Celebration Discussion Question (#1) -- please read & reply

[NoobianRose]

Setting up this celebration got me thinking about all the time that I've spent here over the last decade. Not just shipping Obidala but making friends and memories.

What I'd like to know from you guys, if you would be so kind, is . . .

What are some of your favorite memories of being here at the forum??

It could be a favorite conversation you had, or the first naughty Obidala story you read ( ). It could be the first friend you made or the first thread you posted to. Anything really, we'd love to hear what you have to say.

Congratulations, members, on 10 amazing years!

[obigirl]

I think it would have to be the contests both fanfiction and video ones i entered and entered for fun and never expected to place and i did one or twice and i was like HA! awesome!!! HAPPY 10 YEARS

[danielle]

I think the moment when I was asked to be fic mod, such an honour and privilege. Also, the warm welcome I received from the first day I joined, or whenever I offered up something I'd created. This has been such an amazing ten years.

[NoobianRose]

This one's a hard question for me. 10 years = a lot of memories. So I'll just name a few.

- I remember first approaching Ticklesivory with the idea to hold an online convention. I wasn't sure how it would work or how it would be received, I just thought it would be fun. Apparently she did too and through the hard work of her, Amelia, and Lynda, the OVOC was born! Very exciting.

- And I remember when we found out that Liz had died (the memory gets happier so stick wit me here. lol.) there was so much sadness in all of us. But I remember the community really coming together, rallying, to honor her. Especially in the vid department. When Nat posted her list of tribute links, I cried with joy. It was beautiful. Really shows not only how much Liz was loved (and still is) but how close we've grown over the years. And I think that's even more true now, four years later.

[kenobifan]

Where do I begin? When I first joined the forum, I believe I was the second person to do so after Ticklesivory. It all started when I use to leave reviews on Ticklesivory’s stories, and we began to message each other. Then one day, she asked me how I felt about her creating an Obidala Forum. Of course, I was ecstatic and ready for anything Obidala. I lived for Obidala!! This forum became a safe haven for me, for when I belong to another Star Wars forum, some of the members would convey to me that it was blasphemy any time I mentioned Obidala.

I learned about manips, and a bit about vids, but I was never one to perfect the art of viding. However, I enjoyed everything that everyone posted about Obidala. It was kind of escape for me at the time and a welcome one. Our members have done a magnificent job when contributing to the arts/vids and fanfics.

It was great to meet everyone on the forum, and I felt as if I made many lasting relationships. Even though, I don’t keep in touch as much as I use to. It was great meeting Rosalie and Katja in person. It only conveyed that we are just as wonderful in person as well as on our forum.

I would try my hand entering fanfic challenges. One of the most memorable events in my time is when I won first place in a challenge because Liz (a superb writer) entered, and she graciously told me I deserved it when the results were reviewed. I was on cloud nine at the time. It still brings a smile to my face when I think about it. Liz cheered me on, and I found out that a lot of our members have done the same here with encouraging words over the years, and I dearly thank you for that. You have been a wonderful support group and it has been truly great to share our love of Obidala with you all.

[Briseis]

Oooh, favourite memory... I have to think.

Well I remember after ROTS came out, and I was desperately looking for pictures of Obi-Wan and Padmé together (which was near impossible!), I stumbled onto one of the old Obidala sites. It was one of the greatest things ever, my mind was blown! I didn't even know what shipping was, all I knew was that I had found people that were like me, regarding Obidala. So I started hunting for other sites and I found the OFF. I didn't hesitate to join, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. I have found so many wonderful friends here. I received such a warm welcome when I joined and after writing a couple of fics, and starting to vid, I received so much praise, which meant the world to me. Everyone here is so kind, it is actually like a little family. If we're ever in need of any help, or if there's anything going on, we can always expect to receive a lot of support here.

So many memories... I remember when I started editing for the first time, everyone was so encouraging and gave me the confidence to continue. After a while, I was even asked to become the new video moderator! I couldn't believe it! I was overwhelmed and beyond proud and honoured to take on that mantle. Every celebration we've had, all the OVOCs especially have been the highlights of every year, there's so much fun to be had and especially with all my friends. ESPECIALLY GIF!WAR. All the madness that ensues, it is amazing

There was also when we learnt of the death of the great Liz Kenobi. I remember she was so kind to me and I idolised her, especially with To Ignite The Stars, so it was a shock to me. But I was so proud of the way that all of us rallied together and paid our tributes to her, it felt really good and it made me really grateful for all the amazing people I know here.

There are a lot more memories, but sometimes I have the memory of a sieve and I'm pretty knackered right now, so I can't remember xD But I know that there will be even more awesome memories created here.

[Deleted]

I would have to say .GIF WARZ! They were the best. I love all of my Obidala peeps within the fandom, but to see everyone step outside the Obidala bubble and let loose with awesome and hilarious .gifs was lots of fun!