Controversial news coming soon about TS4 (rumor)

Shutting down the forums would be a horrible idea. The loss of content, information, and sharing of knowledge and stories, and the scattering of online friendships is a depressing thought. This forum is a huge part of the Sims experience and community. God forbid it came to pass but I would hope someone or some group in the community would band together to start an unofficial one. I think of all we'd lose and I hope it never comes to reality. It's too depressing.