Too long/too many years.

I've learned not to half-ass wigs, sewing, etc. Many tutorial threads and stuff have helped me as well.

As for what you said, I just plainly don't give a fuck and have fun.

I'm relatively new, been here only a few months but I've blended in well. From being here so far I've learned a lot of tutorial stuff from plushies to costumes parts, I've learned that my sarcastic humor is actually pretty welcome in a group of like-minded people, and that no matter what someone's going to hate you for something even if it's just for the sake of hating so do what you want and unless their hate is for a good reason (look legit look like shit or you're psycho) just ignore them.

/cgl/ has taught me its not okay to ever be a fat fuck- I've lost weight from the ideas I learned here, I've become an expert at knowing what makeup to wear, how to properly apply it, and generally how to make myself a more beautiful person.

Even men should wear makeup. It will save your ass when your photographer is carrying a really good camera

Since its inception.
I learned that people need to chill the fuck out, stop giving a shit about other people, and just have fun.
But those people that don't are fun to mess with.

Been on here on and off since early 2010, and thanks to a bunch of tutorials I've learnt tons. Makeup, posing, photography, wigs (styling my first now!), it's just upped my enthusiasm for cosplay all the more, even if I don't do it often.

I've also met some of the best people I know through cgl/cons, and the fitspiration threads are always motivating.

A++, 5 stars, would visit again.

I've been here for about a year now, and so far it's taught me:

1. Wigs are something that you should spend good money on if you want one that's going to be the best quality
2. If you can't pull off a cosplay, best not to do it
3. People care about their favorite characters. If you don't, don't cosplay them
4. People are mean, learn to live with that
5. Don't take anything too seriously, but take serious enough so that others take you seriously
6. Fan art is not worth the money to buy
7. Buying cosplay is fine as long as you don't take credit for it and act like you're a big time cosplayer
8. Proper IRL manners apply EVERYWHERE

I've been here a little over a year I think. Started Name/tripfagging not too long ago (like... 6 months?)

/cgl/ helped me with info about how someone can become a good brolita, helped me find shit for making corsets for s stupid friend of mine, and some other random shit...
Overall, /cgl/ has a lot of useless thread full of stupid people, but almost as many nice and helpful people too.

Oh. And they taught me about PT. I feel like I've known PT my whole life, watching her grow crazier by the day, which is something I wish didn't happen. I hate you guys.

A long time.

I've learned cosplay is serious business.

I've been a seagull for about year and a half.
It thought me how to be a better lolita, even without brand. That with effort I can look good no matter what I wear. That platform shoes are fucking hideous. That there's always someone prettier/better and it shouldn't affect you. How I should love myself and then others will love me too. That people care too much about things that aren't even remotely important.

But most of all, I learned that internet is a horrible place, and I'm better off hiding my identity wherever I post.

Been here since '10. It's a sad, sad world where people can't stand others being happy and will bitch about anything.

Also, if you are a nice person, cgl will make up an excuse to hate you if you are pretty.

Lolita would be a better place if it wasnt included here.

I started lurking in 2008, but I didn't post until 09. Despite some of the negative things, its really helped me become a better cosplayer. I've majorly improved on my sewing, wig styling and what not. And I've met some pretty cool people.

Been here since 07 or so and the only thing I learned is that I can't take the majority of the people here seriously. :(

>>5110967
It's ok, no one takes you seriously either :)

>if a costume is amazing the cosplayer will be bashed for their look
What's the problem with that? Costume isn't everything, you need the right body type.

>>5110964
But wouldn't you have improved any way if you kept pushing yourself?

I started lurking cgl 2ish years ago, maybe a bit more. I started tripping a little under a year ago (on my birthday herp derp) simply because i was bored.

ive learned so much about cosplaying from cgl. how to pose, how to treat a wig, how to sew.. and also learned being "close enough" is not good enough. i used to think value village clothes that looked close enough were okay, but cgl taught me otherwise.

on the flipside, cgl has made me become extremely critical of other cosplayers, and its a lot easier to point out tiny problems with their costume.

>>5110989
Of course. Its not by lack of motivation. But it's been a source where I can get critique as well has find helpful tutorials. But I think the brutally honest critque has helped.

Well I've learned that women are a strange bunch, if one likes you you are not allowed to talk to any other girls otherwise it's flirting and if she hints at liking you that means you should instantly pick up on it, god forbid you talk to women or not pick up hints they get mad and remove you.

As you can probably all tell, yes I may be mad.

>Since 2008.

>If you're slightly below average or average, you're the cutest thing ever
>If you're above average, you're ugly
>Actual unattractive people are generally jealous fatties and should be avoided because they'll talk shit about you and try to make you feel as awful about your looks as possible due to their own insecurities
>If you're pretty, your costume has to be borderline perfect, otherwise people will bitch that people only like your cosplay because you're attractive
>On the flip side, if you're pretty and your costumes sucks you'll still get loads of praise
>Be careful who you trust
>Actually, just don't trust anyone
>Cosplayers talked about a lot for their craziness are just as crazy as they're made out to be. No matter who says otherwise DON'T believe them
>Avoid tripfags at cons. They're every bit as obnoxious in real life
>Avoid lolitas at cons if you're in cosplay. They will generally be bitches

Nothing stated is supposed to be as blanket as it sounds. These are all just in general, obviously there are exceptions.

I learned that the more I talk shit to the retards that deserve a lesson on /cgl/, the more friendly people I meet irl, because I may have been inadvertently defending them, so its likely they remember that. I like the reputation I've built.

I went on /cgl/ a long time ago. I learned that the lolita community is pretty bitchy, really hardcore weaboos are insane and cons have 'stink zones' where the smell of neckbeard is more intense than others.

People aren't always what you think they are. I like sitting here and just looking in on spectacles which- I guess I kind of do irl, too. I like being able to see what makes people mad and what they like and in the cosplay world, it's either hit and miss with what's good, what's bad , what's fabulous and what's just a shame.

I also learned that, like everything, you can't judge a tripfag by their cover. Sure they might act like pretentious assholes online but if you talk to them like a decent human rather than the regular 'anon' then they're probably some of the nicest people and rather fun to see at cons [not that I've actually gone up and talked to one though, too shy].

BUT, I've always learned how to do many things with the helpful tutorial threads that pop up and as cliche as it sounds, I've learned to kind of stand up for myself. At a con where I had an armful of the artist alley stuff, someone did try and wander up and start a conversation but also tried to grab one of my sets of something I had made. Usually I'm too scared to talk to guys [specially when they're so much taller which is everyone. I'm 5'2] but I just remember a lot of the horror story threads or rage threads and didn't want an experience like that. So he reached and slapped his hand away saying they'd be for sale in AA and please don't touch and proceeded to walk [REALLY QUICKLY] to the AA check in. After that when I finally sat and got things adjusted, I did a little flail dance on my seat. So..MUSHY, RETARDED BUT STILL. CGL, I love you.

>Never divulge personal information to someone you just met..no matter how nice they seem.
>Someone will always dislike you for some asinine reason or another.
>Don't bother trying to please everyone. You never will. Just focus on having fun.
>Be nice..even if someone is being a major asshat to you.
>Realize that while yes, cosplay is a hobby done for fun that it's also one that is based on aesthetics and people WILL judge you based on looks.

>>5111106
Your story about AA just made me grin. You go girl.

I've only been tripfagging for a year but I've been here since 2006 and have learned how to make better props. That's about it.

>>5111126
Thank yooou. ;;

I also did report it to con-security and the AA staff as well as the people in the booths around me which also took a lot of 'suck it up. just tell them'. Just FYI. I don't want people to think I let a creeper like that just run free after he legit tried to do a grab and run.

>been here since 2008 or so. Lurked for half a year, namefag afterwards
>got a slightly tougher skin
>learned that people LOOOVEE drama in this community
>tutorials all over
>tons of little tricks and techniques
>there are actually cool people and not all awkward embarrassing weeaboos
>cosplay is srs bzns

tl;dr A WHOLE NEW WORLD

I've gotten serious photographer mode over the last year and a half.

>>5111094
You've actually whiteknighted for me before. I still think you're retarded. When I see you at a con I try very hard to make sure you don't notice me so I don't have to deal with you IRL.

a little over a year. ive learned absolutely nothing.

Like 4 months
How to make a mask

...that's it.

A month or two

I learned about PT and how horrifying Weeaboos can be.

Also craft foam

Since June. So that's.. about 4-5 months?
I've learned how to apply make-up, current trends in lolita fashion, the cattiness of cosplayers/lolitas, and to give it to people straight if I don't like them.

Five months ago, I was a ratty girl with tees and jeans. Now I wear blouses and skirts, my skin is gorgeous, and I'm more social. Thanks, /cgl/. /manrytears.

I been here since the first time /r9k/ went down. So a couple of months. But I learned so from /cgl/, lots of off topic stuff like fitness, birth control, periods, etc. Also stuff related to cosplay like sewing, wigs and contacts. And taobao and craft foam.

And Pixyteri.

I can't remember what else but /cgl/ has taught me so much. It's like an anonymous catty girlfriend.

>>5110995

Yea, thats the only problem, while I've learned, I've also found myself to be a bit more judgmental of others costumes.

About 2 years, and this is what i learned

Circlejerking

Pixyteri is lord

Asians dont always win

You can make friends from the internet.

In other words. NOOOOOTHIIIIIIING!

- Only "healthy" white girls allowed!

- PT has a huge chin

- The few guys in the board are way more annoying than the girls

- Everyone wants to suck a small asian dick

- /cgl/ is /soc/ 2.0

- Fat girls think they can make good Mamis

About two years. What I've learned?:
-I've learned how to be a decent wig styler
-I've learned to cosplay to my body type
-PT lives very close to me
-Learned how to make a pokeball
-Was introduced to K-pop through /cgl/

And so many other things I can't even-

I've been here since /cgl/ started.

I've learned that women are scary, my fetishes are tame as all fuck, and some stuff about pepakura.

>>5110873
I've been here since I was summoned.

>Even if she is asexual, by having a vagina, a girl is a ginorumus slut who sucks 50 dicks every day.
>You can be honestly nice and polite and someone will still get offended.
>If you have big boobs, everyone thinks you're obese.
>How little of a fuck of a give and how much I enjoy annoying people.
>That despite all the flaws, I generally enjoy the conversations and people here.
>...has made me worse of a perfectionist.

>>5111478
>>5111446
But asians are superior

About four and a half years now (regularly. Stopped by occasionally before then).

Mitered corners
French seams (and bias tape application)
about twin needles
That people randomly make up stupid shit for seemingly no reason (my boyfriend apparently beats me)
About Belle Chere, Jia, Volpin, Heza, etc and their accompanying inspiration and tutorials
That my bra size was wrong and victoria's secret is retarded
About a couple of my now-favorite shows/comics/etc
How versatile and useful teasing is in wig styling
How to care for double-processed hair
About god's finest creation, Angelus Leather Paint
Easy way to knot thread for hand-sewing (yes yes yes)
How to bullshit an updo without pussying out and using a short wig
Contouring
The importance of sanding and a good paint job

Among so many other things. Thanks /cgl/. Even if you're kinda a shithole now, you'll always have a place in my heart.

>>5112355

>>5112414
>laughingelfman

Only a few months.
I've learnt to always wear a wig, to discriminate against fat people, and that you never look as good as you think you do, no matter what you are wearing. And also that by not following PT drama since forever, I have missed out on a lot of lulz.

I have been on here since RIGHT before lolita threads were being posted all day erry day (not that I'm complaining, I'm cool with them) I don't know what year that was, but yeah.

What have I learned? That I never want to cosplay, that's what I've learned.

A few years, nothing.

I've been here for 10 years.

How long have I been on /cgl/
>about 10 mins

What have I learned:
>80% of /cgl/ is terrified of touching making props
>I should go back to sleep
>the drama is only funny the first time

a few years off and on. /cgl/ has taught me absolutely nothing except maybe the existence of pixyteri

oh and don't post your cosplay online because people will tell you how terrible it is

I started browsing /cgl/ at about the same time Gurren Lagann ended.

-You can be mother fucking Mother Teresa and people will still find a reason to hate you if so motivated.
-You should cosplay for fun.
-Dancebelts do not reduce bulge.
-Eye jewelry is a thing.

>>5111328

Lmao, don't really think I'm missing out.

/cgl/ has taught me to be extremely self conscious about what I wear and how much I weigh. Not in a good way.

cgl taught me it's OK to start a circle jerk.

>how long have you been on /cgl/
Since late 2006 I think, didn't start tripping until late 2009
>What has /cgl/ taught you
uh, it's really taught me to be hyper critical of things when working on my own costumes.
But it's also reminded me that it's for fun. Seeing people get really upset over someone else's costume because of small details is just a reminder you can't make everyone happy
Also I've learned to take better care of myself. I was a huge tomboy when I came to cgl, but now I'm working more and more on how I leave the house.

I first came to /cgl/ around September/October 2008 as "Anonymous of College Park, MD". I've started tripcoding as Jkid since January 2010 when I was outed by another tripfag.

Even though I'm more of a photographer I've learned a lot of things of the con scene /cgl/

First, not everything is at it seems at the surface, even at cons. Most of the time you hear such things via other people.

Second, there are terrible cosplayers in the scene despite the fact that they do so for fun.

Third, despite a significant amount of males in the cosplay scene, many cosplayers are female.

Fourth: Cosplay photography, either point and shoot or professional can suck or can be wonderful. But it won't prevent people from photobombing your picture.

Fifth, despite the assholes in the scene there are plenty of good people in it. If you can avoid the assholes you can make some great friends.

Been here for 6 months (lurked for 2 months on anon, then started namefagging) came over from coscom after hearing how terrible this place is. Once you get pass all the mess on here you can find some pretty good information.

/cgl/ has taught me about PT, good places to buy wigs, the many tutorials on here have helped me start sewing, some anons really hate trips, I'am totally convinced there are anons who have it out for several trips on here.

Also I've met some pretty cool people on here whether it's from the tumblr threads or g+ threads and I would like to add & meet people too

Been lurking for a few months, and all I've learned is that anon bitching someone can still have consequences and doesn't actually make me feel better.

Also, learned that when people reply to a post saying "Hi, ____" or "selfposting" or "samefag", 99% of the time they are wrong. Every time I post I get someone acting like they know who I am and it's someone totally different.

>>5112846

GET OUT

>>5112904

Often times I tailor a post on purpose to solicit that response, knowing full well they'll say that and get the opposite unintended effect of people not believing the anon instead of me.

>>5112907
How bloody rude.

I've learned that Matt can't hold onto a chick for more then 2 weeks.
Don't date people from cgl.

>>5112956
SHUT UP JKID
NO ONE LIKES YOU

I've been around since... mid-2007 I think?
I've learned a lot of useful tips and tricks to take a so-so costume attempt up into something more satisfactory.
I've made a lot of friends through this place, directly and indirectly.
I think /cgl/ was greatly responsible for me starting to travel to cons on my own and become a more serious cosplayer, too. Looking back, it was my interest in meeting other seagulls that brought me to buy my first plane tickets to a con for Fanime 08. It's scary to think about, but this board has really changed my life, yikes.

Bitches take dressing up in anime costumes too seriously.

I've learned that people are horrible. Well, I already knew that, but now there is more evidence to support it.

>>5112871
List of trips please?

Been around since '05-'06... didn't tripfag till 2009.

What I've learned?
- Stay classy, /cgl/.

>>5113334

Except a.) I don't remember you, and b.) /cgl/ started in july of 2006.

:v Try harder

>>5113356

I think they meant 4chan in general you faggot.

I've learned that most trips are below shit tier--not to mention retarded--that people take dress-up too seriously, and not to get mad over small things.

>>5113299

Matt, Masa, God, and dildos, not sure why anons don't like them they seem pretty cool but oh well

>>5113366

Oh hey masa

God and Matt are fine but Masa and Dildos have gone full retard.

I've been here since November 2010.

Learned some new things in Help threads. Also learned my lesson about lurking before posting, and that most of the cosplayers I looked up to are dicks IRL.

>>5112846
>I've started tripcoding as Jkid since January 2010 when I was outed by another tripfag.

How dare you insult kasai like that? She's a wonderful person. I heard she is going to study abroad in Japan next semester. Blaming someone for that is terrible, it was bound to happen.

Pic related, I believe that's her as Rainbow Dash.

>>5113362

Except OP explicitly said:

>Alright seagulls, how long have you been on /cgl/ & What has /cgl/ taught you?

Not all of 4chan, just /cgl/. I understand Masa D. Luffy is posting in a thread and you feel compelled to argue for its own sake, but you will lose every time, miss.

>>5113371

Lol I can tell this is some easily impressionable 15 year old kid

2006.. Started on /cgl/ and then frequented /v/ for many years... until two years ago, stopped going there. Now I just go to /cgl/ and /g/.

/cgl/ has taught me that no matter how bad I think a weeaboo I've met is, there is way worse.

Oh and PT.

/r/ing most recent tripfag spreadsheet

SHUT UP JKID
NO ONE LIKES YOU

>>5113356

I believe I said 05 - 06 meaning I wasn't sure when it was exactly that I started visiting /cgl/. Though it wouldn't matter as /cgl/ would rather shit it's pants over the latest thread on PT or Miyu getting a sex change.

>>5111094
All I know is that you have shitloads of room parties.

>>5113534
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtOA8KCKyUP1dDRYa2RCOW9GelFrbkNpUmNBMmhjSVE#gid=0

>>5113572
I'm not on there.

Not that it matters.

Been here since about 2008, along with many, many other boards, but I only recently started namefagging it up.

I learned how I really do need to take care of my appearance, how to protect myself against creepers, how to not make shitty costumes, how to stop whining and enjoy the drama, and how to better steal.

Not sure how long I've been lurking but my furthest and most random memory of /cgl/ was a thread where I think EDG has yoga fiyah was starting to learn stuff from Maguma or something.

I don't know what /cgl/ has taught me but it has put a great deal of stuff in my brain that I will never forget, for better or worse.

I've been on /cgl/ for about three years. I only come here for pictures of hot cosplay chicks. However, in my time here, I have learned that:
1. 98% of anime is overstylized garbage. 1% is Hetalia, which is pure stupidity in anime form. The remaining 1% is Studio Ghibli and is acceptable.
2. There are a lot of catty, obnoxious bitches on this board. I mean, holy SHIT. You people disgust me.
3. There are two types of cosplay: a) the regular folks who like making costumes and dressing up as cons -- most of these are ok people. b) the people who are determined to be "the best" at cosplay (whatever that means). This is where most of the bitches reside. They turn every contest (and they see every thread as a contest) into a vicious political smear campaign, supporting their favored cosplayers, smearing everyone else, regardless of talent or personality.

--a cosplay outsider, who just likes to watch.

>>5113622
P.S. can we stop posting PT every day, please? christfuck she's ugly. And delusional.