I have to say that this is probably the best thread I have ever read on FT - perhaps because it is close to home. Been through the highs and lows. Had the strops thrown at me. Even got stiffed. Also, had other FTers make up the difference without prompting. Paid my way as Doo organiser. Hardly paid for a beer, mind you. Made some amazing friends. Been to some cool places. Done my bit for the community and the community has paid me back more that I could have hoped for.

At other Doos, I've seen the same take place. Watched the politics. Watched others avoid the politics. Watched still others oblivious to the politics. In fact, reading through this thread it is clear that some of the cracks in other Doos are still quite raw for some people. Equally clear is that misunderstandings can happen easily - both at Doos, and in discussing them.

Just ordinary life, eh?

All boils down to respect and dignity, for me. Keep the first for others and you'll keep the second for yourself. People sense this in others and are attracted to it. Be an @$$h0le and guess what...