Papa
Banned
For me, it’s the sense of community that has evolved organically over the last 3 years. It feels like GAF pre-2012 before the crazies wrested control and forced a top down grievance culture. Lots of larger than life personalities (plus
Melon
‘s huge personalities), camaraderie, in jokes, memes, and fun little games like forum survivor. I think the reactions were a huge addition in this regard as they allow lurkers to contribute quietly and cut down on the noise. They also provide a broader range of social interaction than words alone. It’s awesome to know that you made others laugh and there’s only so much a written “lol” can convey. Banter and levity are the main reasons I use Internet forums and modern GAF is the best I’ve experienced in my 20 odd years of internet.
Also the variety. OT is my main haunt for the shitposts and lols but I can cruise over to Pol if I’m in the mood to crush farnsgoths or once in a blue moon I might observe some console wars and teraflopping on Gaming side. There’s also MetaGAF and VirginGAF for some ultra shitposting if I’m feeling autistic, or if I‘ve got a craving for some schadenfreude I can browse the Ree thread. Finally, the ban review thread/ban history page are probably the best thing about the rebuild. The transparency and accountability they provide lay the platform for the aforementioned organically evolved culture.
Anyway, cheers to the next three years cunts I can only see it getting better from here. That is, until brap gets permed again and I die inside
Positive vibes only.
Also the variety. OT is my main haunt for the shitposts and lols but I can cruise over to Pol if I’m in the mood to crush farnsgoths or once in a blue moon I might observe some console wars and teraflopping on Gaming side. There’s also MetaGAF and VirginGAF for some ultra shitposting if I’m feeling autistic, or if I‘ve got a craving for some schadenfreude I can browse the Ree thread. Finally, the ban review thread/ban history page are probably the best thing about the rebuild. The transparency and accountability they provide lay the platform for the aforementioned organically evolved culture.
Anyway, cheers to the next three years cunts I can only see it getting better from here. That is, until brap gets permed again and I die inside
Positive vibes only.