So I've looked at this thread, and noticed someone say that at one time all females were banned here. When was that? The site was started in 98 or so. I arrived in 01. There were plenty of females already here when I arrived. In fact, I am one of this site's oldest active members. I stumbled on this site by accident. However, I stayed because there wasn't another site like it. In the beginning, I thought I was learning about what guys were about. I was in my early 20s. This site helped me more than just communicating with dating, I identified things about other men in my life, my brothers, my sons and eventually my husband. But first and foremost, this site helped me grow up and build my own solid foundation within myself. I didn't want to be an aw or a flake or anything like that. The discussion forum gave me guidance. Back in the day, there was a chat and when that was taken away, members just did yahoo or aim instant messaging. After many years of knowing Giovanni on the site, I messaged him about something and very slowly we got to know each other. We've been together ever since. Before the days of cell phones and text messaging, we used yahoo and a telephone. We were together 2 years before getting married, and celebrated our 10th anniversary back in June. As sometimes life gets hectic, I can't check in daily anymore. 3 of my children have graduated high school. One graduates basic training this week. Some of my dearest friends on the site know how to contact me on social media and we keep up with each other there. All in all, this site has been like a family to me all of these years. If you are new and don't know me, all I can do is offer an apology. I try to only post advice or offer my opinion when I feel it might be of some value. I am thankful for all the help that this site has given me, and I like to give back. Miss you guys and our Sunday Night Chats!