How has Buffy Boards Helped you?

[Doppelgang]

I thought it would be interesting to share what things the Buffy boards has done for you. For me, it has been a revelation hearing such a range of views about Buffy and Angel and learning things and seeing things in it I hadn't seen before. To be able to share my experiences of Buffy and Angel on here so long after the tv shows ended with so many people is such a great thing to be able to do. One of the most amazing things for me is how the fandom of Buffy is spread over so many parts of the world.

In regards to my own life, I have become a much more aware and a more grown-up person in the short time I've been on these boards. I've found myself being happier than I had been before I joined BB, both when I'm on the boards and when I'm going about my daily life. I find it easier to express my opinions aswell now, and just in general I'm not a nervous wreck that I pretty much was before I joined these boards and when I first started on the boards, and I think the Buffy boards, and people on here, is largely responsible for that. 🙂

 

[Carrrrgh]

It's helped me express my inner fangirl! None of my friends are Buffy watchers, and the one that is, she goes off to college and we only work together in the summer.

It was so annoying when I was watching the series, I had no one to express my feelings to! I tried my roommate, but she just got annoyed and thought I was being annoying cause I was watching like ten episodes a day.

I was like a drug addict on a series four weeks binge of BTVS lmao.

I'm so grateful BB is here to talk to me about my Buffy feelings 😀

 

[BibliophileAnn]

I consider all BB members to be friends and I giggle when I see all your usernames and it is comforting to see your names even if I don't post with you very much. Finding the BB was the best thing I ever did and when I registered and started posting I was warmed by the welcome I received and as I participated more and more I got to know you all a little bit and what I liked what I saw in your very much. I have had no one in my life to discuss these two amazing shows filled with rich characters that with words have come to life. My knowledge of these shows which was good before has increased by reading your insightful posts and have given me a new understanding of them. Getting to know your lives just a little bit has helped with me with my own and encouraged me to forge ahead with confidence. I am privileged to post with you and hope that that continues for years to come. 🙂

 

[BuffyElevated]

My whole life, I never had but 1 friend who REALLY loved BtVS as much as I do. And for someone who loves the show so much to still be wanting to talk about it and watch it, it's depressing when you feel like you can't share your excitement for something you like so much. Finding this board has been amazing 'cause I realized that a) I have friends I can talk to about my passion and b) I'm not crazy. Or at least, if I am crazy, I'm not the only one. LOL

 

[Lyri]

I met my best friend here, the one person who means more to me in the world than anyone.

And really, she's helped me more than anything, and I never would have found her if it wasn't for BB.

 

[Misty]

My whole life, I never had but 1 friend who REALLY loved BtVS as much as I do. And for someone who loves the show so much to still be wanting to talk about it and watch it, it's depressing when you feel like you can't share your excitement for something you like so much. Finding this board has been amazing 'cause I realized that a) I have friends I can talk to about my passion and b) I'm not crazy. Or at least, if I am crazy, I'm not the only one. LOL

Same here. None of my friends like or have even see Buffy, and it's nice to discuss the show with alot of people who like it. Also, back when I joined, I was really new to forums in general and I didn't know alot about them. So BB basically introduced to me to forums and helped me understand them more 🙂. And I've also made alot of friends on here that I can talk about my favorite show with and even other things when I go to the Bronze forum, which I like alot.

 

[Kean]

I met my best friend here, the one person who means more to me in the world than anyone.

And really, she's helped me more than anything, and I never would have found her if it wasn't for BB.

What she said. 🙂

 

[white avenger]

It's allowed me to meet and form friendships with people all over the world (I often wonder if everyone actually realizes what a real miracle that the internet is) and discuss some of my favorite topics, not all of which are related to Buffy or eve.n to TV and movies in general.

 

[Tome]

This was the first time I actually got involved in a fandom, and I'm glad I did. Not only did it let me share my love for these shows with others who are as passionated about it as I am, I also met some awesome people here, who I now consider my friends. One of them in particular - who I love very much - helped me to finally move my butt and get singing lessons, and I'll never be able to thank her enough. 😉

Also, by reading some people here, I've realized how meaningful the show was for others too. I'm glad I am not alone!

Thanks to Darla and all the admins/mods for doing such a good job keeping this place alive. Without this board, I would have never met some great persons.

 

[brinkster130]

This is the first time I've been involved in any fandom and the first forum that I've joined; it has been a very interesting and fun experience getting to met so many new people. I've enjoyed getting to know people all over the world while discussing one of my favorite TV shows at the same time. 🙂

 

[Ms.Trick]

I was first not sure I would join a board, because I thought "I already spend too much time on the net". Then I tried it and I'm happy I did. It allows me to release a bit my Buffy-love and read deep discussions (It's not that I don't like saying with friends "Spike is so funny", but it's just not, you know, the same). And I always loved hearing (well, reading here) what people think about various subjects, and I have that here, with people from all over the world.When I was younger I wanted to write to people in the world and have answers to not just stay closed in my country's population!
And we are all united by our Buffy love and it creates like a bridge between not so different cultures and it's just beautiful! It makes me somehow feel connected to the world. I agree with White Avenger, internet is a miracle!

I also get to actually practice English on daily basis. Because you know, thinking in English is one step, but reading and understanding and answering really makes me progress, I feel more and more at ease with the langage! I still sometimes have difficulties tough, but it's like a challenge!

And over here, I can read/write about subjects I wouldn't talk to with people I know (like feminism).

And also, this board is the application of something I learned at school last year (I already "knew" it but never expressed that): it's sometimes easier to vent about some stuffs to people you just don't really know. Seriously. I know my friends would be there for me if I needed it, but I just have a lot of difficulties to just say some things that really affect me, I never quite manage to just say "Hi, I feel terrible". Over here, I can just write things down and forget about it!

So really, in many points, this board is that kind of things that just makes thinks "What was I doing before that, how did I not get bored?"

 

[Washburne]

The boards itself have helped keep my interest for Whedonrelated things up and not to mention helping my english, even if it's still nowhere near as good as I want it to be.

People on or from this board have helped me in more personal ways. Got close to and have come in contact with some serious awesome people that I've never met otherwise and for that I'm forever thankful. I hope they know how much they mean or have meant to me. I can be bad at showing it.

 

[zobothehobo]

I wrote this whole big thing but then my computer restarted itself and I lost it... so the summary is:
I have met the most amazing people ever to be born on this website. I have found an online home like never before... I have found a bunch of like minded intelligent people who like what I like. I have found people who care about how my day went... and those that don't but might read it anyway... I have found people who will listen to me and care... and even if they don't care... they listen. I have found a place to gush about Buffy, which makes me so happy... I have found a bunch of confidence I never thought I'd find. Seriously, the people here inspire me... and I am NOT the same person I was when I joined. I mean, I have the same basic characteristics... but I'm a better person. I believe in myself and I'm much more likely to do things I don't want to do to achieve an end result because I believe I can actually achieve that end result. When my father makes me feel like a useless piece of dirt, I now have people to tell me I'm not and to help me believe in myself so I can do things that make him NOT think that awful stuff about me. I'm not the most stable minded person... but this board grounds me. And it's a place where I can be passionate about the things I'm passionate about with little to no judgement. I don't always say the right things, sometimes I just say whatever's on my mind... even if it doesn't make sense... But the people of this board are so understanding and even if I make no sense, I still have friends here... I consider several people on this board my best friends in the world... I don't know what I'd do without this place, I really don't.

 

[Nix]

I found good friends here. It's also helped to keep me sane which is a big deal. That's it in a nutshell 😀

 

[sosa lola]

Other than my sister and cousin, no one in RL knows or likes BtVS. I love having a serious discussion about the show. Also, this forum is so friendly which is something I love.

 

[This Year's Girl]

Aww, I love this thread!

Unlike many of you, I have a lot of friends that love Buffy the way I do. I didn't when I first joined though, but I'm turning them one by one, and I think I can thank BB for that in some matters, it has helped me sharpen my arguments. 😀

Also, like Ms. Trick said, it's a great way to practice my english! Before I joined I hadn't had a chance to practice in years, and now I feel like I have made some progress which makes me happy. The fact that people don't point out all the spelling errors and misuse of words I do in a mean way makes me happy too. 🙂

It's also really interesting reading debates in here and learning how things work/are seen differently in different countries. Makes me a better person.

But of course, most of all. I've made friends. I've met people who makes me laugh, who care, and who I actually talk about with my friends in "real" life like just any friends at all.

 

[Chosen Enemy]

I have discovered so many things about Buffy and its fans. I've known Buffy fans before, but here it's like a cuddle, if you know what I mean. I'm surrounded by Buffy lovers ONLY. That's a situation I love, because no one here would judge me for liking my all time favorite show.
It's also a good place to spend my time in, if I'm bored, and even if I'm not.

Up until now, I thought I knew everything about Buffy (gotta know some, after being a fan for 14 years!), but I have discovered so much that I didn't know. And I wanna know about Buffy, as much as I can, because Buffy is my life. Therefore, the Buffy Boards is part of my life. Good things you don't change.

 

[LoveLoveLovix]

Short and sweet:

I posted something maybe two weeks ago on my facebook. The status I posted was,

I'm in my happy place where nobody judges me unless I do something really, really stupid.

That status was about Buffy Boards.

I love you guys.

 

[Carrrrgh]

I'm in my happy place where nobody judges me unless I do something really, really stupid.

That status was about Buffy Boards.

I love you guys.

Ditto!!

<3333333333

 

[BananaBuffy]

Buffy Boards has helped me in one simple way. It hasn't just given me friends to talk about Buffy with...I can do that any old time with people I know. But this place has given me legit friends that I really love. I know I'm closer to some of you than others but I really do love all of you guys. I count several of you among my best friends in the whole entire world...

AND NOW I'M THE BUFFY IN ZOBOBUFFY!!!!