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Hi All,
It has been on my mind a bit lately, mainly because I have been caught up in it myself. I love this forum (not in the literal sense!!) but really owe it a lot when it comes to information sharing and learning new things and concepts.
I have noticed a real shift in recent months, which saw myself and other forum members caught up in a bit of a slinging match (some still continue!!). I feel bad for being part of it, I probably could have used different words etc, which still conveyed my convictions, with a little less force.
without the balanced input of Tim and other moderators, it could have gone sour in a hurry.
It really hurts the forum I think, as it scares off new users and well, some of the less confrontational people who have one hell of a lot to add, just tune out.
Its a lose/lose situation really.
healthy debate is great, I love it, its the spice of life I think.
I understand that this might be seen as soft / useless / touchy-feely dribble to some, even seen as a brown nosing attempt to win favour of the moderators. well it certainly isnt.
Its just that this portal has so much to offer, aside from providing stimulating discussion on a topic we all feel passionate about, to see it lose some great input from experienced people.
Tony / Robert, I never did hear back about from you about how to donate since the forum engine changed. Still happy to put something back, just let me know how and I'll spare what i can.
Anyway thats my tree hugging over and done with, I just hope that I maybe have added something worth while.
cheers and beers.
It has been on my mind a bit lately, mainly because I have been caught up in it myself. I love this forum (not in the literal sense!!) but really owe it a lot when it comes to information sharing and learning new things and concepts.
I have noticed a real shift in recent months, which saw myself and other forum members caught up in a bit of a slinging match (some still continue!!). I feel bad for being part of it, I probably could have used different words etc, which still conveyed my convictions, with a little less force.
without the balanced input of Tim and other moderators, it could have gone sour in a hurry.
It really hurts the forum I think, as it scares off new users and well, some of the less confrontational people who have one hell of a lot to add, just tune out.
Its a lose/lose situation really.
healthy debate is great, I love it, its the spice of life I think.
I understand that this might be seen as soft / useless / touchy-feely dribble to some, even seen as a brown nosing attempt to win favour of the moderators. well it certainly isnt.
Its just that this portal has so much to offer, aside from providing stimulating discussion on a topic we all feel passionate about, to see it lose some great input from experienced people.
Tony / Robert, I never did hear back about from you about how to donate since the forum engine changed. Still happy to put something back, just let me know how and I'll spare what i can.
Anyway thats my tree hugging over and done with, I just hope that I maybe have added something worth while.
cheers and beers.
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