I frequent alot of websites, but had never really become active or involved in any. I found CAG through EGM (as many people have), and was immediately captivated by the whole premise of the website: a bunch of people who work together to save themselves some money, but who always remember to keep their actions legal in the process. They know a good deal when they see it, but they also know that their are boundaries not to be crossed just to save some money.
The forums are a whole other beast. This is truly an all encompassing community. Most of the people here have an awesome sense of humor, and I spend hours just perusing the off topic and discussion forums just looking to have a cool conversation with someone. I hardly ever find myself browsing the deals forum anymore, as the topics being discussed in the other threads are of far more interest to me now. My g/f hates this site, simply because of the ridiculous amount of time I spend on it.
Oh yeah, and spending. I must admit that I do end up spending more than I would spend on games after finding this site, but I have so much more to show for it. I'd never tried trading either until I got to this site, and have had awesome experiences with each of my trades and have done my best to help out others who simply don't have access to the things I do.
Another note about the community. I've never seen a more mature gaming forum in my life. Many of you know how ridiculous the gameFAQS forums are these days, and I remain confident that CAG will never fall to that level. The reason is that I've seen people of every age, gender, race, sexual orientation, and political orientation on this board. And while a few problems occur every now and then, everyone gets along fine and is ready to listen to what others have to say. Those who aren't simply can go to the VS board. :lol:
Wow, I typed a damn lot there. Anyhoo, I love CAG, I really do. I don't care if it sounds ridiculous to talk that way about a website, but I do. CAG is in my thoughts at least once every day. I laugh when I think about conversations I've had here, and I smirk a smile when I find a good deal here. What more can I say? This website is great, and its influence grows every day. Maybe one day Cheapy really will be the head of a CheapAss network of websites. I can oly hope that this one will remain the most inportant and influential.
Keep it up Cheapy, it is a good thing you do here.
