Info Center - Index & Introductions

***Chris*** · 05-27-2008, 01:04 PM

Hi, welcome to Fan Forum.

To help you find your way around,
this thread includes an index of some of the more popular topics at this board.

Once you're comfortable, please feel free to introduce yourself.

Moderators here are:
Scythe and paintedxlie are in charge of helping our new members.
Chris and Yellow Mustang Girl will answer any Fan Forum related questions.
n e r b l e will answer any general computer/internet questions.

Adoption thread - newbies are paired with established posters to make friends and help find their way around the site
Affiliates - what they are and how to get your website associated with
Avatar Help & Questions - general help, also check the Fan Art board
Chat Lingo/Abbreviations - for reference purposes, if you've come across an abbreviation and aren't sure what it means, check the opening post.
Fan Forum site Questions, Problems, Technical help - check the first post, if you still have questions, ask away!
Forum Rankings - updated monthly
The Hot Seat - the place to get to know other posters by asking them the questions you choose
Language Help - a list of people willing to provide help in various languages
Message Board Customization Process updates of which boards are being worked on and which boards have been recently customized.
Moderator Application Process - How To Apply & Questions Answered
Newbies Cafe - a place to chat and get to know other posters
Old Username/Password Problems - help finding an old account or resetting your password.
PC / Internet Questions - help with personal computer or internet problems.
Special Milestones - celebrate your posting achievments here.
Suggestion Box - how can we make the site better?
Testing Thread - to test how that new signature looks, or try out other features of the site.
Testimonials Thread - Come on in, tell us why you can't log off.
Tour Guide - your guide to happenings around the site.
Trivial Pursuit style - game to test your knowledge and learn more about the site.
Video Making Questions - if it moves, post it here

Come on now, don't be shy! Everybody had a first day here and we can remember how it feels to be new.

This is the perfect place to get started.

Name: first name only, and only if you're comfortable
Location:
Age:
Favourite TV Shows:
Favourite Movies:
Favourite Actor/Actress:
Favourite Musicians:
Favourite Books/Writers:
Favourite Game:
How did you choose your username? What does it mean?
What brought you over to FanForum?
Who is your favorite celebrity?
Which musical artist do you own a cd of?
If you could bring one of the past shows back, which would it be?
Any comments about so far?
Anything else you would like to add:

Thanks to Chris for putting this together!

Previous Introduction threads 1, 2

Note: This thread should be restarted by an Info Center Moderator. Thanks.

***4N6 DNA*** · 05-27-2008, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the new thread Chris

Ana Maria, welcome!! You will find some awesome Gossip Girl fans here, if you have not already! Hope you enjoy your time here

Maryam, hello! I am sure you will have a great time! Welcome

***Yellow Mustang Girl*** · 05-27-2008, 02:05 PM

Thanks for starting this new thread Chris

***Scythe*** · 05-28-2008, 03:51 PM

Welcome Newbies!

I'll start us off by introducing myself.

Name: Jen
Location: UK
Age: 20
Favourite TV Shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stargate SG-1, Bones and many many more.
Favourite Movies: Pirates of the Caribbean 1/2/3, The Mummy 1/2, Star Wars (all), Enchanted, Twilight (when it comes out).
Favourite Actor/Actress: Johnny Depp, James Marsters, Sarah Michelle Gellar
Favourite Musicians: Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisely
Favourite Books/Writers: The Da Vinci Code, Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, anything by Tess Gerritsen.
Favourite Game: Crash Bandicoot 2
How did you choose your username? What does it mean? It's the 'Weapon of Slayers' from Buffy. An axe with a wooden stake handle.
What brought you over to FanForum? Buffy spoilers.
Who is your favorite celebrity? James Marsters, Johnny Depp, SMG

Which musical artist do you own a cd of? Carrie Underwood & Evanescence
If you could bring one of the past shows back, which would it be? Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Any comments about so far? FF is a fantastic, place and it's great to meet new people.
Anything else you would like to add: All lurkers should come out of hiding and join in!

***Chris*** · 05-28-2008, 04:45 PM

Good idea Jen

Name: Chris
Location: Ontario, Canada
Age:
Favourite TV Shows: NCIS, House, Moonlight, Desperate Housewives, Bones, Mythbusters
Favourite Movies: original Star Wars trilogy, Indiana Jones series, Shrek
Favourite Actor/Actress: Lauren Graham, Mark Harmon, Marcia Cross
Favourite Musicians: Dido, U2, Rush
Favourite Books/Writers: Twilight series by Stefanie Meyer, Harry Potter series by J,K. Rowling, Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon, Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher, Nicholas Sparks
Favourite Game: anything Mario
How did you choose your username? What does it mean? My name.
What brought you over to FanForum? I was looking for info about Young Americans
Who is your favorite celebrity? Lauren Graham
Which musical artist do you own a cd of? Dido
If you could bring one of the past shows back, which would it be? Everwood
Any comments about so far? I've found it to be a very friendly and welcoming community. I hope you do too.

Anything else you would like to add: Nope.

***4N6 DNA*** · 05-29-2008, 09:50 AM

Name:
Jessie

Location:
Maryland, USA
Age:
22
Favourite TV Shows:
Monk, Buffy, CSI, Greys, Amazing Race, 24, Heroes, Pushing Daisies, Chuck
Favourite Movies:
Remember the Titans, Armageddon, Aladdin, Coming to America, Pearl Harbor, The Mighty Ducks, The Guardian, Meet The Robinsons
Favourite Actor/Actress:
Brad Pitt, Kristin Chenoweth, Jessica Alba
Favourite Musicians:
Anything country!!, U2, OAR, Snow Patrol, Goo Goo Dolls, Fuel, Gavin Mikhail, Shakira
Favourite Books/Writers:
Holy cow you asked for it Mr. Survey.

When the Elephants Dance, The Travelers Gift, Their Eyes were watching God, Brave New World, A short history of nearly everything, The curious Incident of a dog in the nighttime, For one more day, Genome, Dancing Naked in the Mind Field, My sisters keeper, Twilight series, Stem cell debate, Your government failed you
Favourite Game:
Video game, ZELDA!!! Board games: Uno Attack, triopoly, Curses, Cranium
How did you choose your username? What does it mean?
Had a moment of wit. My lucky # is 4 and I loved forensics science at the time, so 4N6 (for - en - sics)

...

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What brought you over to FanForum?
Can't remember

It was buffy related though I think!
Who is your favorite celebrity?
Probably SMG

Which musical artist do you own a cd of?
Snow patrol!
If you could bring one of the past shows back, which would it be?
Roswell, Dark Angel and Buffy

Any comments about so far?
Love every minute I am on it

Anything else you would like to add:
Welcome to all the newcomers! Hope you guys have fun here!

**stargate barbie** · 05-29-2008, 10:55 AM

Awesome idea. I gotta do this again too.

Name: Kate, Katie
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Age: wooho! 18 now
Favourite TV Shows: Grey's, ER, CSI, CSI Miami, CSI NY, NCIS, House, Bones, Without a Trace, OTH, Prison Break, Private Practice, Lost (and more, i know i watch way too much tv)
Favourite Movies: Just Like Heaven, The Princess Diaries 1&2, John Tucker Must Die, Enchanted, Hairspray, High School Musical 1&2...
Favourite Actor/Actress: KATE WALSH!

Lisa Edelstein, Sarah Wayne Callies, Marg Helgenberger, Sasha Alexander, Leland Orser, Partick Depmsey...
Favourite Musicians: Gwen Stefani, KT Tunstall, Kate Voegele, Anna Nalick
Favourite Books/Writers: Twilight series, Harry Potter series (i don't read much actual books anymore, just online..)
Favourite Game: hmm... The Sims 2, Monopoly
How did you choose your username? What does it mean? Ooh! Here comes my fav question

Okay, i saw one nick in YT which was iwishiweremaura, and i snagged ti and started using different forms and ta-daa: when i registered in the middle of the night, i had this wonderful idea and decided to use this.

What brought you over to FanForum? ER. I was looking for Leland Orser pics and found a link into here and well.. after some lurking, i decided to join
Who is your favorite celebrity? oh c' mon! I'm not gonna even say it

Which musical artist do you own a cd of? Gwen Stefani and KT Tunstall
If you could bring one of the past shows back, which would it be? Sex and the City.

(it's hilarious and i can't wait for the movie to premiere here!)
Any comments about so far? It's the best forum i've ever been in. I love it here sooo much, and i'm totally FF addicted.
Anything else you would like to add: I don't know... Not much i quess. Feel free to ask anything about me.. i don't care what. (random/nutty questuions are the best!)

***Yellow Mustang Girl*** · 05-29-2008, 02:42 PM

I suppose I should follow suit and reintroduce myself to the newbies too

***Scythe*** · 05-29-2008, 02:50 PM

Only if your favorite books are the Twilight Series... otherwise you'll break the pattern.

**White Noise** · 05-29-2008, 04:14 PM

Well I thought I would introduce myself so here goes...and I think I'm going to break that Twilight pattern!

Name: Melika
Location: Canada
Age: 26
Favourite TV Shows: Cold Case, Prison Break, House, Criminal Minds, Without A Trace, CSI: Vegas, Moonlight, Ghost Whisperer...and others.
Favourite Movies: Anything of the horror genre. Blade Trilogy, Stephen King Movies.
Favourite Actor/Actress: Ryan Reynolds, Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Angelina Jolie
Favourite Musicians: A lot...Britney, Joss Stone, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Pink Floyd...there's so many...
Favourite Books/Writers: Jane Austen, Stephen King, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis
Favourite Game: Quinn for MAC and Mahjong
How did you choose your username? What does it mean? Melika means Melissa in Hawaiian. My name is Melissa, but I like to go by Melika on

so as to to confuse people.
What brought you over to FanForum? My friend Missy Introduced me to the site and I've been hooked since.
Who is your favorite celebrity? Johnny Depp
Which musical artist do you own a cd of?Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears
If you could bring one of the past shows back, which would it be? Gilmore Girls
Any comments about so far? Fantastic site, great people, well run and organized. I love it!
Anything else you would like to add: I can't get enough of

!

Adie010 · 05-29-2008, 08:13 PM

Name: Adie
Location: LA, USA
Age: 16
Favourite TV Shows: OTH, Lost, and Prison Break.
Favourite Movies: Movies not related Disney is Titanic, the Pacifier, Beethoveen, etc. Disney Movies are HSM1&2, Mulan, 101 dalmations, Jump in, Hunting Hour, Fox and the hound, Hunchback Notre Dame, Princess Diaries1&2, Parent Trap, Tarzan, Ratatouille, Cars, Toys story1&2, Bambi, Aristocats, Lion King1&2, Lady and the Tramp, Air Bud, Cinderella, Little Mermaid, Recess, Monster Inc, Mary Poppins, Anastasia, Alice in Wonderland, Pochontas, Incredibles, etc. I watch too many disney.
Favourite Actor/Actress: For Disney, is Zac efron and Vanessa Hudgens. Real Life, Leonardo Decaprio, Cameron Diaz, JT, CMM, Sophia Bush, etc.
Favourite Musicians: Soulja boy? Band is Nsync.
Favourite Books/Writers: TWILIGHT SERIES!!!!!
Favourite Game: Smash Brothers also known as the Brawl.
How did you choose your username? What does it mean? I was othfan628. It means one tree hill fan the digits, I don't know. Adie010, Adie is my nickname 010 means 2010, also means class of 2010.
What brought you over to FanForum? OTH
Who is your favorite celebrity? Zac Efron
Which musical artist do you own a cd of? Justin Timberlake.
If you could bring one of the past shows back, which would it be? 7th heaven
Any comments about so far? Awesome site. Great place to meet people.
Anything else you would like to add: Nada. Zip.

**White Noise** · 05-29-2008, 08:20 PM

Welcome Adie!

**broken|smile** · 05-30-2008, 02:28 AM

Ill fill this out too!

Name: Sheida
Location: Iran
Age: 18
Favourite TV Shows: Loads, Gilmore Girls, Dark Angel, Alias, Buffy, Angel, House, Greys Anatomy, Veronica Mars, Jericho, Prison Break, Lost, Young Americans, Dawsons Creek, Roswell, ...
Favourite Movies: Star Wars (all 6), Moulin Rouge, Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd (musicals much?

), Lord of the Rings, ...
Favourite Actor/Actress: Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Edward Norton, Natalie Portman, Keira Knightley, Jennifer Garner ...
Favourite Musicians: Evanescence, Eminem, Linkin Park, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, ...
Favourite Books/Writers: Harry Potter, Veronica Decides to die, Solitare mystery, Meg Cabot books, and the Twilight series.

Favourite Game: The Sims 2, though I dont really play much.
How did you choose your username? What does it mean? It was a headline in a newspaper around the time the first HP movie came out and its stuck with me ever since.
What brought you over to FanForum? I dont remember, I think it was Gilmore Girls spoilers, then I started posting at the roswell board.
Who is your favorite celebrity? Johnny Depp, Jennifer Garner
Which musical artist do you own a cd of? Pretty much all of them, mostly Evanescence
If you could bring one of the past :FF: shows back, which would it be? Young Americans, Or Dark Angel
Any comments about so far? I love it here, amazing place to make friends.

***Yellow Mustang Girl*** · 05-31-2008, 05:24 PM

Everyone except Ms. M has listed Twilight

**White Noise** · 05-31-2008, 05:26 PM

^^ I haven't read it...