The Lurker Lounge's Future

[LochnarITB]

what would you do with this site

Nothing, other than reducing/eliminating the time and financial burden on you, Bolty.

I am not a fan of change. Big fan of "If isn't broke, don't fix it". But, I could be called stick-in-the-mud or boring too. The LL is like my internet comfy chair and the wood stove in the old country store.

Like my chair, people might not like the way it looks. Some might think it smells funny. It might seem lumpy. But, it reflects me. I'm not a real looker either and I'm probably starting to smell of old man. My lumps fit just right into its lumps. If something does break on it, only then do I want anything "fixed" and I want it as close as possible to the way I had gotten it worn in. It is where I start my day and where I return throughout.

Like the wood stove in the old country store, the LL is where folks I like gather to talk about the things we enjoy. They come together knowing that the discussion, while sometimes heated, will generally be intelligent. The kiddies come and try to bother us but they're quickly shooed away. Once in a while someone will say "Have you heard about..." or "Did you know that..." and the discussion will turn. Some like to drive the discussion and others like to listen and just add in bits that they feel strongly about, but they all treasure their place and would not want to see it replaced by a new MegaMonsterMart.

My wish is that it would remain as it is, in perpetuity. As generally goes with my wishes, this one too will in all likelihood fail and I'm sure the LL will go away sooner or later, either by going too flashy and pulling the wrong crowd or simply just fading away. In that light (and hopefully a long time from now) I once again thank you, Bolty, for this comfy chair by the old wood stove that you have brought to us for so long.