post it becuase it has a really really funny part in it but I don't know where to put it at... :-\
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There's a thread in the chatterbox board that is called random youtube videos... just post the link in there
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Thanks so much!! ;D