I'm happy to see the interest expressed, and the fact that some people have come back to post about how they're sorry to see the site go or, in the case of damookster, in connection with a recent tragedy.

I think that I'm not the only person who can say that I only began to appreciate RAFO more once I realized it would be gone. It's a cliché thing to say, I realize, but no less truthful for being so. I was glad to be able to reconnect with some people because of RAFO.

Additionally, I have personally changed my opinion about the site. Facebook helped to kill the site, yet I think that this format is much better suited to real discussions because it's not conducive to posting idiotic memes. I have mentioned on several occasions to Facebook friends that argument by meme, which seems to be the preferred method of interaction on Facebook, is one of the stupidest forms of polemic known to humanity.

I personally would like to see RAFO continue. I'm willing to contribute more than the cost of the premium membership I just renewed. I'm not looking to pay $500, but I am happy to send $100 extra if that makes the difference. This is a different community with a different focus, and if the people who realized they were taking it for granted (as was I) start to post insightful things again, or even just silly and fun things again, then I see a future if Ben can get to a point where he doesn't think it's a drag on his time or money.

Is there any consensus building on this point? Ben?