Popular Post The Director Posted June 18, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 That's right, The Director's account is officially three years old! Not only that, this is it's 4000th post! Yes, this is going to be an ego-boosting thread because I deserve it for being awesome. In the past three years and 4k posts, quite a lot has been accomplished. Like many of you, when I first joined the forum I thought that it was directly affiliated with 343i. Didn't see the "community forum" part. When I found out that this was a community forum, I made the decision to become a part of this community and to contribute to it as much as I could. My original Username was AAN2, which is also my gamertag as well as my initials. As I got more involved in the forum, the shoutbox, and the community I began to want a different username. One that reflected my personality. Most of the usernames related to RvB (Red vs Blue by Roosterteeth) were already taken, and I wouldn't settle for a XxusernamexX or a username123 or any of that. On January 11, 2012 I had decided on The Chairman. 21 minutes later I changed my mind and became The Director. The reasons I changed my mind was simple. The Director fit my personality better and also had pictures that I could use as my avatar and signature. There's been plenty of joking name changes since, but at the core I've been The Director the entire time. After my username change I began posting. A lot. I currently have the recorded record for the most posts in a 24 hour period. At the time, Absolute Dog was combing through every single one of those posts looking for an excuse to ban me, and ban me he did. Not for "spamming", but for bragging about getting the most posts in a day. My posts were said to be unique in the amount of content in them vs the amount of them. That brings us to threads. Shortly after I joined the forum, a thread for Achievements was made by Spectral Jester. That thread was my first major contribution to the forum, as I listed every single achievement in Halo and how to get it. It took quite a while to do so, but in the end it helped a ton of people out. My next most helpful thread in my eyes was my Minecraft Achievement thread, where I explained how to get each Minecraft Achievement and even offered to help people get the more difficult ones. I honestly can't remember how many people took me up on that, but there was plenty enough to keep me busy. When the popularity of Minecraft died down, I had to find other things to keep me busy. I started the "Did You Knows" threads, and maintained them as best as I could. When it became apparent that we were running out of things to know on those threads I began the "Ask The Director" thread. ATD was the single most popular thread in General Discussion, and still maintains the most replies of any thread in that subforum. At one point it was even pinned, but after I locked the thread (too busy being a mod) it got unpinned. In the midst of all of this I also posted plenty of threads that were heart wrenching and beautiful (if I do say so myself). I had the "Director's Lesser Known Games" threads, a couple of other help threads, and a TON of Halo discussion threads. I participated in the "Great Shoutbox RolePlay", with Donut, Ashlynn, and others. It was the most organized this site has ever been, and it was a blast. It was basically improv in the shoutbox. That was when the shoutbox wasn't nearly as packed as it is now, and we could get away with hijacking it the way we did. I also held the first ever Minecraft Playdate and actually made it. For the last half. I also hosted a couple of other playdates, including Dog's first ever playdate, and have played a lot of Halo with the members here. I was the first forum president, a Member of the Month, the first non-staff to receive an award (while Twam was creating the award system), and at one point the member with the most awards. I think I still have the most types of awards, but I'm not sure. It was sometime between the Achievement Help and my Minecraft thread that I was first asked to be a moderator. At the time, I didn't want the responsibility and hassle that comes along with the job. I turned it down. A year or so later and after a period of time where I was only coming on the forum to answer questions in ATD, Absolute Dog messaged me asking if I wanted to be a moderator. Since I was looking for something new and challenging to reintegrate into the community, I said yes. As a moderator, I've been responsible for quite a bit. I explained the rules a bit more (the coloration in the rules section), I tidied up the Clan Section, and I've banned quite a few bad people. I've banned trolls, a-holes, bots, and everyone and thing that deserved a ban. I love to ban. I've also taken part in the great Spam Bot skirmishes that we've had over the past couple of years. After nearly a year on the moderator team, I had some very important personal issues that pulled me away from the site. As a result, I retired from the moderating team. Almost another year later, RSR asked me if I could come back, and I did. And here we are. Three years and 4000 posts later. The thing is though, being here and posting a lot aren't exactly big accomplishments. Every single person hear can achieve that eventually. Except Azaxx. He's not going to have 4k posts by his 3 year mark. Bwah ha ha ha. There is plenty of other things that have taken place in the last 3 years that I simply have forgotten or can't talk about, but this is getting rather long so I think I'll cut it short. Anyways, that's a wall of text to commemorate my 3 year tenure on the site as well as my four-thousandth post. Happy forum birthday to me. 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedStarRocket91 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 First. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akali Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Second and happy forum B-Day Director and congratulations on 4000 posts 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 That is quite the story, dude!!! I haven't known you that long, but in the short time I have I've been honored to listen to your podcast, and be around you in general. You really are a genuine member, and I truly believe that the forum wouldn't be the same without you! Holy wow. 4000 posts?! That's crazy, man... That's like more than 10 times the number of posts I have... Like take the number of posts I have, multiply it by ten, and then take that number times 3. Then add 40. That's how many posts you have, and you should be so freaking proud!!! I can only dream of becoming what you are right now, so I'm going to keep dreaming and hope for the best. Thanks for your service to the community, and happy forum birthday!!! Stay awesome(:! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooliest Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 That is quite the story, dude!!! I haven't known you that long, but in the short time I have I've been honored to listen to your podcast, and be around you in general. You really are a genuine member, and I truly believe that the forum wouldn't be the same without you! Holy wow. 4000 posts?! That's crazy, man... That's like more than 10 times the number of posts I have... Like take the number of posts I have, multiply it by ten, and then take that number times 3. Then add 40. That's how many posts you have, and you should be so freaking proud!!! I can only dream of becoming what you are right now, so I'm going to keep dreaming and hope for the best. Thanks for your service to the community, and happy forum birthday!!! Stay awesome(:! Ugh... You just boasted his ego even more. -.- great. Lol This really is cool though, Director. How amazing you were able to line up 4000 posts and 3 year anniversary. Congrats. Keep on Directing! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinWarrior Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 This is a fantastic post. I remember being A LOT younger on here and seeing Director in the dark blue, now I walk into the shoutbox and see Director in the dark blue. Times have changed. In all seriousness, great post! Happy anniversary friend, even though I know we haven't had the best relationship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buns Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 This ended up actually being interesting and fun to read. Happy Forum Birthday to you. You still better be around for my 3 year birthday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Intel Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 One word: Sweet. Nice work Director. Seems like two massive milestones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckoningZebra1 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Happy Join-day Director! You've been a Forum constant and an admirable member. It's amazing to see what you've accomplished in your time here, it's very impressive, and should push every member to contribute even more. This Community is very fortunate to have had you for 3 years, and will continue to benefit from your hardwork and dedication. Director, don't stop Directing. (But you could probably afford to lay off the bans a bit ;D ) HAPPY 3 YEARS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCPO Mayh3m Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 The TL;DR version: I'm awesome. Will try to remember to edit this more later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose The Ace Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Tenth ( the best place to be ) See you for year six Director keep it up, glad to see a Elderly Old member like yourself is still around and teach these young forum users who is Boss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDM Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 ...Holy...Weasels.... 4,000 posts!!?!!?! I call uber hax. Either way, This story is amazing. And while listening to some good ol' Two Steps From Hell, It spices it up even more!! So, what do I say? I say 1. We add a 4,000 posts award, and 2.... Um... I don't know... But the good news is this!! 3 = Profit. So, All we need is posts. And posts = profit. Which means that our pal Director here has to go extreme mode on these forums. We shall all put the spam bots to shame!!! Still... Now, I am going to bask in your glory as I drool over the big 4000. Congrats buddy!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thank you all for your well wishes on this momentous occasion. I wish for another 3 years and 4k more posts among this excellent group of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinreaper Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Indeed... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twam Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Nicely done, glad your apart of the team 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Nicely done, glad your apart of the team Highest praise ever! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unease Peanut Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Nicely done, glad your apart of the team *you're Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unease Peanut Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Nicely done, glad your apart of the team *you're Edited June 19, 2014 by Unease P34nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unease Peanut Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Good job Director Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIWBC Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Congratulations Director. Not many members can say they've been through as much as you've been through on this website ! This was an absolutely wonderfully written post and it was an amazing story, a complete and utter inspiration to other members in my opinion. You've done this forum proud and all of it's members: greens, purples, silvers and staff alike. Well done o reaching 4,000 posts man and here's to another 3 years !!! Also sorry but I have to say it: COOL STORY BRO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biggles Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Fantastic member and moderator, nothing more to say. Here's to another 3 years bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Of Harts Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 #Direkted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guts Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Hopefully we have many more years with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimeAddict Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Gratz i wonder if ill reach that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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