All good comments and, hopefully a good start to a productive discussion. GG, don't worry about insulting me or offending me. I think I'm past that as I understand a little more where most are coming from. Besides, I asked for this discussion knowing full well that I'm the new kid on the block and I would probably hear some harsh words. If I did that before I was ready then I guess I'll just have to accept what I get. You were right to point out that I don't have a good feel for the board or the people on it yet. Besides, I've heard from a few others that you are a pretty good guy. However, I have jumped into the fray and, hopefully, I can win some credibility by putting in some effort to help make things better.

I will say that I have been on a few other boards having to do with the new GT500 and aviation, and I have used newsgroups for many years before that. Apparantly they are a bit milder than cigar boards.

illilli - I'm not sure if your post was directed at me, I know there are several people named Mark, but just to clarify. Are you thinking that I have more than one login, that I am not 56 years old and I'm not who I say I am? Or was that directed at someone else?