I came across this post about 10 hours ago, and was very relieved to hear that not only is STP staying in business, but that it is going to be taken over by some kind and gentle souls that seem to really get it.
I just finished sinking a few pints of Ice Cream Man IPA while blowing out my ear drums in my old skool control room, listening to Killing Joke's Pandemonium, then I switched gears and cranked up some live Reagan Youth from the mid 1980s, and I suddenly realized how much I missed Older Than Dirt on this forum, because a] he was actually older than me ha ha and b] we hung out with the same people during the tail end of the first wave of the NYHC scene, figure 1982, 83, 84....
Truth be told, OTD hated me towards the end, but to me that did not matter because I still had the utmost respect for him.
I'm so happy that eyes - is that correct ?? - is taking this whole forum over, as I've kinda felt thar by 2019, it had kind of run it's course, and to make matters worse - reached a point where one literally had to watch what they said here, and that to me ain't freedom, it's something else I'd rather not be a part of.
I checked out that link eyes provided = the mycosystems co-op and loved that layout.
Some kind soul whose name escapes me said it best:
been here since 2012.. all the legit cool people have since disappeared or were banned. so pretty much neutral at this point. seems more a little techy clique now, which is also interesting. the internet has changed a heck of a lot in 20 years and the idea of traveling hackers is kinda cool
This individual makes a very valid point, as I've been here off and on since 2010, first as Earth, than Otterwolf, and now under my true name.
But who am I to judge or state what is right or wrong ??
I'm pretty sure that the person who brought me here back then - Graven [or is it Gravenz??] - STILL probably hates my guts, but that's ok because I still love her.
You see, she is the person I adopted my dog from, and who took my profile picture, and that to me is something that can never be denied.
The picture I am including shows the best friend I ever had, right after she woke up in the control room, which is where she ended up claiming as her bedroom.
It was taken on Feb 11th, 2011 which is a couple of days prior to when my profile picture was taken at Graven's place next door.
On August 7th of this year, Loki crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and I lost the best friend I ever had.
She was 15 and a half years old, and live with me for 13 years and 1 month.
Anyhow, I'm way off track as usual.... which is kind of normal for me.
I'm just so happy to hear this news, not too mention seeing that AIi is still active here, as she is someone I greatly admire.
Anarchy Peace LOVE and Freedom !!!
Big George W
East Derby Connecticut
PS: I tried to attach a picture, but it didn't work.... the story of my life.....
