As someone who didn't really post all that much but lurked all the time, it's sad to see things end for GAF so suddenly. It was my go to time waster. Bored at work? Browse GAF. Waiting around for whatever reason? Browse GAF.
I was in the rare group of people who almost never went to the gaming side, spending most of my time in OT threads. Despite being focused primarily on an English speaking audience, the site still brought in loads of people from all over the world. That was the most valuable part of the experience for me. Having so much exposure to so many different people of different backgrounds. It was an invaluable source of perspective in that regard. I was able to stay abreast of things going on all over the world in a way that I never had been before.
Personally, I wasn't aware of any of the previous allegations that were swept under the rug. Sounds like EvilLore was total piece of shit, and I feel sorry for all the people he victimized. Hopefully the community can still live on elsewhere, but I think it's time to start anew.
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