Originally Posted by BroBallard
Let's look at the timeline, or something similiar.
1. FCF - it was a place of many people with many different backgrounds, ideologies, etc. It was also a place of substance and emotion as well (as stated above). The bashing WAS NOT tolerated as is on AFF (or at least not as much). Many members who have traversed the various forums since FCF are but not limited too, CC1, Carp, nytxn1971, Pianoman, Bro. Groce, Bro. Epley, WWOD, Foreverblessed, Ferd, rgcraig, Prax, etc. etc.
2. The Island - can anyone remember this place between FCF and nFCF? The island as it was called, was a place that was fun, there was speculation about the future of FCF (and I think it did come back but very shortly)....
3. nFCF - Tried to mimick FCF but as we all saw what happened in the end, it was FAR from FCF.
4. AFF - A place where "friends can meet" as long as you agreed with them on their particular stances, if not then, BAM, you were bashed or you were accused of bashing. Very temperamental from a lurkers stand point.
5. GNC - let's not forget about the GNC and how Bro. Adkinson ALWAYS left a door open for everyone on any of the above forums to temporarily reside when the changes were taking place.
I remember heated and debated discussions on FCF between WWOD and Tribs, which were absolutely hilarious at times. I remember the health issues of our friend the Webmaster. I remember ________ you fill in the blank for those who were there.
So, IMHO, it boils down to the fact that once FCF died, many tried to recreate it with the various forums. That may not have been the idea of why some of the forums started but ended up with many recalling the FCF days.
Now since the recent turn of events with the various changes from other forums, the change in ownership/admin staff, etc. Maybe AFF can try to come up with it's own unique personality.
Just some thoughts and observations from a looooooong time lurker.
God Bless.
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