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For the past three years it has been, more or less, an online educational tool for those interested in learning about islamist terrorism and other threats to the U.S..

Back when it first started it was much more of an open discussion between a lot of people who were worried about the next attack. We've always been operating in the "back ally" of FR, never having the opportunity to "farm" lots of people from the site. Over time, the numbers have dropped off, but those who still participate seem to be among the most interested/knowledgeable in the subject that you will find on FR.

Time and time again, as seems to be the case when you get a number of dedicated people together, we have been aware of things well before you see them become a topic of discussion in the general public. I am sure you have seen similar with your daily Middle East threads. We've been frequented by several experts, some of who are now quite well known.

I think at this point it has become an ongoing "journal" of what has happened, and what we may expect in the continuing global war on terrorism.