I was one of the original Forum members. My recollection was joining in August of 2000. I honestly don't remember my original Forum "handle", but using a clever pseudonym was all the rage in those days.
I seem to recall that the Forum also displayed a member number by your name which corresponded to the order in which you joined.
One of the pivotal events took place in 2005 when there was a server change and everyone had to re-register. Sadly we all lost the all important tag line..."member since (insert joining month) 2000, thus designating an original or charter member. It was important to many of us. A real source of pride and bragging rights but I guess it couldn't be fixed.
We have many of the original folks still here. I really miss the "elders" that have passed through the veil. I'm sure I'll have my memory jogged by the other's reminisces and look forward to seeing those posts.
This is an enjoyable and useful thread. @G3750 thank you for starting it
John
