I've been using GameSpot for years now and I stay signed in 24/7.  The Unions are the main pupose I use this site, without them, I'm going to have to treat GameSpot like I would any other gaming site, occasionally visited seldom signed in.  Shame on GameSpot for closing down the unions, it's the best way I know of meeting great gamers and sharing like views, my friends lists on Live and PSN consist of people that I met through the unions.  Now it's all gone. Sad.