Thanks for addressing this Mali and the rest of the mod team here. As one of the co-founders of TGL (Muir being the other) I just wanted to respond.
Firstly, I would like to echo the point about TGL members minimising their advertising here. It doesn't serve to help anyone. Our primary reason for creating TGL was to continue to provide a supportive environment for people. I know that the mods here are trying to do the same thing by taking care of this place, and that it isn't an easy job. Moderators on both websites are volunteers and put in a lot of work behind the scenes. I hope members across both websites can be mindful and respectful of that.
The reason for moving wasn't due to any tension or animosity between forum and chat mods on RYL. Chat had already needed to move away from RYL as no one here had the power to update the software. We wanted to update things, have a social media presence and stronger community content. As Mali has mentioned, it is difficult to do those things here, so we felt a move was the best way forward.
People are of course welcome to join us, or remain here, or both! We understand that RYL will always be some people's place, and that's okay. It was ours too for a very long time and we appreciate all the work done by Harley, his family and all of those who have been part of the various teams that have volunteered here over the years.
Neither us or the mods here want arguments across the sites. That only makes both places seem less inviting to people, and thus makes it more difficult for those trying to seek support. It also gives moderators more work to do and I think we all have enough of that already. Please everyone - remember to be respectful of the rules, the moderators and of course, each other.
I hope these posts have clarified things for everyone and we can all continue forward happily. Thanks everyone.
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