I've been a member of this site for EIGHT years.

[bkrich83]

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Anyone remember the guy "Baseball (something)" who was a huge All-Star Baseball fanboy?

Baseball Guru. He used to come here, and talk up ASB big time and talk about how crappy High Heat baseball was.

Then we found out later, he was actually on the development team for All Star Baseball.

[Herky]

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I've been around since the summer of 2004 and found this place while looking for MVP Baseball info/rosters. It's been fun seeing this site evolve over the years. It's def one of my favorite websites of all-time.

[Scottdau]

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Baseball Guru. He used to come here, and talk up ASB big time and talk about how crappy High Heat baseball was.

Then we found out later, he was actually on the development team for All Star Baseball.

I think he is still on here.

[JohnDoe8865]

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Baseball Guru. He used to come here, and talk up ASB big time and talk about how crappy High Heat baseball was.

Then we found out later, he was actually on the development team for All Star Baseball.

Good god man, what a memory!

I wish I could remember everyone from when I first joined and everyone that has made OS what it is today. Cookusu and Pol were two that I had forgotten, that STPO mentioned and I'm sure there are many more.

[superjames1992]

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Congrats AA!!!

I didn't officially join until June 2007, but I viewed under another account (I forget what it was), but never posted for quite awhile before joining, so it's probably been around two years for me.

I found OS from the 2K boards. I was checking out some legacies over there and someone linked to DonCoryell's College Hoops 2K7 dynasty, so I went there and discovered this site.

This, along with Talkweather and the EasternWX forums are the only forums I visit on a regular basis.

[WazzuRC]

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Baseball Guru. He used to come here, and talk up ASB big time and talk about how crappy High Heat baseball was.

Then we found out later, he was actually on the development team for All Star Baseball.

YES! I really want to find that thread where we found out he was on the ASB team...classic, classic thread.

I miss the Asshat award and the pink titles.

[Jukeman]

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I found this site back in 2002-2003, I was about 15 years old....Funny cuz I remember using google to find some cheat codes(just got my first PC lol) and eventually came across gamefaq which directed me to madden mania then finally here! Been a lurker first then eventually signed up in 2004(had to reregister in 05)

Before I came here I was a roster head, I could not play a game without updating rosters...Never knew what the h*** sliders were for or did! My first time using sliders was on High Heat 04(which I would had not knew about if it wasnt for OS) I used Pared's sliders and became in love with this site and eventually left roster editing to the other members here and started working on sliders myself(see a need, fill a need)

Login into OS is apart of my daily life now especially since I can log on thru my phone...Basically the only reason I go online lol

I really need to donate....

[Lintyfresh85]

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A strong nine years for me. Seems like I've been doing this forever.

[slickdtc]

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It's been nearly 5 years for me (August 2004 signup).

I don't recall why I signed up (edit: I remember now... listed at bottom of post). I don't think I even posted much when I signed up. But then about 2 years ago, I started coming here more often and found pretty good discussion for such a large place. It was certainly a step up, in terms of number of members and activity, from the other places I frequent (Dynasty Manager and 2khockey.net). Personally, I like that you can come here, check a forum, refresh it, and see new posts already. Conversation is always flowing. Yeah, you have your idiots, but there are also a lot of very educated members, as well as people willing to help or give advice or opinion.

I do kind of feel like an outsider at times, as there seems to be groups on here that have been around each other for a long time while I'm kind of a rogue, doing my own thing. Not that that's a bad thing at all... it's natural. I know I'm more inclined to continue discussion with members I'm familiar with on the other message boards I visit daily then some members I don't recognize.

But overall, OS is definitely one of the best places on the 'net. I was initially lured here by the very fair reviews of sports games. There was no EA or 2k bias. I always trust the OS reviews, as they don't sugarcoat anything or get paid off to write glowing reviews of games that just don't cut it.

I look forward to another 5 years.

[CaptainZombie]

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I can't believe how the time flies. I originally was a lurker on the site back in 2001-2002, created an account in 2002 and lost my info. I have been a regular since 2003 when I first started with doing weekly roster updates for NFL2K5 on the XBOX. I guess its been about 7 years for me on OS.

I have gone through several name changes on here, lol over the last few years. I'm the original candyman baby. LOL!

Through the good and bad this place has been great. I was able to branch off and start my own small website with a friend of mine that I met here on OS back during the MLB2K6 days. There are still a lot of cool guys here.

[Rocky]

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It's crazy that I've been here since '01 and people who have been here since last year have 4 and 5 times as many posts as I do.

I was even a veteran of the Kobe Wars on the NBA forums. Some of the darkest days in OS history. Memories goes out to all who were lost....

[Jistic]

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I started coming here when I worked at my old job which was either 99 or 2000? Did we exist yet? I don't even remember what my old name was. I stopped posting though and lurked for a bit, then got a new account in '03 I think because of MVP baseball. We went bat poop crazy for MVP baseball.

When I first came here, I was a bachelor, hadn't met my wife or was sober more than 3 days a week. Now I am married 5 years, with a 3 year old son.

My greatest contribution to this site is my NCAA 2004 Heisman sliders, and the Babe Showdown. Now I just don't have the time I used to.

[koebner]

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I can't freaking believe that.

I joined back in May of 2001, found the site when I was looking for information on NCAA 2002, the first NCAA on "next gen".

I was starting my internship and had just finished all of my classwork at Auburn.

Now I'm 31 years old.....where does the time go?

It's also amazing that many of the original members of this site are still very active.

I was looking at some old threads and it was crazy how long ago they were.

Oh to be 31 again...been here almost 7 years now,sheesh.

[Derrville]

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Im quickly falling in love with this site

[USF11]

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I am almost to 6 years - It just goes to show the strength and insight of the OS community.

Now only if we had a OS Alumni job board........................