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by George W
Sat Nov 13, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: Fandom of the Roughly Mid-90's and Earlier Era
Topic: When did Pocky become associated with anime fans?
Replies: 10
Views: 1897

Re: When did Pocky become associated with anime fans?

I hit a lot of conventions between 85 and 90. Never saw Pocky there - at least as a far as I recall. I did see a lot of dedicated fans there, sometimes translating (when subtitled products weren't available), sometimes conversing. It was all a great deal of fun. I got to to a panel session with Tore...
by George W
Sat Nov 13, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: Fandom of the Roughly Mid-90's and Earlier Era
Topic: The CompuServe Anime and Manga Forum
Replies: 14
Views: 4591

Re: The CompuServe Anime and Manga Forum

Think about it. Pre-broadband.

How would your wife react seeing the phone bill going from $50 to $1100?

I know how mine reacted. It wasn't pleasant.
by George W
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Fandom of the Roughly Mid-90's and Earlier Era
Topic: The CompuServe Anime and Manga Forum
Replies: 14
Views: 4591

Re: The CompuServe Anime and Manga Forum

It was similar to that, but with an international reach. As long as you could log into a local "node" you could reach CI$. What I could do: I could "Free" flag accounts (normally, the assistants) so they had free access. I could change the various forum categories / message heade...
by George W
Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Anime
Topic: Is there a new-school equivalent of Dirty Pair?
Replies: 3
Views: 1505

Re: Is there a new-school equivalent of Dirty Pair?

Dirty Pair is incomparable.

Nobody has been able to get close to it as far as I can tell.
by George W
Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: Fandom of the Roughly Mid-90's and Earlier Era
Topic: The CompuServe Anime and Manga Forum
Replies: 14
Views: 4591

Re: The CompuServe Anime and Manga Forum

I can assure you, my wife's attention was focused on that phone bill. It was an eye opener. Keep in mind, it was before any income came in from the forum (first was SF Forum) as well, so it's kind of a big "investment" in an unknown product. After a few months, the forum grew and my percen...
by George W
Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: Meet and Greet
Topic: Greetings and Salutations
Replies: 7
Views: 3348

Re: Greetings and Salutations

Thanks. It was an enjoyable part of life, that's for certain. I made many lifelong friends, some of which are on here.
by George W
Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:34 am
Forum: Fandom of the Roughly Mid-90's and Earlier Era
Topic: When did Pocky become associated with anime fans?
Replies: 10
Views: 1897

Re: When did Pocky become associated with anime fans?

Good question. I am without a clue on this. I think I have seen Pocky, but not in any of the anime I have.

Then again, I lean towards Science Fiction, so no surprise there.
by George W
Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:32 am
Forum: Meet and Greet
Topic: Greetings and Salutations
Replies: 7
Views: 3348

Re: Greetings and Salutations

Thanks - it's good to be here. Finally a place to release my love of Anime.
by George W
Sat Nov 06, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: Figures/Models & Other Misc. Merchandise
Topic: The Show Off Your Figures/Models Stuff Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 46480

Re: The Show Off Your Figures/Models Stuff Thread

I don't know anyone who doesn't appreciate the Mighty Blue Avenger of Justice.


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by George W
Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:59 pm
Forum: Fandom of the Roughly Mid-90's and Earlier Era
Topic: The CompuServe Anime and Manga Forum
Replies: 14
Views: 4591

Re: The CompuServe Anime and Manga Forum

It was more of a contractor, not an employee. I had a contract that said I would manage the forums. It came with a free user ID and an "InfoPlex" account which I really didn't use much. To get CI$ dial in access in the BF Egypt town I lived in (this was long before broadband - everything w...