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I never expected this... I'm not saying I agree or disagree, I'm too shocked to do either.
 
I'm just 

 
But thanks for the early clarifications. They help a lot

may he embrace you in his noodley goodness

The Flying Spaghetti Meatball Monster is watching over all of us in this dire time of need

The Flying Spaghetti Meatball Monster is watching over all of us in this dire time of need

I don't write things on the calendar very often.
But this... This should go on my calendar.

Thank you. I do too.
 
 
 
Usually, that's the part where I tell people that it used to be a fancy title for noblemen in feudal europe. But that would be cruel here. 
 
 
Gabelstaplerfahrer means:
 

Update 001:
 
- Behind-the-scenes moderator work (due tomorrow) - complete
- Board Moderator program selection (successfully started, was due by midweek) - complete
- Server tech stuff (due sometime) - progress
- Logo switching permissions - complete. Nosebleed's now the Minister of the Logo!
- Blog work - conversations started, work to do itemized
- Server Host tech stuff - hopefully all sorted out
- Blog-Social Media link - waiting for server work to be finished
- "Comprehensive Proposal" for Rooke (proposal due in next 2 days, plans confirmation within 2 weeks) - not so done, but I'm working on it 
- Global and Board Moderator Handbooks (due before BM program starts next week) - They're written in my head... promise! But nothing on the page yet.
- Twitter challenge: @Flutterz has taken an early lead! Fate Tay Night (the upcoming sequel to FSN) looks HOT.
 
 
If you didn't read carefully:
A note to those who said they were interested in being board moderators: the global mods are going through the list over the next few days. After they're done I will set up the teams. Some of the selections will be based on global mod requests, others by me.

Scary/gory/demented... All the themes of Halloween
A good VN for the season could be Saya no Uta and a good anime could be Elfen Lied. I suppose Higurashi for both mediums
 
And I won't get into movies there's just too many horror films out there that I havent seen

Tay. I want to greatly thank you for taking the time to write in so much detail in the face of such difficult times where you have other priorities to attend to. Your post is very reassuring to the faithful members of this community.
You even took the time to come up with an idea to get the community at large involved. However, please focus on your health! We need need a healthy Tay to lead us into a future where visual novels are a main gaming medium.
 
There has been a lot of discussion around the relavance of the General Discussion and its sub-board G&C. I am very excited to see the upcoming changes. I hope that once a new wave of moderators come on to the scene that the site will continue to move forward in a meaningful way.

I'd hope so. I host most the VNs on this site

I will never feel anything but goodwill and respect towards Tay, even if he's unable to resume his normal activity at Fuwa.  He was one of the first people here at Fuwa to talk to me, and he was extremely helpful; he recommended several VNs for me to read and talked with me about them, even though he presumably was busy with his other work.  Even though he's pretty much the overlord of the site, he's always been very friendly, and I've felt that I can approach him whenever I need to, which I feel is an important quality for a leader.  I didn't know his personal situation until recently, and it made me all the more impressed with what he's done here and how he's stepped up in Aaeru's place, considering how busy his normal life is.  I really hope he'll feel better soon, it's such a shame that such a nice guy is feeling so shitty.  That said, progress is always needed.  I don't know about everyone, but I really would like to do more to help Fuwa, even with my fairly limited skill set, and I'm pretty sure several others feel the same way, according to the thread about board mods.  If you guys need help, some of us can step up and help out.
 
Honestly, in regard to off-topic chat, non-VN discussions (like anime, manga and video games) and the like, I don't feel that it's driving away members.  Sure, it might be a little disappointing to people that only want to talk about VNs, but they don't have to visit the other sections, they can just stay in VN Talk.  Almost all of my earlier posts were in VN Talk exclusively, and I barely visited the other forum sections.  Hell, I didn't even visit G&C until a few months ago.  However, as I started to get to know the other members, I saw that a lot of us had common interests, and I wanted to talk about some of our shared interests.  Talking about such things is normal, and it helps to build relationships.  Most people can't talk about only one subject for a long period of time without getting burned out, and I feel that talking about shared interests is a good way to keep that from happening.  I won't deny that I rarely see new regular faces around here, but a lot of people seem to create accounts simply to ask for recommendations and don't get involved with the community in any other way.  I don't feel that they're being driven away by a surge in non-VN threads.
 
I get that you're frustrated, maef, but lashing out doesn't really help anything, and it just makes people feel hurt.  I don't post to try to get likes, I post because I'm interested in something, or I'm trying to engage fellow members of Fuwa.  I don't speak for everyone, of course, but I don't think that what you're describing is the same website that I go to.

A lot of us aren't as interested in those things, Down. Or at least that's what the relative subforum popularity suggests. I don't like reading reviews, I'm not big into analysis, and I don't have a big enough list of completed vns to be able to read most of the threads on vntalk anyway. Should I just leave?

The problem is that you're seeing this as a new development. Which it is, but that's completely natural. The first people to join this community were heavily entrenched in the work of spreading vns, or at least the vns themself. As you get more popular, you attract a wider array of people. People who enjoy vns, but not as much as maybe anime or manga; who enjoy the community and try to help spread it's message just by making the community more vibrant. That's just because you've already trrapped a lot of the hardcore visual novel enthusiasts already.

If you want a strictly visual novel forum, you're going to have to implement changes that will effectively take this site back in time, removing the more stray fans such as myself. Or you could just produce more content, but whining about how we don't produce enough as is won't do anything. We are in our natural state.

And furthermore, for outsiders, the first thing they see is the front page, then the vn talk and projects subforums. THEN, if they like the site, they'll join or start lurking around GD and Anime/Manga. You only see all the non-vn stuff because you're here all the time. My first days as a lurker were spent in the vn focused subforums.

Yay Tay

After reading what everyone has had to say I have come to a few conclusions.
The biggest thing is that simply because Tay is the man in charge of this website does NOT mean he is to blame for the lack of updates to the main page and changes to the site overall. Its Tay's responsibility to himself to ensure his health, and no website is more important than that. But perhaps it is a wake up call that he cannot and should not go it alone in running this site.
 
I think we do need to have more independence from Tay. I have made my complaints about the MotM, and looking back I will admit that I was being quite ignorant. However, Tay is not the only one on this site who is capable enough to implement changes (especially simple ones such as that).
 
 
Perhaps we should have a MotM solely based on contribution to a translation project or other major project. This brings me to my next topic...
 
This is bullshit. If we wanted a site strictly about the localization of visual novels, we would have all just joined Lemma Soft. Although you have made meaningful contributions to this site, I don't appreciate the lack of faith you show. If you are going to complain like that you can just leave. This site appeals to more than just those who have the ability to work on a translation project. Without the community members that frequent the other boards we would not have the fan base to achieve our goal of making visual novels a commonplace medium. The fact that this site is a friendly place where we can all discuss more than just VNs allows us to spread the good word. Translation projects are still a big part of this site, and I can agree that it doesn't seem like as much work is being done in general. However, people don't just get recognized for posting a thread saying they're going to be working on a project. As many people have stated, we all can't have the skills to make a difference, but it is still important for us to have a diversity of members who can still spread the news.

After reading what everyone has had to say I have come to a few conclusions.
The biggest thing is that simply because Tay is the man in charge of this website does NOT mean he is to blame for the lack of updates to the main page and changes to the site overall. Its Tay's responsibility to himself to ensure his health, and no website is more important than that. But perhaps it is a wake up call that he cannot and should not go it alone in running this site.
 
I think we do need to have more independence from Tay. I have made my complaints about the MotM, and looking back I will admit that I was being quite ignorant. However, Tay is not the only one on this site who is capable enough to implement changes (especially simple ones such as that).
 
 
Perhaps we should have a MotM solely based on contribution to a translation project or other major project. This brings me to my next topic...
 
This is bullshit. If we wanted a site strictly about the localization of visual novels, we would have all just joined Lemma Soft. Although you have made meaningful contributions to this site, I don't appreciate the lack of faith you show. If you are going to complain like that you can just leave. This site appeals to more than just those who have the ability to work on a translation project. Without the community members that frequent the other boards we would not have the fan base to achieve our goal of making visual novels a commonplace medium. The fact that this site is a friendly place where we can all discuss more than just VNs allows us to spread the good word. Translation projects are still a big part of this site, and I can agree that it doesn't seem like as much work is being done in general. However, people don't just get recognized for posting a thread saying they're going to be working on a project. As many people have stated, we all can't have the skills to make a difference, but it is still important for us to have a diversity of members who can still spread the news.

I hear OriginalRen just had a shrine built for him

This OriginalRen guy sounds like a total loser.

Those damn Mongolians, at it again are they?
 
Let's build a shrine for the late, great OriginalRen (mostly so that we can collect donations to fund that movie)

There is someone on these forums that does so much for us. We owe everything we have to him. His constant appearances her cheer us up, and lead us to the light. Without this person, we wouldn't be here today. That person is Tay.
 
But lets talk about Ren today. 
 
What is there to say about Ren. He's handsome, dashing, and has wonderful lovely locks of blonde hair. Or he is bald. No one is sure. No one has actually seen him before. Like Bigfoot, he keeps to himself and only shows himself to those who own a dog suit and a fistful of cash (I'm implying he dresses in a dog suit for sexual pleasure). 
 
Source tell solidbatman that Ren is in fact a homophobe, but solidbatman can confirm these reports as false. Ren is anything but. In fact, he could be described as a a homolover. Just today, sources were told that solidbatman makes his "dick rock hard." These reports could not be independently verified though but match reports from witnesses. 
 
OriginalRen has been observed performing an activity called "streaming". These "streams" as they are called, often draw in a whole handful of viewers. The viewers are often just Ren's other computers (he runs a Mac btw). A source was quoted as saying, "His dungeon, I mean basement, is filled with 3 computers, all of which are Apple II PC's and can barely run Oregon Trail. 
 
These streams are done to raise awareness for various TL projects for visual novels. Sadly, nobody cares and nobody seems to get off on reporting these streams and youtube channels to copyright holders. The author of this report believes this is done for "shits and giggles". OriginalRen has not yet responded to a request for comment on this developing situation, but his response can be assumed by this quote. "I need some players, who wants to join." 
 
As one can tell, he lacks the friends needed to navigate the cruel cruel world of VN streaming. The author of this report notes that solidbatman never had issue streaming and was beloved by many for his high quality, very frequent 10/10 streams. These streams stand in stark contrast to OriginalRen's highly original streams that merely make so called "memes" and cause much butthurt to the dickbutts of Fuwaverse. 
 
Now that we understand OriginalRen's current self, let us look at his past.
 
OriginalRen was born at a young age to a single Canadian mother. He never met his father, leading some to believe he was actually the creation of a scientist in a Canadian Moose Factory. This explains the random moose-likes moans that come from his mouth when someone disagrees with him to a violent manner. 
 
Growing up, Ren had many friends who bullied him. They were less friends and more of bullies than anything. These bullies, American school girls, often stole his lunch money forcing Ren to drink maple syrup everyday for lunch. Ren felt slighted, but was restrained by the thought that these girls were at least happy. This gave him strength to move forward, and continue letting those American school girls steal his lunch money.
 
When Ren entered high school, he met that special someone. She was blind, deaf, mute, and had no hair thanks to the Tim Horton's Explosion of 1956. She pitied Ren, and asked him out using sign language. Ren thought she too was trying to steal his money, so he hid. Unable to find him, the girl gave up. Ren was traumatized by the goblin looking girl taking pity on him. From that day forward, he resolved himself to become a stronger man. 
 
One day, he joined a forum and met solidbatman. solidbatman took Ren under his cowl and taught him how to be a man. Ren emerged confident, and with a new voice. A voice for sex. All the fangirls instantly fell in love with him. So Ren did what he could. He streamed. Regardless of what you think of the quality, one has to concede that the voice is in fact, sexy. 
 
After a run in with the Fuwa Dictatorship of the time, Ren went underground and led a resistance movement that eventually toppled the old regime and propped up a council that led policy making. This was not without pain and suffering. Ren underwent yet another transformation. He began to think his role was over. But then, a schism took place in a common gathering ground. This led to the creation of a free plaza, filled with the misfits of Fuwanovel. Data Sex often took place, but then along came the King of Sandstorm, Scottsune Miku. Leading the charge for vocaloid pizza apps, Scottsune brought peace and prosperity to the citizens of the Ren Data Sex Plaza. The citizens looked up to Scottsune. This peace was not to last.
 
A butthurt troll took it upon himself to ruin the fun for everyone. This faggot was shown mercy by Ren though, and Ren's popularity soared higher than the Eiffel Tower, which we all aspire to be. 
 
Ren looks down upon us with love and care, slowly massaging our tired and weary feet with his strong, yet soft hands. One source tells me, "10/10 would be massaged again." Another source said this to the author, "We have to make a deck of Rens". The author is unsure of what this means, but it sounds lovely.
 
Ren died recently, in 1321 fighting off a Mongolian invasion. While he may no longer be with us, he graces us by remaining in our hearts, minds, and souls. And also dicks around the world. For that reason, a little bit of Ren is inside all of us. 
 
 
And now a picture of my blender.
 
 

 
 

Those damn Mongolians, at it again are they?
 
Let's build a shrine for the late, great OriginalRen (mostly so that we can collect donations to fund that movie)

Those damn Mongolians, at it again are they?
 
Let's build a shrine for the late, great OriginalRen (mostly so that we can collect donations to fund that movie)

I'm seriously wondering whether I'm the one who doesn't understand English or you guys are.
https://twitter.com/...741478337482753 - Working on Sekai project.
 
Let's analyze this sentence, shall we?
They'll - Referring to steam
want explicit stuff out - H-Scenes
but off steam - Outside Steams jurisdiction
18+ - H-Scenes
patch is ok. - We'll get H-Scenes
 
Now let's see what it means:
"Steam wants H-Scenes out of the game, but outside steam there can be an 18+ patch."
 
Of course, this doesn't mean they'll do it, though. We don't really know yet. They said earlier that they were working on it so one would assume so.
At any rate, Sekai is doing their bloody best (or making us think they are) to get it both on steam, and still keep the whole game. 
 
Best case scenario: Grisaia PSVita version comes out on steam English translated and the 18+ version can be acquired somewhere else (patch or otherwise)
 
Worst case scenario: They quit this whole shenanigans. PSVita version comes out English translated. 18+ version nowhere to be seen. 

Welcome to the FuwaForums!
I'm sure well get along just fine if you like VNs as much as we do

Selfcest? I guess that's quite novel. I like the idea.
Oh well. I already had sex with myself in the game. And with quite a few of you guys as well~
take responsibility~

Welcome to the FuwaForums. I hope you come to find your place in our community~
 
Don't worry about what you post. If you feel like saying something, just say it! And don't give up on anything especially if you feel you haven't given it your all
Of course we don't mind if you just hang around and watch the community as we do our thing but I hope to see you post on occasion