Some of peeps had been lurking for quite some time. Took us awhile to figure out (and write down) usernames and passwords so we didn’t have to keep creating new accounts and overcome the fear of flame factor.
In fact I still don’t have the hang of it, LOL!
I remember when the conversation was exclusively anti abortion. Can’t place the date but probably around 1995. My first post was an anti abortion screed. Someone commented “Where did YOU come from?” Made me feel welcome. I have had a home here ever since.