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I do. It's a great site for info, when we can actually get some in and around the bullstuffing that seems to be more and more prominent.
Let's face a few facts, shall we?
1) Scott's talked publicly about closing this puppy down due to the headaches it entails.
We've all seen it. We know how he's feeling. He makes no secret of it. Yet there are some folks who seem unconcerned. Instead, they perform the internet equivalent of p1ssing in the punch, breaking the stereo and telling his wife she has a f@t @ss. (Disclaimer: I don't even know if he's married.) In short, they're terrible guests.
2) There are posters who used to be here who aren't.
It's fair to assume that it's due to the ridiculousness of some of the above. In some cases it certainly isn't, but I'd bet we're running a good 60/40.
3) We have now reached the point where we can drive off moderators.
Imagine someone not wanting to police a bunch of horsehockey when they could be doing anything less stress-causing! THe nerve of such selfish individuals!
JDK, you're a good one, BTW. You explain your reasoning, and I've NEVER seen you pull a 'BECAUSE I HAVE POWER! line on anyone. I respect your efforts.
4) Apparently, some of you still think you can 'win' the internet.
Some of us have gone past the point of the civility that we would give any stranger on the street. Some here have said things to each other online that you would NEVER say in person. I don't care how much you disagree with someone...you can do so in a civil fashion. Differing opinions do NOT guarantee that the other guy is less intelligent, valuable, knowledgable, nor experienced....
5)Consider this, if you will.
If you've ever said 'I like the guy(anyone at all) in real life, but he's a real jerk around here' then please take a moment to consider whether it's really the other guy that's a jerk around here...or at least if he's not the only jerk around here.
6) Everyone here, and I very definitely mean EVERYONE, is deserving of your respect.
We have pilots, both veterans and non-veterans, we have aircraft maintenance, we have restorers, we have fans, and we have individuals from every walk of life. In short, we have people here who, in the meat world, depend on each other. We here have a common interest, yet more than a few act like we're the smartest rooster on the walk.
It's now in your hands, folks. If we keep pooping on the carpet, Scott's gonna lock the doors. Let's not send the guy off hunting for the key, if it's not too much trouble.[/i]
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Joe Strummer, 1999
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Great post.
