The Severance

Overview
On January 13, 2009, the very foundations of Real 7alk were rattled to it's core, shattering the once fun and loving bond shared throughout the site. After tensions grew between Ryaaan14 and Autonamus, he started a cascade of drama that would lead to dozens of members leaving the site at their own will.

The List
As a gesture of distaste towards new member AgentOfOrange, the site's founder Ryaaan14 created a signature that displayed two lists; Candy, for people he liked, and Cancer, for people he disliked. The members quickly became disgruntled by the insolent image, particularly SuperiorPosture. SuperiorPosture demanded that the signature be removed, but Ryaaan14 remained defiant, refusing even to compromise with a slightly altered version. Left with no choice, SuperiorPosture banned Ryaaan14.

The repercussions of this incident resonated around the site, sparking controversy and disputes. Eventually the hostility became so overwhelming that SuperiorPosture created the "martyr thread". Anyone who posted in this thread was instantly and permanently banned from Real 7alk. Before their shocked and saddened eyes, the members watched as numerous followers made their final posts.

The 7th Resistance
Finding themselves cast out into the world, the martyrs retreated back to the shelter of Bungie.net, where Real 7alk was originally formed. As a way of keeping together, RandomSauce created the group "The 7th Resistance". In the wake of the tragedy, those who left wanted to preserve the friendships they had formed through Real 7alk.