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cookie
Former ANN Editor in Chief
 Posts: 2460 Location: Do not contact me for support. |
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Ok folks. I guess it's time to announce it.
I'm going to be away from this forum from June 9th through July 25th. I will be studying in Japan, with only limited internet access. As such, I will largely be away from ANN during this time. I cannot guarantee that I will receive any e-mail, private messages or forum posts during this time. If you need to reach me... well, you're just going to have to do it before June 8th, or else wait until I return, shortly before Otakon. I don't expect that we'll need any significant changes to moderation. If the need arises for a new moderator, one will be selected internally from current ANN staff before looking externally. I think that pretty much covers everything I have to say on the matter. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to post. I won't be leaving for another 4 days though, so don't treat me as if I've already left. :p Last edited by cookie on Tue Jun 08, 2004 6:02 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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jmays
ANN Past Staff
 Posts: 1390 Location: St. Louis, MO |
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And our peaceful forum descends into chaos...
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Godaistudios
Posts: 2075 Location: Albuquerque, NM (the land of entrapment) |
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I hope the chaos doesn't erupt. It would be a shame to see the forums devolve.
Hopefully the current moderators will be enough. If not, I'm sure there are a few of us who would be willing to volunteer. (however painful it may be) 
I'm not to say though and many of the long time people who have been around would be better to select from. |
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Tony K.
 SubscriberModerator  Posts: 11492 Location: Frisco, TX |
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Cool. Have fun.
Get me some ramen, Rurouni Kenshin cosplay items, the R2 box set for Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, and some AV DVDs for my friend. 
But seriously, I see this as a once in a lifetime opportunity. I wish you a happy, safe, prosperous, enlightening, bloodless, gluttonous, and eventful stay. Enjoy it for all of us! 
Best regards, --Tony |
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cookie
Former ANN Editor in Chief
Posts: 2460 Location: Do not contact me for support. |
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Lemme think about it for a second: No.
It's not a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If I hadn't been accepted for a summer session, I could've applied directly to a university over there. It's hardly impossible, even for one with a questionable academic standing. And, I certainly hope I'm not over there for any gluttonous reasons. My motivation is academic, which is unfortunate, because the program I was accepted to is highly UNacademic (a course in Japanese pop culture, and anime? Japanese, but only taught at a 2nd year level? I'm well above those sorts of classes.) However, not all is lost; I still have a homestay family that I can talk to, and hopefully learn from. I have an e-mail partner that will hopefully be able to provide some interaction. I'm kinda looking for a Go player over there, so that I can actually get some experience with playing on a real board (since few people around here want to play), even though I'm not very good. If there's anime or manga that I want, I can import via amazon.co.jp once I get home. Unless I find 500 yen LDs over there, I'm probably not going to buy any anime or games. They're just wastes of cash that could be better spent on things like FOOD and TRANSPORTATION. |
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king_micah
 Posts: 994 Location: OSU |
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Eh, if your gonna hit anything, I'd hit the comic market and get the limited run fan stuff. That's about the only thing not easily imported. As for go, I'd personally look for a good goban and set of stones. I haven't seen a true one in this country except for at a con. I do most of my playing on the net, when I have time. Hikaru no Go sucked me in. Sad that it took a go manga/anime to get me into it.
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Tony K.
Subscriber Moderator Posts: 11492 Location: Frisco, TX |
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Jee, sorry. I was just trying to see you off in a fun manner and hoping that you actually had some time to take in the atmosphere rather than studying 24/7. All that stuff I said was just supposed to be a joke. 
Well, study hard then... |
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Dilandau
 Posts: 525 Location: Tea House |
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Its ok Tony K...we all know you mean well!
Have fun Cookie! I hope you get to do a bit of historical sight-seeing....where-ever you are going to exactly. You should make a spot somewhere to upload some pictures for us when you get back! 
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Animefreak08
 Posts: 882 Location: Michigan ftw. |
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Have a good time while you are there! Try to squeeze some fun in around all that studying!
 Well have a safe and fun trip!
-Ryan- |
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Fandrez
 Posts: 178 Location: Uh... can I get back to you on that? |
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See ya later Cookie. Have fun and study well.
 Sad to see you go, but see you when you get back. 
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Emerje
 Posts: 7432 Location: Maine |
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Yeah, somehow it's going to be different here going nearly two months without, "This isn't anime, anime news, or Anime News Network related so I'm locking it." Have fun just the same, Cookie. Sounds like you're going to have a lot of spare time over there so atleast try to get out and explore your suroundings, just avoid the gashapon and pachinko machines. Emerje |
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BERSERK EVA
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Later, have fun. Be safe.
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Joe Mello
 Posts: 2337 Location: Online Terminal |
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All I have to say is have fun and be safe, you lucky son of a...Hey! A tangent! Cool.
^__~ |
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Inu-Yasha
 Posts: 373 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa |
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I hope you enjoy your future vacation and academic plans in Japan Cookie. This forum and site won't be the same till you get back.
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Inu_Yasha_jr.
 Posts: 168 Location: A far away place in time... |
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I've only known you for a day, but I sure do wish I could go to Japan. Have a great time!
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