Hello all.

[darksecrester]

I'm a long-time user of the web, but haven't used an old style forum in many years. I suppose I'm looking for a place that's more genuine, that doesn't have constant advertising and politicisation, and every conversation leading to mentioning [insert random divisive political figure]. I'm not sure I subscribe to the dead internet theory, but it certainly feels like everyone is using the net in a way that's pretty bland, and I'd like to try speaking to real humans again in a place other than discord servers.

My old stomping grounds no longer exist, and my handle has apparently never been indexed by a search engine. Last time I used an independent forum, I was using a CRT monitor. That's how long ago it was.  Gods I'm getting old. Depressing. But oh well, here's to new friends, if I can make myself keep coming back here.  

Englishman, mid-30s, taken, nostalgic.  Nice to meet you all.

 

[Ohayotaku]

Welcome Hope you find things to interest you here.

Nice Steins Gate reference as an avy btw.

[Moxie]

Welcome to the forum!

[darksecrester]

Thank you kindly both of you  I need to start checking my email regularly it seems, so I see when people have replied!

[DJJAW04]

Welcome to the Anime Forum. Sorry i didn't reply to this message since i have been jumping forums.

[darksecrester]

On 10/1/2025 at 4:29 AM, DJJAW04 said:

Welcome to the Anime Forum. Sorry i didn't reply to this message since i have been jumping forums.

That's okay, I think we all struggle with the attention economy these days  Thank you for the welcome!