I think its time to change our avatars back.

Jon1701 · August 1 2008, 05:35 PM

My Friends.

Firstly, I'm proud of what this forum has achieved this last two months, but as of today - I'm going to drop the sombrero and mexican references from my avatar.

I've been wanting to do this for a couple of weeks now. I feel the tide has turned, so I'm getting out now while we are still on somewhat of a high. There are rumblings of a backlash across the board and as such, I feel that we should all cut back on the sombrero-ness. Still gonna post in the Blue nacelles thread (god bless you AlboOfBorg - who knew?,) and I think we should keep that puppy going at least through 2000 posts.

Peace, love, IDIC and understanding and all that - but I think its time to return to our scheduled broadcast.

*welling up with tears*

Lets get out now, before the rest of the board kills us and it really, really stops becoming funny. I'm going to fall on my sword now for the rest of you. I'm ripping off the band-aid now. I'm taking the first step.

Who's with me?

ITL · August 1 2008, 05:48 PM

I de-sombreoed two weeks ago.

Don't get me wrong, I'm still lovin' the whole sombrerofication scenario - but I made an avie that really doesn't need sombreoing up, so that was that.

Squiggy · August 1 2008, 05:50 PM

Yeah, it's best to end something before it dies a slow death.

Jon1701 · August 1 2008, 05:52 PM

I sense the horse is lame, so i'm shooting it now.

cultcross · August 1 2008, 06:14 PM

Ba'al no longer loses his sombrero from the suckerpunch

Also, Squiggy, As I'm away from tomorrow, I'm removing my TNZ Two message from my sig now - hope you liked the support anyway, and a pre-emptive welcome back

Squiggy · August 1 2008, 06:19 PM

cultcross wrote:

Ba'al no longer loses his sombrero from the suckerpunch

Also, Squiggy, As I'm away from tomorrow, I'm removing my TNZ Two message from my sig now - hope you liked the support anyway, and a pre-emptive welcome back

Danke.

Samuel T. Cogley · August 1 2008, 06:45 PM

Mine stays for now.

I don't much concern myself with what other people think.

If people don't like it, they can deal. I don't take issue with anyone else's avatar.

chardman · August 1 2008, 06:58 PM

Squiggyfm wrote:

Yeah, it's best to end something before it dies a slow death.

Are you freakin' nuts?

We're Star Trek fans. Not ending things prior to a slow death is what we're all about.

I mean, think about it: Beating a dead horse is what we do best.

Okay, so maybe sombreros are beginning to suck.

So what?

Voyager sucked and it lasted for 7 whole years! Christ, even though the franchise was technically brain dead and on full life support, they gave us Enterprise and somehow managed to keep it going for 4 additional seasons.

By all rights sombreros deserve to stick around for a couple of years. At the very least, until Trek XI hits theatres. Anything less, and you don't deserve to call yourself a true fan.

The Keeper · August 1 2008, 07:02 PM

I still like the craze but it does bug me when an interesting topic is turned into a mash of Jokes concerning It.

I hereby promise to limit all my mention of Them, their Legacy or Sombrero Jokes to appropriate threads only but the Sombrero stays.

Squiggy · August 1 2008, 07:06 PM

I think everyone should change to a hypnotoad avatar in tribute to my everlasting glory.

ITL · August 1 2008, 07:17 PM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote:

I don't much concern myself with what other people think.

If people don't like it, they can deal. I don't take issue with anyone else's avatar.

I feel the same way about my decision to not have a sombreroed avie anymore

The way I see it - sombrero or not-sombrero - it's all cool.

Carpe Occasio · August 1 2008, 07:22 PM

M'Sharak · August 1 2008, 07:23 PM

Squiggyfm wrote:

I think everyone should change to a hypnotoad avatar in tribute to my everlasting glory.

That's just your ego talking.

Oops. Don't know how that got in there.

Samuel T. Cogley · August 1 2008, 07:25 PM

ITL wrote:

The way I see it - sombrero or not-sombrero - it's all cool.

Agreed.

Do what ya like.

ITL · August 1 2008, 07:28 PM

And if I feel like donning a sombrero again in the future, then don one I shall.

August 1 2008, 05:35 PM	#1
Jon1701 Rear Admiral Location: Manchester, UK	I think its time to change our avatars back. My Friends. Firstly, I'm proud of what this forum has achieved this last two months, but as of today - I'm going to drop the sombrero and mexican references from my avatar. I've been wanting to do this for a couple of weeks now. I feel the tide has turned, so I'm getting out now while we are still on somewhat of a high. There are rumblings of a backlash across the board and as such, I feel that we should all cut back on the sombrero-ness. Still gonna post in the Blue nacelles thread (god bless you AlboOfBorg - who knew?,) and I think we should keep that puppy going at least through 2000 posts. Peace, love, IDIC and understanding and all that - but I think its time to return to our scheduled broadcast. welling up with tears Lets get out now, before the rest of the board kills us and it really, really stops becoming funny. I'm going to fall on my sword now for the rest of you. I'm ripping off the band-aid now. I'm taking the first step. Who's with me? __________________ www.moviebreadbin.com Movie reviews sponsored by the man who lives in a tent in Brent Spiners back garden. Last edited by Jon1701; August 1 2008 at 07:38 PM.

August 1 2008, 05:48 PM	#2
ITL Vice Admiral Location: Palace Of The Brine	Re: I think its time to change our avatars back. I de-sombreoed two weeks ago. Don't get me wrong, I'm still lovin' the whole sombrerofication scenario - but I made an avie that really doesn't need sombreoing up, so that was that. __________________ oɹ soɯǝʇɥıuƃ.

August 1 2008, 05:50 PM	#3
Squiggy Shit Supreme Location: Not on your life, my Hindu friend.	Re: I think its time to change our avatars back. Yeah, it's best to end something before it dies a slow death. __________________ ENOUGH OF THIS TURGID BASH WANKERY!

August 1 2008, 05:52 PM	#4
Jon1701 Rear Admiral Location: Manchester, UK	Re: I think its time to change our avatars back. I sense the horse is lame, so i'm shooting it now. __________________ www.moviebreadbin.com Movie reviews sponsored by the man who lives in a tent in Brent Spiners back garden.

August 1 2008, 06:14 PM	#5
cultcross Runner Location: United Kingdom	Re: I think its time to change our avatars back. Ba'al no longer loses his sombrero from the suckerpunch Also, Squiggy, As I'm away from tomorrow, I'm removing my TNZ Two message from my sig now - hope you liked the support anyway, and a pre-emptive welcome back __________________ This post terminates here. Please do not attempt to board.

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August 1 2008, 06:45 PM	#7
Samuel T. Cogley Vice Admiral Location: Hold still, Jim.	Re: I think its time to change our avatars back. Mine stays for now. I don't much concern myself with what other people think. If people don't like it, they can deal. I don't take issue with anyone else's avatar. __________________ "If I didn't keep getting distracted by an avatar showing a sombrero'd dog getting his engineering hull penis substitute cut off I'd probably say that the above post was a point well made." - ITL

August 1 2008, 07:02 PM	#9
The Keeper Commodore Location: Where reality ends and illusion begins	Re: I think its time to change our avatars back. I still like the craze but it does bug me when an interesting topic is turned into a mash of Jokes concerning It. I hereby promise to limit all my mention of Them, their Legacy or Sombrero Jokes to appropriate threads only but the Sombrero stays.

August 1 2008, 07:06 PM	#10
Squiggy Shit Supreme Location: Not on your life, my Hindu friend.	Re: I think its time to change our avatars back. I think everyone should change to a hypnotoad avatar in tribute to my everlasting glory. __________________ ENOUGH OF THIS TURGID BASH WANKERY!

August 1 2008, 07:22 PM	#12
Carpe Occasio Fleet Captain Location: Same as it ever was	Re: I think its time to change our avatars back. __________________ www.ncc1701shipyard.com

August 1 2008, 07:28 PM	#15
ITL Vice Admiral Location: Palace Of The Brine	Re: I think its time to change our avatars back. And if I feel like donning a sombrero again in the future, then don one I shall. __________________ oɹ soɯǝʇɥıuƃ.