And if your theory is correct, then why did they seek out the "limited" press attention? That was their own fault. They brought that on themselves with the whole Steve Rocco-Orange County thing.
But honestly, I miss the camaradie. I made some nice friends through the boards. I miss them. But I don't miss Kmart's poems about me, or the vitriole towards some of the members. But we did have some fun. I think Andy would have liked that.