I'm not here to stir pots, just really need some OGs help to get this episode done!
If anyone can shed some light on this for me I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
There’s already a detailed thread that records the Bitcointalk forum history from 2009 to 2019 which you needed.
You can check @xtraelv
The most iconic bitcointalk threads. History on Bitcointalk. that recorded all the important event that will help you to shed some light on what really happened during the early days of the forum.
And also contact @OgNasty if you want. Maybe he's interested in supplying you info.