LFGSS and Microcosm shutting down 16th March 2025 (the day before the Online Safety Act is enforced)
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I have just spotted this, gutted. I might not comment much but I read a lot and its personally answered a lot of bike/non bike questions I had at a time when the internet is no longer delivering answers, only adverts for companies.
Having dealt with regulators elsewhere, I fully respect the decision made by @Velocio I too would not want that personal liability. I pray theres a last minute change to the legislation that rules the forum out of scope but its actually unlikely.
I have done discord moderation heavily so can offer advice on structure/ protection/bots etc but those also cost money so would also need funding from somewhere. otherwise it will be swamped with fake users/scammers attempting to post scammy links. if it isnt locked down someone is going to get screwed over. Happy to discuss if needed, haven't investigated the discord set up yet, will join it later from my personal machine.
Just. Gutted. I havent totalled up the donations I have made over the years, £20 per month for a long while + some additional top ups along the way. I would pay it all again to keep it alive.
Thanks Dee for the place, shouldering the burden, not being scummy with our data, letting us join you and by your actions promoting those values amongst us too. You are the best of us. Although looking round at these cunts thats not a difficult bar to clear...