Good morning MBV folks
Warning: Stepping on the soap box....
I've purposefully stayed out of the chatter about moderated posts for the last few days because I understand both sides of the issue. I just wanted to say that I think the wonderful chemistry of the mix of people on this
thread is rare. It is a group, by and large, that is friendly and helpful and kind that seems to cause very few problems. Many months pass, often with over 1000 posts in a 24 hour period, and not one of those posts will need to be moderated. The sheer volume of positive that overwhelms any negatives is rare on the internet. ECF is the only forum that I personally have continued to use for any length of time, and it is because of the great people here.
I understand wanting a forum elsewhere, and I actually encourage it. But here's the thing...please remember that there are many haters out there on the interwebz that could potentially find their way into that new forum, and they could ruin the experience. In my mind, it is this group of people, on this thread, at this time, that makes it such a comfortable place to hang out (and, to some extent, it is the threat of moderation that helps maintain the atmosphere). Starting another forum in another place sounds like a fresh start full of sweetness and light, but it doesn't take much for just a few to ruin it and take it to a dark place. I would guess that most of us have tried to defend MBV on this thread and others on ECF, and I know that I've seen several posts on this thread calling us to speak up in behalf of MBV and their products. I for one can imagine those and other haters making it tough to have a good time, and even reading some of the
reviews on MBV's site reminds me of that. This is the interwebz after all...
I would likely join an MBV forum run by James, Jesse, and the staff. However, I would even more likely continue to spend the bulk of my time over here with you fine folks. Just sayin'...
Steps off soap box.....
Have a good one all