> The First Law: Every forum is always in a state of constant decline. > All forums start off good, enjoy a "honeymoon period" in which they continue to be goo

> The First Law: Every forum is always in a state of constant decline. > All forums start off good, enjoy a "honeymoon period" in which they continue to be good, and then steadily decline... from the point of view of each individual observer... https://fishbowl.pastiche.org/2005/11/20/charles_rules_of_online_forums https://fishbowl.pastiche.org/2005/11/20/charles_rules_of_on... I like this first law better.