I've found that I can't write the way I normally talk in a conversation because the written word sometimes is misinterpreted. Also, words in print carry so much more weight than spoken words. When I first joined, I posted an N+1 story where I extolled the virtues of my latest acquisition. It was written tongue in cheek but obviously not read in the same way as evidenced by some rather snippy replies. I learned then and there to weigh my words more carefully in a forum of relative strangers. I'm glad I stuck with BF since I've pick up a lot of information along the way and it motivates me to continue my hobby. I hope you reconsider you position since I respect your thoughts and opinions.