My B-Day. 14 Years on ATS.

It doesn't sound so long but when you put it in context it been quite a while. I found ATS at the beginning of Dubya's 4th year in office. That was an interesting election year. Seemed harsh at the time. Feels like nostalgia after all the following acrimony. I'd go back to those days in a second. I wasn't just new to ATS but to the Net as well. Netiquette? Bwahahahaha. You see this polished stone today so you can imagine the raw one back then.

I had plenty of help on the way. Folks helping me with computer stuff. I knew how to turn the comp. on, that was about it. Mods with their feet firmly planted in my ass to get the point across. I have no idea how many warns I racked up in the first 6 months. I survived it though.

ATS has changed quite a bit over those years too. It was pretty rough compared to what it became. Dark Matter was awesome. The site looked sleek and was much easier on the eyes. There was about 3500 embers at the time. We acknowledged our milestone posts in the 10's of thousands. Hell we rack that up in a couple of days today.

There's still a few other stalwart folks around from back then. Many, many others gone. I've just been thinking about individuals. Gotta stop that. It'll take the whole day. So for ALL my friends.....

a reply to: intrepid

Happy Birthday intrepid and many happy returns.

14 Years eh , ATS long service medal comes in at 15 years I've heard so you'll have to make do with this until then.

Congrats! That is a long time. I am sure you have digested a lot on here through the years.

a reply to: intrepid



This place is very addictive congrats on your 14 year habit

Long time eh bud ? This year will be my 11th... Damn how time flies. I had no idea of your computer skills in the beginning. Totally matched mine. Guess that's why you helped me so much when I first started. Much congrats to you, for not leaving this crazy melting pot of people and ideas,and putting up with all of us despite things going on in your own life. Much respect.

Congrats and Happy ATS Birthday !!!

Congrats...

Weren't you a mod way back when ?

Cause usually once someone becomes a mod on this site.

You never hear from them again.

14 years is a long time.

a reply to: intrepid

Here's to 14 more, brother!

Congrats man!!

How have you not been banned?? (I kid)


Cheers to you!!

Jesus Christ get banned already!

a reply to: intrepid

And still winning friends and influencing others.
Happy ATS birthday!

a reply to: intrepid

Happy birthday you old curmudgeon!

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Happy Birthday! You made through 2012 with flying colors! Good job! Now keep up the good work!

Congrats my friend.

a reply to: intrepid



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a reply to: intrepid

Congrats! Glad you're still around.

Happy Birthday!

Now go eat a cake and drink something nice.

Well HAPPY ATS BIRTHDAY!!!

I just realized I missed mine. I'm 1/2 as old as you.

Old man. LOL

a reply to: intrepid

Happy B day man. May the Force be with You.

Class of '04.

The best crop.