Gimme your fluids, grieving people. Yes, the site is still on fire. No, I don't have an ETA for a fix. I'm sorry, and I'm more frustrated than you. It's been two weeks now. Impressions: Can't say I was expecting upbeat electric guitar to kick things off. Or to be quite so comedic. Though […]
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