[ Note: this text has grown WAY too long and become a mix-up of an opinion piece and a personal story. Partly because this is my first English text (since 2001), I guess. I may have a look at it again later and see what to do with it. ]

Can I just rant for a bit?

I've been around for a few years now, hosting some controversial content on blueboxserver.net. Because I know the sense behind it and the good it can do.