Maybe no, maybe so. Its the anonymity that frees people (myself included) to type things that they would never say to another's face. Anonymity in this case is not neccessarily a good thing. Nor is the ability to act without any real repurcussions.

I have met many local BF members for rides and can say that without exception they were all fine gentlemen. We had ten guys on a local ride for four hours and there was no name calling. You can't get 10 posts up in a row around here without a negative word.

I am a member of another online group that is all real-name, no aliases, nothing. Your personal info is all right out there. And you know what? It is the most civil forum I have ever been on.

Cheers to you too Brian. BTW, I see your screen name and always wanted to ask... Are you LE?

-Z