Al,I wholeheartedly agree with your thoughts
on making the IAP a better place.In my mind,
when I joined this forum,I was getting into a
group of well respected,experienced craftsmen
that would be able to help me grow in the craft.
Also,in due time,I thought I might eventually be
able to contribute back.I started lurking well over
a year ago,and have been a member officially since
February of last year.In that time,I have seen a
huge amount of kindness and generosity shown.
There are many very kind and talented folks here,
and I want to say Thanks to all of you!You know
who you are;I don't need to tell you.[
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As any coin has two sides,so does the mebership here.
I only belong to a couple forums,read and post here almost
exclusively.Some of the comments,bickering and
outright hatefulness I see here makes me wonder if I want
my name associated with such things.
Thankfully,these things are the exception and not the rule.
If I ever find myself starting to type thoughtless,
self-degrading comments,I will stop,contact site
administration and ask to be removed before I become someone
that I would not appreciate if I were on the receiving end.
That is my resolution!
