1 - First contact - ugly skin (how could i!) and axe parser made me stay

2 - poniesAlso, rubiks cubes, geekish-ness in general

3 - because I love programming and the community is so friendly

4 - rule the world! Ok, seriousley, have fun in a friendly community.

5 - You guys are awesome friends

6 - Wait, there is a outside world? Oh, that one, um, not much *yet* (maybe helped me getting 100% on that com sci test )

7 - currently it is 'sorunomes' and 'eeemses' and stuff like that ^^

8 - Equestria. Or the internet? I don't know!

1) Axe Parser.
2)We are all a little crazy here?
3)Planète-Caiso because I'm a moderator.
4)Sharing experiences, programming, games, knwoledge. To live as a community.
5)I'd like to meet you, guys!
6)Yup, I certainly got better in programming and drawing some pixel artz
7) The Game & Soru?

HBJ asked people not to read other's posts, so I didn't read other's posts, but I think it would be easier to avoid reading them if they were spoilered.

So, my answers are in the spoiler below.


edit now that I read other's answers, there are some things that I agree with but I didn't think about it earlier. Would it be a good idea to mention them too in a second spoiler ?

Quote from: Hayleia on November 06, 2013, 04:36:25 pm

HBJ asked people not to read other's posts

No, I just don't want them read until they have submitted theirs.  That way they aren't swayed by what they read.
Its fine to read them

Ah yeah, that's what meant. But would it be a good idea to do a first answer without reading other's posts, then a second pass (in another spoiler if we used spoiler) after reading other's posts to see what we agree with but didn't think about earlier ?

1)  I really started to fiddle with TI-Basic Sophmore year and I soon found Axe on TIcalc.org.  Failing miserably I went to google to get help and found Omnimaga.  I came in at a really bad time when Axe was umm... removed and I kinda really lost my temper before hearing all sides of the matter (or even introducing myself....).  I really felt like shit when I got many, many PM's telling me that I was out of line and why.  Even though I was being [yelled] at for my behavior, it wasn't aggresive.  Everyone sent them telling me what I did wrong and why it was wrong. It was informative. I grew deep respect for many members, such as SirCmPwn for their way of writing, that literally inspired empathy and a cool head.  I felt bad, but people were still welcoming towards me.  This kindness and empathy is what made me realize that Omnimaga was a family.  Even though members would leave, for a short time or forever, it was because it was their time to leave such as a son/daughter leaving their home.  I needed a family outside of my own, and I had finally found one.  I may not always be around any more, but I still hold what I have found here very close to my heart.

2) Yes, I have noticed that there are large occurrences.  Such as runners, MLP fans, cubers, etc.

3) I love the color scheme of Omnimaga . Cemetech seems a bit... detached to me. Also, on first visit, I was visited by some dick who told me my project was pointless and I should leave.  Beyond that... Again, this became a family to me.  I honestly kinda viewed DJ as a fatherly figure.

4) Yes. I feel Omnimaga has a resounding main goal. Perhaps its not tangible, but to help people and support them is definitly a big goal.  Secondary to that, I would say it is programming.  However, those two tend to be intertwined.

5) I may have been away for quite a while, and probably will be again, I feel like you all are really friends.  And again, what I said about DJ.

6) Very much so.  Coding, no matter the language, shares a sort of essence. The language and syntax may be different, but the concepts, such as loops and all that, stay the same.

7) I love the peanuts

8 ) United States, Indiana

1) How did you first learn about Omnimaga and what aspect influenced you to stay?
Uh.... It's been linked on other community websites in the past, so... that's how, I guess, but it's been a while ^^

2) Do you feel as if we have similarities outside of programming naturally. If so, what are they? (i.e. MLP fans)
Computer geeks in general, and probably a bit smarter than the average at school, but lazier too ? (which can be useful for programming.... finding ways to do more with less There's a quote by Bill Gates about that)

3) For what reason(s) do you frequent Omnimaga over other sites like Cemetech or TIPlanet? (Or vise-versa)
I visit Omnimaga and TI-Planet everyday, and Omni is coming second about my visit rates (dozens of times per day), since you'll have to take for an answer that TI-Planet is the website I co-founded and I am co-admin of (so, probably a hundred times a day - it's pretty much like a default tab on my browser, so...) The reason is that... well I'm interested in calc programming and related stuff ?
Cemetech, cncalc, ticalc.org are other community websites that I sometimes visit (actually, probably once every day, in fact) ... just to see what's there on that day.

4) Do you consider the community of Omnimaga to have a main goal(s)? (if so, what are they?)
Well.... IDK, making extraordinary calc programs ? Always pushing backs the limits ?

5) How do you feel your relationship is with other members?
Very good ?

6) Do you find that Omnimaga (and calc programming) has helped you in the outside world?
Outside of calc programming, I don't think so ... (although some maths topics got me interested several times...)

7) What is your favorite inside joke/lingo?  (i.e. Holy Necropost Batman!  or Welcome peanuts etc.)
Well, I know those two, at least..., and the lobster.... but "favorite", I don't know

8 ) What country are you from?
France

1) How did you first learn about Omnimaga and what aspect influenced you to stay?
A link on UCF, IIRC. Programming and geekness I guess.

2) Do you feel as if we have similarities outside of programming naturally. If so, what are they? (i.e. MLP fans)
I think a love of science and math. At least for most of us it seems. Also geek gaming, like text-based RPG's and chess.

3) For what reason(s) do you frequent Omnimaga over other sites like Cemetech or TIPlanet? (Or vise-versa)
I frequent UCF, Cemetech, Omnimaga, and Casiopeia exactly the same amount because all those sites are pinned tabs, and automatically open whenever I open firefox. They never get closed. But I probably am more partial to UCF because I am an admin there, and Cemetech because it seems more PRIZM dev happens there. But I check all the sites about the same amount.

4) Do you consider the community of Omnimaga to have a main goal(s)? (if so, what are they?)
Not sure. Getting people to realize how much fun programming is?

5) How do you feel your relationship is with other members?
Good, I guess. Some more than others, obviously.

6) Do you find that Omnimaga (and calc programming) has helped you in the outside world?
Calc programming has, yes. I don't know about omnimaga specifically though.

7) What is your favorite inside joke/lingo?  (i.e. Holy Necropost Batman!  or Welcome peanuts etc.)
Not really sure I have one. I used to be really into that but now it seems a bit spammy. Though I do joke like that sometimes, don't get me wrong.

8 ) What country are you from?
Come on, haven't you heard about the NSA? (jk, just look at my profile)
If you have any questions or ideas for new questions, feel free to ask or let me know Smiley