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Post by untapdtreasure on Dec 5, 2013 13:16:24 GMT -5
I'll start us off with introductions.
My name is Larissa. I am known by untapdtreasure almost everywhere I go simply because it's easy to remember and the username has a sentimental value. I've had experience in other fandoms (none to this level of trollery or just plain ugliness though) and I've had the priveledge of owning and admin'ing a message board before for an actress of another TV show that I adored.
I have been a CARYL fan ever since season 2, but even I have to admit that I was interested in the scene between the pair of them in Season 1's "Wildfire". It was just too interesting to not be.
I'll do my best to give you all a great forum here. And I'll probably need help. But I need you to all know that if you have an issue with another member or if you feel like someone is trolling, please do not hesitate to come to me. I won't stand for that here.
Thank you!
and CARYL on!
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Post by yousuchcock on Dec 5, 2013 13:33:19 GMT -5
Hello Larissa This is a great forum and a wonderful idea. It's nice to just find a place to get away. My name is Maia and I really hope this is the right place to introduce myself. I've been a Carol fan since season 2 as well but liked the idea of Daryl and Carol since season 1 as well. I'm a sucker for boys who give girls flowers
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Post by catydixon on Dec 5, 2013 15:09:06 GMT -5
Hello there. My name is Caty. Lovely to meet you both! I've been a fan of Daryl and Carol since season 2, though I've kept it mostly to myself. I've only been actively posting in the Caryl tag on tumblr since season 4's mid-season finale. I had just finished watching all of the previous seasons again, as I had only ever seen them the once (when they first aired). Seeing their relationship grow over the seasons again really made me fall in love with them all over again. I've never loved two characters together so much. Again, I'm new to the tag on tumblr, and I did notice some negativity on there. Do different ships normally fight like that? In any case, it's great to have a forum where I know there will be nothing but love for Caryl. I really hope to meet a lot more "Carylers".
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Post by CherokeeRose on Dec 5, 2013 15:48:59 GMT -5
Hey there, I'm CherokeeRose (known as Aiyana-Kopa in most places, and iamstuckinadisneyzombieland on Tumblr), and I'm a huge Caryl shipper! I've shipped them since around season 2, but they became my OTP towards the end of season 3. I have absolutely fallen in love with these characters and their relationship, not to mention my admiration for both Melissa McBride and Norman Reedus. I also do fanart, write fanfics and do graphics, which I my upload once I get a laptop again (it's kinda broken right now), but they can be found on DA (Aiyana-Kopa), Fanfiction.net (XCherokeeRoseX) or Tumblr, if anyone is interested. I'd LOVE to start making fan videos and gifs, but all my episodes are the wrong file type to do either of those things, but one day it will hopefully happen. So... yeah. Ilook forward to being on this forum and meeting heaps of cool Carylers
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Post by fangirl4ever on Dec 5, 2013 17:33:14 GMT -5
Hi, I'm Mary Beth and I'm a huge Caryler. I'm happy to be here with kindred spirits
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"It was a nice watch."
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Post by imorca on Dec 5, 2013 18:37:30 GMT -5
Hi, I'm Meryl.
I'm ImOrca pretty much everywhere (tumblr, fanfiction.net/AO3, twitter, livejournal, dreamwidth, deviantart). On tumblr I do "an icon a day" Caryl/McReedus graphics. I write fanfiction. I live-tweet episodes. I'm an academic and I don't apologize for being analytical about fan stuff. I use big words but I also explain myself pretty well. I only have so much time to divide between social media outlets, so I'm not sure if I'll always be around here.
I am currently crabby with The Kirktroll, infatuated with Carol, and want her happy more than anything. I would prefer that to be with Daryl before anyone else. Greemes (Beth/Carl) is my secondary on TWD, and I'll write you a thesis about why that's ok.
I think multiple points of view are valuable and good. I don't think disagreement is "hate." But, I don't think all opinions are "equal." Better opinions provide solid reasoning and use evidence that others can see for themselves. Worse opinions include "because I like it," "because it is," "because it's obvious," and "because."
That's me. ^_^
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Post by allidon on Dec 5, 2013 19:27:38 GMT -5
Hello It's good to see you all here! I think we need a safe haven sometimes. I'm Alli, I go by this name pretty much everywhere although I keep trying to think up a cooler one and failing. It's been my internet name for so long I can't give it up. I actually only started watching TWD at Easter, so I watched all three seasons in a week (and then may have rewatched several times since then...) but I started shipping Caryl from pretty early on in S2. My friend who'd recommended it to me had mentioned she liked Daryl, so I was already looking out for him, but Carol interested me right from her first appearance at the campfire because so much was said in that little scene about her and Ed and their relationship. Looking forward to chatting with you all!
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Post by peta2 on Dec 6, 2013 1:21:11 GMT -5
Hi!
I'm Megan. I am Peta2 on ff.net, meganpetaf on Tumblr, megan_peta on LJ, my full name on Twitter. My first foray into fandom was Buffy--I co-own a Spuffy fanfiction archive called Elysian Fields and I remember the community being a bit vicious as well. Bangel and Spuffy people tended to clash but mostly kept to themselves--much easier to do on LJ than it is on Tumblr.
I am actually interested in adding a Caryl fanfiction archive to Elysian Fields (One of the biggest Spuffy fanfic archives at the moment) but have stalled because I haven't found a person to do a banner yet.
I tend to waffle on, have an opinion on everything and can't keep my mouth shut a lot of the time, but I'm mostly pretty friendly though a bit disorganised and vague.
I only started watching the show this year because a lot of my Buffy friends loved it. I fall in love with a ship when I see a grand gesture. To me, it was watching Daryl get up off that RV floor, tugged up by her tears, look at her softly and tell her he's going to go walk the road. I've 'liked' Carol all the way through but I don't think I really started to love her until the beginning of Season 3.
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Post by untapdtreasure on Dec 6, 2013 8:58:34 GMT -5
Again, I'm new to the tag on tumblr, and I did notice some negativity on there. Do different ships normally fight like that? Well, this is my first experience with the negative part of this whole fandom. I've been a pretty laid back fandomer until this ship and this show. So this is all shocking me to my very core. I've never seen the level of hate anywhere else, but that could also be the fact that I've never let myself get this involved before. I found myself wanting to defend Caryl (Carol, too) and I have gotten involved in ways that I really shouldn't. Especially in engaging the trolls on tumblr. The thing to remember is that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but one should always be respectful when giving it. Don't taunt the other members of the fandom that do not agree with you or share your viewpoints on specifics. And to never state opinion as a fact. That will get you nowhere, but neither will arguing with someone that does those very things. It's better to just know that you aren't going to change that person's mind so just block or keep scrolling. Do not let them make the ugly come out in you because whether we intend for it to or not, it reflects on us all as a group and not just the three or four that jump on and try and fix the situation. my motto has always been Respect and be Respected. It's easier to say than to do. But keep shouldering on. And honestly, I don't visit the Caryl tag that much. I can't handle all the crap that comes from it.
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Post by catydixon on Dec 6, 2013 9:09:29 GMT -5
I think that may be why I actually prefer forums because they have a focus, and are more controlled. Tumblr is too vast, and there's way too many opinions and personalities clashing. I sort of surrendered on the Caryl and Bethyl tags last night, trying to bring peace to the situation, but I'm just one person so I doubt it made much of a difference. I'm planning on avoiding those tags all together until I've finished watching season 4 and know what is happening in the show. I'll get my Caryl fix here!
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Post by ragman on Dec 6, 2013 13:11:50 GMT -5
Hi Larissa, I hope Caryl fan guys are welcome here? I found this via a Tumblr post, glad I did. I'm an old hat fan of the forum format, ran a couple of em before in other fandoms (in it's heyday, one of mine had over 1400 members.) I have a habit of typin my accent. I've been into Norman for ages, found WD kinda late, but was into the Caryl pairin early on in season 2. Melissa rox & Carol is perfect for Daryl. I hope to see some great Caryl fanfics here. I've not had much luck findin good ones & there seems to be few focusin on my fave pair. I do write in another fandom, but haven't tried to do any WD fic. I enjoy sorta deep discussion of the show & characters, like psychological issues/influences and the influence of past abuses in both Daryl & Carol's development in particular. Glad to meet & share with ya'll here.
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Post by untapdtreasure on Dec 6, 2013 13:17:20 GMT -5
Wow. I can't help but love all the turn out here. I am so excited! And most definitely guys are welcome here! We look forward to your imput on these two from a male perspective. Don't we ladies?
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Post by ragman on Dec 7, 2013 0:59:50 GMT -5
Thnx. I understand Daryl (& therefore Carol, too in some ways) because of my own abusive childhood. It resonates with me that they would be drawn to each other. I have greatly missed my forum days, and I look forward to bein active here. (& I drop my G's alot...) I promise I can write properly, but I save it for formal writin & stories. My wonderful Flynnsgirl joined too - we rant & rail over wantin to see Caryl often.
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Post by yearningflush on Dec 7, 2013 13:53:58 GMT -5
>.> wat's this then?
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Post by laurnpeace on Dec 7, 2013 14:32:39 GMT -5
Hey Carylers!
I'm Lauren(or "Lu" or even "Lucifer"[yes, really]). I found it about the forum via tumblr, where you can find me as "laur-n-peace". I've been a Carol fan from literally day one. That look they shared while standing over Very Dead Ed did me in. I ship them both romantically and platonically because how can you not?
Lately I've been trying to steer clear of the Caryl tag on tumblr due to the fighting. I have zero tolerance for shipping wars. I think Bethyl is a valid ship, just as ours is.
I tend to be pretty outspoken and love to dissect canon & fanon. I'm even on the "unpopular" side of the "Did Carol do it?" Debate(She did! And good for her! Get 'em, girl!). If you ever have a question, seriously, feel free to ask!
I'm a huge potty mouth, but i mean well. I'm exited to talk with everyone!
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