On 29 July, 2011, at approximately 9:00 pm Easter Standard Time, an attack was carried out upon the leadership of the Interactive History Community.
Unknown agents, under the directives of unknown aggressors, launched a cyber attack against our beloved leader, Barry Goldwater. The virus they unleashed upon Barry Goldwater attacked without warning and without provocation.
It is with great sorrow and regret that I must inform you: at 9:08 pm, Barry Goldwater's PC died.
With the leadership of the community's computer eliminated in a vile assassination, and evil agents still threatening the sanctity of our beloved community, I, in conjunction with Gunny, have taken steps to assume governance and launch crackdowns against our opponents. Martial law has been instituted. Elements of the IH armed forces having taken control of the Archives, Roleplay, and Diplomacy forums. This is for your own protection.
In following the proper line of succession, as delineated in open and untainted elections held by the IH community in the past, Gunny and I are undertaking our mandated roles as Local Moderators.
Already we are making headway against the plot. We will fight on, in memory of the martyr Barry Goldwater! If you suspect an infiltrator in our ranks, do not fear to speak up! It is for your good; it is for their good.
Never forget!
LONG LIVE INTERACTIVE HISTORY
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