I HIGHLY recommend everyone go back and read some of these older posts-not particularly for the content, but for the tone. There was very little bashing, sarcasm and undue criticism. However there was enthusiast exchange of ideas and information.
Compare that to the content of the posts we have today, and you will find why so many have left the forum, or like me, just don't participate as much because of the SOS.
I'd give most anything to return to the "good old days", where respect was foremost.
DonM