Don't worry, they still exist. They've just been made opt-in.
In order to view and post in them, Open your usergroup manager and join the "GB/Veldt" group. Obviously, admins and global mods are exempt from this requirement.
How to view The Veldt and General Bitching
Hmmm nothing shows up on the list for me, though it might be my old computer and browser...EDIT I got it woked by using browsr on tv
I agree with this, otherwise it floods the "latest replies" que towards posts most wouldn't care about.
Its my fault the Veldt is like this now! I was too naughty!