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Welcome to Knight's Realm

I’m White Knight, the former sysop of the original Knight’s Realm, a Bulletin Board System (BBS) based in Staten Island, New York, that ran from July 18, 1994, until its closure on February 4, 1997. Focused on general discussion, politics, and 80s nostalgia, the BBS was a vibrant community in its time. While the BBS era has long passed, Knight’s Realm has evolved into a web presence, adapting to the digital age while preserving its spirit.

The transition to the web began in December 1996 with a site on Tripod, which remains active as a legacy link. On June 4, 2003, I expanded the site by adding forums and moving to www.knights-realm.net, where it operated until February 13, 2004. The site relaunched on April 2, 2004, under its current domain, www.knightsrealm.us, but faced a setback when Avid Hosting shut down in November 2007. Efforts to reclaim the domain were initially stalled, but on January 20, 2010, I successfully reacquired knightsrealm.us, and by February 4, 2010, the site was back online. The forums were also restored, though they currently remain a side project. My hope is to keep the site running indefinitely, potentially acquiring the .com or .org domains in the future, though they are currently unavailable.

Reflecting on the past, I acknowledge mistakes in how I promoted Knight’s Realm. In my eagerness to create a platform for diverse political views, I engaged with radical sites across the spectrum, left and right. This included joining extremist platforms and, at times, pretending to align with their views to avoid being removed. I deeply regret these decisions, as they attracted divisive voices to the community. To make matters worse, I once shared my username with someone I trusted, who continued posting in ways that misrepresented me. I want to be clear: I am a Constitutional Republican and firmly reject any form of hatred based on race, religion, or sex. Moving forward, no bigot will ever be associated with Knight’s Realm or allowed on its forums. I sincerely apologize for not taking a stronger stand against such voices in the past.

Knight’s Realm is now a space dedicated to constructive dialogue and community. I invite you to explore the site, engage with its content, and stay tuned for future updates. Thank you for being part of this journey!

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This site is dedicated to my loving mother Alberta, who died on January 23, 1997 of cancer. I miss you dearly Mom, love you always forever, and will never forget the love you have given me. May you rest in peace.

Knight's Realm has been running continuously since way back in December, 1996 (when the web was still good), was last updated on Friday, August 8, 2025, and has been viewed by about this many patriots:

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