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Title: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2016-01-27 15:00:31
So we all have various memories.... but lets share them.  What did you do and think when PSF 1.0 was shut down?  Lets hear what you did.  What did you also do while waiting and how did you get to PSF 2.0? :) 

So good to be here everyone, and great to see you all.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2016-01-27 15:41:53
So yeah, it was like the day or so before Christmas right?  I don't remember exactly.  I just remember clicking my favorites bar to click on, "PSF."  I went there and ended up on a white page.  I kind of brushed it off and retried, then retried again.  Each click got a bit more frantic, but then I tried to ease myself into thinking the site would be fine when i come back in a few hours.

Things didn't get better.  So then I did the first thing I could think of and went to MasterXtreme's profile on Deviant Art which he thankfully had updated with something, but my heart sank when I read it.  "PSF Shut down."  I was still hopeful as he updated, though I didn't have a membership nor logged on.  I then went to see if the MLPS Was still up and it was.  So I figured if something MAJOR would happen, iI could at least find out there, and hope that new sneeze art would be uploaded there.  Well Decemeber finished with no sneeze art or stories and it seemed kinda like forever.  I wondered how everyone was doing, and I kept checking the frequent updates by MasterXtreme. 

I kept hoping for an early January release of PSF because I was worried that as time mounted, people would eventually dwindle in waiting.  I wasn't sure how many people were waiting since not many responded on his Deviant Art, but I just hoped there were more lurkers like me.  I grew happier when I saw a new forum pop up and I saw many familiar names there.  I was also happy to read the support for PSF from other community websites and even prominent pony artists.  That was pretty cool.

In what seemed like fifteen years, I finally came here thanks to a link from MasterXtreme's deviant art blog.  I was so happy when I clicked that, that I actually held off a day before creating the account.  I just was looking around and had the biggest grin on my face in probably months. :) 

I am so happy to be here and am really upset about what happened to PSF 1.0.  I only know what I read from MasterX's blog, but can tell Proboards was shady about it.  Oh well, that is behind us and we got a clean new slate with tons of potential to grow as a community!  Here's to us! 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-27 16:24:22
Oh my god... GRAPEFOOT!! AHHH!
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: yasl on 2016-01-27 19:30:24
When I noticed it had been shut down, I thought:

Quote
Wow, what a bunch of puritanical asshats.

To hell with censorship.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2016-01-27 19:37:55
So I saw PSF 1.0 was shut down and immediately thought, "OH MY GOSH!  HOW can we keep everyone together?"  Thats where my update on my MasterXtreme Deviant Art (http://masterxtreme.deviantart.com/journal/PSF-Updates-579571574) page came to mind.  I knew a lot of people knew me and have been to my account for various reasons, plus I had friends with many dA members who were on PSF.  I figured news would spread, and spread it did. :)  I got regular updates via email and shared what I could with others. 

My feelings?  Well I wasn't sure how to react at first.  I was pretty optimistic it was just going to be a temporary deal.  I thought the site would be back up after some talking and what not.  When I got more word it wasn't coming back, then I got pretty upset, but tried not to show it.  I wanted to just share the news.'

I can not tell you happy I was when I heard that the PSF crew was working on a new forum.  I was worried by how long it was taking, but when we started getting teasers and more detailed info, I was able to relax.  Then I got the link and here we are. :)  The rest was history. 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Miggs on 2016-01-27 20:00:59
I was pretty damn upset when it was first shut off. I'd only been there a little less than a day (I'd say about 11 hours lmao) and had hoped that it was just maintenance. My friend had like...e-mailed someone I think on another sneeze forum, and it linked me to the SneezeFurrs forum where the put a link to MasterX's dA link.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: 1234 on 2016-01-27 20:13:40
What did I think?

"Let's go and see how they're doing... *click* oh god no no no NO NO NO---"

Then I started clicking around the web, trying to find anything that could help me find you guys. And I did.

There you go. :(
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2016-01-27 20:22:41
What did I think?

"Let's go and see how they're doing... *click* oh god no no no NO NO NO---"

Then I started clicking around the web, trying to find anything that could help me find you guys. And I did.

There you go. :(

I know how horrible that felt.  So what source did you end up finding?  (This is all good so we can be prepared in the future if rabid monkeys take over our studio). 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: 1234 on 2016-01-27 20:24:34
I think I found every existing source, that's how desperate I was. ;)
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Smiles2us on 2016-01-27 20:25:54
I think I've found ALL of them. ;)

That totally works for me.

I was hearing rumors that someone had even posted stuff on mlpchan, but I never saw that, nor looked.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Miggs on 2016-01-27 20:26:50
I heard that too! Never saw either tho.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-01-27 20:28:00
There was a topic on MLPChan.net in the /anon section. 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: BoldBlue on 2016-01-27 20:29:53
Well, I was a lurker on the old site for a while to be honest.  After they took away most of the chat and link privileges for the guests, I decided I was going to sign up.  I was about to log on to create my account when I clicked the site link....yup... wonder what happened next?!  Probably not, cause it's the most cliche thing to happen in a story like this.  Whaaat luck, right?  I totally thought i'd missed my opportunity until found the link on the wiki.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-01-27 20:38:30
So when I saw the site down, I was pretty upset.  I actually got angry when I kept reading the updates from MasterXtreme because of how poorly Proboards seemed to treat us all.  No reason, and they shut everything down, completely jarred to a halt a community.  But we didn't stand idle or let that tear us a part.  Look, we are back and ready to be better then before.  IT'S PERSONAL. ;)  Lol!

So while the site was down, I was pretty torn up on what to do.  I didn't draw, I didn't do anything pony/fetish related.  I just kind of was numb to this.  I kept reading the updates, and just hope and prayed the site would come back.  I offered to throw money at the PSF bills, but they denied, so I waited.  I am still willing to throw money at you and help cut down that $400 dollar bill. 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: mysteryserpent on 2016-01-27 20:40:04
PSF 1.0...that's an interesting phrase for it XD

I specifically remember exactly when it happened. It wasn't just the day, I was logged on the split minute it happened. There were the normal guests and a few other members that were logged on the same time I was. I don't remember the specific usernames though X_X but I know that there were a few others. I was searching through older stories and pictures, trying to figure out what small surprises I could think of with secret santa gifts =).  I went on a story link because my person for Secret Santa made a lot of comments on that story...when I tried to get out of that story, that's when the white screen of death appeared with that stupid message saying the site "is" taken down. I was shocked but not overly worried because I thought I saw a similar screen a few months earlier but the next day the site was back up. We all know that this was not the case =(

I'm happy that this site is up, and it's awesome that people are finding this place again :)
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Blurr on 2016-01-27 20:40:58
On of my favorite memories of the old forum is a certain section of the How many times did you sneeze thread. Soda and I were talking and then She lights a candle and starts sneezing. Then not long after that, she and here other of the girls, I think it was rainberry, PPP and....someone else, all four of them started sneezing at the same time. I could've sworn I was in heaven
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Rainberry on 2016-01-27 20:47:00
On of my favorite memories of the old forum is a certain section of the How many times did you sneeze thread. Soda and I were talking and then She lights a candle and starts sneezing. Then not long after that, she and here other of the girls, I think it was rainberry, PPP and....someone else, all four of them started sneezing at the same time. I could've sworn I was in heaven

You were so happy.  I remember a handful of times you were in a state of bliss due to girls sneezing around you. ;)  *Shuffles you hair around.*
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-01-27 20:49:26
I'm just amazed at how seamlessly everything seems to be falling into place.  Members are just strolling back in like we were on a planned vacation, then come back when that time is up.  I think this community is just awesome.  We were awesome then, but it has really stood out to me even more how awesome everyone has been.  You got major respect from me.  (I don't mean that in a self inflating way)  It's not often you find GOOD people online. 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-27 20:59:24
So am I! It's like, every time I came back on someone new was back. It was amazing.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Soda on 2016-01-27 21:08:15
I came on and see almost everyone I knew was here already!  You guys are quick. 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Miggs on 2016-01-27 21:27:30
Reading these messages kinda reminded me of the "Raise this Barn" song from that one episode of mlp. We're building the barn again!
(Eh? EH???)
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-01-27 21:29:28
Reading these messages kinda reminded me of the "Raise this Barn" song from that one episode of mlp. We're building the barn again!
(Eh? EH???)

I'll bite.  I'll totally accept that. ;) 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-27 21:33:52
Yus!
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Rainberry on 2016-01-27 21:35:03
I'm just so happy to see you all again! 

*Grabs those closest to me for a big hug.* 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-01-27 21:35:28
So our old community was known for how active our arts community was.  I wonder if that will change at all in 2016? 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Rainberry on 2016-01-27 21:35:40
*Hugs RainySunshine.*
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-01-27 21:35:59
O_O;  Oh... hi.  Uhhh.....  How long do we.... hug? 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Rainberry on 2016-01-27 21:36:08
Shhhhh.  Just hug. 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2016-01-27 21:39:32
O_O;  Oh... hi.  Uhhh.....  How long do we.... hug?

'Til somebody gets a boner.    ;)
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-01-27 21:45:01
Alright, that was great!  We hugged it out. 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Blurr on 2016-01-27 21:51:41
We're coming back baby! I love you guys!
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Rainberry on 2016-01-27 21:53:17
It is so great to be back.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: mysteryserpent on 2016-01-27 21:57:11
Too many hugs!!!!! ;) XDD

Seriously though, I'm really happy to be here ^^
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-01-27 22:00:31
PSF 2.0: Hugbox Central! 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-28 09:08:33
When ProBoards closed PSF 1.0 and didn't give it back.
"Fine! I'll just go make my own forum! With blackjack and hookers!"
Heh heh.

But hopefully we can be just as active as before :D
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2016-01-28 12:38:48
Interesting reaction, LP. ;) 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-28 12:39:59
Nah, that wasn't my initial thoughts :P
Would be pretty funny though.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2016-01-28 12:40:55
Nah, that wasn't my initial thoughts :P
Would be pretty funny though.

We'd get shut down because of the hookers.  They prefer to be called, "workers of the night."
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-28 12:42:55
Hue.
"Eh forget the blackjack, and the hookers"
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: BoldBlue on 2016-01-28 13:18:27
Reading these messages kinda reminded me of the "Raise this Barn" song from that one episode of mlp. We're building the barn again!
(Eh? EH???)
Build this site, build this site.
One, two three, four.
Together we can build this site.
One, two, three, four!
Up up up, go the links.
Post the pics, and start RP's!
Write it and post to the forum now!
Our sites gonna be the best, no doubt!
YeeeHAW!
(XD I know I'm late to the punch, but I had to do it!....
Also can't you tell I'm doing soo much with my life?)
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-28 13:22:20
Heh heh, nice~
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-01-28 13:35:06
Also can't you tell I'm doing soo much with my life?)

*Watching youtube videos.*

Huhh... whaaa? 

*Popcorn rolls out of my mouth slowly.* 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-28 13:40:27
What chu doin' watchin dah utubes! U supposed to be making more art for us *lashes whip* now back to work ;P
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: BoldBlue on 2016-01-28 13:42:40
You guys are awesome! hahaha!
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2016-01-28 13:44:29
Also can't you tell I'm doing soo much with my life?)

*Watching youtube videos.*

Huhh... whaaa? 

*Popcorn rolls out of my mouth slowly.*

*Tears streaming down my face as I grab my pen and sit at my desk.*

Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-28 13:47:40
That's it, and don't stop until there's a drawing of every pony in the show! Mwahahaha!

Heheh, but nah, you're cool APD, you're cool *smiles and hugs*
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Soda on 2016-01-28 13:54:18
Also can't you tell I'm doing soo much with my life?)

*Watching youtube videos.*

Huhh... whaaa? 

*Popcorn rolls out of my mouth slowly.*

*Tears streaming down my face as I grab my pen and sit at my desk.*

Awww, good to be back. :)  Artists treating as they should be treated, I see. :) 
Title: Suffer for your art
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2016-01-28 14:36:40
All we need to drive home the gag is a shot of Blue slaving away at an dimly-lit art table, and a John K.-esque close up of her hand, red and raw and twisted with writer's cramp from hours of nonstop work.    ;D
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Blurr on 2016-01-28 14:43:05
Well time can only tell my friend.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2016-01-28 14:46:10
The life of an artist is wonderfully rich in content. Poor in everything else. ;)
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Blurr on 2016-01-28 14:49:46
I have a lot of friends outside this forum that agree with you there
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-28 16:14:28
Lel, nice one Rainy.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Blurr on 2016-01-28 16:56:21
I just wish I was smart enough to save all the RPs me and PPP did
Title: Re: Suffer for your art
Post by: BoldBlue on 2016-01-28 17:54:57
All we need to drive home the gag is a shot of Blue slaving away at an dimly-lit art table, and a John K.-esque close up of her hand, red and raw and twisted with writer's cramp from hours of nonstop work.    ;D
O.O  Well... that's uh.. a thought.. that you had.. haha! :P
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-29 16:47:38
Same. I did have pictures of some of the RP's. But I deleted them awhile ago.
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2016-01-29 17:00:43
I wasn't able to save them. :-/  Proboards didn't even allow access for me to contact members or save our content and files.  It wasn't professionally handled by them.

Maybe someone has them. 
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Blurr on 2016-01-29 17:50:46
Maybe. One can only hope now
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-29 18:42:23
Who knows....
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2016-01-29 19:58:05
The life of an artist is wonderfully rich in content. Poor in everything else. ;)

That should be a quote by you added to your artist profile page. ;) ,
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Blurr on 2016-01-29 23:01:02
Hehe lol
Title: Re: PSF 1.0 Discussion
Post by: Death Blossom on 2016-01-29 23:05:27
I could totally do that.