Decidedly off topic thread to show Freak some anniversary love.

#51
#51
These threads are always funny and I love hearing stories from people about how long they’ve been here, how they found the site, and what VN means to them.

The emails I’ve gotten over the years from people are especially meaningful to me. You don’t realize what people are going through in real life, and this place has helped many get through some really tough times. That’s one of the things that hits home to me the most. I’ve even gotten emails from relatives of posters who have passed, letting me know how much the site and all of you meant to their loved ones. I still get a little choked up just thinking about it.

While I appreciate all the shout outs, honestly I’m probably the least important piece of the puzzle around here. We’ve been blessed as a community to have a great group of folks (well, mostly. Lol) who choose to make this their home. Just as important, we have had an awesome group of moderators over the years who have stuck around and volunteered their time to our cause. The site wouldn’t still be here without them. Fact.

Anyway, that’s enough ranting from me. I just wanted you guys to know how much I appreciate all of you, as do a lot of other people who lean on you guys as an escape from real world problems.

Go VOLS!
 
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#52
#52
Freak said:
These threads are always funny and I love hearing stories from people about how long they’ve been here, how they found the site, and what VN means to them.

The emails I’ve gotten over the years from people are especially meaningful to me. You don’t realize what people are going through in real life, and this place has helped many get through some really tough times. That’s one of the things that hits home to me the most. I’ve even gotten emails from relatives of posters who have passed, letting me know how much the site and all of you meant to their loved ones. I still get a little choked up just thinking about it.

While I appreciate all the shout outs, honestly I’m probably the least important piece of the puzzle around here. We’ve been blessed as a community to have a great group of folks (well, mostly. Lol) who choose to make this their home. Just as important, we have had an awesome group of moderators over the years who have stuck around and volunteered their time to our cause. The site wouldn’t still be here without them. Fact.

Anyway, that’s enough ranting from me. I just wanted you guys to know how much I appreciate all of you, as do a lot of other people who lean on you guys as an escape from real world problems.

Go VOLS!
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I find your humility quite disturbing, kind sir.
 
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#53
#53
Freak said:
MCDAD IS THE BEST POSTER ON THIS BOARD. These threads are always funny and I love hearing stories from people about how long they’ve been here, how they found the site, and what VN means to them.

The emails I’ve gotten over the years from people are especially meaningful to me. You don’t realize what people are going through in real life, and this place has helped many get through some really tough times. That’s one of the things that hits home to me the most. I’ve even gotten emails from relatives of posters who have passed, letting me know how much the site and all of you meant to their loved ones. I still get a little choked up just thinking about it.

While I appreciate all the shout outs, honestly I’m probably the least important piece of the puzzle around here. We’ve been blessed as a community to have a great group of folks (well, mostly. Lol) who choose to make this their home. Just as important, we have had an awesome group of moderators over the years who have stuck around and volunteered their time to our cause. The site wouldn’t still be here without them. Fact.

Anyway, that’s enough ranting from me. I just wanted you guys to know how much I appreciate all of you, as do a lot of other people who lean on you guys as an escape from real world problems.

Go VOLS!
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FYP
 
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#56
McDad said:
While I was watching the press conference Freak posted, I noticed something. Freak joined [started] VN 16 years ago tomorrow. I thought it appropriate to tell him how much we appreciate this board. I have lurked on other boards and there is no doubt this is one of (or perhaps the best) fan-run sports board on the internet. So make sure you give him whatever praise you feel is appropriate.
Also, Freak aska us what we are doing in the Friday night before game day threads. Thought it might be fun to turn the tables on the Grand Poobah.

I'll start: @Freak, What has been your favorite(s) thread on VN over the past 16 years?

Thanks for creating and running a great board. This site is a second home to me and many of the posters are like extended friends and family. I appreciate the what you have put together for us. Thank you. Happy VN birthday, Freak. Your message board is old enough to drive.
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Why?
 
#60
#60
I found this place about a month after I moved to TX because I wanted to celebrate having a decent basketball team for a change.
 
#62
#62
Carl Pickens said:
My wife used to think I was having an online affair due to my posting on VN
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Mine when she’s mad at me: “Go talk to your internet friends.” With a ****** tone.

Mine when she wants my attention: “What are you talking to your internet friends again.” With a ****** tone.

Mine after a UT sporting event: “What do your internet friends think?” With a legitimately curious tone.
 
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Freak said:
Do the Gruden threads all count as one thread? Lol.

The site was actually born in August 2003 but we changed message board software in October and that’s why the join dates are that way.

It’s funny to look back at how the site looked back then and in the early years.

I appreciate all of you who’ve stuck around over the years through the good and bad. Without those of you who visit every day I’d be here talking to myself. That’s how it felt sometimes in the early days. 😬

Go VOLS!
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I KNEW YOU PUT UP WITH US IN THE GRUDEN THREAD BECAUSE IT WAS GOOD FOR BUSINESS!!!!!!

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(ps - thanks Freak ... love the site.)
 
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#67
McDad said:
@hog88
@BearCat204
@TAF
@Weezer

Yall sure are cynical accusing me of kissin Freak-arse. I can't help it that I'm courteous and conscientious and yall suck at life. Plus, I don't apologize for Freak liking me most.

Now show your gratitude before i call you to Waffle House.
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Stay out from behind the dumpsters!
 
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#68
I was looking for information about Phil getting fired and Lane Kiffin in December 2008 when I came across this place. Visited daily until I finally joined in August of 09. @hmanvolfan was the first person I remember talking to. He welcomed me with the Ozzy YouTube video of Crazy Train.
 
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