Pottermore Article on The-Artifice

skyglow113
First Year

Posts: 3

Pottermore Article on The-Artifice Feb 22, 2016 18:09:25 GMT -8 Runemarauder63, SilverThestral159, and 2 more like this

Quote

Post by skyglow113 on Feb 22, 2016 18:09:25 GMT -8

Some of you remember when I made those "Through Beta Eyes" Youtube videos.
With the recent changes to Pottermore, I felt it was time to finally write that article about the Culture of Pottermore--a culture that is no more.
It's a doozy of an article (like 10,000 words but, hey, there's a lot to say). If you would like to reminisce about Pottermore and vent maybe a little please give it a look! XD
You are part of the audience who would most appreciate what I wrote.

link

Thanks!

~Firefly

Monkey
Seventh Year

Lumos Maxima /*

Posts: 1,160

Pottermore Article on The-Artifice Feb 23, 2016 5:42:10 GMT -8

Quote

Post by Monkey on Feb 23, 2016 5:42:10 GMT -8

Wow, this looks great and like a true memorial to our lost mutual past on PM. I have to work now, so I could only read the first part and the headlines but I will definitely return after work and then perhaps have something more to say. Thank you for this!!

Monkey
Seventh Year

Lumos Maxima /*

Posts: 1,160

Pottermore Article on The-Artifice Feb 23, 2016 10:03:36 GMT -8 Vol (VolLumos12770) and skyglow113 like this

Quote

Post by Monkey on Feb 23, 2016 10:03:36 GMT -8

I have read it all now. Thank you so much for this essay! It reminded me of so many things I had almost forgotten and made me quite nostalgic - "What if PM sorts me in the wrong house?"

I remember being proud and happy for days that I had got in the right one!

You perfectly described what they took away and what new PM so totally lacks.
Community. Identity as part of a group. And may I add: magic. There is no magic in the new PM. And really, the articles there are not interesting AT ALL.

Anyway, would be great if JK or someone at PM took a good look at your essay. But then, they know what we miss and they still do not seem to care...

Alice Black
Slytherin

Stars can't shine without darkness ..

Posts: 222

Pottermore Article on The-Artifice Feb 23, 2016 10:27:16 GMT -8 Monkey and skyglow113 like this

Quote

Post by Alice Black on Feb 23, 2016 10:27:16 GMT -8

SO accurate. Wonderfully written. I love the way you wrote about everything from the lost PM from the banking system to close rivalries between Slytherin and Ravenclaw to the chat (comments stacked on top of each other). And how now it is NOTHING. Well, as Monkey said, they don't care.
Loved reading it, anyway!

True Slytherin. Don't mess with me.

Runemarauder63 Head of House Back... whether you like it or not. Posts: 1,324 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"http://media1.giphy.com/media/W5e9CjGnmOQtW/giphy.gif","color":"010b16"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 2b6f38 Mini-Profile Text Color: f7f7f7	Pottermore Article on The-Artifice Feb 23, 2016 22:14:11 GMT -8 skyglow113 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Runemarauder63 on Feb 23, 2016 22:14:11 GMT -8 Absolutely beautiful... I don't suppose you'd mind me sharing this about? Oh, and thank you for quoting a reference to my baby eating line. Still proud of that one.
	Last Edit: Feb 23, 2016 22:19:49 GMT -8 by Runemarauder63

Cerise
Designer

ProphecyDraconis11418

"I'm not a monster... I'm just ahead of the curve."

Posts: 14

Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i343/BloodyRosemary/jj1_1.gif","color":"330808"}
Mini-Profile Name Color: eb0a2e
Mini-Profile Text Color: f8f8f8

Pottermore Article on The-Artifice Feb 26, 2016 8:55:00 GMT -8 skyglow113 likes this

Quote

Post by Cerise on Feb 26, 2016 8:55:00 GMT -8

Wonderful! Perfectly written. *sighs* The memories. Even thought I'm only a year there in Pottemore. I really miss that old site. Reading this makes me want it back ever more. Oh really? We have a mascot? I didn't even know that hahaha. Nice. Oh, sid!
Oooh I just found out in twitter, Gerard way (my chemical romance vocalist who I idolized) got sorted in Slytherin! XD

Belle
Banker

Posts: 1,854
Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a345/Sabelle/Runes/images.jpeg","color":""}

Pottermore Article on The-Artifice Mar 10, 2016 12:58:43 GMT -8 Runemarauder63, Monkey, and 2 more like this

Quote

Post by Belle on Mar 10, 2016 12:58:43 GMT -8

WOW, thanks so much for sharing that, it brings back many memories. As much as we might complain that Pottermore is gone, I suspect many of us have found new homes as you suggested. I have found a wonderful home on HEX and made many many new Green Friends. I immersed myself in this site and like Pottermore, put my hand up to help out. I have two awards, I am part of the Cheerleading Squad, I Apprentice to the Malfoy House and I currently Sub some of the lessons.

Do I miss PM . . Yes and no, I don't miss the hours I spent there making 2 minutes potions. I still check out the site every two weeks or so and see what is new. I enjoy the new writing and still explore from time to time. I am just thankful that PM has brought wonderful sites like Runes and HEX that I can continue to be submerged in a world I love.

SilverThestral159 Advisor JUST BREW IT. Posts: 2,147	Pottermore Article on The-Artifice Apr 7, 2016 10:52:51 GMT -8 skyglow113 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SilverThestral159 on Apr 7, 2016 10:52:51 GMT -8 You are bright! as always Thank you very much for this article and all the memories...
	Last Edit: Apr 7, 2016 10:53:22 GMT -8 by SilverThestral159 SilverT - ST "Ibant obscuri sola sub nocte per umbram"

Daniel
Slytherin

Posts: 15

Pottermore Article on The-Artifice Apr 8, 2016 13:19:58 GMT -8 Monkey and skyglow113 like this

Quote

Post by Daniel on Apr 8, 2016 13:19:58 GMT -8

Now that was brilliant! It was concise, articulate, accurate and very well laid out. I actually couldn't agree more with that entire post. Very well said, and it is indeed a loss to pottermore. At least I still have this place!

Even in the depths of the darkest pits, there is always a small glimmer of light. You just need to open your eyes to see it.

centaursilver3588
Fourth Year

Posts: 441

Pottermore Article on The-Artifice Apr 9, 2016 13:46:06 GMT -8 Monkey and skyglow113 like this

Quote

Post by centaursilver3588 on Apr 9, 2016 13:46:06 GMT -8

Very well written. I was a supplier, I couldn't duel or brew, but enjoyed being part of the effort towards winning the House Cup. Have really not been involved with Hex, not sure if I want to. Muggle life is keeping me too busy to explore other options. At the moment I am re reading the books, and wish I could revisit the moments again on Pottermore.

skyglow113 First Year Posts: 3	Pottermore Article on The-Artifice Apr 24, 2016 12:01:57 GMT -8 Monkey and Vol (VolLumos12770) like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by skyglow113 on Apr 24, 2016 12:01:57 GMT -8 Thank you for reading it! I'm proud to have been able to put down all my memories and try to leave some record. And yes, Runemarauder share it with everyone! ^_^