TCP Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Looking at my profile just now, it seems I joined this fine community on June 27, 2005. This is interesting because that was my 18th birthday. Apparently I had nothing better to do that day than join an internet message board for a band I had discovered earlier that year! But then I realized... that date is just over 18 years ago now. Which means I've been on Via Chicago for over half my life!! That's pretty crazy. In those 18 years I've made over 3000 posts, most of them bad, but hopefully a few good ones too. I was probably pretty obnoxious in the early days.... sorry about that. Most importantly though, and the reason I am making this post in the first place, I discovered a lot of music from this place, thanks to all of you good people. I honestly don't know if I'd listen to the music that I do today if it wasn't for Via Chicago, so thanks folks. This place is a bit quieter these days, yeah. But it's also a lot more friendly and welcoming than in 2005 - 2009. I think we've all mellowed, I guess that's what happens after half your lifetime. Here's to another 18 years! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 You were never obnoxious, TCP! Thanks for being here with us! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 You should be coming up for parole soon. Keep up the good behaviour. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Hit me with your 18 year old rhythm stick It's nice to be a lunatic 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I still love this place. Thanks for being a big part of it, TCP! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 June 13th, 2003 what a day, VC always feels like home 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 8 hours ago, tongue-tied lightning said: June 13th, 2003 what a day, VC always feels like home Two decades!! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Funny how time slips away. 18 years here as well. I don’t visit too much but it’s so cool to see some familiar folks still participating and that makes me feel good. I wanted to drop a few lines to agree with you, TCP. This site has blessed me in so many ways. From new music to old music, tablature to file sharing, disagreements to agreements and everything in between. I wonder if some of the newer cats know how crazy this place used to get. Hahaha When I take in how the world seems to be operating these days it’s nice to visit a familiar place like this and reassure myself that what I see on tv and internet media is not a real reflection of our world. Kidsmoke, Beltmann, Analogman, tongue-tied lightning very cool to see you all here. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 22 hours ago, Tweedling said: Funny how time slips away. 18 years here as well. I don’t visit too much but it’s so cool to see some familiar folks still participating and that makes me feel good. I wanted to drop a few lines to agree with you, TCP. This site has blessed me in so many ways. From new music to old music, tablature to file sharing, disagreements to agreements and everything in between. I wonder if some of the newer cats know how crazy this place used to get. Hahaha When I take in how the world seems to be operating these days it’s nice to visit a familiar place like this and reassure myself that what I see on tv and internet media is not a real reflection of our world. Kidsmoke, Beltmann, Analogman, tongue-tied lightning very cool to see you all here. Great to see you as well, Tweedling! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 On 12/16/2023 at 9:25 PM, Tweedling said: Kidsmoke, Beltmann, Analogman, tongue-tied lightning very cool to see you all here. Same to you, Tweedling! Wonderful to see you popping in. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 On 12/14/2023 at 12:44 PM, tongue-tied lightning said: June 13th, 2003 what a day, VC always feels like home Hey you. June 16, 2003. Also: I love when it snows on VC. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 hey to you Ms. GoGo it is nice to come visit. It's calm & relaxed here. ah, the old days ! so many great topics. I'm not big on FB, people were never mean here, perhaps a few trolls tried to rattle us, but usually failed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Your post made me curious, so I looked at my profile and discovered my 16th anniversary at VC is coming up in the spring. Time flies when you're having fun. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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