Hello, everyone. As you may or may not be aware, I’ve been slinking around this amazing site for nigh-on two years, now. And in that time, I’ve come to realize that our precious site has the unspoken tendency to separate certain people into certain classifications which under many circumstances could be regarded as a class system. This effect is no doubt subtle; so much so that many would argue it may not even exist! However, running under the assumption that it does, I’ve decided to take this opportunity to have a crack at making sense of this madcap site and its madcappier inhabitants. So, without further ado, let us begin our little social experiment.
P.S: I am fully aware that something like this has the tendency to invoke quite a bit of negativity. For that reason, I am asking that you take none of this seriously so that you have the greatest chance of not having your feelings hurt in any way. That being said, I have also tried to go about this with as much dignity as is humanely possible. In no way am I saying that you all fit into definitive stereotypes and I am certainly not saying I have the right to judge you in such a way. This is merely a test assuming that every person on this site is an unchanging character study. Thank you for your time and understanding.
Editor’s for the newspaper:
-Examples: Jim, Goldpanner, Catmaster101
You swear you almost never see these guys. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse every now and then, but just as soon as you spot them they almost seem to disappear again. You commonly go weeks on end without seeing them in public, but since they work for the news team you assume they’re just busy.
The Principle:
-Examples: DChicuh
You usually only see this guy if he’s making an announcement or if you’re in serious trouble.
You can’t help but feel that these guys live in a special kind of world which you’ll never get to see up close. They seem almost perfect; it’s like they always know exactly what to say in what situation. They’re unnaturally active, especially for people who usually post such impressive content. They tend not to share their feelings much though, instead opting to just “go with the joke and make em’ laugh”. However, when things get serious, they know when to cut the act and get down to what’s really important.
The Fanclub:
-Examples: Kittensonfire, Waytodawn, Javelin434
You literally have no idea how these guys are so upbeat. They usually have something they can all unite over and gush about, while everyone watches from the sidelines and ignorantly wonders what’s going on. Sadly, people usually don’t join in the gushing if they can avoid it, but that certainly doesn’t hamper the experience. Most are satisfied to let them do whatever they want so long as they don’t go overboard. You always thought that they all kept a lot of themselves hidden inside, but you’re content to wait and let them have their fun until things get serious.
The Nerds:
-Examples: Arcmin, Vili1997, Xeveemon
Similar to, yet not exactly on the level of the fanclubs. Unlike fanclubs, they usually don’t associate with each-other. These guys are outcasts who have the habit of going through casual attempts of drawing the attention of other cliques. They commonly specialize in certain fields of creative expression, which they like to share with other people when they can. Unfortunately, not many people tend to gravitate towards their work, instead falling under the aforementioned trapping of happily letting them do what they want. However, the nerds are strong-hearted. No matter what happens, they never give up, and they never stop moving forward. They may hit a bump or two along the way, but they are always striving for self-improvement and won’t let anyone bring them down. They occasionally have an unspoken crush on one of the popular kids that usually doesn’t last long.
The Goths:
-Examples: Jack Frost, Cucco, Roxsox
A sub-genus of the nerd culture, these guys are a lot of the above and more so. Unlike nerds, they usually tend to be a lot more open with expressing their emotions, and usually don’t care who they offend. This isn’t always a strength, mind you, but people can still respect them for what they do. Usually have sensitive standings on controversial subjects, so they aren’t the most popular people around. But the guys who know what’s up know when people are being ignorant and when they’re making meaningful commentary, so they tend to get along with the Goths fairly well. Unfortunately, not every Goth fits snugly into either one of the ignorant or meaningful categories at all times.
The Hall-Monitors:
-Examples: Shana09, Caityraindrop, Zola
You keep hearing that these guys used to be a whole lot more social before they suddenly became burdened with such awesome responsibility. You see them socializing from time to time, but you can tell people can’t forget the sight of them as moderators. People say to you that they’re still really cool and a ton of fun to be around, but you just can’t shake the feeling that you’re seeing less and less of them these days.
The Roleplayers:
-Examples: Hazimie, MDSVeritas, Yuffie Kisaragi, a lot of other people who fit into other categories.
These guys aren’t really as weird as they sound. In fact, you can respect them for what they do; usually off just doing their own thing. These guys tend to create their own little worlds where they can all escape and be different people, which you don’t have a problem with. What really gets you is when you start seeing people from other cliques joining in on the experience with them! Your mind is just completely blown by the diversity. You never thought that such a strange category could bring so many people together.
The Creators:
-Examples: Golden Fighter, Daniel Black, Xamtweth-ReMIXed
These guys are kind of like nerds, but with one, incredible difference. They’re actually successful. These guys specialize in a field of creative expression, whether its art, literature, or music, and they actually succeed in garnering an audience. Whether it’s from charisma or the possibility that they really are better at what they do than their less-successful brethren, no one can really say for sure. Usually have the characteristics of nerds, but are more layed-back and satisfied with their lives as is. Occasionally have awesome relationships.
Sora96:
-Examples: Sora96
People… don’t like him? Maybe? Sometimes?
I don’t really get it.
Aaron:
-Examples: ???
I don’t even know enough about him to give him his own category. I mean jeez, man, make something of yourself on these forums!
The Best Generation:
-Examples: Hatok, Weiss, Baylaust
You’re constantly told by people who are still here that these guys were the best thing ever. Probably members of the master race who have since moved on to greater things, all you keep hearing is how amazing they were. You always regretted joining at such an inopportune time, because from what you’ve heard, they really sound like people you would’ve wanted to see more of. The real sadness comes from the people who you knew were there with you, but you never really learned to appreciate before they left.
Hello, everyone. As you may or may not be aware, I’ve been slinking around this amazing site for nigh-on two years, now. And in that time, I’ve come to realize that our precious site has the unspoken tendency to separate certain people into certain classifications which under many circumstances could be regarded as a class system. This effect is no doubt subtle; so much so that many would argue it may not even exist! However, running under the assumption that it does, I’ve decided to take this opportunity to have a crack at making sense of this madcap site and its madcappier inhabitants. So, without further ado, let us begin our little social experiment.
P.S: I am fully aware that something like this has the tendency to invoke quite a bit of negativity. For that reason, I am asking that you take none of this seriously so that you have the greatest chance of not having your feelings hurt in any way. That being said, I have also tried to go about this with as much dignity as is humanely possible. In no way am I saying that you all fit into definitive stereotypes and I am certainly not saying I have the right to judge you in such a way. This is merely a test assuming that every person on this site is an unchanging character study. Thank you for your time and understanding.
Editor’s for the newspaper:
-Examples: Jim, Goldpanner, Catmaster101
You swear you almost never see these guys. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse every now and then, but just as soon as you spot them they almost seem to disappear again. You commonly go weeks on end without seeing them in public, but since they work for the news team you assume they’re just busy.
The Principle:
-Examples: DChicuh
You usually only see this guy if he’s making an announcement or if you’re in serious trouble.
The Master Race:
-Examples: Squirting Demyx, Flaming Lea, Ruby Rose, Dracozombie
You can’t help but feel that these guys live in a special kind of world which you’ll never get to see up close. They seem almost perfect; it’s like they always know exactly what to say in what situation. They’re unnaturally active, especially for people who usually post such impressive content. They tend not to share their feelings much though, instead opting to just “go with the joke and make em’ laugh”. However, when things get serious, they know when to cut the act and get down to what’s really important.
The Fanclub:
-Examples: Kittensonfire, Waytodawn, Javelin434
You literally have no idea how these guys are so upbeat. They usually have something they can all unite over and gush about, while everyone watches from the sidelines and ignorantly wonders what’s going on. Sadly, people usually don’t join in the gushing if they can avoid it, but that certainly doesn’t hamper the experience. Most are satisfied to let them do whatever they want so long as they don’t go overboard. You always thought that they all kept a lot of themselves hidden inside, but you’re content to wait and let them have their fun until things get serious.
The Nerds:
-Examples: Arcmin, Vili1997, Xeveemon
Similar to, yet not exactly on the level of the fanclubs. Unlike fanclubs, they usually don’t associate with each-other. These guys are outcasts who have the habit of going through casual attempts of drawing the attention of other cliques. They commonly specialize in certain fields of creative expression, which they like to share with other people when they can. Unfortunately, not many people tend to gravitate towards their work, instead falling under the aforementioned trapping of happily letting them do what they want. However, the nerds are strong-hearted. No matter what happens, they never give up, and they never stop moving forward. They may hit a bump or two along the way, but they are always striving for self-improvement and won’t let anyone bring them down. They occasionally have an unspoken crush on one of the popular kids that usually doesn’t last long.
The Goths:
-Examples: Jack Frost, Cucco, Roxsox
A sub-genus of the nerd culture, these guys are a lot of the above and more so. Unlike nerds, they usually tend to be a lot more open with expressing their emotions, and usually don’t care who they offend. This isn’t always a strength, mind you, but people can still respect them for what they do. Usually have sensitive standings on controversial subjects, so they aren’t the most popular people around. But the guys who know what’s up know when people are being ignorant and when they’re making meaningful commentary, so they tend to get along with the Goths fairly well. Unfortunately, not every Goth fits snugly into either one of the ignorant or meaningful categories at all times.
The Hall-Monitors:
-Examples: Shana09, Caityraindrop, Zola
You keep hearing that these guys used to be a whole lot more social before they suddenly became burdened with such awesome responsibility. You see them socializing from time to time, but you can tell people can’t forget the sight of them as moderators. People say to you that they’re still really cool and a ton of fun to be around, but you just can’t shake the feeling that you’re seeing less and less of them these days.
The Roleplayers:
-Examples: Hazimie, MDSVeritas, Yuffie Kisaragi, a lot of other people who fit into other categories.
These guys aren’t really as weird as they sound. In fact, you can respect them for what they do; usually off just doing their own thing. These guys tend to create their own little worlds where they can all escape and be different people, which you don’t have a problem with. What really gets you is when you start seeing people from other cliques joining in on the experience with them! Your mind is just completely blown by the diversity. You never thought that such a strange category could bring so many people together.
The Creators:
-Examples: Golden Fighter, Daniel Black, Xamtweth-ReMIXed
These guys are kind of like nerds, but with one, incredible difference. They’re actually successful. These guys specialize in a field of creative expression, whether its art, literature, or music, and they actually succeed in garnering an audience. Whether it’s from charisma or the possibility that they really are better at what they do than their less-successful brethren, no one can really say for sure. Usually have the characteristics of nerds, but are more layed-back and satisfied with their lives as is. Occasionally have awesome relationships.
Sora96:
-Examples: Sora96
People… don’t like him? Maybe? Sometimes?
I don’t really get it.
Aaron:
-Examples: ???
I don’t even know enough about him to give him his own category. I mean jeez, man, make something of yourself on these forums!
The Best Generation:
-Examples: Hatok, Weiss, Baylaust
You’re constantly told by people who are still here that these guys were the best thing ever. Probably members of the master race who have since moved on to greater things, all you keep hearing is how amazing they were. You always regretted joining at such an inopportune time, because from what you’ve heard, they really sound like people you would’ve wanted to see more of. The real sadness comes from the people who you knew were there with you, but you never really learned to appreciate before they left.
Life is a strange thing.