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professordp · 07-28-2008, 11:05 AM

To each his own. This isn't worth battling over. Maybe we should all lighten up a little here (me included!). This is just a game, a diversion, a hobby. Something that's fun to do--and a welcome respite from the wife!

It's not a religion, ideology, political movement, alternative lifestyle, or sexual perversion (well not for most---lol).

Look, the forum should serve as a dialectic process where an exchange of experiences and views can ultimately promote increased enjoyment in a hobby that we all share. And overall, that's what happens here.

Unfortunately ego trips take place (once again, I'll include myself) where we engage in unproductive (sometimes destructive) one-upmanship: "I posted a better picture.", "My ratings are more accurate.", "My universe is superior.", "I've been a member longer.", "I'm older", etc. This only creates friction and works counter to the purpose of a forum.

To use the much hackneyed adage, "There's no 'I' in the word team."

We have a wonderful little sandbox here--let's all try to play nice!

07-28-2008, 11:05 AM	#55 (permalink)
professordp All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,599 Thanks: 53 Thanked 155x in 104 posts	Guys just want to have fun---I think! To each his own. This isn't worth battling over. Maybe we should all lighten up a little here (me included!). This is just a game, a diversion, a hobby. Something that's fun to do--and a welcome respite from the wife! It's not a religion, ideology, political movement, alternative lifestyle, or sexual perversion (well not for most---lol). Look, the forum should serve as a dialectic process where an exchange of experiences and views can ultimately promote increased enjoyment in a hobby that we all share. And overall, that's what happens here. Unfortunately ego trips take place (once again, I'll include myself) where we engage in unproductive (sometimes destructive) one-upmanship: "I posted a better picture.", "My ratings are more accurate.", "My universe is superior.", "I've been a member longer.", "I'm older", etc. This only creates friction and works counter to the purpose of a forum. To use the much hackneyed adage, "There's no 'I' in the word team." We have a wonderful little sandbox here--let's all try to play nice!