I left in opposition to the ban on crowdfunded projects. I felt it wasn’t right, and only have posted a few times since to correct rampant misinformation.
It’s sad to see what Ebates did to the site. I attempted to reach out to the execs to purchase the forums, even sans members… but it fell on deaf ears. I presume they fear backlash related to Cashback and future competition.
It would be nice to see a true rebuild of the format and style of FW, but frankly web publishing is in such a sad state today (the ad block wars and mobile wars have ruined publishing right now) – I can’t justify it. Making good money on other ventures today.
No point in spreading poxes, wouldn’t change anything. Just sad all around.