Misterhl
You make some valid points...now I want to add my .02...
I am an "active" member of three watch forums...this being one of them...and the longest tenure.
I do not think that they are clubs, clans or cults...but a certain culture does exsist within each...the persons (Admins) that run these forums have domain over what goes on...like it or not...they are not democracies...
When you lurk or join you get the feel for a forum and it's "culture"...if you find it's to your liking, you contribute and enjoy the place...If you do not like the atmosphere you are welcome to voice your opinions...but don't keep bitching about it...if it bothers you...leave...there are other places you may find more to your liking...I'm not trying to be an ass, but that's how I feel.
I have made many good friends here over the years and learned more than I would have imagined...and hopefully I'll make new friends and learn some more...
For the new folks...tenure and reputation does have it's perks...here as in life...we all start somewhere...enjoy, contribute and learn...
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