[quote name=\'Mr. Armadillo\' post=\'189683\' date=\'Jul 4 2008, 12:02 PM\']
Keep in mind that a good friend of Marc and John had just been fired (probably unfairly in their minds) after 36 years of loyalty and hard work with his now-previous employer. I'd say a minor over-reaction on Marc's part is understandable, especially in regards to a fan site he's maintaining for fans of said now-previous employer.
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First, no one is an active fan of Fremantle. People are a fans of the show and, I would venture to guess, the talent on the show.
I think when you're at the head of a community (like a message board), you probably shouldn't be the first out of the chute yelling that the sky is falling. It's just not responsible. Besides, even if the future is crap (which there's no guarantee of), there's still much to be discussed about the past.
I don't begrudge them their disappointment or concern for their friend. But to yank almost the entire board and declare it the end? Well, that's overkill.