There's a certain anonymity that goes along with these forums that I believe have people saying things to one another that would not happen if they met face to face. I'm a member of a very active photography forum and it's amazing how insulting people get when it comes to the great Nikon vs. Canon camera debate ( I happen to shoot with Canon) There's plenty of mud slinging there too about brands and people come and join then leave the forum because of a thread similar to this, it's not limited to SZ by any means. Whats the difference what camera you use or what keyboard you play if it makes you some $$$ or maybe just makes life more enjoyable.

I've made a number of friends here and communicate with them sometimes frequently and sometimes not so frequently. I'm on the same page with Al aka Kbrkr I got tired of the senseless arguments about what amounts to nothing and although I read regularly for the longest time I decided not to post. It's threads like this that push me away. As far as I'm concerned the only person(s) I need to make happy is my wife and/or myself.......... don't care whether anyone else likes what I decide to purchase or not purchase.