It\'s hard to explain to people unfamiliar with the forum or hobby, but NIGHTOWL 2005-2008ish on a Friday or Saturday night was pure entertainment. I\'d get home from school, grab dinner, and literally hang out on the board for hours. New topics/posts were nonstop, the chatroom was always full, and new scores were so excited to share with your online buddies. Even goofy/pointless threads were welcome and helped keep things mellow.
I hate to say it, but it seems like the problem was a select handful of artists/customers who arose and kind of ruined the hobby. (At least within our general "circle" if that makes any sense) Back then it was fun because it was all about the piece itself and the finish work done by the artist. Now it\'s all about blank origins, pure competition, and price.
I miss the old days for sure. I doubt it will ever get back to how it used to be, but this board is (and always will be) my favorite forum and Justin will always be my favorite artist. This is where the hobby started for me and I won\'t forget that. I\'ll frequent this board daily and try to keep it current as long as Justin is willing to keep the forum alive and accessible.
I hate to say it, but it seems like the problem was a select handful of artists/customers who arose and kind of ruined the hobby. (At least within our general "circle" if that makes any sense) Back then it was fun because it was all about the piece itself and the finish work done by the artist. Now it\'s all about blank origins, pure competition, and price.
I miss the old days for sure. I doubt it will ever get back to how it used to be, but this board is (and always will be) my favorite forum and Justin will always be my favorite artist. This is where the hobby started for me and I won\'t forget that. I\'ll frequent this board daily and try to keep it current as long as Justin is willing to keep the forum alive and accessible.