[Fastgunns33]

I definately think it is a part or an extension of the game. The forums (specifically politics or "general" discussions) allow for venting where everyone can see the sides of ones angst towrds another player or when one gang gets laid out by another for something trivial.

Things in game can get convoluted and misconstrued. Here they are all out in the open like a hooker in Vegas. Everyone then forms their own opinions about the situation and thus takes sides and it grows and grows from there.

Forums also are for trading and advice, but mostly for drama and chaos that others cannot see in game.