[sigmagirl2000]

I don’t mean to be a jerk, but does the traffic here even make such an endeavor worth the cost and hassle? This board has made me lifelong friends, given me countless hours of reading and smiles. However, over the last several years, it’s become judgmental, homophobic, transphobic, and low key hateful. The interaction is largely older than me (42). Does this board hold a space for the future that isn’t hate filled on the down low? I don’t know that I have a clear answer to that anymore, despite all the insight and life it’s supplied from the late 90s until recently. I don’t think anyone could ever say a negative word about you, John. However, I’m almost concerned to revive gc if it’s going to move forward with some of the moderators and most active voices, which have a tendency towards suppression and negativity over youth and hope if that makes sense.

Please don’t let this message read as I am not grateful, I’m just scared that the voices of reason, hope, optimism, and acceptance have been suppressed to the point of no return.