..I'm not pushing up daisies...at least not yet.

[Adara]

Well,

that was interesting, but what can I say....

Life changes and all that jazz.




I apologize for those of you who have contacted me and weren't able to get a hold of me as of late. Alas, I have two children, one in first grade, the other about to go into pre-kinder and have been running around doing the shit mothers need to be doing.

I'm going to make this long and to the point. (Though I understand that's a contradiction within of its self.) I have been negligent in my duties, but I am here once again, though unfortunately without the help of a few good mods who because of life's ups and downs need to move on. Technically I should be going with them, but hey, we can't all leave at once without making sure the torch is passed.

I am still in contact with most of them, so, I don't foresee NOT seeing them around. (Facebook is a beautiful thing for things like this) In any case, as I was saying...*ahem*

I've been running a adult fiction site, along with trying to write my own private fictions AND raising two children and a husband. I'm sure some of you are familiar with him, if not...that's a good thing. Usually you'll expire from over exposure to Hannibal. Unless you're me, and dat's how you roll....

There are a couple of videos available to see him, if any of you are interested in knowing what it is I'm talking about, and I have been talking with him about making another. We never really forget about our family here, but duty to the kids comes first and I'd skin him alive were he not to take that seriously.

I'm going to try and catch up with the vibe here, though...I think this place is in a proper coma at the moment. But, I would like to know who's still active, (respond to this post, if you will) and tell me a bit about yourself and what you're looking to find here.

Setgin stated in his farewell post about the stores of fun and whatnot we had here, and I would like to see a similar camaraderie among the new blood. I know with the latest two films coming out we probably have a few new fans, and trust me, we are die hard around here...that is, when we're not...dying... a hard internet death. LOL


In any case, in the spirit of sharing with the community, I'll talk a bit more specifically about how I became a fan and what not, as to open the conversation with anyone still reading all this I've just finished writing. LOL I may seem like a blabber on, but occasionally I do make good points. (Check out Orthrus' thread in the Dark Alley if you wanna see what I mean)


Anyway, I got into Predators through Hannibal, my husband. (We've been married for nearly 8 years now, kiddies) He was always into the movies, me, not so much, but when I sat and watched them with him (The first two movies) I couldn't help but become interested in what was hinted at as far as the Yautja as hunters and whatnot. After watching AVP, I totally had to look for more info, and came across this site. I don't need to tell you how long ago that's been, since the time I've spent here is stated by my profile pic and shit.

By far, my favorite of all the films is the last one released, believe it or not. I loved it. Requiem was fucking awesome too, I had fangirl moments with it, as Han will confirm if he ever comes on.

Speaking of which, he is not on hiatus on purpose, his laptop simply decided it was done, and thus, no Han.

In any case, that's how I got into the fandom.

As far as me as a Mod, you'll find that I am usually straight and to the point. I don't sugar coat anything but I don't go out to offend right off the bat. If you should not heed me or the rules though...let's just say I've been known to collect genitals...'cause that's all that's left after I'm done reaming you verbally. Play nice, and the verbal scalpel will remain in my desk drawer.

Any questions?

[Danikaiju]

sounds like you have a very busy life going on I think it's cool when mods and members here share about what's going on in their lives, makes this forum feel a little more homey. Really sucks that people are leaving though ): I know for a fact that I haven't been very active, and its not because that I'm losing interest in the predators, but it's more that I'm too busy to actually sit down and type a well thought out post.

I remember when I first joined this sight, I was so excited but extremely nervous to meet people on here and actually talk about predators with others who shared that interest (I only know like one or two people outside this forum who have heard of the movies and liked them OMG). Its been four years I think since I watched AVP with my dad for the first time... those were the good old days, sadly can't say I'm on the best terms with my dad now but I like to think of those days still as a good reminder. I remember being so crazy about AVP and predators and I wanted to learn more. Ended up drifting by The Hunted website and found this forum. That pretty much sums up how I got here, yet two years on here feels like ten years and so much has changed already. Can't say I've been here long enough with all the disapearences and such but I guess I'm no longer considered a new blood. I'll drop by every now and again but I don't think there will ever be a time for me to officially leave this place...even if I turn into an old wrinkly lady, yes I will probably still be on here. Unless someone in the future creates a new discovery that tops the internet then...I'll still be on here. Besides, I think the forum still has hope because others are becoming more aware of the forum's inactivity and wanting to revive it. Ahh I find myself blabbing as well, I feel as if I've been too quiet on here, just making up for my silence I guess.

My favorite movie of all of them is AVP because it was the first one I watched and also the girl in it kicks ass haha. Predators was awesome but I felt that one of the reasons why I liked it so much was because it referred to the first one a lot x3 I really hope they make another movie!! Possibly with Stalker predator, now that would be totally worth watching.
Also, I'm glad that you stayed, same goes with everyone else who is still present here

[slayer77]

Adara I am glad you have returned to the forum it's always good to see old members return and maybe if a few more old faces or even new ones come on the boards we may be able to start restoring it to what it once was. Just because it seems fitting for some reason in this conversation I happened across these boards years ago when I was just trying to find out more about the predators background and eventually joined a year ago as I couldn't resist joining in with the friendly banter for much longer. I know myself that I have drifted from here as of late but it has been quite a busy patch of time for me and finding the time to talk about predator with like minded people but I have decided to try and come on as much as possible to keep this great icould say family alive.

[Tundra]

I'm not gonna open up, but I will say Thank God I'm Not the only Mod Left!

It's good to know there's at least 2 great G Mods left who'll still watch over things here.

[Fireblight]

Well, as I've already mentioned before I haven't been here for so long yet ... but this already feels like home. And I think that this place isn't ready to die yet, allow me be selfish, cause I've been here only for like six moths. ( If this is going to something silver-tongued again, my excuse is once again the music I'm listening to... It has a weird affection to me. )

Anyways, I just thought to say that I'll always try to come here at least a few times a week, if not more often. One reason is that I love preds and it's nice to talk about them with someone who is also interested in them. Even though I haven't seen the best days of this forum, also I'd like to see this resurrected. ( We are hunters after all, we're not supposed to give up! ) How I joined here? ( *silence, coughing* ) Not much to tell, just stumbled across when I was looking for some predator sites... Amazing, beautiful and touching story! They should make a movie about that...

But yeah, in life there are good times and bad times, I've had mine, I will have those and I'll come back eventually. So will everytbody else if one wants to. So who says that those who left couldn't come back anymore?

Like I said, this is going to somewhere too eloquent again, sorry about that. I've always been poor with words and speeches and what not. But still, I guess you realized what I mean.. No? Well, it all started when I was a little kid.....

[Aseigan Cetanu]

I can't say I'm active, but I try to check in at least once a week and see if anyone's randomly returned from the dead. Seems someone did this time. We never really got to talk, but I've read a TON of your stuff from the Dark Alley, and I must admit to being a huge fan. So, hope the Hunted has a little bit more life in it.

[Adara]

Mwaha, so I turned twenty-eight two days ago and thought about writing up another post about odds and ends, but then I realized that I had better things to do than talk about stupid shit.

IN any case, Hannibal and I have been trying to make a video for everyone so that we can talk at length about what we've been up to, but alas, the kildren (which is what I call my kids) make things quite difficult with their light as air sleeping habits. By that I mean they wake up at the drop of a hat so it makes it damn difficult to laugh and stuff now.

SO...

NO video until we figure out an alternative.

I am glad to see people post on this, and I'm glad to hear some of you are alive and kicking. For those of you who are just here as guests, sign up, we can't do this on our own!

[Dário]

Your move in keeping things alive and flowing is admirable Adara. Nothing short of your respected self who's been keeping watch over stuff here for as long as you have.
I'm glad Rathbone won't have to stand alone in your moderating crusade too.

(You're a mere one year older than me? Turned 27 two weeks ago... lol Happy belated Birthday!)

I've been part of the community for quite a while now too, and even though we haven't directly exchanged words once, it's always good to "hear" your voice, which pulls me backwards in time to my college days, when I joined here, and was able to have lots of fun here on a daily basis. Those are mere pleasant memories now, and with work taking most of my time, I'm no longer able to stay as often, or as much anymore, though you have it harsher than me on that, having small children and all.
That said, I don't think I'll ever leave either, unless it's erased from my thoughts...
Also, let's not forget that not having the time to visit and talk on here means my English has gotten or will get very rusty as it took me ages to conjure up all the words you'll be reading in the next bits, so to avoid further embarrassments I'll just avoid posting whenever possible! lol

On a more serious note (though I was serious about the English part lol) I am someone who simply enjoys discussing an interesting topic, specially one I don't get to talk about easily. So to answer your initial question, that's what I'm always looking for whenever I visit here, which, In the course of that, I'll also get to deeply know most of you, and vice versa.
Admittedly, I think we've ran out of new stuff to discuss here Predator-wise, being one of the reasons my "flame" was extinguished since.
I've made real friendships here and do see this place as "home", but to be truly honest with you I do think we'll be seeing most of the people who have left days ago, come back even if briefly, whenever some fresh new title gets set up again.
I know 'cause I'll definitely be here too when it does, as it's still the main thing that connected us all together.

For everyone else I say there's nothing to fear. As per forum norm, we're expected to experience irregular activity levels, ranging from "dead" to "bustling" depending on how freshly updated the entire Avp/Predator universe is at the moment.
So if you're worried about not ever seeing your favorite members, don't be. (be positive)

Have you all ever thought about which is your most favorite place you like to hang out with your friends? That place you know you'll want to take your friends in again when you both get together and have the time, and are not simply passing each other on the street hurriedly...
That's what this place is. We all see each other passing by, and time will come again when we can all hang out in that bar or special place we used to and catch up for lost time.
We need to remember that not visiting doesn't mean they forsake their friends, or ain't gonna reply back anymore, as some of us don't use the forum as a total outlet for our friendly love for each other.
Much like you don't always meet with your friends in the same place...
The Hunted just happens to be that special place where we can really have a completely mutual sharing experience.
So let me invite you all for it in the future.

Much respect to you all, farewell, and be happy!

[Frost]

Ada! I'm so glad you're still here. *hugs* oh, and Happy Birthday! Sorry about the lateness. Work has been killing me as of late. which is why I haven't really had much of the time to be here on a daily basis Like I once used to. But I'm still hanging on.... sort of.

-_-'

who would've thought that after graduation I'd actually be more busy... And I'm single with no children. I can only imagine your daily schedule. 0_0

Anyways, I may not be as active as some of our fellow members here, but you can still count me in on this pot. ;D

[Shagrath]

Hey Ada.

I'm here-ish... Pop on once a week or so and see who's out and about. You know me, at least I hope you'd remember me. And Hannibal better fucking remember me.

And for any who don't know been a fan of Predator and Alien respectively since I was about 7. And seeing as I'm running into my 21st birthday on friday it's been a good chunk of my life. Mind you my interest in it always fluxes like the activity in the site. But if any of my friends want to know anything they turn to me about it. Saw Both movies around the same time, might have even been the same day, I can't say I remember anymore. But the blood and the gore and the awesomeness of a lone stealth hunter taking out scores of the best of the best wildly and with such technique. I felt my first nerdgasm. And ended up finding this place was mostly just browsing the internet for Predator information.

They're probably one of the beginning factors in my grim-dark personality. So I owe them a lot about my life. Which to me is somewhat.... sad.

[Hannibal]

Yeah we're back... GOD help you all! lol. Any how, I also have me emails back. Msn is limited to only one at the moment but if you ask for I shall give it to you... MAYBE. MWAH HA HA HA HA! And yes Shag me brother I DO fucking remember you. You're that little stain that just can't be scrubbed out. Now I gotta toss those shorts, fucking tread mark. Nah I'm kidding bro. I remember all of you. Just because I've vanished for a time doesn't mean I've forgotten my duties or my friends, OR the rest of the members and staff. Tell ya though it's good to see so many of you still around. Brings a smile to me face.