An Appeal to Lurkers

[Qrazy]

I know you're there. Make an account and post.

[Ivan Drago]

I know you're there. Make an account and post.

I thought Raiders got rid of that?

[Qrazy]

I thought Raiders got rid of that?

...lurking?

[Ivan Drago]

...lurking?

No, registering.

EDIT: Never mind, Raiders has to approve the account made first. My mistake.

[Mysterious Dude]

I doubt there are very many people lurking. How would they have found this place? Plus, it's so boring here, what's there to lurk?

[elixir]

It says there are 68 guests now.

[Winston*]

Does the software know whether those guests are people or spiders?

[ledfloyd]

if there are 68 spiders on the board i'm out of here.

[Spinal]

An appeal to berserkers:

I know you're there. Whip yourself up into a frenzy and then punch someone.

[Boner M]

An appeal to Urkel:

You did that. We know you did.

[Qrazy]

An appeal to berserkers:

I know you're there. Whip yourself up into a frenzy and then punch someone.

Done and done.

[Qrazy]

Welcome GurneyVJett82!

[Thirdmango]

I'm sometimes a guest when I look at match cut on my phone cause I don't log in when I do so.

Also I have a friend who is a full blown lurker. He checks certain threads about every day but has no interest in posting. We talk about those sometimes.

[Qrazy]

I'm sometimes a guest when I look at match cut on my phone cause I don't log in when I do so.

Also I have a friend who is a full blown lurker. He checks certain threads about every day but has no interest in posting. We talk about those sometimes.

Why's that? He has nothing to say?

http://www.arthursclipart.org/sportwater/Bait.gif

[Mara]

I'm sometimes a guest when I look at match cut on my phone cause I don't log in when I do so.

Also I have a friend who is a full blown lurker. He checks certain threads about every day but has no interest in posting. We talk about those sometimes.

Weird. He's like my secret friend that I don't know about.

[MadMan]

Post here, damnit. We don't bite. Okay, Winston* does, but we lock him up at nighttime.

[Ezee E]

Who/When was the last new poster who actually became part of the group?

[Rowland]

My girlfriend sometimes lurks, she claims she tried to register once but was denied.

I dunno.

[soitgoes...]

Who/When was the last new poster who actually became part of the group?Elixer probably, and he's been around for a year or so. Others have probably come in after (sevenarts?), but aren't as prolific. Irish is another fairly recent joiner, but he's been around well over a year.

[Gizmo]

I'm like a registered lurker. Been here since basically day 1 and have almost 250 total posts now.

[Dukefrukem]

As far as my knowledge, this is the only coherent film discussion forum on the intrawebs. Most people who want to discuss movies are probably not as die hard as the majority of people here and are probably intimated by the level of analysis by some posters. MC consensus is generally very cynical and definitely goes against the grain against the public majority. I mean, Irish has only liked 4 movies in the last 15 years.

[Skitch]

I feel like I'm being watched. Who are these peeping toms? Who do they do it? Film at 11.

[Spinal]

An appeal to circle jerkers:

I know you're there. Just be sure to clean up after yourselves.

[Kurosawa Fan]

An appeal to Urkel:

You did that. We know you did.

There is no good reason this should have made me laugh as hard as it did. I kind of feel ashamed.

[Sven]

An appeal to shirkers:

I know you're there. Do something, by damn.

[Qrazy]

As far as my knowledge, this is the only coherent film discussion forum on the intrawebs. Most people who want to discuss movies are probably not as die hard as the majority of people here and are probably intimated by the level of analysis by some posters. MC consensus is generally very cynical and definitely goes against the grain against the public majority. I mean, Irish has only liked 4 movies in the last 15 years.

Intimidated. You're banned.

[Dukefrukem]

Now all the lurkers who can't spell or constantly make typos will not make an account. Happy now?

[Thirdmango]

Weird. He's like my secret friend that I don't know about.

Especially since his favorite thread is the Buffy thread.

Also he probably hasn't read any of this because it's in the general film discussion forum and he only checks the kitchen sink, reading and tv discussion forums.

[Killed_by_Smalls]

I'd definitely consider myself a lurker although I have posted in the past. I've always wanted to post more regularly, and just generally write more about the films I watch, so maybe I'll take this as a sign that I should start.

[MadMan]

I'd definitely consider myself a lurker although I have posted in the past. I've always wanted to post more regularly, and just generally write more about the films I watch, so maybe I'll take this as a sign that I should start.You have a Big Trouble in Little China avatar. You should defiantly post here more.

And Gizmo, I keep forgetting you are a member here. Didn't you also post at the Axis of Very Evil? Maybe I'm thinking of someone else....

[DavidSeven]

Someone spam whatever they're calling the equivalent of the original Film Discussion Thread at RT these days.

[Watashi]

I think they all see all the duke threads and get scared and run away.

[Qrazy]

I'd definitely consider myself a lurker although I have posted in the past. I've always wanted to post more regularly, and just generally write more about the films I watch, so maybe I'll take this as a sign that I should start.

Yes!

[Mara]

Especially since his favorite thread is the Buffy thread.

Also he probably hasn't read any of this because it's in the general film discussion forum and he only checks the kitchen sink, reading and tv discussion forums.

Dude. Give him my number.

[kopello]

While I do post occasionally (and wish I did more), I usually stick to lurking.

[elixir]

While I do post occasionally (and wish I did more), I usually stick to lurking.

If you wish it, make it happen! And your Beau Travail rating is too low! :)

[Idioteque Stalker]

I sometimes think about posting in the movie forum but then I get scared that people might make fun of my five-star rating system. Netflix has ruined me.

[MadMan]

I sometimes think about posting in the movie forum but then I get scared that people might make fun of my five-star rating system. Netflix has ruined me.Nah, its a rating system that Barty uses and that I've considered using. My only beef with Netflix using it is that there are no half stars. Gotta have those.


Someone spam whatever they're calling the equivalent of the original Film Discussion Thread at RT these days.It no longer exists. Father Barry, myself, and a couple of others who still posted at RT tried to keep a new version alive, but it died in the end. Naturally GD went back to lesser film discussion soon after wards. The funny thing was how Ringo/Mallory hated on FDT, even though the thread was great and served a higher purpose.

[Kiusagi]

I figure people lurk because the discussions here are interesting to read but perhaps they feel they have nothing to contribute. I felt that way at first and I've been trying to chime in more. I used to do this on the IMDb boards, but that only served to make me dumber.

[Ivan Drago]

I figure people lurk because the discussions here are interesting to read but perhaps they feel they have nothing to contribute.

Honestly I feel the same way when it comes to movie discussion here; I feel like I have nothing more to say that hasn't already been said.

[Thirdmango]

Honestly I feel the same way when it comes to movie discussion here; I feel like I have nothing more to say that hasn't already been said.

I often feel the same way. It was only when I decided to make TV my big thing a number of years ago did I finally find a voice here in the TV threads. Now after being here a couple years I feel more comfortable in the movie threads but still don't check them with as much frequency as I do other areas.

Also I was with a friend today and told her about Match-Cut, she signed up, and we shall see if she actually gets into it.

[Qrazy]

My advice is don't feel beholden to write lengthy reviews of the things you watch, read, etc. You can if you want to but it's not necessary. If you watch a movie and like it say so, if you hate it say so, or at the very least vote in the polls and such.

[B-side]

I'm a terrible writer and I still contribute.

[Lasse]

You guys really should dumb down the intellectual level - then I might contribute a bit more.

[Idioteque Stalker]

My only beef with Netflix using it is that there are no half stars. Gotta have those.

Nah, I can't even think in terms of half stars anymore. I like to force myself to stay off the fence.

[Gizmo]

And Gizmo, I keep forgetting you are a member here. Didn't you also post at the Axis of Very Evil? Maybe I'm thinking of someone else....

yep, was around back then too.

[MadMan]

yep, was around back then too.Awesome. There are not a lot of us left around these parts.


Nah, I can't even think in terms of half stars anymore. I like to force myself to stay off the fence.Raiders used the four star scale without any half-stars for a while.


I'm a terrible writer and I still contribute.If you are a terrible writer than I am beyond godawful :P

[Killed_by_Smalls]

I'm considering using the 20-80 baseball scouting scale.

[Ivan Drago]

I often feel the same way. It was only when I decided to make TV my big thing a number of years ago did I finally find a voice here in the TV threads. Now after being here a couple years I feel more comfortable in the movie threads but still don't check them with as much frequency as I do other areas.

I have no idea what my voice is in here. I frequent the NFL thread and the Upcoming movies forum, so I guess those two.

[KK2.0]

My advice is don't feel beholden to write lengthy reviews of the things you watch, read, etc. You can if you want to but it's not necessary. If you watch a movie and like it say so, if you hate it say so, or at the very least vote in the polls and such.

Maybe a lot of lurkers aren't very proficient in english. I know I'm not and I follow this advice, write shorter posts.

[Biff Justice]

Okay, I'll post.

I've been around a long, long time (I was more regular on the Axis and first incarnation of the Match-Cut boards), but I simply don't see films in the theater often anymore, and seeing them two years after they were originally released doesn't lend me much to offer in the discussion/rating threads.

But, yeah, I shouldn't be so shy. I should especially hop in on the Buffy thread occasionally since I'm betting I could give even Mara a run for her money on the Buffy obsession meter.

[Mara]

But, yeah, I shouldn't be so shy. I should especially hop in on the Buffy thread occasionally since I'm betting I could give even Mara a run for her money on the Buffy obsession meter.

Come, friend!

And I talk a lot, but I think Lucky is the most devoted fan.

[MadMan]

Okay, I'll post.

I've been around a long, long time (I was more regular on the Axis and first incarnation of the Match-Cut boards), but I simply don't see films in the theater often anymore, and seeing them two years after they were originally released doesn't lend me much to offer in the discussion/rating threads.

But, yeah, I shouldn't be so shy. I should especially hop in on the Buffy thread occasionally since I'm betting I could give even Mara a run for her money on the Buffy obsession meter.Whoa its Biff. Long time no see, man. Still rocking the Mystery Men avatar-nice.

And I started watching Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and I'm on Season 3. I've already invaded the thread.

[Lucky]

Come, friend!

And I talk a lot, but I think Lucky is the most devoted fan.

I've just been in the club the longest. I think I'm one of the few who actually watched the show religiously while it aired.

[Skitch]

... but I simply don't see films in the theater often anymore, and seeing them two years after they were originally released doesn't lend me much to offer in the discussion/rating threads.

Nonsense! I'm always waaaaay behind! :lol:

There is virtually no way to see every film when it is a hot topic. Opinions on films are not timely, imo.

[Mr. McGibblets]

I tried to register 2 or 3 times a few years ago, but never got confirmed as a user. So, it was easier to just lurk occasionally. This thread made me decide to try again.

[MadMan]

Hey, its a new person. Welcome to the site :cool:

[Lucky]

I enjoy The League as well. Nice avatar.

[SocratesJohnson]

I just signed up a few days ago, but I was a member of the old school match-cut boards where the boards were connected to an actual review site.

Or am I remembering that wrong? I'm probably remembering that wrong. Either way, I used to come here back in 2007ish.

[Sven]

I just signed up a few days ago, but I was a member of the old school match-cut boards where the boards were connected to an actual review site.

Or am I remembering that wrong? I'm probably remembering that wrong. Either way, I used to come here back in 2007ish.

Did you have the same screen name? I think I would've remembered it. Because it's one of the best.

[Dukefrukem]

I just signed up a few days ago, but I was a member of the old school match-cut boards where the boards were connected to an actual review site.

Or am I remembering that wrong? I'm probably remembering that wrong. Either way, I used to come here back in 2007ish.

No that existed and it was a neat exclusive feature. I lost my login information to that along with all of the reviews I had wrote. I wish I remembered the URL.

The Annex maybe?

edit: http://sheercheek.net/axis/index.php

http://web.archive.org/web/20050404233618/http://www.axisarchives.org/

[SocratesJohnson]

Did you have the same screen name? I think I would've remembered it. Because it's one of the best.

Thanks! But, no, I'm not sure what it used to be.

And that review site I was talking about may have been a completely different thing that I'm just combining with this forum due to a jumbled memory. I remember they focused on Samurai stuff quite a bit. Lots of reviews by a dude named Braden, that's all I recall.

/CoolStoryBro

EDIT: Oh wait, Genrebusters is what I was remembering. My bad!

[Raiders]

http://web.archive.org/web/20050404233618/http://www.axisarchives.org/

Jesus, looks at those logged-in names. So many casualties over the years. Some worse than others.

[Sven]

Braden is megladon8

Genrebusters is a site that was created by Daniel Davis

Both of whom still post here.

[Watashi]

Jesus, looks at those logged-in names. So many casualties over the years. Some worse than others.
Seriously. Who the hell is that "DavidSeven" fellow? I wish he posted more.

[Dukefrukem]

Jesus, looks at those logged-in names. So many casualties over the years. Some worse than others.

You gotta change it back to RaidersoftheFoundArk. Awesome.

[SocratesJohnson]

Braden is megladon8

Genrebusters is a site that was created by Daniel Davis

Both of whom still post here.

Sir, you just blew my mind.

[Dukefrukem]

I'm obsessed with locating, MASSIVEminiature, Buffaluffasaurus, SpikeGirl, The Mike, Robert Paulson and ORCA2.

And jenniferofthejungle should absolutely be posting here more. Loved her taste in horror movies.

Why don't I remember much about the split? Why was it done?

[Dukefrukem]

Braden is megladon8


Shit Meg, I really have been spelling your name incorrectly. :(

[Raiders]

I'm obsessed with locating, MASSIVEminiature, Buffaluffasaurus, SpikeGirl, The Mike, Robert Paulson and ORCA2.

And jenniferofthejungle should absolutely be posting here more. Loved her taste in horror movies.

Why don't I remember much about the split? Why was it done?

Rebort offered, in like late 2005, those of us who weren't horror fanatics our own site which he would host and I would admin, so we branched from Axis Archives and formed Match-Cut (.com in those days). When Rebort stepped down as host, this site migrated here and I took over hosting as well. Spun kept the Axis Archives going for a while, but eventually some of that crowd found its way here and some, mostly those you named, sort of drifted away.

Buff is the strange case who did migrate and them got "a life." Shame.

[Gizmo]

ah, reminiscing.

[MadMan]

Man do I miss the old site. And I still harbor a grunge against Rebort. He's still got explainin' to do. But he never will, so oh well. He's a wanker.

I stuck with the other Axis site until the very end, when it finally withered away and died. However, I encountered pscion recently on Bloody Disgusting, and there is an Axis of Evil Facebook group I got linked to by him. I miss the old site match-cut/Axis site, really. Those were good times. But hey you gotta move on.

[ThePlashyBubbler]

I've been reading since sometime around 2007, and posting sporadically since 2008. Gonna try to post more often since roughly half of my input is typically saying "Go Blue" or "Come On You Spurs."

[Dukefrukem]

Man do I miss the old site. And I still harbor a grunge against Rebort. He's still got explainin' to do. But he never will, so oh well. He's a wanker.

I stuck with the other Axis site until the very end, when it finally withered away and died. However, I encountered pscion recently on Bloody Disgusting, and there is an Axis of Evil Facebook group I got linked to by him. I miss the old site match-cut/Axis site, really. Those were good times. But hey you gotta move on.

:eek: Wish you brought that page up sooner.

[MadMan]

It slipped my mind, unfortunately.

[Dukefrukem]

GhostintheDarkness is active!

[Kurosawa Fan]

I've been reading since sometime around 2007, and posting sporadically since 2008. Gonna try to post more often since roughly half of my input is typically saying "Go Blue" or "Come On You Spurs."

Don't diminish the value of those posts. They are an excellent form of contribution. :cool:

[ThePlashyBubbler]

Don't diminish the value of those posts. They are an excellent form of contribution. :cool:

Haha I was wondering if that'd catch your eye.

[MadMan]

TPB you've contributed to my College Football thread, which is cool except for the whole "Go Michigan" bit :P ;)