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Not really sure why Sabin worships this place so much if his mindset is completely different. I guess he doesn't put much value to what's actually said here.
I won't speak for Art, but for myself I choose NeoGaf as the place to discuss FGC related news even though at heat I'm SRK. The reason why is because it's very simple. SRK is pretty much split into two factions right now.
The General Discussion sect, and the Fighting Game sect.
For the most part members who resigned in general discussion have moved on from fighting games. However they still stick around SRK, because they love fighting games and they have built many strong bonds and relationship throughout the years. Most of these guys don't watch fighting game streams, and the ones that do still go to tournaments go to hang out with friends more so than compete. Many if not most of these guys have families and is older than the average age of members in the fgc.
Then there's the FGC section where the majority of members are like members here who still play fighting games with a strong passion and follow the weekly streams. At the same time a majority (obviously I won't say all) of them are rather new with completely different thinking than the old guards.
So that's why I came to NeoGaf. My opinions differs from most in the FGC section, and there's no one to discuss with in the general discussion. NeoGaf is a perfect median between the two. From what I've seen most of you have been following for at least a year or two and understand the more advance techniques of the game, at the same time you still follow the competitive scene so current discussion can carry on.
At the end of the day SRK doesn't have a thread for every major like Gaf does. Another thing is the forum's layout is much better compared to SRK ever since SRK changed their to the new Beta whatever it's called.
That's why I can understand why guys like Art and Markman have gravitated towards Gaf in recent years. Hell I am one myself even though my opinions may differ from many of you.