I should probably cite links to threads, but it still seems too scary. And I was in my 20's then. The BBS here (1999-2001) was a quagmire of both brilliant and moronic statements. The disparity between the two often resulted in some of the most breathtaking conflicts ever to be typed. This was a terrible and wonderful battlefield of the minds.
It was also bully-central, but that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Personal attacks and threats are a way of 'showing no weakness' in the face of real randomness; you must think to survive. It also forced us into showing who we really are, and not some politically correct, e-version of ourselves.
Live with a man for 20 years; share your food, conversation and time with him...... now, hold that same man tied up and hanging over a volcanoes edge, with a knife in your hand, very close to the rope that holds him. On that day, you will finally meet the man.
I believe time will be broken soon (galactic plane will likely be crossed, gravitationally speaking) so take the time to be yourself, before time runs out.
VicariousE
And wow! This is the first time I've had my post to myself in months.
Don't bother to leave a comment, I know where you are and if it's important, I'm sure you'll tell me :3