I have been around the forum for awhile, and I can see the pros and cons of the O/T posts,and in some threads members going back and forth teasing or just getting to know each other.

What little I have learned about computers has been primarily from this forum.I do my share of playing with smileys,or making friends,but I also look for any questions that I'm capable of helping someone.

In the past month I received about 4 or 5 emails thanking me for helping,or posting a program that someone was unaware of etc.That makes me feel good to know I do help some,but I'm the first to admit my knowledge is very limited.

I go out of my way to see that a first time poster is welcomed to the forum,and offer help if I can.I usual add that someone with more experience will see the post and give further help.I spend a lot of time here,but most of it is either to learn,or share what little I have learned with anyone who needs the help.

There are many other forums that I am a member,but this forum I consider my home.I rarely go to the other forums now,as I find the mix of posts and topics here to be just right to suit me.It is great to learn,but even greater if I can learn and have fun and make new friends along the way.

I think the staff does a great job,and jumps in when they see that their help is needed.Whatever changes are made as far as post totals, I could really care less.I have learned from the young and older members alike,and enjoy it all.For what it's worth that is how I feel.I see the membership increasing all the time,so someone must be doing something right.Thanks to all :D ,Tuff