James Harvey
03-23-2002, 03:15 PM
Well...this is it. I can't believe I'm typing this post. This is something I'd never thought I'd have to do in my four years of modding of my World's Finest boards. Today is my last "full day" at Toon Zone and World's Finest. As many of you know from my previous announcement (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22069), I'll be taking a hiatus from this site for a little while. An oppurtuunity came up that I could not pass up, and a big sacrifice had to me made. You have no idea how hard it was to make this choice. This place was apart of my daily life. I based my schedules around it. I fell into a pattern that will be hard to break. I have grown so used to everyone here. There are so many amazing people here. Smart. Intelligent. Geniuses, even. Creative. Kind. Unforgettable.
Over the past fours years since I first put up these boards, they have been constantly evolving, with more and more fans finding these boards. They are undeniably the best board son the net. I know of no other board where a simple dissagreement is resolved without a flame war erupting. Respect is a big part of these boards, and almost all of you share that for everyone else. There are a couple bad eggs, but those are easily dwarfed by the great folks this place has. The diversity of people continues to astonish me here.
I never thought these boards would ever get this big and important when I put them up in 1998. I never dreamed we'd see the likes of John Delaney, Min S. Ku, Jason Hall, Paul Storrie, Terry Beatty, Dwayne McDuffie, Dan Slott, Bruce Timm, and so many others grace these boards. This proves to me these are the best board. A board where fan's thoughts and opinions are taken seriously and are enjoyed by those whose work we enjoy. Name me another board where we have regular interaction with some of the most creative and interesting people in the business? As far I know, there aren't any others on the scale that we have it. And we have it becuase of all of you. You folks brought these people in. Your smart and intellectual discussions are irrestible. Plus, these boards are pretty addictive...:)
Now, I'm sure alot of you are worried that I'll never be back. Well, don't worry. I'll still be here, but behind the scenes. Don't be surprised to see some 'edited by Jim Harvey' notes on the posts :). I'll just be scaling back my work considerably for a little while to focus on my current task at hand. I won't be doing the news on a daily basis anymore, but I will still be doing the news, dropping in every once and awhile to give all of ya some big interviews, news, and events.
One thing I'm going to miss the most is just talking. Talking about the Batman episode that airs tonight. Or how awesome Spider-Man will rock. Or how Flash needs more screen time. Or just everyday things we discuss. These boards are just so amazing becuase we touch upon what's import to us. Not what's controversial at the moment, or something ridiculous, but something we enjoy. We share here. And I love that aspect. We share out opinions and we're not criticized for it. We have so much to share, and it shows. New posts pop up almost every minute here. New discussions are started and last for months. We, for the most part, always have something interesting to say, and I love that. We share the likes, but at the same time out taste varies, and we accept it. That is just so amazing to see on an internet message board. Most boards resort to drivel, but these boards have kept a level of excellence for four years, somethingno other board (to my knowledge) has done. And it's becuase of you folks and the amazing mods that keep watch over these boards.
Before you thank me, thank yourselves. Give yourselves a pat on the back. You folks deserve it more than I do. You folks are the blood of this board, I just try to keep it pumping. I would like to thank a few key people. Brian & Harley for bailing me out and giving me a place to stay, here at TZ. I'd also like to thank them for putting up with my crap:). For Maxie for being the better of us two. A man who's intelligence, common sense, kindness contues to astonish me. For Nightwing, Bird Boy, Mad Hatter being the best mods I've ever worked with. For The Flash for so thoughtful - thanks, bro. And last but not least, For RobinIII who helped create the site you see today and for being a genius. And to all of the vets who have stuck with this site for the past 4 years though the dizzying highs and horrible lows. And for everyone who posts here and contributes meaningful discussions to the discussions. Thank you all.
I have no regrets here. I would never go back and do something differently over. Everything here is a learning experience, and I have learned from all of my mistakes. I can honestly say that at the end of every day, I smile when I think of this place. While times do get rough here, I never wish that I was doing something else, or never created these boards. I am always thankful I have them and have been able to reach to everyone from across the world.
Well, my eyes are tearing up so I better end this before I short cicuit the keyboard. I will be back, I promise you that. I have complete faith in the crew here and I know they will do their best. I ask everyone to just be their best. Don't start any crap and just respect each other.
I'll see you all real soon.
James Harvey
"Dick Grayson
Note: This message is posted on the Batman, Superman, & Beyond Board, The Justice League Board, The Anitainment Board, and the Cafe Toon Zone Board. Please reply to this post on HERE (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26323) only.
Please excuse any keyboard typos in the post.
Over the past fours years since I first put up these boards, they have been constantly evolving, with more and more fans finding these boards. They are undeniably the best board son the net. I know of no other board where a simple dissagreement is resolved without a flame war erupting. Respect is a big part of these boards, and almost all of you share that for everyone else. There are a couple bad eggs, but those are easily dwarfed by the great folks this place has. The diversity of people continues to astonish me here.
I never thought these boards would ever get this big and important when I put them up in 1998. I never dreamed we'd see the likes of John Delaney, Min S. Ku, Jason Hall, Paul Storrie, Terry Beatty, Dwayne McDuffie, Dan Slott, Bruce Timm, and so many others grace these boards. This proves to me these are the best board. A board where fan's thoughts and opinions are taken seriously and are enjoyed by those whose work we enjoy. Name me another board where we have regular interaction with some of the most creative and interesting people in the business? As far I know, there aren't any others on the scale that we have it. And we have it becuase of all of you. You folks brought these people in. Your smart and intellectual discussions are irrestible. Plus, these boards are pretty addictive...:)
Now, I'm sure alot of you are worried that I'll never be back. Well, don't worry. I'll still be here, but behind the scenes. Don't be surprised to see some 'edited by Jim Harvey' notes on the posts :). I'll just be scaling back my work considerably for a little while to focus on my current task at hand. I won't be doing the news on a daily basis anymore, but I will still be doing the news, dropping in every once and awhile to give all of ya some big interviews, news, and events.
One thing I'm going to miss the most is just talking. Talking about the Batman episode that airs tonight. Or how awesome Spider-Man will rock. Or how Flash needs more screen time. Or just everyday things we discuss. These boards are just so amazing becuase we touch upon what's import to us. Not what's controversial at the moment, or something ridiculous, but something we enjoy. We share here. And I love that aspect. We share out opinions and we're not criticized for it. We have so much to share, and it shows. New posts pop up almost every minute here. New discussions are started and last for months. We, for the most part, always have something interesting to say, and I love that. We share the likes, but at the same time out taste varies, and we accept it. That is just so amazing to see on an internet message board. Most boards resort to drivel, but these boards have kept a level of excellence for four years, somethingno other board (to my knowledge) has done. And it's becuase of you folks and the amazing mods that keep watch over these boards.
Before you thank me, thank yourselves. Give yourselves a pat on the back. You folks deserve it more than I do. You folks are the blood of this board, I just try to keep it pumping. I would like to thank a few key people. Brian & Harley for bailing me out and giving me a place to stay, here at TZ. I'd also like to thank them for putting up with my crap:). For Maxie for being the better of us two. A man who's intelligence, common sense, kindness contues to astonish me. For Nightwing, Bird Boy, Mad Hatter being the best mods I've ever worked with. For The Flash for so thoughtful - thanks, bro. And last but not least, For RobinIII who helped create the site you see today and for being a genius. And to all of the vets who have stuck with this site for the past 4 years though the dizzying highs and horrible lows. And for everyone who posts here and contributes meaningful discussions to the discussions. Thank you all.
I have no regrets here. I would never go back and do something differently over. Everything here is a learning experience, and I have learned from all of my mistakes. I can honestly say that at the end of every day, I smile when I think of this place. While times do get rough here, I never wish that I was doing something else, or never created these boards. I am always thankful I have them and have been able to reach to everyone from across the world.
Well, my eyes are tearing up so I better end this before I short cicuit the keyboard. I will be back, I promise you that. I have complete faith in the crew here and I know they will do their best. I ask everyone to just be their best. Don't start any crap and just respect each other.
I'll see you all real soon.
James Harvey
"Dick Grayson
Note: This message is posted on the Batman, Superman, & Beyond Board, The Justice League Board, The Anitainment Board, and the Cafe Toon Zone Board. Please reply to this post on HERE (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26323) only.
Please excuse any keyboard typos in the post.