SpyD Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 On 4/4/2024 at 11:54 PM, Mauler5150 said: You still playing Street Fighter man? You were a beast back in the day. Good to see you on here mang. I'm still playing Street Fighter. I actually imported a machine a couple of years ago from Japan, sitting next to my desk. I've been working remotely for the past 7 years so getting in lots of gaming in between actually working. 1 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakeenyc Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 so how are we doing as a website btw, like are we on the verge of making a comeback? I feel like ig massacred things but now there's definitely a feeling that IG doesn't fit a certain niche, unfortunately yungns that's probably the go to for them starting off graff where as back in the day 12 oz was, then bombing science. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 38 minutes ago, freakeenyc said: so how are we doing as a website btw, like are we on the verge of making a comeback? I feel like ig massacred things but now there's definitely a feeling that IG doesn't fit a certain niche, unfortunately yungns that's probably the go to for them starting off graff where as back in the day 12 oz was, then bombing science. There's bits and pieces of news scattered throughout various treads. You can read up on a lot of it in the social media thread here and maybe the rebirth of 12oz thread here. Long story short, is I finally have business on its way to be being stabilized with 12ozCollective Screenprinting Facility, which will provide a massive strategic advantage when leveraged effectively. I've been hearing from a lot of people, including many that went all in on social media, that shit sucks and is dying so I think the time is finally right to present an alternative to it, especially niche communities like this one. We have a beta mobile app for the forum now and we have probably the biggest upgrade ever happening within the next couple weeks that will pave the way for an official mobile app I'm hoping to release this summer. In the meantime, we're using this thread to '@' key users since things are indeed picking up. Further back in this thread I posted we almost broke 1.2 million views in the last month and most of those were in the last week, which is pretty insane to me. I do feel like we're very close to hitting critical mass and this placing feeling like constant movement, traffic and posts and I'm doing all I can to also work with a lot of the OG members also in this thread to spread the news and get people logging back in. I suspect it won't be much longer before it reaches that tipping point where it builds on its own momentum. Hope you'll stop by regularly and post as well as hope us spread the news. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 3 hours ago, freakeenyc said: so how are we doing as a website btw, like are we on the verge of making a comeback? I feel like ig massacred things but now there's definitely a feeling that IG doesn't fit a certain niche, unfortunately yungns that's probably the go to for them starting off graff where as back in the day 12 oz was, then bombing science. We are definitely doing better than when the forum clock was broken and the time when logging in was impossible. We have had a solid group of regulars making an effort the past couple of years (or longer?). Low user #’s compared to the heyday, but I feel like a lot of good perspectives and senses of humor are still coming together here. I definitely enjoy it even it just stays how it is right now. 100% feel the launch of the app will make a difference to user #s. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 The numbers don't lie. This is the highest traffic levels we've seen in almost a decade when it all fell apart. And agreed, it's been pretty cool. I am looking forward to seeing enough traffic and posting that sections take on a life of their own. Some of these threads were like forums unto themselves. Pretty sure we'll see that again and not for nothing, but as big as some of these subcultures have gotten... Graffiti / street art / street wear / etc, it could conceivably be even bigger than before. There's far more people into those niches and subcultures than there ever was and currently, the only outlet is Instagram and Twitter. Instagram is clearly dying. They can't even hide that fact with the algorithm fuckery anymore. Twitter is outs thing and not really a very good platform for the the type of conversation we have on the forum. It'll take a bunch of hardworking and investment and perhaps luck, but not nearly as much luck as a few years ago when people were still advocating and defending Instagram. Shit sucks and pretty much everyone agrees at this point. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Don’t bail on us @freakeenyc! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakeenyc Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 haha man I got the oontz itch again, I'm just trying to brainstorm ways to #make12ozgreatagain 5 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 2 hours ago, freakeenyc said: haha man I got the oontz itch again, I'm just trying to brainstorm ways to #make12ozgreatagain Easy! You just have to be here. Your presence lifts our spirits. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Thanks to @nicklesndimesand the power of ska music, 2024 is going to be the year of lifting our spirits and the spirit of 12oz. im bout it bout it 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesseract Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Greek freak officially logged in! Whats up people? You guys and girls are the last memory i have from the internet being cool! 5 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Tesseract said: Greek freak officially logged in! Whats up people? You guys and girls are the last memory i have from the internet being cool! Ha! Amazing to see you post my man. How’s life in Greece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauler5150 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 On 4/7/2024 at 9:22 PM, SpyD said: I'm still playing Street Fighter. I actually imported a machine a couple of years ago from Japan, sitting next to my desk. I've been working remotely for the past 7 years so getting in lots of gaming in between actually working. Just epic. You are doing life right it seems. Good to see you back on here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 On 4/7/2024 at 1:35 PM, freakeenyc said: haha man I got the oontz itch again, I'm just trying to brainstorm ways to #make12ozgreatagain Personal opinion: content, original content, and/or exclusive content. If you don't want to give up social media, take something and post it here first and then add it to social in a few days. Saying that for everyone. Game should never have been put in the hands of social media giants. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 I know @horse cockhas said he's tired of the oontz but the benches...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Start of the week mentions from an old thread: @George Costanza @oe800 @_blank_ @BloodyWishes @you can microwave bacon @finEyoungCamel!!! @allfreetime @anybody_wanna_peanut? @crack saves 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMdoubleXL Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 RIP @anybody_wanna_peanut? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 2 hours ago, SMdoubleXL said: RIP @anybody_wanna_peanut? RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 4 hours ago, SMdoubleXL said: RIP @anybody_wanna_peanut? RIP. Maybe I knew that and forgot, hard to keep track. I've remembered that SN across time..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+plus+ Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 On 3/29/2024 at 4:25 AM, bodice_ripper said: Goddamn this makes me miss using a desktop you can still use a desktop, I have been working on using my phone less and desktop more and its so satisfying ( mainly to feign productivity and justify buying a mechanical keyboard ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Just now, +plus+ said: ( mainly to feign productivity and justify buying a mechanical keyboard ) I have been looking at mechanicals but I haven't pulled the trigger because I am lost on what is good and isn't. What did you get, any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+plus+ Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 On 3/29/2024 at 6:05 PM, KILZ FILLZ said: @Crocodile Tears get in here yo 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+plus+ Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 6 minutes ago, ndv said: I have been looking at mechanicals but I haven't pulled the trigger because I am lost on what is good and isn't. What did you get, any recommendations? Keychron is a good brand to start, or you can follow my advice and get this cheapo from aliexpress and see it in 3 weeks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+plus+ Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) Here is my current events, haven't painted since 2018? moved to houston 2014 worked as graphic design intern worked at a bong store 2 years failed out of school again got temp job stocking sodas and mail at office mfw compliance person quits and I take over their role right before covid then covid hits im secretary, compliance and HR making peanuts since everyone got laid off company acquired, laid off, new job last spring back office grunt back in school still to for a fucking communications degree just so i can not be auto rejected on resumes bought some good hash from @corpseinarug cot a DOPE cutting board from @CILONE/SK sent a badass canvas down to @theprotesterwith a bunch of people that stayed in contact from here Saw a @DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONERthrow in San Antonio 2016 in a skate ditch @Boris The Butcherhas the most legitimate political takes on IG and some great photos Also how the fuck can Ifollow moto gp racing lol Edited April 11 by +plus+ 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 oontz oontz oontz 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmareOnElmStreet Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 On 4/7/2024 at 4:54 PM, LUGR said: Thanks to @nicklesndimesand the power of ska music, 2024 is going to be the year of lifting our spirits and the spirit of 12oz. im bout it bout it Keep ska outta here please and thanks bruh. Unless it’s the specials or something like that lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 On 4/10/2024 at 8:18 PM, +plus+ said: Keychron is a good brand to start, or you can follow my advice and get this cheapo from aliexpress and see it in 3 weeks Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 On 4/10/2024 at 6:42 PM, +plus+ said: Saw a @DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONERthrow in San Antonio 2016 in a skate ditch I would be very stoked on this. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Rando thread names: @Overtime @AORAone @Devilush @EyeforAnEYE @Telo @why write? @adderall @Milton @ASER1NE @iloveboxcars 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telo Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Still alive just 20 years older 1 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 Tagging @dekayfaagain. @cere.fa @diggity @RAZE_FA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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