Hi all,

Yes, FlyerTalk does seem to be less 'focused' than it may have been 12-18 months ago. As with any online area, it continues to grow and evolve quickly as time goes by. Over the last 3-4 years, almost everyone (in the US at least) seems to have gained access to the online world.

Yes, many of the newer members ask questions that have been asked several times before. I see it as part of the learning process for them. In order to keep FT the pleasant and civil place that it is, I think it is the responsibility of the 'old timers' to politely answer their questions and point them to the older threads and explain the ability to search to the various forums. There is no need to denigrate their lack of knowledge.

Although I have participated in online fora for quite some time (14 years), I have only been here for about 18 months. In that time, I have learned much and that knowledge has benfited me greatly. In return, I see it as my obligation to help the others that follow me and to provide information that is helpful to others.