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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, August 05, 2007 - 7:50 pm
OK, we've talked about this from time to time. And I know Lance had an eloquent answer once. But darned if I can remember it. There's a small group of people I met over the summer in a chat room, specifically for the Troopers drum corps. These people all got close with each other, and are sad the chat room won't be open after the season ends (next week). They've learned in a short while what a great group of people drum corps people are. I've known that since I was 10, but for most of them (who are rookie parents this year), its been an amazing experience, and the thought of us all going our separate ways is heartbreaking. So I thought I'd invite them to TVCH. This is the only forum I've ever found that has the same kind of wonderful folk the drum corps community produces. That may be a big reason why I latched on to it so quickly. And why you'll probably never get rid of me no matter how hard you try. How do explain the phenomena that is TVCH? Especially to someone who may not be all that into TV?
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, August 06, 2007 - 8:51 am
I'm hopeful that someone else who is far more eloquent will reply to you about this. The one thing that I am going to mention is that TVCH is somewhat different while Big Brother is running than at other times of the year. Many of us are Big Brother fans and therefore give it a great amount of our attention during the couple of months that it is running. A huge percentage of the posting is done in the Big Brother area and we have many members who just post during Big Brother so that area tends to dominate. I'm certainly not suggesting there is anything wrong with that. It is simply the way it is. The rest of the year the board is balanced into a huge number of different topics that reflect the wide ranging interests of our Members. So your friends may get a vastly different impression of TVCH if they join during the Big Brother season than they would if they were to join at any other time of the year.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, August 06, 2007 - 9:08 am
You could also create a yahoo group.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, August 06, 2007 - 9:19 am
I know in my heart how I feel about tvch but I am having trouble writing the words. I do agree that comming here during BB is not the same as rest of the year
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Monday, August 06, 2007 - 9:29 am
Whomum, explaining TVCH is not an easy task. Perhaps only showing up and experiencing TVCH is the way to go? At first, the Troopers drum corps might feel more comfortable with a thread of their own -- maybe under the Sports threads? As time goes by, (hey that is a song isn't it?)they could venture into other threads the same as any other new member. Eventually, some will find subjects of interest and make new friends but they will always have other drum corps people here too. Hope this helps a little bit...
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Monday, August 06, 2007 - 10:19 am
I usually say to people: I post in this discussion board site that was initially for sharing opinions about TV shows, but it ended up being more about the people and getting to know them, and making some nice friends on there. So the board actually has a fairly active non-TV component, and "something for everyone" there. I've actually managed to meet a few people, and they are all just plain really nice people like you and me, no pervs or axe murderers. (I say 'no pervs" because they haven't met Pamy yet. )
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Monday, August 06, 2007 - 11:32 am
I tell them that we are all a figment of Juju's imagination. My friends all know of my BB addiction, so they are very supportive of TVCH. They have heard me talk of my friends here a lot and a few met TNT when she came to town one day.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, August 06, 2007 - 11:41 am
HEY!
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, August 06, 2007 - 7:07 pm
I think Rosie had a good idea to make them their own thread where they can feel at home and comfortable while they branch out and explore the rest of the board. I truly think that TVCH is a unique experience and it has something for everybody and you can tell them if they can't find the subject that interest or concerns them they can just start a thread and they will quickly find people that are eager to share their interests with them. I think the most important thing to explain to newcomers is the search function. If you try to just browse the topics it is a daunting task. Configuring your search function helps you keep up on the current conversations all over the board. Once you know how to work the search function you can also filter out any subjects that aren't interesting to you because we talk about anything and everything around here, so it's almost impossible to keep up with everything.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, August 06, 2007 - 9:04 pm
Dang, Rosie had such an excellent idea, I am going to have to reply in blue. Their own thread is just perfect. I remember how weirded out I was when I got back from a couple months in Cyprus in late 2003, and there was a whole new section of the board filled up with all new people, posting madly away in the Starting Over threads. I mean, I was really freaked, and then they branched out to other parts of the board, and now I adore a whole bunch of those freaky folks (looks sideways at Rosie). I also like Eeyores' explanation. I just explained it all a month ago when one of my high school classmates posted (in our Google group) that he was going to be laid up with knee surgery for a month, and whatever was he going to do with all his time. But I don't remember exactly what I said, and I know it was very difficult to do without sounding like I was recommending joining up with a bunch of television addicts, when the truth is I watch very little television (just the schlock like BB, hahahahahaha!!). And I can't find it in my sent messages. Sorry.
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 6:29 am
I haven't met Pamy either. I hear she does carry an axe though. Pamy and I share a love of animals and I have found her to be funny and kind and the type of person I would love to meet. Maybe that is what TVCH is all about, running into people you would like to meet. I have also made a friend here that I would have never met otherwise. She has made a difference in my life. Yep, TVCH is a good place.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 6:51 am
Whoami, perhaps you can explain how we all take care of each other. No matter what threads we post in. If someone is in need, we all rally round to help. I can certainly attest to that. Look what everyone did when my house burnt down. There is no place like TVCH
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 8:55 am
That is true, Ginger. Plus, among all of us, there is nothing we don't know.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 9:03 am
very true! TVCH has helped me thru so much! If you need something (answers, prayers, hugs, advice, a laugh,etc) TVCH-ers rally to come to your side
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 9:18 am
Or if you need it (and even if you don't) there is always a TVCHer there to slap you around some too. For good measure, no doubt.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 1:10 pm
<slap> HI ESCAPEE!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 1:12 pm

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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 3:52 pm
LOL, I think the responses in this thread have very simply answered your own question! I think if you point your friends in the direction of this very thread, Who, and show them everyone's responses to "What is this TVCH place, anyways?", I think this thread speaks volumes. Who wouldn't want to come join us??
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 4:19 pm
also even our spouses/SOs have joined the board after going to a TVCH meet!! most never watch reality tv but after meeting tvchers they wanted to join the board...I think that says lots also
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 6:03 pm
Their own thread is a good idea. I was thinking of just inviting them to start chatting in my folder, but they'd have to be a registered member first. And some people are intimidated by having to register first. Giving them an option to lurk first might be a way to go. But maybe under the General Discussions area instead. I don't think coming here during BB is a big deal, especially if they avoid that area. Personally, I don't consider the BB area as the core of TVCH any more. What I consider the core of TVCH is those who venture out of the BB area, and stick around here all year long. Even as a BB fan, I find that area of the board too intense and fast paced for me. I've mostly lurked there the last few seasons. My posts usually get so quickly buried (and thusly ignored) its like I didn't even post. Thanks for the input! Currently those who aren't in Pasadena this week are home, gearing up for their son/daughter/boyfriend to come back after Finals this weekend. So I'm gonna give them about a week breathing room/decompressing after such an intense summer. More input is still always welcome! 
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 10:57 pm
OK, so I've sent the e-mail to my friends, and gave them the link to this specific thread. Anyone want to chime in with me, and help me tell them what a great place this is, how much we'd love to have them, and how much they'll come to love the TVCH gang? Lets just refer to them as the Trooper Chatters for now.... Oh, and they know me as Auntie (chat name TrprAunt) in the chat room.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 12:51 pm
Welcome Trooper Chatters and friends of TrprAunt!!!

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Lancecrossfire
Animoderator
07-13-2000
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 1:37 pm
Hey there Trooper Chatters! Welcome to TVCH. Take a look around, and if you have any questions, just ask. Someone will answer sooner or later--usually sooner. There are no "newbies" like other sites call new folks. We are all just members of the same great community with different experiences to share, and to take in what others want to share.
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Merrysea
Member
08-13-2004
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 2:29 pm
Hi Trooper Chatters (from a former Blue Devil)!! Welcome!!! 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 7:54 pm
Hi Starship troopers!!! Cant wait to see ya all post so we can welcome ya properly
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