"its not like it used to be and never will be....you haven't been around long enough...."
Well Lisa, I have. And I remember the countless hours of bickering between you and Opi. But for you to say its not like it used to be and never will be is confusing.
You're still here, I'm still here, Opi is still here and you both are STILL arguing. There are no sides to take in this issue. I think I am one of the most easy going, live and let live posters on here and I have been disagreed with, argued with, a post or comment or two of mine, jumped on, slammed etc.
Me and Mr Metal not long ago locked up keyboards to a ridiculous extent over a topic I can't even remember. We were both like the energizer bunny, there was no stopping us, both wanting the last word on the matter...what ever the matter may have been. But, that didn't "run me off" and I'm sure it never crossed Metal's mind to run off and not come back to the site.
I guess its just hard for me to understand, perhaps some people are just shy enough, that posting may be hard for them to do. But, that is what is great about the Internet. If you choose, hide behind a screen name and post, post, post and toss caution to the wind and don't give a rats azz who may like it or agree with it, just don't let it bother you. Stand your ground and argue if you want, or ignore the comments. It really is that simple.
According to the little number counts on the bottom of all the threads, the discussion board looks as popular as ever and seems to be growing every day. GLW, Sandy Sides are just a couple of the newer ones that seem to be having no problem coming on and posting.
I say the more the merrier, everyone is welcome to post.