Greyfan, That was the ultimate abuse that chased me away from abuzz. But, you know what? I don't miss it, because A2K is so much better in every way.
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Anyway, I post on several forums within A2K and really wouldn't have time for much Abuzz investigation, even if it all improves more than superficially.
I'm sorry Abuzz went the way it did, but A2K suits me just fine.
Abuzz was my first foray into the forum game. I liked it at first, spent time in the foodie threads, but it did indeed get mean. I pretty much gave it up until I was invited to come here. I'm happy where I am and don't really have time for more than one forum, especially when I am involved with a forum that includes so many likeable folks, in earnest.
It's amazing how much we all enjoyed Abuzz at one point. . . Pheonix's, urr, metaphor is evidence to the fact that many of us took it personally when the whole thing went down the toilet (no pun intended) despite our best efforts to save it. I know I did. And I'm not willing to put more effort into it now that most are gone and it's been left to the crazies. I'm amazed the Times even allows it server space any longer. . . not much goes on there anymore. . .
However, I will say that it was wonderful to see Eric on Deb's thread. . . proof that the old moderators still have an attachment :-)
I used computers for years (many) just to type stuff and didn't get email until way late (mid 2001), and plugged into abuzz shortly thereafter via NYT. I remember Eric keeping trying.
For me it is family here, weird of course, but all families are.
I said that once before and someone challenged me, smokingunne I think. Still, I insist, all families are.
I investigated an Abuzz thread about Prince Charles and left quickly. Nasty, vicious gay bashing and personal attacks. Ugh!
I think if people like crusader bunnypants and umbagog disappear, abuzz can be rescued. But hey wait, if these two go away, then there wont be any new interactions
