First off I don't comment on FT anymore (see my comment history) after being an uber-FT supporter. But this forum (not thread) is just one of the many reasons why I am done with FT. I had to break my rule to jump in for Rick (not that he needs me - he is a big boy and been in this much longer than me). But, enough is enough.

Rick is an amazing man. He has helped more 'people' than FT ever will IMO (and not just with points he HELPS people)! Yes he wears his heart on his sleeve and speaks his mind. (smile).

The bottom line of all of this is just what Rick said, the little group of "Angry's" just don't matter squat diddly. They are so few and can sit in their family basements and spit out venom and hate all they want. FT has shown it is OK here to call long time users liars, and much worse and it will NOT be removed (even when you hit the little sign). This is very sad for FT and it's future as a useful site (and also IMO why blogs are growing so fast and will continue to do so).

The other area where the Angry's DO have in impact is destroying a good thing. Look at it this way, all it takes is 1 idiot to call the airlines and a deal dies right? All it takes is one person to do many things that can spoil a party or whatever as all it takes is 1 of 100 when the other 99 where having a blast. That is the power of the Angry's - to destroy what the 99 love.

Blogging is a work of art (unless they are just a consolidator that creates no new content and just post others work). For most it takes many hours and time and thought of how you can help a reader. To then have it spat on evokes a reaction. Fortunately 99 of 100 are positive and appreciative. I know Rick must get just so much love each day for all he has done and FT and others owe him a TON!

So as a last post on FT this works for me.