Chudah's Corner Closes; GFA Blamed [Update: CC is back up; more talks in progress]

After reading the relevant posts, I've gained the impression that a few people have a pre-existing bias against Gamingforce, and GFA in particular. This grudge is what's fueling the current drama and inciting Chudah into rash decisions.

In the opening post, GFA was referred to as "lowlife carpetbaggers". Is that the sentiment of someone who truly wishes to see things amicably resolved? While this Zane fellow may perceive GFA as representative of everything that's wrong with the VGM community, his muckraking is no less destructive.

The support behind the anti-GFA rage seems to be nothing more than glorified, territorial pissings from little lapdogs who want to sound as though they have something important to say. Chudah's the only one with a legitimate gripe and it's saddening how others seem to pushing her toward further mistrust.

Chudah's work deserves to be notated, I agree. But this is very easily done and doesn't warrant the closure of an otherwise useful resource. To be honest, if no resolution can be found between GFA and Chudah, I'll personally hold the malcontent guttersnipes at STC responsible for fueling the angst behind all this.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

You may have misunderstood, Goldfish. I said I'd hold the malcontent guttersnipes responsible, not STC itself. I realize it's the work of a few people and that they don't represent the opinions of the entire site.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Mr. X

I just wish people would be more sensitive and thoughtful before making cruel judgements. I'm referring more to SoundtrackCentral, but some comments here were unnecessary too.

Understand that 99% of the harsh comments here were retaliatory. The vast majority of VGM fans here have been nothing but supportive of both Chudah's Corner and STC. There's a healthy respect for the vast collections of information that each site brings to the table.

So imagine our shock when many of us learned that our own site was being blamed for CC's closing. Nobody argued the reasoning; Chudah deserves full credit. But the slanderous methods that were used to rally people against GFA, that was bound to create some stiff resentment. Can you sincerely blame any of us for wishing to defend ourselves, or for becoming upset at a few individuals' scurrilous remarks?

Thankfully, most people here, especially those in control of things, are capable of maintaining their composure. Secret Squirrel is as excellent a diplomat as anyone could ever wish and Bigblah's dependability is unrivaled. I'm certain that if they weren't the ones in charge, this whole situation could've become much messier.

Still, when people start casting stones, expect a few to be cast in return.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.