Airez
I'd say the early days of the GCD. People really didn't know what to do with these forums at the time, but everyone that posted began to mold the discussion and gear up what everyone would expect of this place. If anything, I believe the early days really nailed down some of the site-patriotism.
except it doesa get annoying when people jump on someone who has a valid complaint baout how things are run.
Gaia isn't perfect and there are things to complain about!
That doesn't mean I don't love it though.