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Ctf In 2009, An Outlook of What Is To Come and Help From You! |
  Dec 31 2008, 01:59 PM
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 CTF Owner  Group: Owner Posts: 4,091 Joined: 10-June 03 From: Winter Springs, Florida Member No.: 1 Gender : Male Name : Chris  |
Well everyone,
Christian Teen Forums is about to roll into 2009. It’s funny, I look back when I started this site as just a place for a couple of my friends to hang out and chat on (two of which are still here,~ Jessica~ and Sephiroth) and realize I never thought the site would still be going and be where it is at today! CTF is what it is today because of our members. We have had some hard times over this past year and also some fun times. We have seen different changes take place and seen members come and go. This past year CTF had its 5 year birthday and hopes to continue to see more years to come. God really has blessed CTF with a great group of members. We have a very diverse group from different countries, age ranges and genders. Although sometimes we may have are little issues with each other, we come together as a group and are able to continue to get along and run a strong tight online community. Many members know each other on a first name basis and have become best of friends. Some of our members have meet their significant others on CTF. In 2008 God blessed CTF with all these things and I pray that in 2009 we will work in Gods will and continue to serve him and his kingdom though CTF. Dave (Spiderman) and I have been talking about what we can offer to our members in 2009. Some things we are currently working are as follows: Faster Approval of Posts for Newbies – We will work on developing better ways to approve the posts for newbies faster than we have in the past. We have a couple of tools and methods that we will be implementing in the first quarter of the year to make this possible. We need your opinions and ideas on what CTF can do in 2009 to better serve you, the members. Please reply to this thread or post your suggestions in the comments and suggestions section on the forum. We look forward to a great 2009 here at CTF God Bless and HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! 
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Dec 31 2008, 03:43 PM
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 Given the chance, I'm gonna be somebody. Group: Gentryman Posts: 8,601 Joined: 26-November 06 From: the Risen Son. :) Member No.: 8,851 Gender : Female Name : Steph? Er... |
Sounds great, Chris.
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Dec 31 2008, 03:49 PM
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 *Shine like stars in the universe* Group: Resident Posts: 1,916 Joined: 18-April 08 From: That small town Member No.: 17,185 Gender : Female Name : Morgan |
The new things sound fabulous!!!
Here comes a new year with CTF!!!
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Dec 31 2008, 03:51 PM
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Gettin' Crazy Group: Resident Posts: 913 Joined: 8-August 08 Member No.: 19,657 Gender : Female |
WOW this is so exciting
and what a great way to start 2009! CTF is already great and it's about to get greater wooo hooo!!!!!!! lol this is so exciting |
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Dec 31 2008, 04:03 PM
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 Sandwich by day, Batman by night  Group: Counselor Posts: 2,413 Joined: 10-May 08 From: Toronto, ON Member No.: 17,733 Gender : Male Name : Peter |
A new theme would be awesome.
Also, a re-evaluation of the staff by the members would be neat. I won't lie, I didn't enjoy being banned for 1 and a half months for one night of harmless fun. Updating the rules would be awesomesauce as well. And last but not least, a new chat client maybe? FlashChat is good, but lags. Get rid of the lag and win! |
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Dec 31 2008, 04:29 PM
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 Be the change you wish to see in the world Group: Gentryman Posts: 3,569 Joined: 15-September 08 From: Baton Rouge, La Member No.: 20,203 Gender : Male Name : Jordan |
I definitely have to say that this site has changed my life and am excited to see the great things to come soon.
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Dec 31 2008, 05:03 PM
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 [1 Corinthians 7:34]  Group: Moderator (Counselor) Posts: 10,770 Joined: 3-August 08 From: Sleepless in Seattle Member No.: 19,560 Gender : Female Name : Bre[anna] |
QUOTE (Steph @ Dec 31 2008, 12:43 PM)  Sounds great, James. Chris* Fail.  Also I think that Peter's ideas are worth taking a look at. |
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Dec 31 2008, 05:14 PM
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 Mrs. CTF  Group: Moderator Posts: 6,154 Joined: 25-May 07 From: Bristol Member No.: 11,477 Gender : Female Name : Emily |
QUOTE (Eclipse @ Dec 31 2008, 09:03 PM) Also, a re-evaluation of the staff by the members would be neat. I won't lie, I didn't enjoy being banned for 1 and a half months for one night of harmless fun. Not to make another huge deal about it, but what you call 'harmless fun' was multiple members trashing a poor guy's topic which he made because he wanted the help of those caring members of CTF. Not even mentioning what was said... That's breaking more than one rule and is not a minor slip up for which anyone would receive a simple warning. QUOTE Updating the rules would be awesomesauce as well. The rules have been recently updated by Huw and I. Condensed, refined, etc. so they make more sense; don't repeat themselves. We'd be open to anyone suggesting a change/addition in places. But they'd have to show they were competent enough to follow them first. No more on this unless it's constructive, please. |
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Dec 31 2008, 05:32 PM
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Sandwich by day, Batman by night Group: Counselor Posts: 2,413 Joined: 10-May 08 From: Toronto, ON Member No.: 17,733 Gender : Male Name : Peter |
If you want to continue the staff discussion, PM me. I won't bring it up further.
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Dec 31 2008, 05:50 PM
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Given the chance, I'm gonna be somebody. Group: Gentryman Posts: 8,601 Joined: 26-November 06 From: the Risen Son. :) Member No.: 8,851 Gender : Female Name : Steph? Er... |
QUOTE Chris* You know, I totally didn't realize Syphon was the one who posted this. My mistake. 
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Dec 31 2008, 05:58 PM
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 alaina is my ctf wife! Group: Gentryman Posts: 3,290 Joined: 17-November 07 From: south carolina Member No.: 14,485 Gender : Male Name : Ben |
i also suggest better freedom for site members. i think we all know there has been alot of drama and politicking lately. its about time we made some positive changes. let's not fight, and keep our acceptance for sinners, or people different so our Christ follower image isn't lost in bitter hatred that i have seen lately. at the same time, moderators and members need better communication. we are at odds too much
QUOTE (Eclipse @ Dec 31 2008, 04:03 PM) A new theme would be awesome. Also, a re-evaluation of the staff by the members would be neat. I won't lie, I didn't enjoy being banned for 1 and a half months for one night of harmless fun. Updating the rules would be awesomesauce as well. And last but not least, a new chat client maybe? FlashChat is good, but lags. Get rid of the lag and win! couldnt' agree more peter This post has been edited by swampfox14: Dec 31 2008, 05:57 PM |
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Dec 31 2008, 06:04 PM
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 Isaiah 43 Group: Gentryman Posts: 3,762 Joined: 18-March 08 From: Not Telling Member No.: 16,580 Gender : Female Name : Julia |
Awesome is getting awesomer!
Phah, it's great. |
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Dec 31 2008, 06:09 PM
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 Chatterbox Group: Resident Posts: 386 Joined: 31-August 08 From: Florida Member No.: 19,989 Gender : Male Name : Ryan |
I like the idea of forum skins, but I am fine with everything they way it is.
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Dec 31 2008, 06:09 PM
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CTF addict Group: Gentryman Posts: 2,874 Joined: 23-December 08 From: Georgia USA Member No.: 22,267 Gender : Female Name : Emily |
cool beans
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 Dec 31 2008, 06:29 PM
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 I am Vixie the Vixen. Hear me ROAR!!!!!! Group: Resident Posts: 1,556 Joined: 6-May 08 From: Louisiana Member No.: 17,491 Gender : Female Name : Madeline |
Don't change the Chat OR the look! DX I'm not a huge fan of change in the first place...
 But, if you DO change the WHOLE BackGround, then AT LEAST have the Option to use this current layout... Like I said, I hate change...  So um... Yea. *Cough* >.>
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Dec 31 2008, 07:41 PM
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 My feelings and wishes have not changed...  Group: Retired Staff Posts: 6,868 Joined: 27-June 05 From: Pemberly Member No.: 2,223 Gender : Female |
Awesomeness Chris.
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Dec 31 2008, 10:25 PM
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Sandwich by day, Batman by night Group: Counselor Posts: 2,413 Joined: 10-May 08 From: Toronto, ON Member No.: 17,733 Gender : Male Name : Peter |
The main problem I see here (And well...any Christian forum) is that there are believers from every aspect of the faith, with extremists on either side. BUT the thing is, there is no effort towards building community with this diversity; thereby crippling the site with stupid debates or childish name calling.
I dunno how to fix this, with the board as big as it is... |
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Dec 31 2008, 10:26 PM
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 Undeserving Vessel of Mercy Group: Retired Staff Posts: 13,034 Joined: 24-February 05 From: Missouri Member No.: 1,242 Gender : Male Name : Jakob |
Maybe we should look at 1 Corinthians
10Now (U)I exhort you, (V)brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no (W)divisions among you, but that you be made complete in (X)the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe's people, that there are quarrels among you. 12Now I mean this, that (Y)each one of you is saying, "I am of Paul," and "I of (Z)Apollos," and "I of (AA)Cephas," and "I of Christ." 13Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he? Or were you (AB)baptized in the name of Paul? 14[b]I thank God that I (AC)baptized none of you except (AD)Crispus and (AE)Gaius, 15so that no one would say you were baptized in my name. 16Now I did baptize also the (AF)household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any other. 17(AG)For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, (AH)not in cleverness of speech, so that the cross of Christ would not be made void. |
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Dec 31 2008, 11:08 PM
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 Church Goer Group: Resident Posts: 112 Joined: 4-November 08 From: Wanting to get away, GA Member No.: 21,476 Gender : Female |
Wow this sounds awesome! Thanks so much for starting CTF. It is a great way to connect to other Christians!
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Jan 1 2009, 12:43 AM
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Sandwich by day, Batman by night Group: Counselor Posts: 2,413 Joined: 10-May 08 From: Toronto, ON Member No.: 17,733 Gender : Male Name : Peter |
Very...nice, Jake?
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Jan 1 2009, 12:55 AM
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alaina is my ctf wife! Group: Gentryman Posts: 3,290 Joined: 17-November 07 From: south carolina Member No.: 14,485 Gender : Male Name : Ben |
well look how good we've done, and yes that is me included, separating the church. let's rebuild
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Jan 1 2009, 09:33 PM
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 What's great is that I will one day know how forever feels. Group: Resident Posts: 620 Joined: 11-July 08 From: Tennessee Member No.: 19,154 Gender : Female Name : I'm Julie <3 |
Looking forward to an amazing year
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Jan 2 2009, 01:55 PM
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Given the chance, I'm gonna be somebody. Group: Gentryman Posts: 8,601 Joined: 26-November 06 From: the Risen Son. :) Member No.: 8,851 Gender : Female Name : Steph? Er... |
1 down, 3 to go.
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Jan 2 2009, 04:17 PM
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 Crazy Fingers Group: Resident Posts: 2,229 Joined: 29-November 08 From: Home Member No.: 21,877 Gender : Female Name : Mo |
Awesome! You guys are doing a great job running this site, keep it up!
God bless!
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Jan 2 2009, 04:33 PM
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 Save the hedgehogs!! Group: Moderator (Counselor) Posts: 1,768 Joined: 12-July 08 From: England Member No.: 19,164 Gender : Female Name : Hannah |
Cool
Some things to look forward to, then.
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