Since most of my posts on that particular thread were, at first, inane and off-topic and, recently, just me complaining I can say that I do not begrudge the Moderators closing it down. It was far past time.
The Lonely Gear is there for advice and discussion, as well as some general chatting (as it is a Single's Bar).
The "Gah!" thread is there for my myriad complaints.
It was a fine run, lads and ladies, but it isn't the end of the world.
Perhaps we need a fine Outside Site group, if we really wish to continue the Singles of Brass Goggles vein? That way, we could all remain actively in-touch without loading down the server.