Wow... you're lucky to have developed close friendships that
endured despite the forum being closed. 
I think I have a few close friends made through this forum too. As
someone experienced in forums, you must have realised though that a
lot of friendships developed here are for fun, and quite
superficial one. But oh well, that's all in the name of forum fun
because for most, it's just to while the time away. 
