Ｇｉｎ・ジン・仁・:) ([info]denkimouse) wrote in [info]pkmncollectors,
2009-10-18 08:42:00
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collectors united!

COLLECTORS UNITED!


This is an idea I've been batting around for a while and I finally feel like posting it!

Ask yourself a question: Do you know your fellow collectors of the same Pokemon? How do you feel about them - rivals, friends? Do you hate their guts? XD

I was inspired by my fellow Raichu collectors to start this idea. We are rivals but we always go out of our ways to help each other if we can and have always had a wonderful and friendly relationship (at least the ones I know!). Even in frustrating times like after bidwars between each other we continued to help each other out. With the biggest Raichu collection I would expect to be thought of poorly or with lots of jealousy by other Raichu collectors, instead, they always show me things on auction I don't have yet or come forward to offer trades for items I don't have that they found. You guys are just amazing!

On the other hand though, although in general this community does NOT have a lot of hostility or drama (compared to other communities anyway), nor do I feel the majority of our members need to be scolded for this, I've still seen some rivalries for other Pokemon become very sour, bitter and hurtful, too. I still see folks using very downright mean methods for hurting their rivals, which I don't want to go into detail, but you guys should be know enough to know what is just plain not nice! I also know that in general some very hard feelings form between rivals and I know how hard this can be to overcome.

This is why I propose Collectors United! The idea is collectors of the same Pokemon can make a button or buttons to put in their LJ profile. The button could link back to this post, and putting the button in your profile means you PLEDGE! The pledge is this!

"I will do my best to treat my fellow collectors as I wish to be treated."


Here is the sample button I made for Raichu Collectors! (you guys can make buttons together or just use one you made yourself, it doesn't have to be the same button for everyone although if you agree on one that'd be cool yeah? ;D)



NOTE: PLEASE REPLY WITH BUTTONS as a NEW COMMENT and not a reply to an older one, or I won't see it! XD
 All buttons 100x50 please!

YAY more buttons coming in! :D you can use this code to add to your profile... just replace [ ] with < >'s and add the proper URL of your button/s!

[a href="http://community.livejournal.com/pkmncollectors/3919504.html"][img src="BUTTON URL GOES HERE" border="0"][/a]

BUTTON LIST!
(pokemon sorted by their primary or best known type; some will be in multiple categories)

ELECTRIC










NORMAL












PSYCHIC/DARK










WATER










FLYING






DRAGON






GRASS








ICE




GHOST






FIRE










ROCK/GROUND/BUG/POISON/FIGHTING/STEEL










PEOPLE















MISCELLANEOUS








Important note is, this isn't to form cliques or shun people who don't put a button in their LJ profile. Remember some folks just aren't as serious or interested in this sort of game, so if someone isn't using a button it doesn't mean we treat them badly. The pledge means you treat everyone nice, button or not! But I hope this can help promote collectors of the same Pokemon to be more friendly with each other, become friends and get to know each other more. It's REALLY nice to collect a Pokemon when others help you out!

So what do you guys think? This is just a little idea and not some moderator enforced policy, so please comment with ideas, opinions or criticisms! All comments welcome!


ALREADY AN FAQ!: You could make buttons for "ANYTHING" collectors! Meaning people or types or some other kind of group like "Eeveelution Collectors", "Flying Collectors", "Roark Collectors" etc. Anything goes okay? :D
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[info]riolulz

October 17 2009, 23:45:12 UTC 2 years ago

I love the idea!
even though me and lissie are kinda mamo rivals (even tho she has all ths stuff |D) we r gud franz

[info]riolulz

October 17 2009, 23:47:44 UTC 2 years ago

I think Collectors united should be a superhero team, just something to think about if the world is in peril and only we can save the world.

[info]mamoswine

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[info]eevee_kins

October 17 2009, 23:46:36 UTC 2 years ago

I love the idea :3~

I luffers kassie9 <3
we both collect eevee's and she collects eevees+eeveelutions
but she always helping me c: on getting stuff im missing
i gotten many nice eevee items from her =^-^=

[info]eevee_kins

October 17 2009, 23:48:27 UTC 2 years ago

oh she always lets me borrow pics
from her collection

:3

[info]shootthetanks

October 17 2009, 23:47:18 UTC 2 years ago

Ghost collectors... UNITE!

[info]zannid

October 18 2009, 00:00:20 UTC 2 years ago

Your icon with that statement just makes it seem so epic. :D

I'm a Misdreavus, Mismagius, and Sableye collector... Can I join ze club?

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[info]trainer_irene

October 17 2009, 23:49:45 UTC 2 years ago

Gaaaah, I love the idea but

I collect like 764736 Pokémon, I'll have to use so many buttons XD

[info]denkimouse

October 17 2009, 23:50:56 UTC 2 years ago

yeah we realized some folks would have a lot of buttons XD but you guys can group stuff together too :D Like Regi Collectors or whatnot~

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[info]skdarkdragon

October 17 2009, 23:50:17 UTC 2 years ago

I love this idea! :D I tend to become pretty friendly with the collectors of the same Pokemon as I. ([info]rypeltajaroll and [info]shiny_vulpix for Vulpix, and [info]rachelled and [info]pogaf for the Johto starters.) I think it's fun to compare collections with each other, and they have always been the ones who are the most happy and excited for me when I get a really rare or hard-to-find item. (And I try to be just as happy for them, in turn!) It's also neat because other collectors are the ones who tend to have the most information about searching and finding particular items, which can help you out in your searches. :)

Love the button idea, too! <3 I think I'll try my hand at making one for Vulpix and another for the Johto starters...

[info]skdarkdragon

October 18 2009, 00:10:20 UTC 2 years ago

Here's two I put together quickly. ^_^; They're not super, and I'm sure someone else can come up with better ones, but here they are anyway!





They're also not quite 100x50, but close enough. XD;

[info]denkimouse

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[info]littlestspook

October 17 2009, 23:50:58 UTC 2 years ago

what a cute idea ^^

I always love looking at other's collections of the same pokemon I collect... sometimes I'll go "Oh! I never knew XYZ item existed till now!" and such.

[info]midnitesilven

October 17 2009, 23:52:49 UTC 2 years ago

I think this is a great idea, not only because it can encourage people to help each other out, but also because it'd be a great way to meet others with similar tastes in Pokemon.

[info]ellonwye

October 17 2009, 23:53:26 UTC 2 years ago

I would be the only one with a Kangaskhan button :'c

[info]encas

October 17 2009, 23:57:29 UTC 2 years ago

'Tis okay, I'm sure I'm one of the only (if not THE only) Phione-button person. :)

But yeah, I love this idea! I've run into MANY other Dragonair collectors, and I've been nice and helpful to all of them. But at the same time, I get annoyed when people buy about any item that I want. This goes for anything, really, and not just Pokemon. But I keep it to myself and then I'll feel better eventually. :)

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[info]autumnrain

October 17 2009, 23:55:40 UTC 2 years ago

Yanma collectors, represent!

And Sinnoh Dragons! And Zapdos!

Even if my collections are teeny, that's okay!

[info]unknownrevenge

October 17 2009, 23:56:49 UTC 2 years ago

Although I don't know anyone who collects the pokemons I do, I love the idea of everyone uniting together :D It will get people more into it!

If me make buttons, do we just post them here?

[info]volmise

October 17 2009, 23:57:45 UTC 2 years ago

Chus and Fireflies forever, yo!

[info]viper_fox

October 17 2009, 23:59:19 UTC 2 years ago

Wanna put my voice out here and say that any card images from [info]collectorviper are free for all for making icons for certain pokos (or evo families etc) if people want to use them :D

hehehe icons <3

[info]skdarkdragon

October 18 2009, 00:15:31 UTC 2 years ago

<3 Thank you for the link! I used it for the Vulpix button.

[info]silvertorage

October 18 2009, 00:02:14 UTC 2 years ago

Im in for this hence Im a raichu collector! I agree 100% I often have trouble finding items im looking for and still having some trouble and sometimes a rai or other collector comes through for me! So im going to use the Raichu button you made

[info]zannid

October 18 2009, 00:03:51 UTC 2 years ago

I like this idea! I'll admit, when it comes to some items, I do get upset when someone else has bought them. However, (and I know I haven't been in this community very long) when I see an item of a pokemon I collect but can't afford it right then and someone else is asking about it, I generally give them the link to it.

[info]zannid

October 18 2009, 00:07:41 UTC 2 years ago

OH, and I collect Sableye, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Snorlax, Munchlax, Togekiss, Roselia, Christmas items, Halloween items and what little Jessie and James stuff I can find (I found out they have pan stickers today! I must obtain them!)

Most of the pokemon I collect don't have a lot of merch though, which is why I collect a bit more pokemon.

[info]soulsilver_iv

October 18 2009, 00:09:47 UTC 2 years ago

I'm totally up for this (but dibs on the Giant Lugia when it shows up XD).

In fact, for the Lugia collectors out there...

[info]denkimouse

October 18 2009, 00:13:43 UTC 2 years ago

i added it! :D

[info]littlenumel

October 18 2009, 00:11:15 UTC 2 years ago

This is a wonderful idea! :D

Arceus collectors unite! ^_^

[info]lucid_dr34ming

October 18 2009, 00:12:06 UTC 2 years ago

Bunnie collectors, anyone? *w*

[info]riolulz

October 18 2009, 00:13:16 UTC 2 years ago

eeveelution collectors should have a "I am crazy but love it" button? y/y?

[info]skdarkdragon

October 18 2009, 00:15:04 UTC 2 years ago

LOL XD

[info]placetohide

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[info]okapifeathers

October 18 2009, 00:14:47 UTC 2 years ago

I <3 NIDO COLLECTORSSSSS

This sounds awesome. There are very few people out there who collect the nidos, but I think we've all got very good standings amongst each other. I find it easier when someone else collects the female nido line (Zealey!) because then I can snag the male and we're both happy. :D

I love how everyone remembers what I collect as well, I get very nice offers to hold things for me before sales posts are made, and it's really helpful.

I'm also always on the lookout for certain grails when I can remember, even if they don't involve a shared pokemon (Like Glanth, DAMN THAT RELICANTH TOMY)

I remember when Japax did the 151 Badge auction, and I was like D:< MUST HAVE and then I went nuts. Some members were really nice and backed out of bidding, and some stayed with me, bidding until the end. But I think it was fun, I got to wake up at four in the morning. xD

[info]okapifeathers

October 18 2009, 00:18:47 UTC 2 years ago

Also, I sadly lack the means of making a button at this moment, I'm at work. D:

But someone should make a 'Nido Collector' button that features Nidoking and Nidoqueen and some epic font/backgroundage. INDEED.

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[info]soulsilver_iv

October 18 2009, 00:17:28 UTC 2 years ago

Okay, I've got it working with a link now:



Is this good to use, Gin? Here's the code to use (just replace all [ with < and ] with >

[a href="http://community.livejournal.com/pkmncollectors/3919504.html"][img src="http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/6867/lugiacollectorsstamp.gif"][/a]

[info]denkimouse

October 18 2009, 00:20:36 UTC 2 years ago

awesome and yes im going to add a code :3!

[info]suppis_tenshi

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[info]silvertorage

October 18 2009, 00:17:40 UTC 2 years ago

the buttons are looking awesome so far!

[info]rentorar

October 18 2009, 00:19:25 UTC 2 years ago

Awesome idea :D
I'm definitely in for this. Even though I have a lot of rivals since I collect too much, I still consider 'em all friends :D
Will post a few buttons soon.
.....How would I make one for all 493 Pokes? 8D;

[info]skdarkdragon

October 18 2009, 00:21:45 UTC 2 years ago

A very big GIF file. XDD

[info]rentorar

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[info]ridi

October 18 2009, 00:20:14 UTC 2 years ago

I don't think I have any hardcore rivals, but I just love making little button graphics!



Maybe one for "people collectors"? IDK

[info]denkimouse

October 18 2009, 00:22:46 UTC 2 years ago

i should take all electric buttons lolz
added to post!

[info]sheimi4

October 18 2009, 00:24:05 UTC 2 years ago

Oooh~ Love this idea Gin-san! ^^

[info]okapifeathers

October 18 2009, 00:27:18 UTC 2 years ago

WAIT OH GOD MAKE A JUN COLLECTORS BUTTON SOMEBODY PLS

[info]denkimouse

October 18 2009, 00:28:16 UTC 2 years ago

on it

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