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[John Beaman]

OK, guys, this thread seems to have calmed down. But, let me reiterate that personal commentary on people's motives have no place on the forum. If you don't like it, don't answer a post. If you think something is way out of line email me or Nick and we'll take a look. Both of us monitor the site several times a day.

As for people "using the site" for profit or whatever, that is your choice to reply or not. There have been other complaints about such activity and when polled, the responder(s) said they did not mind answering, so there. Again, you do not have to answer.

Recall this forum hosts a fantastic number of great researchers and writers. Some do not always command the English language well, but they, for the most part, do well, so let's be patient, especially with "newbies". We all had to start somewhere.

As we all know, this is the best such forum on the web, with the participation of so many "experten/experts" who can answer and help. The collective knowledge base here is beyond belief. Do not screw it up with personal chastisements and impatience.