yea, I think that part is becoming more apparent to some of us newer folks. I think the other thing that gets lost in translation is the locals seem to feel that anyone that just shows up has an agenda. There's guys like max, tsani, turboprop, and myself that just has a passion for this stuff and want nothing in return for our participation. We have nothing to sell, and nothing to gain by being here. Some of us are here because some of our friends couldn't meet the social standards of other sites and we enjoy having lively bantor with these guys, but that doesn't mean we don't know and respect each other.
Not really. If you notice, in other areas of the forum outside the tuning threads, there are new members to the site every day. Most introduce themselves in the "New Member Introduction" and all who do are welcomed with open arms. Take a look and see...
I won't deny a few of those who recently began participating from the other site may not have been welcomed in the same manner, but the integration of these few into the site took a much different road also... IMO, those who conduct themselves in a civil manner, like yourself, will enjoy their experience on the site and will enjoy meeting the membership. Those who don't conduct themselves in a civil manner, may not...
EBCM? Well, Twolane should probably explain it...
