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Right? We can all just scroll down. Honestly, we need new people anyway
@MeteoraOsterreich 100 posters, no. But there hasn’t been a formal announcement (none that I’ve seen, at least) and we’re getting info about this merger piecemeal. Some have said that l’orbix was a larger site than SW.
MeteoraOsterreich · 36-40, F
@bijouxbroussard really? i dont think is bigger not by a long shot. maybe a more active community? since is smaller so is easier for people to know each other
@MeteoraOsterreich
To be honest each time we have had an english speaking user i tried to be as accomodating as possible so i cant say i would feel the same.
But you also speak English. If, say a site of posters who spoke Mandarin or Russian (assuming those are not languages you speak) had merged with l’orbix, that might’ve been more of a parallel.
In any case, I’m just going to wait and see how things go. But that’s how I interpret the concerns of those who are upset on this side.

When the minorities start showing up:

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YoungPoet345 · 26-30, F
@Babylon yesss, bring all your friends. Lol
@Babylon I’m a “minority” and I speak English. If this site suddenly became French-speaking (my other language) I’d still be able to participate but a lot of people wouldn’t be.
@bijouxbroussard I sure wouldn't be able to but my big old head would still be out here posting English propaganda 😂
So far, it's just a rumor to me. I haven't seen anybody new. I guess it's helpful to freak out in advance.

We NEED new people here. Even if I don't speak Spanish.
MeteoraOsterreich · 36-40, F
@SW-User If anything this can be a win win situation specially for SW since is gonna get new features that apparently they have been asking for years
SW-User
@MeteoraOsterreich I hope it's true. Just wondering if the same features can be brought over. I think we'll have to wait and see.
I'm not sure what others here may have been asking for, I just know some things haven't been so great...namely the down vote feature. I don't think many wanted it or like it.
Thank you for your comment. :)
MeteoraOsterreich · 36-40, F
@SW-User Sure! You are very nice
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
We speak American on SW, no exceptions

Lolol but those people do sound like old whiny Karens
SW-User
@deadgerbil they sure do
Ducky · 31-35, F
Ah dun' wont anywern speakin' no Spanersh! Dis 'murica- ah meen, a Englersh speakin' plase
CakeByTheOcean · 26-30, F
The more variety of users and posts the better.

This place needs change.
SW-User
@CakeByTheOcean Totally right on. But small town attitudes are trying to keep that from happening.
Magenta · F
@CakeByTheOcean
The more variety of users and posts the better.

This place needs change.
This!
Rutterman · 46-50, M
I'm seeing very few of the new folks, probably because of the way I set my feed. But I get your point. People started reacting negatively almost as soon as the merger was announced. It's entirely possible that at least some of the newcomers speak English as well as Spanish and will realize they need to communicate in the common language here to more fully participate in the site. Or maybe not. I guess we'll find out.
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
Not gonna lie…I wanna drive a golf cart around.
I speak Spanish so I have no issues with it, haha.
BlueVeins · 22-25
I don't really care, but it's just an objectively dumb idea. Most English people can't speak spanish & most Spanish-speaking people can't speak English. 🤷‍♂️ Why someone would want to merge communities on opposite sides of that language barrier is beyond me. The only real reason I can think of is that administration had to shut of iOrbix for financial reasons & didn't want them to feel bad.
YoungPoet345 · 26-30, F
SW-User
It's nothing about the property. What is going to be hard to put together is a Spanish speaking, role playing site and a story/question and answer site that is English mainly. Role playing all by itself is a whole different way of running a site than what we have here.
SW-User
@Whyme I think the big issue is that Nuno and company never once saw fit to tell anyone what is going on. They made changes that are not so great, which I believe are to help with the role playing site coming here. They could have made this a lot less upsetting to others if they had told people what they are doing and even had a plan. Seems to me like they are winging it and don't really know what is going to happen.
I don't have anything against it all. Just not sure how they plan to put it all together.
Whyme · 46-50, M
@SW-User guess they own it they dont need to tell us especially me as im not vip i dont oay to be here they really owe me nothing but the name nuno should tell ya probably not merica based
SW-User
@Whyme When you have people using your product and just change it without warning... you're going to pay in some way. If it's a product you don't feel you owe the customers/users any thought when changing it... it's probably not going to go well.
DrWatson · 70-79, M
Has SW merged with another site?
Peapod · 61-69, F
@DrWatson I am just signing on, so I have no clue what is the issue.

I never understood any site being weirded out by some new people. I hope there are new people, especially if they are friendly.
@DrWatson Yes. The people who own this site own another that’s targeted to young Spanish-speaking. If the scuttle but is true, they’re soon to be combined.
Peapod · 61-69, F
@bijouxbroussard Now I understand the apprehension. I like seeing new faces, but I hope it's just a merge and not a full take over where we would be pushed out. I have been with sites that did precisely that.
Bananaxx · 31-35
Best post ever. Thank you!
Changes scare people😅
SW-User
@Haniazed apparently
Whyme · 46-50, M
Im curious how it will work like do you speak fluent spanish ? I do not so will there be an integrated translator?
BlueVeins · 22-25
@Whyme Nuno said she was trying to get an autotranslator but honestly I think we might be better off just having a language filter.
Jenny1234 · 56-60, F
I don't care what language is spoken. Google translate can help all of us. My thoughts are that this place has already gone down hill so much so why do they keep effing changing things and now we have to share this place with roleplayers and anime fans. I feel like we are regressing
MeteoraOsterreich · 36-40, F
@Jenny1234 I get it but you are being unfair cause this merge is not something we decided
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@Jenny1234 I don't see the issue. Much like any topic you aren't interested in, you can skip roleplay or anime threads.
Jenny1234 · 56-60, F
@basilfawlty89 I feel like they are going to completely take over the board
Muldoon · 56-60, M
For those who like being called daddy will be confused when they are called papi.
It's just not the same!
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
@Muldoon That’s all I’m saying, lol
ImRileyTheDog · 22-25, F
To upset others
SW-User
@ImRileyTheDog it's shitty to be honest...
Not really. Some people are concerned because they joined a site initially where they knew they spoke the language. As long as the majority of posts are in the language they speak, they can continue to participate. There have always been posters who speak other languages here, and no one has been shut out. But if this site somehow becomes majority Spanish speaking, a lot of people who have been here for years would be excluded. What about that don’t you understand ?
SW-User
Elderly people? Lol. More like kindergartners afraid new people will play with their toys.
YoungPoet345 · 26-30, F
Lol, accurate
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AllAboutLaffs · 80-89, M
I honestly don't know what's going on. Nuno and Andrew are principals in iOrbix and I don't understand the point of all this.

Can somebody please explain ??
SUPERVlXEN · F
Bigotry, racism and xenophobia isn't really a new thing here. It's been around all the time.
kodiac · 22-25, M
I see posts calling out people for being catfish here so we merge with a site where everyone is a catfish?
kodiac · 22-25, M
@MeteoraOsterreich profile pics ,someone showed one that looked like a young girl saying oh your big cock feels so good in me .wtf?
MeteoraOsterreich · 36-40, F
@kodiac Ohh you mean those ´´accounts´´ those guys are mainly ignored on iorbix or isolated cause the community knows what they are trying to pull
MeteoraOsterreich · 36-40, F
@MeteoraOsterreich Curious enough we developed a nickname for accounts that focused on searching lewd roleplay we call them ´´vultures´´ cause they are basically searching all day around some carcass to feed upon
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
bájate de la hierba
YoungPoet345 · 26-30, F
@GJOFJ3 ¡Hazme! 😤
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
Have no problem with new people.
Adogslife · 61-69, M
We should just hire an ESL teacher 🤣
plasticpants02 · 70-79, M
Im not even sure i know what your talking about
ServantOfTheGoddess · 61-69, M
Well said!
Magenta · F
Some people are stuck in the mud, mentally and emotionally.
wildbill83 · 41-45, M
...afraid of your new Spanish speaking neighbors

well... the last spanish speaking neighbors we had here blew themselves up in their garage methlab... 🤔
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
I thought the same thing.
SW-User
@basilfawlty89 right ? Pffft some people 🙄
GeistInTheMachine · 31-35, M
*Trumpiness Intensifies*

"They're bringing drugs, they're doing crimes, they're raping..."

"Someone's doing the raping!"

"Some, I assume, are good people."

Lmfao! (God, that was such a fun election.)

2024 is going to be amazing. Lol.
kodiac · 22-25, M
At least now I'll have a reason why i don't understand half the shit i read here🤷‍♂️
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
I just won’t interact with Spanish posts because I don’t speak it. I think with all of the changes lately it has people apprehensive of more changes.
SW-User
It'll confuse me. I don't speak Peruvian
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SUPERVlXEN · F
@Stereoguy
I mostly use English. The thing is, it's my choice and not coz it's a demand for every "only" English speaking person to be able to communicate with me. I don't mind using other languages, we've seen it around already, also before the merger, so it's no biggie and I cannot think why someone would be so ignorant to suggest it to be a mandate for people to speak English for them to participate here.
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SUPERVlXEN · F
@Stereoguy
Read your initial comment, As long as everyone speaks English so we can all communicate who cares what country your from.

It suggests that English is the only language that should be used. Hence my objection.
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