I too am delighted to see JonToner, PremEx and Catman return to the boards. They are all people whom I consider friends and who have added, depth, flavor, joy and understanding to my life both on line and in person over the past few years. I have missed them and their contributions very much and am delighted to see those empty seats at the table filled again by our friends.

I also very much miss Ozstamps. I have met him in real life on several occasions and he is, as my friend Goldlust has stated a very nice man. Even under very difficult circumstances, he has behaved himself in a gentlemanly fashion that is worth of commendation. It saddens me deeply that he is no longer in our midst and, to tell you the truth, I think he added a lot to the boards.

Flyer Talk is unique exactly because it is an international forum that allows us the opportunity to become very good friends with people from all over the world--people with entirely different background, values, goals and aspirations. To truly appreciate its value, we must make a vry serious effort to give everyone the benefit of the doubt and withhold judgment until we have had an opportunity to fully explore all the possibilities.

In Oz's case, I don't think that really happened. I have spent a lot of time thinking about this and reviewing all the posts and I honestly think, having done so, that he got far worse than he gave.

The thing that would give me the greatest joy would be to see FlyerTalk emotionally grow to a place where we can all rise above our differences and live together in harmony and peace.