glad to see we've generated some interest
i'm not really into the name-calling thing either Ally,
but you're sounding like my auld granda - 'Ah boy, things were different in my day' 5555555
Its human nature to feel like this, and probably some times its even true. However, as the board grows it is to some extent inevitable that the old hands feel like this and maybe shows how the board can be victimised of its own success.
Agree totally(as i've already said) with the wisdom of looking over the board before rushing to post - this avoids some of the most tedious repetitions.
I take FT's point, there have been quite a few really good posts from the newbies of late IMHO and to reiterate perhaps the way forward is to encourage people not pull them down. I'm always wary of this rather unpleasant facet of human nature, always makes we wonder why someone would be motivated to take a pop at others just to give themselves a boost.
The post that prompted DD's outburst and my response may have contained some stuff most of us are familiar with but the guy obviously took pains and time to post it and it was important to him, no matter what others may think of it. Hope no-one is sitting in judgement giving scores for the artistic merit of our individual posts - think we could all be in the mire occasionally
At any rate, the option still remains to have all newcomers forced to post in the Newbie section - still feel this would be a step in the wrong direction, but am prepared to agree to differ.
Geespot, don't know about 10% - you could be right mate but how can you tell if you don't read them. If you're being so selective the danger is you only read post by people you like ie yer mates or others who agree with you and share your views. Sounds like a recipe for seforum.xxxnation and you may miss the gems
Good to hear your points of view guys - room in this big 'family' for us all, i hope
Odysseus