The change from doom and gloom of 2004 to today is really amazing to think about. I remember back then I thought it'd be 2030 at the earliest. To have marriage equality after only eleven years from that prediction really gives one hope for humanity in general.
Here's a fun thought: Brambila would probably last about two weeks on Atlas before getting banned today. 11 years ago, while outspoken, he was within (the right edge of) Atlas acceptable discourse.
I don't think I've read anything by anyone on the current Atlas forum as cringe worthy as that guy's posts in this thread. UGH!