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Hm, I'm not sure. I think I'd be self-conscious about getting into a discussion with them, about the show & characters, but turn into a fangirl and try to convince them that it's totally ok to abandon their spouses to date a half German girl they met on the internet (in case it's SMG or DB, anyway).
 
The only one that would intinidate me would be Alyson Hannigan. I'm sure she'd see my name and get freaked. Thing is, I'm one of those people that can differentiate between an actor and a character. I'd never call her Willow. She's not. Willow was a character she portrayed.

That being said, I don't care if they're on the boards. They should see what the fans think. It won't change what I think or say. If I figured it out, I'd probably be happy and talk to them, but it would bother me that they'd tried to decieve us all. It's rude.
 
Tillow4ever
Tillow4ever
Totally agreed about Aly and differentiating! :D
I don't think I'd tell on them, but I would feel damn uncomfortable, since they were sneaking around, and I'd be the only one knowing. Since this is my second favorite Buffy forum, I might just leave and stick to my favorite forum. Not sure what I'd do if I found out they were there too...

Everytime someone whined about that person on the board, I would feel uncomfortable. I would so have to watch what I was saying a lot more (not necassarily a bad thing, because it would force me to be more constructive, but every once in a while, I need a good negative rant).

I think I'd be more okay with it if they were "public" members. We've had "celebrities" on another board, and that worked fine, was fun even. I think it made us me more condstructive as well, knowing that a writer or artist could read what we were saying about their work. But if they were hiding it, and I was the only one knowing, I'd feel weird.
 
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Spikefan31
What's your first favourite Buffy forum, if you don't mind me asking? :)
Alyson Hannigan, Amy Acker, or Jewel Staite - I'd probably be too intimidated to ever post anywhere near them again (you know, the Willow "vowely sounds" syndrome :blush: ).

Joss Whedon or anyone else actively involved in that S8 mess - right now, would be tempted to answer to them a lot. A real lot. And in a tone that might very easily give me an infraction (which I even guess might be worth the price).
 
I am not easily surprised. It would only be natural that anyone affiliated with the show or comic might want to see how certain plot lines are received by the fans. If I figured out that someone affiliated with Buffy, Angel, or the comic was reading and or reading posting here, there would be either conscious or unconscious clues to their identity especially if this poster seemed to be privy to back story information that only someone in that position would know, I would keep it to myself. I would want the same courtesy if I was a celebrity of any kind. 😀
 
I don't get very star-struck anymore. I'm, now, at least psuedo-friends with someone "famous" so it's definitely made me look at everyone else who's well-known in a different light. They're all just people... no different from you and me.

I would still stand by all my opinions, because no one can change my view of the show and its characters. 🙂
 
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zobothehobo
I totally agree they're just people. But even if I myself were to get famous, I think it would be impossible for me to reach a point where I don't get starstruck.
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StarSlayer
"They may be people, but they aren't like you and me." ;)
Meant to say this in my last post. I used to post on a message board for the band, Disturbed. The lead singer posted regularly on the board as himself. I also met him when I was 15 and he still remembered me when I was 18. Cool guy. Has a really cute dog I was playing with.
 
I think the fangirl in me would get super excited! 😀 The creator, writers actors, or whoever of BtVS reading our posts? We must spark some interest for them to want to read what we write, so how could I be disappointed? I'd be more thrilled that they were reading and taking an interest in what we think about the show, comics, etc.

Once the fangirl in me calms down though, I'd then pray to God I didn't write anything embarrassing. Crap! 😱 How much did I actually write in the past about how amazing I think James is as an actor, how I still gush over Spike (and James), and would be nervous as hell if I ever met him, or any actor/writer from BtVS and AtS for that matter? Lol 😀

I'd then love to ask them questions and discuss things related to the shows, if they were willing. 🙂 I can carry a conversation with famous people without going completely nuts, lol! I'd be nervous and intimidated as hell, but I could get through it. 🙂
 
StarSlayer said:
and would be nervous as hell if I ever met him
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Totally. Meeting James would be (and will be, I plan to meet at some point in my life) the most exciting thing in my life ever... but also the most terrifying.

Something I didn't think about is also, if it was James (I'm not sure anyone else would have this effect with me) but if it was James, I would be so desperate for his approval. I think I would still have my own opinions and they probably wouldn't be swayed much by what he would say because from what I've heard/seen, his opinions are pretty close to mine... but I would be so eager to have his approval. Every time I get a rep comment I would pray it would be him. Like I've said many times, I look up to James... as an actor and a person. If he was on here, it would be exciting beyond belief and also scary... although I think if it were a member that was already here when I joined and a member I know and have discussed things with before, it would be so much easier because I would know if I have his approval or not. It would be very difficult for me if a new member joined and we found out shortly after their being here that they were James... I'd get too on edge.

I hope my rambling made sense... I was doing just that, rambling.
 
i dont know how happy about it i would be to be honest. Especially if it was someone that i had opened up to and shared stories with. I would definitely feel a little betrayed. Having said that i could totally understand why they would make that choice. I guess i would be most embarassed if it was Adam Baldwin... Ive said things about what i'd like to do to a few characters which is kind of embarassing, but nothing compares to the ranting ive done about adam baldwin! Oh well, im sure he'd be complimented - im pretty hot afterall 😉
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That's true too. Depending on who it was, I would feel a bit betrayed but I can understand why they would do it.
Depends on who it was; but as long as they were just keeping a low profile as opposed to being duplicitous; I'd just treat them like any fan. I'm conscious not to be overbearing on people.
 
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Willow My Love
Not much of a Spike fan, myself, but I really love your banner.
Dear Joss Whedon,

If you are actually one of my friends on the boards, and are reading this: know that you are the love of my life. Have my babies. I know it's impossible. Make it possible.

Love,
Laura
 
I think that eventually I'd be really excited, but like Mumrik said, also a tad bit offended. No one likes being lied to, and I know a lot of us have shared some really personal things about themselves here. I would feel really stupid if all this time I thought I was sharing my life with Becky from Seattle only to find out Becky was not from Seattle, nor even Becky. :\
It's kinda like when the whole EB situation came up. It felt like a slap in the face, and it was terrifying to know that this sick person had full access to my Facebook page (including pictures of my children). It gave me the chills and made me feel weird about posting here or anywhere else, for that matter. I was questioning myself, my judgement of character, and all the "friends" I've ever made online.

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zobothehobo agrees: What's the EB situation?
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I don't want to go into details. Let's just say that the ones of us who were here then were VERY shaken to find out one of "us" was not who we all thought they were.
 
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zobothehobo
What's the EB situation?
Whoa, I can't believe I've never thought about this before. And reading some of the posts regarding all the James Marsters fans, I've starting tracking back in my mind to see if I've ever had a paticular moment where I've spoken about his nakad body or anything like that in the forums--besides when I'm PMing Zoe 😀

But I think I would have an initial freak out. Not on the boards of course. I would get up from my computer, start jumping around the room in an insane fashion, run down the stairs, tell my sisters, call my best friend and then calm down, tell them not to tell anyone and then come back to my computer and treat them exactly the same. Or at least, I hope that's how I'd take it. I would be ashamed if I didn't have an initial freakout--I don't know why.

But I think it'd be cool to know that they still keep up with the Buffy fandom and actually read the stuff we say and maybe even think about our opinions. It'd be really nice.
 
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zobothehobo
My intitial freak out would be much the same as yours... and that bit about James' naked body... Have I told you late that I love you?
I think if David Boreanaz showed up, he'd be virtually lynched, even though he had nothing to do with it! Poor David....
 
VisionGirl said:
I think if David Boreanaz showed up, he'd be virtually lynched, even though he had nothing to do with it! Poor David....
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Nah. Not even by me. DB didn't do nothing wrong, and I don't mind him for playing that role. On the contrary, I'd be very keen on hearing his opinion about the whole thing, having a character whom he has lent his face for eight years grow into a prick despised by half the fandom over the course of a handful of weeks... maybe David and I could then go lynch Joss together? :hehe:
 
God, I've become completely paranoid now! And forever be!
I think I'd be so so glad to find that out, but wouldn't expose them if they don't wish me to. I would just enjoy being as near to them as possible for me.

But I have to admit that I do dream of being either related or friends with someone from the Buffyverse. Especially Sarah's. I am so jealous of their relatives and loved ones, they're just so lucky! So I might try to act on that, but lightly, not in an ugly kind of way.
 
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zobothehobo
I dream of being a family friend of the Marsters all the freaking time
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I think if David Boreanaz showed up, he'd be virtually lynched, even though he had nothing to do with it! Poor David....
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The cheating thing or the Season 8 thing? Because the chetaing thing I could see happening.
 
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GrrArghx
Pretty sure VisionGirl's talking about the Season 8 thing. I don't know why DB would get "lynched" by other people for cheating when it has nothing to do with them...
Only one person would really phase me, and that would be Armin Shimerman.
 
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randiann
You got me. I am Mr. Shimerman.
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