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 Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 2:51 am
 Five Years as a Barely-KnownWell, I did it. I told myself I wouldn't forget, and I still did. Now, a week later, I realized that the date had passed. Of course, that doesn't mean we can't celebrate and reminisce about how it all began.  Belinda alias Reeves, 2005.Five years ago, on September 24th, 2005: I, Reeves, helped found this guild with the help of my lovely sister Meacorme and my close friend Saurciriel. While the initial purpose of the guild was rather selfish - i.e. an escape for me so I could recuperate after a terrible stint with members of another guild - I had no idea that the Barely-Knowns would become the close group of friends we are today. What was first merely a gathering place for those who never received the insignificant prommie label has now become a haven, a funhouse, a café and an insane asylum. It has been, without a doubt, an awesome experience being the captain of the BK. Yes, some members have come and gone, while new people have come to fill in the empty spaces. But several of us, older and newer members, still take the time out of our busy schedules loaded with school, work, family, friends, and ambitions to come here to chat and laugh and have fun and find peace, comfort, and content.  Belinda alias Reeves, 2010.I couldn't be more grateful for those who helped found this guild and those who continue to keep it alive. The Barely-Knowns may seem to be insignificant - a small sub-unit of an online forum filled with people who perhaps will never meet each other in real life. In spite of that, I feel like I've made some wonderful friends here. A few of them I've been able to know or meet in person (Nu and me meeting in London = WIN), and others I have met online have still become a part of my life, even if they are miles away. I keep a sub-forum of memorable threads and comments because they mean something to me and hopefully to you. When I first started this guild, I was sixteen years old. I am now twenty-one, having started my final year of university, and I have been coming to terms with who I am as a writer, a musician, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a person. And you guys have helped the journey become that much more hilarious, exciting, thought-provoking, wondrous, inspiring, and fulfilling. But enough of me rambling. Let's have a toast to the Barely-Knowns, the BK, or however we've come to know it as. And please, if you can: -Think back on the years you've spent in this guild. How have you changed? How have the people you've met, here and in your real life, affected you as you've gone down the road of life? -Retell the great story of how you became a BKer. When was it? How did it happen? And what made you decide to stay? -Recall your favorite memories of the BK. They can be funny, inspiring, touching, or emotional - the sky's the limit. -Where do you think you'll be in the next five years, and how do you intend to get there? - ...Anyone want to make a banner for the Barely-Knowns with a slogan connected to our five years (and more) of glory? ninja Happy Anniversary, Barely-Knowns. And remember: The Love Samurai and the Christmas Ninja are watching you. heart
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Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:57 am
Jason, 2005
5 years ago, September 30th, 2005: I was mourning the death of the first Gaia home I had known, TGWDGASAABT, and taking refuge in its birth forum, the GD, when mon capitán Reeves extended the Oak Branch of a** Whoopin' and dragged me here. BK's been my homepage ever since razz
I haven't changed much since, but I have mellowed out a bit, and ditched the overly baggy pants lol.
I'd like to pick my favorite BK memory, but honestly, they're all fantastic, and I can't bear choosing just one. Even if I don't always post the s**t that goes on with me, you guys still help me through it, just by being here. I can come here and forget everything that's troubling me, laugh and joke and have fun as if there's absolutely nothing wrong in the world. That's why I decided to stay.
Five years from now? I have no idea, but hopefully I'll be here with you guys, still rocking out.
Jason, 2010
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Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 2:30 pm
Five years? Long time. BK is getting Old!
I don't remember how I joined, or when. I think it was in between one of my absences back then. But I'm no sure.
I have no photos of me from 5 years back, or I would post them, as Ribs has above.
Bah, I'll have to come back later to post some more, only a fleeting visit at the moment, sorry. Busy as hell.
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Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 3:12 am
 Mike, 2005.
Five years ago, I was a little extremely emo. I felt a bit astranged from AGE, because they all sort of um... Hated me. So I was sort of just lost and a nobody. And since I was devoting all of my time into a guy that had no interest in actually reciprocating my feelings, I had sort of no friends. I was alone, basically. I wasn't out of the closet to the world and I didn't party like all of my school friends. I didn't drink, smoke or do drugs, therefore I was kind of a square, and no one got my internet-based sense of humor.
Then I got invited to The Barely Knowns.
You guys were nice, open-minded, and best of all: Got my sense of humor! Even if it was a little pretty damn dry and dark. lol You guys really helped me come out of my shell, which actually transfered into the real world. I had friends on Gaia and managed to find people at school and in the real world that were just like me. I express myself openly, knowing that you guys won't judge me and in the real world, when people DO judge me, I don't rightly give a s**t. smile
I can't come up with any specific memories, but I do know that there have been many-a laugh and debate. It's been great. The BK isn't saccarine sweet nor is it ridiculously blunt and dark. We find humor in everything and enjoy nothing more than bouncing ideas and philosophies off of each other. I can honestly say we're a guild made up of great and brilliant people and I can only imagine things getting better in the next five years. Cheers, Barely-Knowns, to being epic. mrgreen
Mike, 2010
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Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 4:19 pm
I loved reading your post, Noggin. I think the guild - and in general, the internet - is sometimes overlooked in terms of how much it does affect people. I'm glad the BK has the openness you've always wanted, and by God, I'm glad we made you more confident in yourself.
There is definitely a balance of humor and seriousness in this guild, which is fantastic. I just hope the guild remains a great experience for you and everyone else involved. smile
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:51 pm
I might have to come back later with my "then & now" pic sweatdrop
I think about the last 5 years and I can't begin to explain how much has changed in that time. One thing that has stayed consistent has been this very guild and although I've not always been here, the barely-knowns have been.
I got recruited from the AGE guild and after everything that happened there, I was glad to jump ship. In hindsight, it was the best move to make because there was a lot of good people here when I first started and that hasn't changed at all. The fact that we have so many awesome people in one place alone makes this guild worth being a part of, the conversations, the sheer diversity of our members and things like Reeves' barely-knowns quotes are very pleasant extras on top of that.
I'm with Nogg and Ribb in choosing not to mention a specific memory, because I know I will forget so many brilliant BK moments and well...it'd be infair to single out just a few out of many, many good times.
In closing, BK is awesome and I thank the guild for simply existing over the last 5 years because it's honestly reassuring to know that the barely-knowns has been there and (hopefully) will always be there.
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:40 pm
Me, circa (as close to)2005(as I could get).
I was actually just thinking back about how
long I've been on gaia like a few days ago.
I know that there are spans of time where
I'm not here much, but you guys are always
concerned about whatever random bullshit
I spew around here. I honestly consider you
guys to be my good friends. I've known you
longer than I've known some of my friends
in real life. I remember posting my prom pictures
here and telling you about my summers. You're
like my diary, except better and more
responsive.
I joined the BK when Reaves left A.G.E. I mean,
that guild pretty much crumbled due to the
inability to function as a normal human with
some semblance of emotion. ANYWAY. I joined
when I was invited, and have loved it ever since.
My favorite memory of this place? I can't really
pick. But I always do like when we do things as
a guild, like Christmas or contests.
And, I have no idea where I'll be tomorrow, or
next week even.. so I can't speculate on five
years from now.
Me, circa 2010.
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:05 pm
We'll definitely have another Secret Santa. And anyone who wants to do a contest, go for it. I was just pretty drained after doing that ten week long avatar cosplay competition.
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:16 am
I tried working on a banner, but it wasn't turning out so nicely. Anyways, five years means you get wood for your anni! Take that where you'd like! <3
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:10 am
Eva aka Vio around 2005 (I think)  Holy crap do I ever not miss high school. I was recruited here when I still chatted in GD. After hangout threads were done in (I basically stuck around in the gaia's non-prominent members), I basically needed somewhere new to go, and this seemed like a good replacement. I was technically a member of AGE at the time, but I don't think that I ever actually posted in there. Shortly after I wandered my way into the AT and I've been posting there and in this guild ever since. (Well, with the exception of a few long absences) I can't come up with any specific memories, not because I don't want to choose, but because I really have the worst memory in the world. I just kind of wandered in here. I've always wondered why I got an invite. I'm happy I did. Eva now:  *ahem* My how I have grown. Uh, I don't really feel like a whole lot has changed with me, even though I know it has. I wouldn't have broken off a five year relationship if nothing had changed. Most of the changes are personal though. Online, I still mess with avatars and I still obsess about purple online and offline. I feel less sure of myself in terms of what I can do, but I am more confident in my knowledge that I am a creative person. Oh and instead of trying to show all of the ways that I'm different and weird, I'm now realizing all of the ways that I'm not normal at all and don't really have to try so hard. There are times when I'm just like "Isn't everybody like this?" Oh, and I'm a lot quicker to identify as a feminist now. Funny how I could admit to being bisexual easier than a feminist. Except for my mom. Oh yeah, I "came out" to my mom. She didn't bat an eye and life carried on exactly the way it had been. Pretty sure she already knew. It was on fb after all. So yeah, mostly personal changes. Oh yeah, we totally need to plan the great BK get-together still. Now that I'm back, it's time for SUPER-PLANING, RAWR!
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:06 am
re: Viv's pics
you make me laugh heart
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:37 am
Nu Lucrezia re: Viv's pics you make me laugh heart Agreed. Also agreed on the hanging out part, Vio. A BK get-together must be done!
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:35 pm
all your sanity and wits they will all vanish, I promise.... I'm just surprised that I managed to find such an old picture of myself.
It's just a really awesome coincidence that it happened to be a pic of my boobs. xd ...It's just a matter of time.
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:57 pm
Violaceous Vertigo all your sanity and wits they will all vanish, I promise.... I'm just surprised that I managed to find such an old picture of myself.
It's just a really awesome coincidence that it happened to be a pic of my boobs. xd ...It's just a matter of time. Maybe your taking of boob photos transcended age?
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Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:28 am
Reeves Violaceous Vertigo all your sanity and wits they will all vanish, I promise.... I'm just surprised that I managed to find such an old picture of myself.
It's just a really awesome coincidence that it happened to be a pic of my boobs. xd ...It's just a matter of time. Maybe your taking of boob photos transcended age? all your sanity and wits they will all vanish, I promise....
Actually, I hardly ever take pictures of myself. I almost always forget my camera, and I usually delete most of the pictures I do take.
I think that's the oldest picture of myself I have. It just happens to be of my boobs.
I mean, I have a few more that were taken at the same time that are not just of my boobs, but I saw an opportunity...
Oh, everyone else put their real names in their post. I should go do the same......It's just a matter of time.
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