...these boards used to be much, much worse than they are presently.
Back in the day, rants, belittling, and flame wars were very often the norm,
and tended to errupt at any moment, in almost any thread.
The current mods have done much to improve the environment here. Kudos
to them, for their efforts.
Egomaniacs and condescending schmucks have always trolled these boards
...enjoying the protection that sitting in their underwear, guzzling Mountain Dew,
in the anonymity their mommy & daddy's basement brings.
The internet makes us all brave.
Many of the original contributors have come and went, over the years. Some
became bored, fed up with the antics, or moved on to more cerebral ventures.
I've been there on numerous occasions, but have yet to have the final straw
added to my back.
Simpy put, if it is not fun to be here, quality folks drop these boards like a bad
habit, and take their generosity with them.
The lesson to be learned is that you get out of something, that which you put in.
If these boards decompose into a forum which has precious little to offer, it is only
because the folks here contributed into making that way.
Young folks, if you value what the more generous, senior members offer you, be
respectful. Listen, learn and make them feel appreciated.
@Wizard of Id,
Good luck to you in all of your future endeavours.
