RatPalace.com - Pet Rat Care and Discussion

Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:50 am

Awww don't feel like you are betraying RP - you guys are the RP rattie embassadors going over to RR to help spread more rattie cheer! Mr. Green

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Christy
RP Admin
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Frodo, Zorro, Erzulie, Maeve, Clara, Molly & Emily

Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:05 am

RR is alright but I still feel uncomfortable there and I have been there just as long as I have been here. Some people there are not so nice either. Shaz

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Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:13 am

I joined RatsRule a while ago....
It is nice, but not like RP for me.
This has just become my rattie home.
Nobody here ever judged me.

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~~Dawn~~

Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:23 am

I have heard that RR has some not so nice people, that's how I came here. Sylvias Zoo allowed me to adopt 4 of her babies after King George I passed and she said this was the best site, and that RR was just not near as warm and fuzzy shall we say. This has been my home for over a year. I just hope we can all stay together somehow. I am grateful for all the wonderful people I have encounterd and the great advice. I still can't help but feel I am betraying RP though when I am over on RR it just feels weird and out of place to me.

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Rest In Peace, My Lil Naked Man- Dobie, 2004 -Nov 11, 2005. My perfect acting English Gentleman, my heart still cries.
King George I- 2001-August 2004 My heart is always with you, my sweet departed friend

Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:37 am

I'm in the same boat as you guys. It just doesn't feel the same, almost like it's so big that it's just overwhelming. If I check the messages even 15 minutes after I did last there's a whole ton of new messages to read...whereas here there'd be only a few so I could check every few hours and only spend maybe 10-15 min reading/responding each time.

I'm trying to be friendly on RR and am getting many equally friendly responses but it's just so weird not recognizing everyone's names! It's weird...you don't realize how nice it is to be able to remember individuals' names until you suddenly don't know anyone.

I also feel like it's more of a hassle to actually respond...RP has this nice 'Quick Reply' on the bottom that I like so very much

I'm afraid even that extra 'reply' click will slow me down in responding Confused

And on a side note, I have never seen another forum with such expressive smileys as RP. I shall miss their familiar little smiley, angry, sad, winking faces.... (actually for some reason the wink reminds me of LittleWillow...I think cause she uses it so much

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Christy, you've created a fabulous thing...I hope you realize that

I think it's pretty safe to say we are all very grateful to have had the opportunity to share it.

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~Mikaela and the RitterRatten~

Blaze~Shadow~Luna~Chinchilla~Malt~Merry~Pippin~Nim~Tiri~Cinder

Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:41 am

I am sure there are very nice people though...in fact I met some awesome gals in their chat box!

They do have some of the best information and fantasitc pictures! LOL!
I am just not a big forum jumper....I like to dedicate myself to one group.
Otherwise it just becomes so overwhelming...

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~~Dawn~~

Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:47 am

I couldn't agree with you more Mikaela. At Rat Palace I feel I have time to respond, and I feel like I know everyone, and at Rats Rule! I feel like everyone is in a race to post, and I don't really know anyone... Sad

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EMILY-------------------------------------------------

Rest in peace, Violet and Isadora. <3

Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:54 am

We'''ll have to make the effort to stay in touch with our fellow RP'ers, if they are on RR we need to help and support each other through this, and keep this sweet family of ours together as best as possible.

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Rest In Peace, My Lil Naked Man- Dobie, 2004 -Nov 11, 2005. My perfect acting English Gentleman, my heart still cries.
King George I- 2001-August 2004 My heart is always with you, my sweet departed friend

Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:55 am

I defintley agree!!

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EMILY-------------------------------------------------

Rest in peace, Violet and Isadora. <3

Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:03 am

Aww...I'm sad to see RP go. Sad

But I can totally understand that it's something that has to be done, and I am so glad I've had it the past 2 years. I'm so grateful for all the information I've been given and, well, it's thanks to RP that I decided to get rats in the first place.

I know I never posted much but it does feel like "home" here and that can sometimes be a difficult thing to find on forums. So many thanks to Christy (and Jason) for having this place for us where we can brag about our ratties. Hug

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~Ally~

The Critters:
Molly- 9 year old female boxer; dog
Jinx- 3 year old male tabby; cat
Nemo- 1 year old PEW male rat
RIP Squirt~ 8.26.04-9.30.05 <3

Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:03 am

I have no doubt there are lots of nice people on RatsRule...but the problem may be that there's just *too* many Blink

Dawn, I tend to like sticking with one forum as well, and RP has become that forum. It's so hard to suddenly drop it and try switching to something else Sad

I'm sure it will work out with either RatsRule or this RatsAhoy that Ratsicles and LittleWillow are working on (could this be the next step in the saga of RPers?), I just am feeling very overwhelmed by the idea of it.

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~Mikaela and the RitterRatten~

Blaze~Shadow~Luna~Chinchilla~Malt~Merry~Pippin~Nim~Tiri~Cinder

Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:49 am

Just a few quick comments. First, there is a quick reply option on Rats Rule, you just need to turn it on

It's one of the options in your profile. We also have lots of smilies, including many of the same ones here on RP, just click the more smilees button

We have had problems with some idiots on the forum, just as RP or any other forum does. We've also gotten rid of those people rather quickly. In fact RP and Rats Rule have kept in contact for a long time, sharing information about trolls.

I know it's a little overwhelming at first because you don't know everyone. But you quickly will. We are a family too, and we do know everyone. You will find that many RP people are already on RR and have been for a long time, just under different names. So if you are one of those people, make sure to make yourself known!

If anyone has any problems, make sure to let myself or one of the other moderators know.

Christy has been a member of Rats Rule for a long time and like she has said, she will be posting there more now. And if she ever decides she'd like to, she has an open invitiation to become a moderator.

Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:00 am

Thank you Goosemoose...

My name at RR is boscosmum

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~~Dawn~~

Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:07 am

Thank you Goosemoose, and my name at RR is still littlerattie.

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EMILY-------------------------------------------------

Rest in peace, Violet and Isadora. <3

Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:25 am

so i go out of town for one night and i come home to find my favoritest place in the whole wide world is leaving! i'm all teary-eyed and such now! i'm going to miss this site something fierce. i have learned so much since i've joined here, met some of the most amazing people. i can never express how greatful i am for everything y'all have done for me (weither you know it or not). christy, you're amazing! and i'm glad all the info will still be here to help others like it's helped me.

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i miss you dove, oz, briar and fern. liam, my love, i 'll never forget you.

Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:28 am

Awwww ... Christie... I am so sad that RatPalace has to go. I know that this decision was not easy for you, but that it was something you had to do. I have learned alot and been helped through alot of hard times here. Nothing will ever be the same as RP. I will miss it alot.

I too am a member of goosemoose and rats rule, I am lydelia in both places. That name is never taken Mr. Green

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Lydelia and the Critters
... and now they are five Mr. Green

Kitties: Miss Kitty, Catbot
Ratties: Eugenuis, Ralph and Elliott
RIP Oliver -- We love you and we'll miss you!!! Cry

Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:29 am

Just please don't forget about Rats Ahoy! Andy and I are working hard to get it going, and we're almost there. It will be run *exactly* like RP, and I hope to keep what we have here going in the form of Rats Ahoy!. Of course you should post on RR too, just don't think Rat palace is going away for good...because if we all migrate to Rats Ahoy, we'll all still have each other...we'll just be in a new location. wink

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--Brittany

"He who breaks a thing to find out what it is, has left the path of wisdom."

Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:31 am

Don't worry Britt, I'll be the first to sign up!! I can't wait until it's finished!!

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EMILY-------------------------------------------------

Rest in peace, Violet and Isadora. <3

Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:35 am

I'm doing my best to fit in at RR and so far everyone has been very friendly, welcoming, and supportive

I'll look into turning on that quick reply thing... *feels stupid*... My name on RR is the same as my RP name, in case that hasn't been figured out yet

I have noticed that a lot of the smileys are the same, however I'm finding myself missing the Shocked

one...that one just makes me giggle whenever I see it.

dragynflye...the exact same thing happened to me. I've been in PA all weekend and just got back around noontime today, only to find that my favorite site of all time is reaching it's end....I would be lying to say my eyes didn't get watery at all. It'll be all right though, we just need to be thankful for Christy for giving this to us for an impressive 6 years and move on to other forums, RatsRule and if Rats Ahoy! gets set up successfully, then I'm sure a lot of RPers will go there (I know I will).

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~Mikaela and the RitterRatten~

Blaze~Shadow~Luna~Chinchilla~Malt~Merry~Pippin~Nim~Tiri~Cinder

Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:12 am

If we all join Rats Ahoy, don't forget the benefit of being able to change your name to a pirate name...right Cap'n Willow and Ratsicles? yar!

I found Rat Palace after RR and the RMCA forums. I had never been on an internet forum before I got rats and realized there was stuff I could find out no other way. All three places have a nice bunch of people. I visit each for various reasons, kind of like visiting different neighborhoods. I really thank everyone here for all the help with my ratties.

--Swabbin' Scrubjay Twisted Evil

Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:51 am

I have had a wonderful time here at RP and i talk to my girls about you all, all the time....smile....im sure they understand, lol

Anyway....you have all been so invaluable to me in my times of need and it has been very much appreciated

I will definately support Rats Ahoy as i dont post at any other sites

But how will we know when its up and running and where to go....do i just keep doing google searches for Rats ahoy until i eventually find it

Can an email be sent out when its up and running

lots of questions....smile

I think ill pop over to another forum and try to help with this transition....as long as we are all supportive of each other it really wont matter if someone is rude or unhelpful....we will still have each other.

Christy...you can see from the responses here that you have done an absolutely excellent job here with Rat Palace.....you are to be commended with your efforts along with your Moderators.

You are all so knowledgable and supportive

Im sure many will miss this site

smile

Deb

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Rosie Ginger Gypsy Bambie Beatrice Cassie Kira Shapelle Shelley kath Kim Corby Chloe kimmies bubs: Leelee Lilly Molly Morgan Jassie Jayjay Tess n Tammy
Roxy 30/06/2004 to 28/11/2005 Relaxing on the banks of the river at Rainbow Bridge

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Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:58 am

Now you've made me miss my old rat forums - rattyrascals

It was all set up pretty much exactly like ratpalace...

I will def be on the 1st 50 to sign up on Rats Ahoy! dont you worry about that!! I almost thought I'd wait for RA as opposed to signing up on RR...hmm...if someone has my nick there, it's gonna be so wierd for me to sign up with another name. *rushes over to see if nick is taken*

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Tails and her RAM byting Rats
Linux & Apple Mac
Angel rat

Maxie & Pepper

Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:03 pm

LOL

i just went to goosemoose to sign up

but i think ill put it in the too hard basket and wait for Rats Ahoy

My user name at goose was taken so when i went to change my user name it said my email address is already registered....so it wont let me continue

I think ill PM someone so i can receive an email when Rats Ahoy opens....smile

Deb

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Rosie Ginger Gypsy Bambie Beatrice Cassie Kira Shapelle Shelley kath Kim Corby Chloe kimmies bubs: Leelee Lilly Molly Morgan Jassie Jayjay Tess n Tammy
Roxy 30/06/2004 to 28/11/2005 Relaxing on the banks of the river at Rainbow Bridge

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Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:05 pm

<-- does anyone else think this smilie looks like Stuey from Family Guy (animated series)?? LOL!!

(sorry its a bit off topic)

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Tails and her RAM byting Rats
Linux & Apple Mac
Angel rat

Maxie & Pepper

Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:09 pm

	lotsarats wrote:
	LOL i just went to goosemoose to sign up but i think ill put it in the too hard basket and wait for Rats Ahoy My user name at goose was taken so when i went to change my user name it said my email address is already registered....so it wont let me continue I think ill PM someone so i can receive an email when Rats Ahoy opens....smile Deb

Deb, can you let me know what email address you signed up with. I'd like to look into what happened there. Tails just signed up without a problem. There is another user with the username lotsarats. Is it possible you registered on the forum a long time ago?