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  1. On 2023-02-22 at 4:30 PM, Splashee said:

    I would call it investment to put money into objects that increase value with time, but I don't to it to invest. I am just too interested in the objects.

    I have a similar view with sports cards, and vintage toys. I do it for the enjoyment of hunting it down, making a deal, and displaying it. That said, when I croak … my family will have that as a source of liquidity. I keep my wife supplied with contacts of collectors who would pay close to market value. 
     

    I also have an IRA and 401K, and real estate. 

    18 minutes ago, Ashen Pathfinder said:

    Nope. I do not understand nor have any concept of investing. That is beyond me.

    Deer lead such simple lives 

  2. This weekend we will be attempting to update the software again. This may have some unforeseen impact of various third party plugins and applications, I've already referenced a few in recent updates here. 

    Awards is already offline, but other areas that will likely be impacted are

     

    Characters

    Theme Elements

    Auto Welcome

    Friends

    Radical Tags

     

     

    For those that use the Characters system, I would recommend moving the to the Legacy Character Sheets and in the RP dropdown. Unfortunately we can't always dictate to you a time we will be doing this, but keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter accounts as they will post any updates. 

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  3. I just wanted to give the community a heads up that beginning March 1 Events will be launching regular contests again. Starting with visual art, and continuing with musical, writing, and banner based contests. As you may have noticed our Events Calendar is displaying the upcoming Event as an Art Contest. I have also devised a way to eliminate bias in several of the panel judged contests so that it doesn't become a popularity contest by aligning with a few prominent Twitter Artists who will rotate as guest judges. This will also be paired with a blind submission process where any community voted contest will not include the name of the artist entering. 

     

    Keep an eye out in Events for the theme announcement, rules, rewards, and submission process of the March Visual Art Contest. 

     

     

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  4. 1 hour ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

     

    I meant  "Why would someone need to change the display name?". I don't think I've ever seen other forums with this option before.

    I know what you meant. My answer is the same. There is no need. Only a desire shared by enough people. Being able to change your display name is a common function in most software, and it’s by default a function in the software that powers MLPF. I look at it the same way as changing the avatar. I don’t pick my name or avatar for the benefit of anyone else, I do so because it’s something that I want to do. Whenever someone has told me that they wish I didn’t update my avatar, I thought that statement was absolutely ballsy of them to make. 
     

    Anyway, almost every one of the top ten visited forums and only communities allow change of the member facing display or username. It’s by far more common that it isn’t, and almost expected by most users these days. The only time I would question someone changing their display name would be on LinkedIn, but that’s pretty apparent why changing your name there would strange since it’s supposed to match your IRL name. 
     

    I apologize for being blunt, but it’s really nobody’s business what the motivation is. That’s the wonderful thing about whimsy. It can be for any reason or no reason at all. 


    Also since I’ve been here … nearly 9 years now … I’ve seem some creepers who really don’t know how not to keep their distance when asked. If I can add a little cognitive dissonance to the stalky mcstalkersons out there, it’s been a good day for me. 


     

     

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  5. 1 hour ago, Sparklefan1234 said:

     

    Why do they need to? 

    There is no mandate that people change display names. ;)

    If you are asking why users feel the drive to modify their display names, that is beyond the scope of this announcement. All I know is that it is popular, people enjoy it, and we use it for our donation drive to humorous effect. 

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  6. Going forward users will not be able to see the display name history of a user on the profile. This is unfortunately a universal configuration. It’s all or nothing. I’ll actually be making a point to request Invision add a user option configuration in a future software release. I do rather prefer the account holder having control of this. 
     

    There are pros and cons to both leaving the display visible or hidden and at the end of the day, hiding that detail does add a little more personal privacy of the user while also allowing us to better preserve the Cast Character initiative. Just wanted to let you know. 
     

    And yes staff can still see the history. 

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  7. Unfortunately I come bearing rather unfortunate news.
     

    Though I communicated a topic that we have to undergo some changes to badges, this may not have been communicated correctly to the events team in due to my abrupt medical leave. The result is that several users were offered individualized badges, which runs counter to how the new badge system will work, as well as the general design language I am working on. As this is my failure I will try and come up with an appropriate make good. 
     

    Also please remember that any digital prize won here will not show until the new system is up and running, ideally that will be a few weeks, but that time line assumes I am not having to step in on anything else. Thank you. 

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  8. As promised I’m beginning the work on the new Achievements system. This will necessitate me shutting down the old system. To you, it will look like your badges are gone. They aren’t. Absent a catastrophic failure like what happened to the RP database that broke our entire tech team into weeping children, I’ll be able to move them over manually to the new system. I’m doing this because I know how much this means to you. The Engineer and Manager in me wants me to tell you to save the badges and they are just going away and we are starting over. 

     

    Hopefully this works and the new system will be fully functional soon. Give me up to two weeks. 
     

    so, Sunday the badges will vanish. Do not panic. Thank you. 

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  9. BABSCON 2023 BRINGS THE OWL MAGIC WITH SARAH-NICOLE ROBLES

    Published on Feb 16, 2023

    BABSCon 2023 Brings the Owl Magic with Sarah-Nicole Robles

    In keeping with recent tradition here at BABSCon, we’re bringing in another envoy to Equestria from a friendly land. This time, from The Boiling Isles, we’re bringing The Owl House’s own Luz Noceda, Sarah-Nicole Robles! She’s coming out to come play with the ponies because, as Luz would say, us weirdos have to stick together. (#LumityForever)

    In addition to her breakout role as Luz in The Owl House, Sarah-Nicole’s vocal talents are on display playing characters such asFlytrap in Carmen Sandiego, Señora Ozma in Encanto, Zuma in Kung-Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, and Scarlet on Star Darlings (written by MLP’s very own Amy Keating Rogers). She’s also made on-camera appearances on Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS: Los Angeles, and more. You can follow Sarah-Nicole on Twitter and Instagram.

    Sara-Nicole joins Katrina Salisbury among our Guests of Honor, and look for more announcements very soon!

    So register now and book your hotel roomto show Sarah-Nicole the magic of Equestrian friendship this April 7–9 as we indulge in nostalgia at BABSCon 2023. We’re also always looking for volunteers 

    (Art by MidnightPremiere)

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  10. Here is a message from the con that is most certainly happening and most certainly going to be great! 
     

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    We’re going to start our Guest of Honor announcements for BABSCon 2023 in the best way with best yak, Yona. Making her first-ever appearance at BABSCon, it’s Katrina Salisbury!

    In addition to voicing the most excitable of the Student Six on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Katrina has used her considerable talents for characters including Nico Niyama on Kiznaiver, Inmate 43B on Tooth and Tail, and Angela on Tobot. Give her a follow on Twitter and Instagram.

    So register now and book your room to come see Katrina and our upcoming Guests of Honor as we indulge in some nostalgia this April 7–9 at BABSCon 2023. 
     

     

    @Ashen Pathfinder @Troblems you two ready to get yelled at in the most adorable way possible? Yaks are best at yelling!

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  11. On 2023-01-26 at 2:53 AM, abrony-mouse said:

     

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     "I have found a flaw in the model that I perceive is the critical functioning structure of the forum that defines how the world works.... so to speak." ~ Alan Greenspan

     

     

    Nah. It’s working. ;)


     

    We don’t have a hug emoji. Emojis are usually emotions expressed on face. Reactions are their own system. 

    @Rikifive has an appropriate image for Twilight’s face hugging itself. 
     

     

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  12. On 2023-01-13 at 9:08 PM, Fluttershutter said:

    PLEASE never sell Avatar, James!!!

    Disney is probably fine with their cut of the distribution since it’s as close to passive income as you can get in the exhibition domain. 

  13. I still adore Star Wars, and generally having more fun after the Disney acquisition than before the Disney acquisition. The OT remains mostly God Tier fantasy. The PT, Solo, and ST have significant issues, but have some really interesting choices. Rebels, Mando, Clone Wars conclusion, Bad Batch, Doctor Aphra, Darth Vader, Thrawn, High Republic, and Jedi: Fallen Order are great stories well told. Book of Bobo Fett and Obi-Wan were enjoyable in several episodes so I consider them a success. Andor is a goddamn masterpiece of television and Star Wars content. Depending on its second season it may actually top the OT. I now have a greater appreciation of Rogue One characters and look forward to seeing what we only heard about in Rebels. 
     

    Oh. I consume every comic, movie, show, and book in this IP. While the Lucas originals and later seasons of Clone Wars were solid, the other media only has one or two highs, as opposed to what Marvel and Del Rey are doing. Not only is the IP more lucrative today, it’s generally churning out more stories that I love. 
     

    Mando 3 and Ahsoka should be phenomenal (I trust Filoni), and this season of Bad Batch is building well from where we left off of. 


    Hasbro, on the other hand, seemingly refuses to finish the 96 in the TVC line, doesn’t balance the scales with the BS offerings, keeps putting out garbage Haslab crowdsourcing when we have said time and again … give us a Sandcrawler or Ghost … nobody wants Revas blasted saber. Unlike pony, I’m deep in the Star Wars community, especially the collecting side of things. Very few things can turn a crap day until a amazing day than a group chat about Kenner memories, or great sculpt from Hot Toys. Seeing a 12 Back A SKU will always make my eyes widen like most collectors who know what that is. 
     

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    Since we don’t have that font installed on the server. MTFBWY 

     

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