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Post by acousticwolf on Sept 20, 2016 15:19:12 GMT
It was a time of chaos, a time of sadness, a time of shock and disbelief. In September 2015 the unthinkable happened, the Big Finish Forum closed. Friends were separated, fans lost a way to connect with writers and producers, and people had nowhere to batter others with their strange logic, such as " ... was also the Master ..." . Then one young/old boy/man/metal dog of indeterminable age, who wished to remain anonymous (that's right isn't it TinDogPodcast ?  ) had a vision ... and on the 20th September 2015 the NotTheBigFinishForum was born (catchy name huh?). No longer cast adrift in a sea of emptiness, we had a place to call our own. A place where we could gather together and discuss our love of Big Finish and Doctor Who. A year later, and while we remain true to our beginning, we have evolved. We have a new name, 365 members, over 50,000 posts and a nice collection of BF Creative Types on hand to tease and confuse us. We are going from strength to strength and are more like a huge family; we argue but we also support each other and we chat about anything (and I mean anything). Even though I haven't been around much recently, I am proud to have been a part of what we have achieved so far. Long may we continue ... This is your forum, so a year on what are your thoughts about our community (positive or otherwise): What works (what do you like about the forum)? What doesn't work (what don't you like)? How should we evolve (If you could, what would you change, add or get rid of)? Most important, what do you call a collection of BF Creative Types? A Collective? A Murder? A Bimble? A Bibble? A Bobble? A Wibble? A Wobble? A Wibbly Wobbly..? Happy Birthday Divergent Universe! Cheers Tony   |
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Post by mark687 on Sept 20, 2016 15:36:01 GMT
I'm a Day out I thought it was Tomorrow
Happy 1 year anniversary everyone.
Eternal thanks to TinDog, Acousticwolf Tonyjones, Jasonward, Ela. Elkawho, Kimaleysong and coffeeaddic, kfbate, mcgannman and billy2 for setting and maintaining the gaff, and BF Creative Team members for their input.
Thanks also to anyone who's entered into a discussion with me or liked any of my Posts.
Regards
mark687
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Post by muckypup on Sept 20, 2016 15:41:46 GMT
It was a time of chaos, a time of sadness, a time of shock and disbelief. In September 2015 the unthinkable happened, the Big Finish Forum closed. Friends were separated, fans lost a way to connect with writers and producers, and people had nowhere to batter others with their strange logic, such as " ... was also the Master ..." . Then one young/old boy/man/metal dog of indeterminable age, who wished to remain anonymous (that's right isn't it TinDogPodcast ? ) had a vision ... and on the 20th September 2015 the NotTheBigFinishForum was born (catchy name huh?). No longer cast adrift in a sea of emptiness, we had a place to call our own. A place where we could gather together and discuss our love of Big Finish and Doctor Who. A year later, and while we remain true to our beginning, we have evolved. We have a new name, 365 members, over 50,000 posts and a nice collection of BF Creative Types on hand to tease and confuse us. We are going from strength to strength and are more like a huge family; we argue but we also support each other and we chat about anything (and I mean anything). Even though I haven't been around much recently, I am proud to have been a part of what we have achieved so far. Long may we continue ... This is your forum, so a year on what are your thoughts about our community (positive or otherwise): What works (what do you like about the forum)? What doesn't work (what don't you like)? How should we evolve (If you could, what would you change, add or get rid of)? Most important, what do you call a collection of BF Creative Types? A Collective? A Murder? A Bimble? A Bibble? A Bobble? A Wibble? A Wobble? A Wibbly Wobbly..? Happy Birthday Divergent Universe! Cheers Tony wow....that year has gone by so fast..... I was not one who came here from day one.....I stumbled about in the wilderness for a few months & life was not the same...it took a shout out on Kris's griffins periscope video for BF day in January to find you. but I am so grateful you guys took and still take the time and trouble to set and keep this place running. Its a sad fact (now listen for the violins) that my life as a carer, its pretty lonely most days, so having a place like this and the old BF forum is somewhere to at least have contact with others. this year has been a year from hell for me, and it has help to have a place although public, its my private place to say how I feel sometimes and all the comments and well wishes have helped me a lot. somewhere to see what others think, although likeminded in our love of all things BF, we all have very different opinions, thoughts and sense of humour. and I love you all for that, they say there is no place like home....well this is part of my home, you are my DU family. Long may that continue and share the good, bad, likes, dislikes, opinions, & advice....but most of all friends Thank you to everyone |
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Post by fitzoliverj on Sept 20, 2016 16:30:26 GMT
I think the forum is working well. Just don't try and walk through a door back to the old forum, because Davros'll be hiding behind it.....
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Post by Ela on Sept 20, 2016 17:20:53 GMT
That isn't exactly the way it happened... But I'm glad it did happen.  |
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Post by Tony Jones on Sept 20, 2016 17:49:09 GMT
Brushes tear from eye...
'Just a piece of dust,' he said. Nobody was fooled.
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Post by pawntake on Sept 20, 2016 17:56:00 GMT
365 members 1 for every day of the 1st year!!Keep smiling  |
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Post by Bazoolium on Sept 20, 2016 18:25:38 GMT
I was sad to see the old forum go, but I am glad we found a new home.
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Post by constonks on Sept 20, 2016 18:45:28 GMT
Glad to see you all here. Thanks again, TinDog! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2016 18:46:17 GMT
I was also sad to see the official BF forum go... sad and angry! But I love this place. It's home now! |
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Post by ljwilson on Sept 20, 2016 19:56:33 GMT
I thought it made perfect sense for BF to discontinue the old forum, even if you may disagree with the method of doing so.
Anyway, this one is better. And independent.
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Post by Digi on Sept 20, 2016 20:44:30 GMT
A year already? Wow. Incidentally, my Bookmarks Bar link for this place is labeled "Not BF"  |
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Post by kimalysong on Sept 20, 2016 23:31:30 GMT
I am ashamed to say I had no idea until this post. How time flies!
Well Happy Anniversary and thanks to Tin Dog, all the other Mods, and all our members. Without every member we would not be the forum we are today. I value everyone's contributions you are what makes this place special and a home away from home.
Sorry for getting a bit sappy there!
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Post by agentten on Sept 21, 2016 1:23:42 GMT
I was new to the old forums when they closed. I'd been lurking there for a while and had only just started posting and was shocked and sad that they were closed. It took me a couple of weeks to find this place. I followed a mention of it in a message on the Big Finish facebook page. I'm not even on facebook, I just happened to see it. It's astonishing that it's already been a year. Even if I don't post every day, I read this forum every day and there are so many CDs in my collection that are there because of recommendations from this community.
Onward to year 2!
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Post by TinDogPodcast on Sept 21, 2016 5:48:06 GMT
Sush
Happy birthday!
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Post by TinDogPodcast on Sept 21, 2016 5:59:54 GMT
It's everyone else that makes it rock. ...
I just needed a place to chat...
You guys actually turned up!
Oh and to push my podcast lol
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Post by Tim Bradley on Sept 21, 2016 6:50:59 GMT
Hello everyone! I'm very pleased that 'The Divergent Universe' forum has done so remarkably in one year, since the sad day the Big Finish forum closed down. It was sad the Big Finish forum closed when it did. But for me, it was a blessing in disguise as it persuaded me to start my own blog as well as joining 'The Divergent Universe' forum when I was invited to join by acousticwolf one year ago. It's nearly coming up to a year for me when 'Bradley's Basement' began. Thanks for letting me be a part of this 'Doctor Who'/'Big Finish' forum. I've enjoyed sharing my 'Doctor Who' timelines, my links to 'Bradley's Basement' posts and other things here! Happy Birthday Divergent Universe! Tim. |
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Post by Timelord007 on Sept 21, 2016 7:01:27 GMT
I love this forum & i think it shows how the strength & love from fans of Doctor Who & other tv shows pulled together when BF closed there forum we took a stand & said NO we will have our say, we will have our forum "you shall not pass" (sorry got carried away there) & we did thanks to TinDogPodcast & various others.
I love our community & it still maintains that warm kindly friendly family spirit from the previous forum.
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Post by acousticwolf on Sept 21, 2016 9:19:17 GMT
That isn't exactly the way it happened... But I'm glad it did happen. When legends are created, it never is Cheers Tony |
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Post by whiskeybrewer on Sept 21, 2016 12:19:36 GMT
A year already? Damn In the Name of The Other i cant believe it lol.
Well that means in a couple of eeks It'll be a year since i joined the forum based on a messaged from Timelord007 on the old forum, when i was scrabbling around hoping they'd reopen it lol
So essentially this is the Dalek Invasion of Earth in Doctor Who Anniversary terms lol
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) had a vision ... and on the 20th September 2015 the NotTheBigFinishForum was born (catchy name huh?). No longer cast adrift in a sea of emptiness, we had a place to call our own. A place where we could gather together and discuss our love of Big Finish and Doctor Who.
