Can't speak to the issue at hand but I've been a member here for at least 15 years (I think) and it has remained one of the best internet forums of any type I have ever come across for the whole time. Consistently friendly, civil and extremely helpful. A lot of that has to do with the good folks here but it also has to do with how the site is run from the top down. On top of that the moderators and staff have NEVER been heavy handed in my experience.
So if they ruffle a feather or two, even mine, by shutting a thread down, so be it. Even if it wasn't just the right move who cares. After 15 years of excellence just in my own experience I'm willing to cut them all the slack in the world if it keeps this site as good as it has always been.
Just checked: been here closer to 17 years.
