SOLVED - The Key To Enlightenment

[Blaine91555]

[Sakiale]

but what does it all mean?

[guyfriday]

but what does it all mean?

From what I gathered it all means:
"Welcome to your new home, and RIP ATS." 

also the guy the bought ATS is a dirt bag (to put it nicely)

All of the above is just what I gathered. 

Now that this was solved, I would love to hear about the methods people used to solve this puzzle set. I was at a complete loss in this challenge.

[Nikita]

Now that this was solved, I would love to hear about the methods people used to solve this puzzle set. I was at a complete loss in this challenge.

Me, too.
I am not good at puzzle solving.

[TSK]

Now that this was solved, I would love to hear about the methods people used to solve this puzzle set. I was at a complete loss in this challenge.

I admit this was a little all over the place. Wasn't sure what exactly to do for April 1st. Next year we'll be more prepared.

[Nerb]

I admit this was a little all over the place. Wasn't sure what exactly to do for April 1st. Next year we'll be more prepared.

Let's have one a month. It was great to have our minds taxed and added some fun to the site for a while beyond the usual subjects.

Treasure hunts are fun. Spot the difference. A Crossword/Wordfinder. Photoshopping/Art/Poem competition.

Let's have some fun while we watch the world burn and throw weirdness at us on a regular basis.

I spy with my little eye, something beginning with "E".

[Maxmars]

Let's have one a month. It was great to have our minds taxed and added some fun to the site for a while beyond the usual subjects.

Treasure hunts are fun. Spot the difference. A Crossword/Wordfinder. Photoshopping/Art/Poem competition.

Let's have some fun while we watch the world burn and throw weirdness at us on a regular basis.

I spy with my little eye, something beginning with "E".

I think that's an excellent idea!