The author discusses the impact of the UK Online Safety Act on their online communities, stating that despite the positive influence and lack of harmful content on their platforms, they are unable to afford compliance costs and face a high personal liability risk. As a result, the author plans to shut down all communities on March 16, 2025, after nearly 29 years of running forums that have positively impacted thousands of lives. The forums have facilitated marriages, provided support during difficult times, and connected people in meaningful ways, but the impending legal regulations leave no alternative but to end these communities.
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