15 years ago vertical scope offered me a stoopid amount of money for my forum and I didn't sell. The forum was not a business venture but a way to keep in touch with thousands of guys that I rode motorcycles with from all across the country. Fast forward and while we have been impacted by all the other social media options out there NONE of them allow people to have long detailed conversation and include pictures or build relationships like forums do. Hayabusa.oRg has been online for 25 years this year and we still have dedicated members looking for a community and a place to share a common interest free from drama and the constant hype from other outlets. Glad we didn't sell but I kinda wish we had