I agree and would like to support you, but with the increasing rise of discourteous behavior on this board, I am reluctant to do so. I came to the same conclusion myself just yesterday--so much talk and so little substance. I used to visit FT several times a day, but have now decided that once a week will suffice. As to Wharvey's comment, there are others with so much more to contribute than myself that I try to keep my post count down and do not look at ever-increasing pointless counts as a source of pride. It has taken me almost two years to reach a count that a number of relative "newbies" have reached in a couple of months.

Unlike you the flame wars and rudeness of some of our members bother me considerably and definitely contribute to my decision to wean myself from FT. Everytime I post even the most innocent, innocuous remark now, I am fearful it will set someone against me. For me FT used to be a friendly, welcoming place to be. If I want to be treated rudely, I'll go hang out at the airport some more.

Disclaimer: This is my personal opinion and my personal decision. I speak only for myself and aim any perceived criticism at no one in particular. If anyone takes it that way, you might want to think about why that might be.