Look at the credits for Freespace 2.
And yes, Ice, you were at PFS, which more or less became FSW (wasn't there a site merger somewhere along the way?), which then became Volition Watch if I recall the chain of events
http://web.archive.org/web/20000411165323/http://ross128.telefragged.com/ was Ross128, we did news, interviews, contests, mission archives. When we did contests we gave out launch copies of FS2, a couple sidewinder joysticks over the sites lifetime, some volition tshirts (I still have a couple actually, comfy, hi quality shirts), things like that. We were active enough to make the credits before launch, so, we must have done something right. I believe we were one of three news sites in the credits, PFS was another, and I think Ground Freespace (run by the Vince "Jennings" Cardillo, they did a radio show for a while, and other stuff like the rest of us). There are

of community sites in those credits, though, if you want a nostalgic journey, fire up retail fs2 and have a look see.
Former staffers at R128 you might recognize were:
Me
Ace
Thunder aka Kalfireth
Windrunner
Black Ace
It started out as Maniax's baby though, 1997-1998 maybe? I think it launched officially in 1999, gods it was 8 years ago, sue me if I am wrong.. I think we closed the doors in 2001, I still have the site archived on a CD somewhere, and the google archive can still be convinced to give you a glimpse.
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I love the Internet Archive:
http://web.archive.org/web/20010516004307/http://ross128.telefragged.com/May 16, 2001
For the last 2 years, you have faithfully returned to this space, and, for the most part, we have rewarded that with news and reviews of the Freespace community at large. Sadly, Ross 128 looks to be following in the footsteps of its namesake. For the most part, the content and staff of Ross 128 will be moving to Hard Light Productions, where Thunder and the the rest of the HLP crew have promised to keep you entertained with the same quality material that you expect.
This means that all of the hosted sites, all of the features, basically all of everything (Except me, BlueFlames and his "Scorched Lore" and Maniax) is now part and parcel of HLP. BlueFlames' and his "Lore" will find a home at the Shattered Star Confederation which has grown from a gaming clan into a vibrant gaming community, boasting hundreds of registered members, spanning game genre's and even expanding beyond games. Look for interesting things from the SSC as well.
It has been one helluva ride. Thanks a million! See you outside Capella, and remember Ross 128!
Hosted sites, email me for details if you have not already been contacted.
Signed, Edward "Inquisitor" Gardner
As for the spam, there is a reason I haven't posted in 2 months :/