BobT
I sure hope it wasn't one of my threads that offended you./w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif
It strikes me that what attracts and keeps most of us coming back to TBN, aside from the fountain of tractor knowledge, is its essential nature...a "culture" that is clearly living, changing and, by definition, growing.
Clearly TBN is attracting more users and volume of posts, some good, some not so good and some downright ugly. There will always be some that will post before thinking...newbies and even veterans will mouth off with smart a$$ remarks....but I contend that when met with the characteristic TBN kindness, rather than with the potential rise that they seek, they will either "get it" or leave. Thus, the underlying "culture" remains strong, civil and kind as it was/is intended to be.
I personally find the sharing of info and camraderie here to be refreshing....I'm willing to discard the occasional off-topic or off-color remark as simply irrevelant.
I hope you and other gentle persons who care will continue to nurture the TBN culture with the patience, understanding and meaningful contributions that have made this site what it is.
If you let the occasional irritating post get to you, who wins?