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Postby bigsleepj » Thu Aug 11, 2005 6:45 am

Hmmm. It seems someone has made an entry on the Wikipedia for the us!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Anime_Alliance
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Postby Fireproof » Thu Aug 11, 2005 6:56 am

Freakin' sweet! :grin:
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Postby Arnobius » Thu Aug 11, 2005 6:57 am

Cool. It looks like it's pretty even-handed, neither being a commercial for CAA nor a Christian bashing article.
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Postby bigsleepj » Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:02 am

Well, since this is Wikipedia we should consider adding some pictures and maybe a whole subject devoted to Impact Alberto. Just kidding!! ;)
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Postby Spirit_Wolf8356 » Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:06 am

:lol: They mentioned the wolf pack. That makes me happy.


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Postby Cap'n Nick » Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:20 am

Wow. It's like opening an encyclopedia and finding your own face in it.

Overall, a good summation. The prominent mention of the DND list and its more popular titles could act as a troll magnet, but this list is a part of our site's culture and should not go unmentioned.

I also find it interesting that they mentioned banning controversies even though this article was written prior to chloe-Gate and its associated fallout. Kind of sad to think that this (whatever "this" is) is now one of our defining features.

EDIT: Wait, that's August 11!
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Postby termyt » Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:11 am

Wow. Wikipedia really does have everything.
Spirit_Wolf8356 wrote::lol: They mentioned the wolf pack. That makes me happy.

What about the also mentioned CLAMP fanclub, oh grand Master of the Clow? ;)


That was a decent article. I thought it was very fair. I wonder who felt the need to write such an article - it's obviously not an advertisement to entice people to join, but it's not condemning us in anyway, either. The person obviously has some experience with the site.

I think it's probably good that they mentioned some of the stances that may be considered more controversial on other sites such as banning political discussion and the do not discuss list.
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Postby Azier the Swordsman » Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:17 am

Azier's response in smilies: :dance: :jump: :lick:
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Postby mastersquirrel » Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:24 am

That is so COOL!! I guess Wikipedia really is the best encyclopedia out there. :lol:
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Postby Mangafanatic » Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:24 am

"In order to keep the discussions neutral and avoid flame wars, many titles have been put on a "do not discuss list" that is widely enforced. Titles include Neon Genesis Evangelion, Angel Sanctuary, Bible Black, Gravitation, and any hentai title. This list is not always considered to be good institution because some members see the need for "healthy debate".

Politics are also off topic and the moderators will close most threads on the topic. Many members are critical of this decision but accept it as a way of keeping the peace. Many are also critical of some members being banned "for almost no good reason" athough the moderators point out that they did not adhere to the rules of the forums."
How the crud do they know what some members feel or don't feel? From reading a couple posts where 12 out of 3,000 people disagreed with this policy or the other?

Oh, well, I guess it's a start.

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I wonder when they made that entry?
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.

Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.

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Postby Syaoran » Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:25 am

That is realy cool
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Postby Sakura15 » Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:30 am

Thats so cool!! ^^
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Postby Arbre » Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:45 am

Mangafanatic wrote:How the crud do they know what some members feel or don't feel? From reading a couple posts where 12 out of 3,000 people disagreed with this policy or the other?

Oh, well, I guess it's a start.

I wonder when they made that entry?

Probably someone who's been involved in at least reading the site and talking to people from here for a decent amount of time.

Most of those 3000 members won't be posting their opinions on a set policy (do most of the 3000 members even post at all? :P)... That's why I think it was noted by someone who discussed CAA over IMs/PMs with members here in addition to *at least* lurking a bit and thinking "hey, random idea! I'll make a page at wikipedia about this place!"
Still, disagreements do get posted occasionally.

...there are some policies that I know that more than 12 people disagree with, but because it's not my site and I'm not running it there's really no point in stirring up a huge mess and hurting feelings and all that. To make a post with disagreements in policy isn't usually encouraged as much as PMing a staff member anyway, from what I understand.

I choose to come here and I enjoy the opportunities to interact with people here. If there are rules I just can't stand, I will leave, as no one is forcing me to stay.

I've actually done that before but I came back because I missed reading and posting here.
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Postby kazekami » Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:17 am

Thats really cool. =D
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Postby the_lizardqueen » Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:21 am

Dude..we're like...FAMOUS. Seriously though, it's quite interesting. Now I'm wondering how many other forums are in the encyclopedia...
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Postby Azier the Swordsman » Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:27 am

Arbre wrote:Probably someone who's been involved in at least reading the site and talking to people from here for a decent amount of time.

Most of those 3000 members won't be posting their opinions on a set policy (do most of the 3000 members even post at all? :P)... That's why I think it was noted by someone who discussed CAA over IMs/PMs with members here in addition to *at least* lurking a bit and thinking "hey, random idea! I'll make a page at wikipedia about this place!"
Still, disagreements do get posted occasionally.

...there are some policies that I know that more than 12 people disagree with, but because it's not my site and I'm not running it there's really no point in stirring up a huge mess and hurting feelings and all that. To make a post with disagreements in policy isn't usually encouraged as much as PMing a staff member anyway, from what I understand.

I choose to come here and I enjoy the opportunities to interact with people here. If there are rules I just can't stand, I will leave, as no one is forcing me to stay.

I've actually done that before but I came back because I missed reading and posting here.


I will say in CAA's defense is that, this is probably the friendliest board I've ever been on. There just isn't the same discord and strife here that is common in other boards. I would say that the mods have done a fantastic job so far.
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Postby Joshua Christopher » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:10 am

[quote="bigsleepj"]Well, since this is Wikipedia we should consider adding some pictures and maybe a whole subject devoted to Impact Alberto. Just kidding!! ]

Are you trying to break the internet? ; D
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Postby Yojimbo » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:16 am

Wow that is awesome. And a fair very article too in my opinion minus that one small statement. But hey overall it was fair and that's fine with me.
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Postby mechana2015 » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:25 am

It was written entirely on the 11th of August...today.... considering the time codes... BSJ did you write that?
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Postby bigsleepj » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:41 am

:eh: No. I was bored and did a search.
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Postby mechana2015 » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:46 am

That means it was written not in the US, which is why I asked... its not even that time here in California on the day it was written O.o;

Cool article though, I like the even handed portrayal it gives. Glad to see somthing like this out there.
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Postby Hoshika » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:54 am

I enjoy that site too. You can find info on everything there it seems and despite the fact there writers of the articles posting on Wikipedia are not done by professionals they seem to take their work rather seriously. Anyway, this is a good site (CAA that is) so I guess it sould be no surprise that this place ended up there. :)
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Postby Mangafanatic » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:55 am

bigsleepj wrote::eh: No. I was bored and did a search.

Oh, right. ;)
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.

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But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Postby Azier the Swordsman » Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:58 am

:eh: That is an amazing coincidence.
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Postby Kisa » Thu Aug 11, 2005 3:35 pm

Hehe, too cool!
The mentioned the CLAMP club! WOOT ^^
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Postby TrigunX89 » Thu Aug 11, 2005 3:39 pm

Awesome! They really have everything on Wikipedia...
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Postby ShiroiHikari » Thu Aug 11, 2005 3:53 pm

Sweet! The J-rock thread was mentioned! XD
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Postby ChristianKitsune » Thu Aug 11, 2005 4:12 pm

It seemed kinda harsh toward the end...but still cool that it was mentioned at all!

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Postby Myoti » Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:27 pm

We shall take the world by storm!

Here us now!! We are the CAAers!!!
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Postby Lunis » Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:37 pm

I feel like I'm being watched by imortant people! My life just got happier. ^.^
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