Frankly, I lurked for a while, too.
When first I discovered Treebuzz, I thought it was a great site, and participated eagerly.
Then after a while, all the juvenile namecalling and bickering got to be too much for me and I quit going there.
After having Oakwilt insult me badly a couple of times, and finding out that his profile didn't give any clue as to who or where he was, I called him a chicken and quit going there.
If I piss someone off here, they can look in my profile and find my address. So I have to be somewhat responsible for what I write.
If someone takes offense and wants to do something about it, they know where to find me.( good luck with getting physical about it though
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So, once burned, twice shy, I lurked for a while before posting here. Just to get a feel for the place.
What made me join was a discussion of falling tecniques where both Burnham and Beranek joined in. Then I knew this place had a lot to offer, even to someone who had been logging as long as I have.
Great place to come and hang out with a lot of very knowledgeable people.
You've really made this place work, Butch.
Also, having posted as much as I have, here, and having everybody help me out, language-wise, has improved my written English no end.
I'm even getting to be friends with these little guys:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!