''I will have to admit that I've been a tiny bit put off by some of the latest stuff from AP, but the bare fact of the matter is, if it weren't for his trailblazing and guts, we none of us would have places like this to retreat to. We don't have to love our founding fathers, but I think we ought to show them a bit of respect all the same''.

I agree with your sentiment, but I think your facts are a little off. AFAIK, Lindsay created his own site Puellela, but didn't create GC or any other GL board. And while it's true that Lindsay is the most outspoken member, he is not a founding member. So while I agree that Lindsay deserves respect for his commitment to the cause, I think that it's factually incorrect to label him as a pioneer.