The Oasis

Hindsight · 09-09-2010, 05:46 AM

I got a PM from Nachtrafe to visit the above forum. I went there by way of the link in his/her sig. I clicked on some of the links in there, but there's nothing. No forum that I could see; no game info. There was an annoying back round, which really needs to be changed.

I thought I would mention it, since SW asked about it, in the "ground zero mosque" thread.

ElfBane · 09-09-2010, 05:54 AM

Go here...http://www.theoasisforums.com/yabbse/index.php

you'll need to register if you wish to post.

Hindsight · 09-10-2010, 07:59 AM

So, what exactly does Oasis offer, that other forums don't??

Firestormalpha · 09-10-2010, 08:42 AM

IMO, most forums offer about the same thing. A place to go and talk about issues, news, media (games,movies, books, etc.). Different forums will focus on specific topics with other topics just being sideline issues.

What it really breaks down to, for me, is the opportunity to interact with a different crowd of people. Also, if you find you just can't put up with some people's views and are unable to just ignore them (there are people that just can't ignore what they don't like, I have this issue at times) there are other options and places to go.

Hindsight · 09-10-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Firestormalpha

IMO, most forums offer about the same thing. A place to go and talk about issues, news, media (games,movies, books, etc.). Different forums will focus on specific topics with other topics just being sideline issues.

What it really breaks down to, for me, is the opportunity to interact with a different crowd of people. Also, if you find you just can't put up with some people's views and are unable to just ignore them (there are people that just can't ignore what they don't like, I have this issue at times) there are other options and places to go.

Thanks for that!
It just seemed like it's mostly people from here, over there?

SpiritWarrior · 09-10-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hindsight

So, what exactly does Oasis offer, that other forums don't??

Well, from what I can see now that I have looked, there's more drama which can be fun. But there seem to be quite a few pissed people there too. Guess it's like any other forum, you win some you lose some people. I did notice there are many names there I used to see on IW. Interesting. Who owns Oasis?

ElfBane · 09-10-2010, 02:32 PM

I believe Cloudbringer is the owner.

Azred · 09-11-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiritWarrior

Well, from what I can see now that I have looked, there's more drama which can be fun. But there seem to be quite a few pissed people there too. Guess it's like any other forum, you win some you lose some people. I did notice there are many names there I used to see on IW. Interesting. Who owns Oasis?

There is no drama there, except the drama that people bring with them. Neither are there any "pissed" people over there, unless someone brings a pissy attitude with them.

Firestormalpha · 09-11-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Azred

There is no drama there, except the drama that people bring with them. Neither are there any "pissed" people over there, unless someone brings a pissy attitude with them.

As I said, pretty much the same as with any forum. All kinds of people, some of them bring baggage, others don't. But I imagine when SW was talking about drama and pissed people he was referring to the forum section pretty much dedicated to rants (at least that's how I interpereted the description). I could be wrong about SW's angle though.

P.S. There's drama in all human interaction, even at the office. It's not always on the surface, but it's always there.

SpiritWarrior · 09-11-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Firestormalpha

As I said, pretty much the same as with any forum. All kinds of people, some of them bring baggage, others don't. But I imagine when SW was talking about drama and pissed people he was referring to the forum section pretty much dedicated to rants (at least that's how I interpereted the description). I could be wrong about SW's angle though.

P.S. There's drama in all human interaction, even at the office. It's not always on the surface, but it's always there.

Correct, thank you. I wasn't bitching about it, in fact, was saying how it looked fun/interesting. I did see some pissed people there. Not sure why Azred says there are none or if he's just being funny. There are pissed people here too. No biggie.

09-09-2010, 05:46 AM	#1
Hindsight The Magister Join Date: October 23, 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 111	The Oasis I got a PM from Nachtrafe to visit the above forum. I went there by way of the link in his/her sig. I clicked on some of the links in there, but there's nothing. No forum that I could see; no game info. There was an annoying back round, which really needs to be changed. I thought I would mention it, since SW asked about it, in the "ground zero mosque" thread.

09-09-2010, 05:54 AM	#2
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 69 Posts: 1,443	Re: The Oasis Go here...http://www.theoasisforums.com/yabbse/index.php you'll need to register if you wish to post. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent. Last edited by ElfBane; 09-09-2010 at 07:08 AM.

09-10-2010, 07:59 AM	#3
Hindsight The Magister Join Date: October 23, 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 111	Re: The Oasis So, what exactly does Oasis offer, that other forums don't??

09-10-2010, 08:42 AM	#4
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Re: The Oasis IMO, most forums offer about the same thing. A place to go and talk about issues, news, media (games,movies, books, etc.). Different forums will focus on specific topics with other topics just being sideline issues. What it really breaks down to, for me, is the opportunity to interact with a different crowd of people. Also, if you find you just can't put up with some people's views and are unable to just ignore them (there are people that just can't ignore what they don't like, I have this issue at times) there are other options and places to go. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

09-10-2010, 02:32 PM	#7
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 69 Posts: 1,443	Re: The Oasis I believe Cloudbringer is the owner. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent.

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