I'm actually shaking, uncontrollably. I just can't stop regretting. I could've not exploded over the Old RP's closure, I could've stayed in the LMBs and not leave. I could've met new people. I only rejoined on the final day, and I saw 2 overwhelmingly amazing people. I don't know them, but I got ridiculously strong vibes, as if I've felt them all my life? As if I knew they were good people, and would be good friends? Certainly admired them.
I've also been crying, so that helps things. But those two people. Elizabethchase and Vojislav. I've never talked to them, but I honestly felt as if I knew them all my life the moment I saw one of their posts. One of them was "Oh, I'm just hanging around the house, posting and eating. How about you?"
I just...I don't know if they made it. I tried to get as many people as I could, I sent direct things saying this website, and I just...
I'm sorry to hear that. It certainly is a sad thing that's happened, and there are probably things we all could have done differently. Many people will not find these boards, but many already have. We have over 150 of the most dedicated LMBers already here, and you can make so many new friends here on LMBE! As for the people you met, there's still time. With the boards in read-only state, I expect several people will read through things and stumble upon a reference to this site. And in fact, if you Google "lego message boards", the third suggestion right now is "lego message boards eternal", so there's a good chance many more people can find us!
While I was not really upset by the closure (I actually wasn't on when it happened), I can understand why some users were/are so upset. Some suffer from anxiety, depression, or just being shy, and the LMBs were the perfect place to vent about what was going on in their life and just to talk with other people. It was a coping mechanism for many. It was for me a few years ago when I was adjusting to a single-parent household. Don't be so quick to dismiss the effect of the Boards.
Don't worry, I'm not dismissing the effect of the boards and I completely understand where they're coming from- I was bullied constantly from the age of 13-16. And I still kind of am. The MBs was the only place I really had people "outside" of my home who understand me.
The MBs weren't made though as a place to vent about the bad stuff in life, and that's one of the reasons it got taken down. It isn't a coping mechanism. It's actually a place for people to just forget about the problems, which actually makes it closer to being a drug of sorts (which does actually file under coping mechanism, but not in a good way).
The way they talk about it ending though is as if the world is ending, because they won't have a place to talk to their friends (or in some cases, "cope" with their problems). Which is totally not the case. If they want to star in touch that much, they come to a place like here or stay on the LEGO galleries. It's not the place that makes the impact, it's the community.
Ah, I see where you're coming from, and I agree with you. Even though some didn't post about their lives in CC, getting away from their problems in the other forums (like posting about Star Wars or LOTR) was likely a huge release for some. Even I am already needing my LMB "fix."
And yeah, I get it isn't LEGO's job to have a coping mechanism, but it was what many people turned it into. Now that it's gone, I hope that those who did depend on it have something to fall back on or have recovered.
True, but the galleries are not a very good solution. They're for sharing pictures of your LEGO creations, not for chatting. Some users may not be allowed to post on other sites or trust them. I get that it's their problem, but I totally understand why people are upset.
Thank you for sharing your opinion so respectfully. I do agree with all of your points that you made.
Post by masterlegobuilders on Mar 1, 2017 17:46:30 GMT
I don't think it has sunk in yet, the real scale of this, and I think that without this place I wouldn't be so calm about this. In fact, this place is allowing me to meet all kinds of new LMBers who I never would have seen before. Thank you Astrokid, and everyone else involved, and thank you everyone in the community here who has helped keep me, and a good many other people I suspect, sane
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
I had a lot of homework, but I did get on just to say my goodbyes. I still can't believe it. I got on this morning and noticed I still had posts needing to be moderated.
I'm glad you guys came up with this to help us get through it. I want all of you to know that you are special, and I am here for you. Especially during school since this place isn't "categorized as games".
I'm sorry to hear that. It certainly is a sad thing that's happened, and there are probably things we all could have done differently. Many people will not find these boards, but many already have. We have over 150 of the most dedicated LMBers already here, and you can make so many new friends here on LMBE! As for the people you met, there's still time. With the boards in read-only state, I expect several people will read through things and stumble upon a reference to this site. And in fact, if you Google "lego message boards", the third suggestion right now is "lego message boards eternal", so there's a good chance many more people can find us!
It happened so quietly. That's all I can say. I was watching CC when it was locked and the most recent post had been three hours ago due to moderation.
I was in FF when it happened. The most recent post was also 3 hours ago at the time. I'm not even sure if my farewell speech got up....
It happened so quietly. That's all I can say. I was watching CC when it was locked and the most recent post had been three hours ago due to moderation.
I was in FF when it happened. The most recent post was also 3 hours ago at the time. I'm not even sure if my farewell speech got up....
It should have. The Mods said they would continue to moderate every last post... Just found your post. "The last three years have been great. And I know I'll see many of you again, but to those of you I won't see again, farewell. Best of luck in life." Shame we cannot like posts still.
I wrote a eulogy in the final hours.
Farewell, LEGO Message Boards. Your existence seemed infinite, but those who typed between your body tags will remember you eternally. Your LEGO Message Board spirit will forever linger on in the space between spaces with your friends: LEGO Universe, My LEGO Network and those friends you haven't yet met, which include but are not exclusive to the old and embarrassing email addresses we intentionally forgot the passwords to... For your sake, I hope they are the highest of quality companions one could wish for.
Rest knowing that the citizens of LEGO Message Board Land will hold on to only their deepest and most fondest of memories. The arguments and debates of old are now long forgotten. And yes, we will find comfort by reminiscing the greatest of friendships we made and the life lessons we learned.
So... Cyberspace awaits you, LEGO Message Boards.
In the words of the late, great Echo... "See you around the Network, friend!"
I was in FF when it happened. The most recent post was also 3 hours ago at the time. I'm not even sure if my farewell speech got up....
It should have. The Mods said they would continue to moderate every last post... Just found your post. "The last three years have been great. And I know I'll see many of you again, but to those of you I won't see again, farewell. Best of luck in life." Shame we cannot like posts still.
I wrote a eulogy in the final hours.
Farewell, LEGO Message Boards. Your existence seemed infinite, but those who typed between your body tags will remember you eternally. Your LEGO Message Board spirit will forever linger on in the space between spaces with your friends: LEGO Universe, My LEGO Network and those friends you haven't yet met, which include but are not exclusive to the old and embarrassing email addresses we intentionally forgot the passwords to... For your sake, I hope they are the highest of quality companions one could wish for.
Rest knowing that the citizens of LEGO Message Board Land will hold on to only their deepest and most fondest of memories. The arguments and debates of old are now long forgotten. And yes, we will find comfort by reminiscing the greatest of friendships we made and the life lessons we learned.
So... Cyberspace awaits you, LEGO Message Boards.
In the words of the late, great Echo... "See you around the Network, friend!"
It certainly is a sad thing that's happened, and there are probably things we all could have done differently. Many people will not find these boards, but many already have. We have over 150 of the most dedicated LMBers already here, and you can make so many new friends here on LMBE! As for the people you met, there's still time. With the boards in read-only state, I expect several people will read through things and stumble upon a reference to this site. And in fact, if you Google "lego message boards", the third suggestion right now is "lego message boards eternal", so there's a good chance many more people can find us! 
