End of Trio's?

[Azar Salinas]

I'm not sure how many people are aware of this problem, yet I felt it deserved a thread. Sorry if this is covered elsewhere,

Taken from Britt(admin)'s livejournal

Sadly, as my life once again shifts due to the fluidity of my life with a job and boyfriend, it seems that I'm going to have to let go of one part that's meant a lot to me for the last few. It seems that it finally really is the time to shut down Trio's Hogwarts. The interest isn't there anymore and no matter what I do, it doesn't seem to work. I don't need the heartache or headache that it causes anymore, especially since I don't seem to be getting anything positive in return. I don't get any compliments about how great Trio's is or how it's helping anymore. And I'm getting tired of holding on to a site that people only want for sentimental purposes. If people really cared, then they'd be doing more than "Please don't shut it down, I love it" and then not come on the site or role-play for weeks at a time. I understand that real life gets busy, but if something is as important as people have told me it is, they would be able to find a few minutes. Even I, as busy as I am with school and work, find time to get on to answer my PMs and most of my administrative duties during the week and then what I don't get to, I catch up on a free day. I'll probably leave the site up until January 1st so that we can say we made it from 2004-2008. But unless something drastic happens and we suddenly pick up to more than 20 posts a day, then I think that's the end of it. It'll be sad to see it go as I've spent so much time on it, but I can't bear to see it fall further into destruction.

Obviously serious stuff.

I'm sure most have noticed the atrocious recent activity. Classes have been poorly attended, some boards are slipping, and OOC chat has been barely existant.

In the past two weeks the average daily post count has been around 85, terrible compared to past highs of over 1'000, and not really enough to sustain such a big board such as this one.

From Britt's message we seem to have until the turn of the year to fix things (if we actually want the board around). Not just posts and comments saying "Don't shut it down!" are needed, but actual RP posts, new threads and activity.

Whether such a thing occurs or is possible remains to be seen, and will ultimately judge the board's fate. If we can't manage it, obviously this board may aswell close, but we've managed it in the past, even a few weeks ago this site was bustling in comparison to now.

I know personally I've been busy recently, but with a month off from this Saturday, I hope to be posting on here all through the Christmas break. Some of you may have holidays and holiday-work, but if you don't and have the free time, this board is, and has always been a fun way to pass time. Even if you have but a few minutes, post in a class, say. I know my classes currently are horrendously attended.

So, if you've read this far, this is make or break it time for Trio's. Words aren't needed (here), but action is, and creative roleplaying needs to make a return to this site, and fast.

Any other thoughts folks? Is it in vain, or can we pull through?

[saberman92]

I love this site and it would be a great loss if it were to shut down, i would miss it dearly and have nothing to do in my spare time!

[Apollo Harrab]

Honestly, I love this site.And many of us do.I'll admit, I haven't been on a lot like I used to.Due to things in RL.But at the same time too is, Trio's meant a lot to each of us.And I would really hate to see it close.True, the post count has dropped way down, and there is no comparison.But maybe if everyone joins in to help with post.Then maybe we can all save the.Come on everyone, look at how we managed the other post counts in the past! We passed the mark more then we thought.So if we can do that, I believe we can get the post count up and save the site! I for one, will make sure to do my best, to get more active, and make new threads.Honestly, I would really hate to see Trio's shut down.

[Jodi Peterson]

Trio's Hogwarts is the only site I ever use on the internet, apart from my emails. It's 2am, and still I'm one here just cause I want to be. I have 5 bookmarks to different parts of the site and it's my homepage. My life without Trio's would be so boring. May sound really stupid, but it's the only thing I do all day.

I think this site can pick up, and even if it doesn't... and Britt doesn't get the satisfaction out of the site I'd take it on. I'd pay for the web hosting. I think that many of the main people which were using the site have gone, which is why the site is lacking in it's usual flare.

I don't think we'll ever get the site to posting back up to what it was a little while ago. I think it's just because the series of books has ended. Wait until the next movie comes out, that will boost numbers.
I think the site could do with a few improvments, but I think we can get the site more active.
I think we can pull the site up by then. I know I'm doing my bit, how but the rest of you, huh punk? ;D

[Selene Falicon]

I would be terribly upset if Trio's closed. I just don't get why Britt is going to close it. Compared to any other site, Trio's still has a lot of posts a day. 85 is still quite a few. I also don't see why it matters that we're not ooc chatting anymore. A lot of people chat through PMs anyway. I'm sorry, but I think closing Trio's is a huge mistake, at least under these cicrumstances. Why doesn't Britt just hand the site off? I know how hard it would have to be to do something like that, but it would be worth it to the people who get on daily. A lot of people get on as much as possible. Isn't that enough? (Unless that would be like, 10 posts a day)

Sorry, I know some most of that probably came out horribly mean, but I'm not bashing Britt. I'm just sick of how every other week there's a new threat of closing Trio's. It's getting old, and I'm sure not as many people take it as seriously anymore. At least, I know I don't. Anyways, I'm just trying to give my 2 cents worth. Britt, instead of shutting it down, please pass it on. Sorry for the rudeness and such.

[Professor Hermione Potter]

Let me make this final, once I'm done, the site is done. I don't believe in doing work for other people so I'm not going to pass off something I've worked on so long just for someone else. You might not understand where I'm coming from, but I'm sorry. Once it's done, it's done.

And it's fine if you don't take it seriously. Just don't be surprised if in January you come on and it's in MM forever. (And actually, daily posting is around 30, if that)

[Professor Sebastiania Bouvier]

I think what it is that there is no one to role-play with. I know Sebastiania only role-plays with Lysander Sinclair & there has been numerous times I've posted threads with her and no one replies at all. It's nice to see a new face once in a while. Y'know?

There are also people that don't put forth any effort. I've read the bios people make and I'm sorry Britt you have to read those. It's hard posting four paragraphs, etc. then you get a paragraph or two. I don't know who knows how annoying that is. Then it kills the thread.

But we do need to get the post rate up. Bad.

I've been on Trios for almost a year this month. This is the only site that I have seen that's actually has members that actually get on. I really hate to see the site go down just because people don't get on. That's sad. Start role-playing with other people than your regular friends. It's a lot more fun. Start getting some enemies. Not every is all bubbly .

I know what you're talking about Britt. I would do the same thing. It's hard working on a site for years & actually keeping it going. It's very time consuming & can get annoying when people don't cooperate.

People need to read the rules. There isn't very much. It doesn't take much at all to follow them.

- Courtz [Courtney]

[/size][/blockquote]

[Albus Dumbledore]

I know I been inactive, but I have a clear reason of being so because of family emergencies. Yes, It is Britt's choice to shut Trio's down, if she wants to she may. I'll miss it, I grew up through my teen years with Trio's, It will always be a part of me. Trio's Hogwarts is my last tie to the HP World.

But, I would much rather Trio's to be shut down by Britt when it will be remembered. Only one thing is worse then death, to be forgotten. I don't want Trio's to be forgotten, I doubt I'd forget it, I'd be sadden when it's gone as I spent so much time with Trio's and I love it severely.

It's Britt's call. It always have been.

But remember Trio's Hogwarts if it closes, remember. It was and the greatest and best.

[joshua]

Don't close it! I've been on Trios off and on through the years (back in 03 my first character) and it has been an awesome time! Closing it will seem to loose something from me.

[Illusion Avery Rayne]

Yall.. Don't you see.. We want to keep it just for the reasons that Britt had mentioned. Sentimental Reasons. Yes. It's apart of a lot of your history threw the years. And I'm sorry. I never got to be apart of Trios Golden Years. I don't want it to close any more than the rest of you do. But I mean. We keep saying, we're going to post more. I know, I haven't. I will admit it. My social life had taken a turn with homework and my extra curricular. But I'm not going to use that as a REASON to keep it open, just because I didn't. Or I could have. Because. My life I know will get even more hectic as the year goes on. Who knows, something drastic might happen again, in a few months, and posts will, go down again. I mean, why become broken, over and over again, and become more and more depressed from the lack of posting, and don't come on for a few days at a time, just because of the lack. And why should we keep Britt pinned to the site, for our own greed, just to be able to Pm and talk with our friends, since we're not posting. -they invented E-Mail, a few years back.-

I understand, that alot of you have made friendships on here. I have too. I met my best friend on here, but we still have awhile, to either make a difference, to only have it go down hill again, in the near future, or we can, say our goodbyes, instead of having the site close un-expectedly and then your never able to send a goodbye to a friend, that you had become close to. I hate to place a damper. Normally I'm the one who's always, happy and never likes to see some site die. But I mean, we're just hurting ourselves here. -for those who are reading this and is thinking, I hate her, she probably hates Trios. probably why she hasn’t been on in ages, I resent that.-

-So. For those, who wanna face the enviable, no matter how much they hate to. Send me a PM. We can exchange e-mail or something like that. I hate to lose friends I have made-

Ashley.

[Nick not logged in]

If this site does close, it's Britt's choice and solely hers in that matter, I would like to request no maintance mode.

Mark all boards as no posting. Let us read them as guests =). So many memories here, I would like Trio's Hogwarts to be an archive if it closes. The main header, I suggest a box stating it is an archive now. Trio's Closed, it's time to move on or something, with a letter from Britt.

As the person above me said, exchaning emails a good idea if you don't alread yknow them.

[Trios Muggle]

I have a couple of friends who aren't of age yet (11-12 in age). They have everything prepared- bios, everything. They just aren't of age yet. And, of course, they know it would be wrong to fake their age.
Personally, I think it'd be a great mistake. I know many people are probably wanting to join, just like my friends, but just can't yet. You've worked so hard on this site, with the whole Mihael skin, the Location poll, etc. I've been to numerous RP sites and I've never quite seen any like this one. It's unique, fascinating, and Queen of all RP sites. It would be an utter shame to see it go down the tubes.
I do see where you're coming from, though- it seems like people only post for Quidditch Tryouts. I just h ope you don't delete it from the web, or my friend will be so disappointed.

Best Wishes,
Trio's Muggle

[Queety White]

Nick said:

If this site does close, it's Britt's choice and solely hers in that matter, I would like to request no maintance mode.

Mark all boards as no posting. Let us read them as guests =). So many memories here, I would like Trio's Hogwarts to be an archive if it closes. The main header, I suggest a box stating it is an archive now. Trio's Closed, it's time to move on or something, with a letter from Britt.

As the person above me said, exchaning emails a good idea if you don't alread yknow them.

I agree with Nick on this one. Putting it in MM will not allow most of the members to just read the old posts. I know that some old posts are fun to have as I've saved a couple of really good ones from over the years. I'd hate to not have access to at least read them. Plus it would really perserve Trio's as it really is.

So, while some people are optimistic and others pessimistic, either way we need to let the next few weeks be the best we've ever seen on Trio's in a long time. When I returned, I promised that I would be an active member until the end and whether that end is near or far, I will not break that promise. I'm gonna keep posting no matter what the final outcome and I suggest you all do the same.

[Avery Moretti]

I agree, if you do shut the site down, can you please not put it on Maintenance Mode? If it's just all locked at least we can revisit our posts and all that. :]

- Amber

[Cole Halliwell Paul]

Trio's,

Having promised not to post on the site again, I never promised not to revisit it, and shocking as it may seem for one who has just recently left the board, I have visited the page many-a-time, just to see how my internet-home has been holding up.

Honestly? It hasn't come as much of a suprise to me to see this appearing. Trio's, unfortunatley, has been on a downward spiral for a long time, however it doesn't make it any less special. This place has memories for members who have been here two days or two years (or in my case, three years ), and I can safely say that anyone who has been a member of the board has been honoured. I would probably say that, but that's how I feel.

Enjoy it while it lasts. Whether Britt closes the board now, in two weeks or leaves it around for another two years, Trio's is still special. I personally loved it, and still do - even if I'm not a part of it anymore. I hope that everyone here just gives it all they can over the next two weeks.

It has been an institution of the site since the day of its creation that if Britt chose to close it down, she would do so without passing the board on to anyone. Don't question this, please. It is something that Britt has stood by, from when she nearly closed the board in 2005, to when she nearly closed it early in 2007. I pray and hope that it remains a special place for everyone.

I agree with Nick, Britt, and hope that you choose to keep the board opened up as a sort of shrine - a big archive for people to come and visit old threads and memories. This is your choice, however, and I don't see it as correct for anyone to choose for you. You have said before that you wanted to put it in MM if it closed, and don't feel pressured not to, please.

To the older members: be proud that you were a part of this site during its Golden Years. Be proud that you stood by it through thick and thin. Be proud of your contributions to the site. I know that I am proud of what it has become.

To the younger members: you may not know who I am, and I apologise for that. You have stumbled upon a fantastic place recently. Enjoy it while it lasts, and when people ask you in the future one day, you can tell them you were part of Trio's Hogwarts.

Trio's has a fondness in all our hearts. For me, it was the place I came during bullying, during upset, during happiness, during hyperness, during tough times and during fun times. It was a part of my life for years, and will always remain so. However, all things must come to an end.

I pray that nobody is resentful to Britt if she closes it. It is her baby, it is her place, and she has done a fantastic job. Don't cry when Trio's closes, but instead celebrate it for being amazing.

Britt. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this place and for allowing me to play a role in it while I did.

Merry Christmas to you all, and may your 2008s be all that much better than your 2007s.

May Trio's live forever, if only in our hearts.

- Paul

[xxbrokenheartxx]

First off, I'm going to start by being one of those people that is all, 'don't close trio's I LOVE, trio's. Please, please, please don't close it.' So... Don't close trio's I LOVE, trio's. Please, please, please don't close it. Now, moving on.

Trio's is great Britt. You've achieved lots of things, and I really do like it. 20 posts a day is a lot more than I could ever ask for. It seriously is. Stick with it. It's around the holidays, and it's school. Work and family piles up. Let Trio's go on. Do you have any idea how many people will come to this site and see it in MM and most likely cry? [Perhaps not cry, but you catch my idea.] Well, I would cry. Or something close.

Also, if you don't want to deal with it, I understand, but you should at least think about passing it off. I know you want everyone to do the work, but perhaps you should give it to a super g-mod or someone that has already done a lot for the site. Just to keep it alive. Because we really do love this site.

SO DON'T CLOSE IT. [:
(please)

[Brie Alley]

Ijust wanna say, Trio's has really influenced on my life. I know it's funny to say, but it has. I have never met so many people, that actually make me feel good about myself. Which sounds funny. But it has improved so much of myself. I can write better, and I get compliments from my teachers telling me, your writing great. An I say it's all Trio's.

Britt, you have worked so hard on this site. I understand that posts are extremely low, but still. I think we can improve. Letting this all go, would be hard for me. That's just me. I know, it's really hard to post believe me. I make sure that I get on, each of my characters. Britt, this site has improved so much. It is really hard, especially at the holiday times to post. But atleast some of us try to get on. We really don't want this to go in MM forever.

Trio's staff, thanks for everything you have done for this site, You really make this fun to go on each day. When I first started, I knew nothing about roleplaying. I have came so far, that when this does happen. Which I hope it doesn't. I I will come out better than before, all because of you roleplayers. I just wanna say thanks ! You guys are amazing. PM me, if you wanna stay in contact =]

[/blockquote]

[Formerly Syn Kimaki]

I was just told about this post by someone I met on here. Honestly, I say go for it Britt. You made this place last 4 years, that's an extremely long time for a forum like this. It was pretty much inevitable that this ol' place would start to lose activity eventually. The whole Harry Potter thing is finished for the most part. The final book is out, and theres two movies left. I know that Britt made this place her own and after awhile it distanced itself as far away from Harry Potter, and became Britt's own custom school. But when you get to the bottom of it, its till Trio's HOGWARTS. Its still a Harry Potter forum. Since the whole Harry Potter fad is dying out, its inevitable that forums related to that are going to die out also. Sure, I have VERY fond memories of this place, but I moved on. I still talk to 2 people I met on here almost every night.

[Selene Falicon]

Well, I started a party thread. Maybe we can increase post count. It's in the MER. Here's the link for anyone interested. Click Here

[Ashley Tapping]

Pleast what ever you do: DO NOT CLOSE THIS SITE!!!!!! first of all i would totally have like nothing to do in my spare time like everyone else. And i have great friends on here that i wouldn't be able to keep in touch with. Trio's is sooo much fun and i love coming on it! So what ever ya do please do not close it! Ill try to make new posts as much as i can. I have been a little low on posts recently but i will try to pick it up!