I followed the link over from my blog and would be interested in participating in the forum when I can. I don't actually Cosplay (I is old, 'tis true, though you really can't tell, honest!) but I love Gothic Lolita and I am presently building up my wardrobe. I'd love to exchange fashion tips, links, merchant info, whatever.
So...hi!

Hello kkoehler, welcome to the forums

and thank you for registering, i dont cosplay either and am somewhat old, lol, well i guess compared to many, but i never say never and maybe one day i might find myself cosplaying, im a huge fan though.
Gothic Lolita, its such an elegant look, i really admire it, its good that your building a collection, as you can see ive got a Gothic Lolita section at the forums here, its quiet at the moment as the forum is new but if you have suggestions for the Gothic Lolita section or any other part of the forum please feel free to mention them.
I will do all i can to cater to anyones requests and ideas here for the forum, feel free to let your friends know about it and of course your welcome to use the gallery to upload and show your own pics anytime at
http://www.cosplaytoday.com
Have fun, hope you enjoy it here.

Thanks, Frizz. I have two suggestions, which you can consider or disregard, whatever you like. I originally registered for EGL over on LiveJournal in order to commune, but the community is SO huge it's hard to really settle in. You might visit it to see if anyone wants to post here. Also, and entirely optional, I do notice that most EGL and Cosplay communities are pretty darn elaborate with anime colors, etc. That might also help you attract folks.
Thank you for the welcome.

Hello Kkoehler, i think their both great suggestions, i will try that over at EGL and i very much agree regarding more color and design here, it makes a lot of sense to make those changes, well hopefully i can get this place looking and feeling how people want.
Thanks very much for your suggestions, i really appreciate it.
hi kkoehler (what should I call U?) hiope we can be a good friends
hi kkoehler (what should I call U?) hiope we can be a good friends
Hi there! *waves* You can call me Karen.
hi karen ok ^^ lets have fun here
HELLO (from the newest member!!)
HELLO (from the newest member!!)
Hi CyborgJaeger187, a warm welcome to you, i hope that you will be happy here and get to know the other members, its a small community at the moment but will hopefully grow in time.
Have fun here, post as much as you want and i hope that you stay for a very long time. 
Hi CyborgJaeger187,
Welcome!!!