Quote Originally Posted by FPDoc77
Wow this is the most impressive post I have read on these boards to this date. First...with no false flattery I thank you for your sacrifice for my freedom and for our nations security. With that said...I think you feel much like many good people who come here. Until you have at least 400 posts you cant speak your mind without offending someone. I agree that there should be a consistant flaming policy for ALL board members. There shouldnt be a double standard based on post count. I realize there are ignorant posters who should be banned...but it should be a rare occasion rather than a standard. This is the anti-newbie vibe that I sensed when I arrived. Please post here more often and speak your mind...myself and many other who have supported me with numerous PM's will also back you. I prefer this to be a respectful community...respectful to new and old. No one should be allowed to flame or everyone should be allowed to flame. I prefer the first. There are MANY good guys here just waiting to be themselves without fear. If I get banned for my open speech then so be it. Im just glad to see someone besides myself speak their mind. And to think some here wanted to nullify your vote based on post count. This to me is absurd and ignorant. I will pray for your safety. WHEN you return home safely please allow us as a community to celebrate with you.

Nothing like a coupla new people walking into your favorite watering hole saying "Geez - I don't like the way you guys talk in here - you guys cuss too much - you're not very friendly to new people. I think the bunch of you should learn to live with us new guys moving in. Me and my new pals here are going to make sure this place is nice for everyone else who comes in." You point out the little bit you see as being bad, and blame it on the "2,000 post members" who drive the good people away. However, neither of you realize the place is already nice. How arrogant and ignorant...

There are cigar boards set up for both of you where you don't have to worry about the "stress" of fighting on the board. Maybe you should check that place out and leave this one to the people who truly enjoy it...