Well, you don't HAVE to be here confused Personally, I think Gaia is taking a step in the right direction. Sponsorship deals are CRUCIAL to a fast growing website like Gaia, and as Gai gets more popular, it is only fitting that we reflect the community that we are. While there is no denying that Gaia was founded on anime and fairy wings, it would be naive and foolish to live in the past and limit yourself to the possibilities of the future.
While there are some tweaks I myself would like to make, I still love Gaia and am very proud to be a member of this community.