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Originally Posted by Jayne Osborn
I'm guessing most people don't want to look back, Nick.
There were some "flame wars", bannings, and some bullies.
I cried a few times over some of the treatment I received as a new member. None of those responsible are here now, so although we have fewer active members than "back in the good old days", things are much calmer.
Personally, I can't understand why you'd want to wade through bickering that happened years ago, but that's up to you, of course.
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That's fair. I'll be honest, I was a little star struck when I showed up. Plenty of great writing, smart people, and occasional mention of the creative energy of past years. That's more the angle I was hoping for, but the sense I'm getting is that it wasn't actually that great back then. The busier years likely coincided with the period when forums were popular. Not better, just more active.
I've had the same experience at another forum. It quieted down over time, but the rise of social media filtered out those not interested in depth. That left a wake of calm and more mature posters, which is the feel I get from Eratosphere now.
Anyway, points taken, no need to dredge it all up if it was more traumatic than inspiring. I get it. On the threads, also not the angle I was hoping for but they were offered and I am interested in opinions on the early years. Granted, I know some of the threads are painful reads.