I'm in Sarasota, Florida. While we're not bracing for a direct hit from Irma, we're still in a potentially dangerous situation. I've made all physical preparations I can make, but there are still others that we usually don't think of. I'm not a gloom and doom person, but I've heard a lot of people over the years lament the fact that they never had a chance to tell somebody how much they loved them, appreciated them, or even simply to say goodbye. I figured that there might be some cathartic effect for those of us in the danger zones if we were to share some favorite moments, threads, people, feelings etc. that have come from our time here.
Before GAF, I had slummed it up at N4G for my online video game discussion. After a while, the fanboy wars atmosphere got to be too much and I needed change. I somehow happened upon GAF and started lurking. The discussions were typically way more civil and varied in nature, the news wasn't all clickbait, and there was a robust off topic section. Eventually, I sucked it up and started the membership approval process. I've enjoyed my time here ever since.
Whether I agree or disagree with a poster here, there is usually a sense of "this person has at least thought out their opinion" that you don't see everywhere. Obviously that's not always the case. But I would argue that you get it here more than any other similar sites.
I also like the often unspoken family aspect of this place - even with the people that can't stand each other. Many GAFers wear their membership on their sleeves, and it's kinda cool to meet one either in real life or somewhere else on the internet. "Oh you GAF? We're fam." Basically.
My favorite thread will always be Blame Space's Groupon TV Adventure.
Anyway, in case I don't make it, just know that this is my favorite internet destination and that I love you people and the times we have, whether we're reminiscing over games or movies, arguing over politics and social issues, or just communicating in general as people. I hope for many more in the future. For anybody in the path of this storm and any other ones in the future, know that I'm thinking about you and hoping for the best.
Much love to all. Stay safe.
Before GAF, I had slummed it up at N4G for my online video game discussion. After a while, the fanboy wars atmosphere got to be too much and I needed change. I somehow happened upon GAF and started lurking. The discussions were typically way more civil and varied in nature, the news wasn't all clickbait, and there was a robust off topic section. Eventually, I sucked it up and started the membership approval process. I've enjoyed my time here ever since.
Whether I agree or disagree with a poster here, there is usually a sense of "this person has at least thought out their opinion" that you don't see everywhere. Obviously that's not always the case. But I would argue that you get it here more than any other similar sites.
I also like the often unspoken family aspect of this place - even with the people that can't stand each other. Many GAFers wear their membership on their sleeves, and it's kinda cool to meet one either in real life or somewhere else on the internet. "Oh you GAF? We're fam." Basically.
My favorite thread will always be Blame Space's Groupon TV Adventure.
Anyway, in case I don't make it, just know that this is my favorite internet destination and that I love you people and the times we have, whether we're reminiscing over games or movies, arguing over politics and social issues, or just communicating in general as people. I hope for many more in the future. For anybody in the path of this storm and any other ones in the future, know that I'm thinking about you and hoping for the best.
Much love to all. Stay safe.
