It was also a time where some people have formed, enduring friendships.
IMHO - Now it seems that some people have a need to be right as opposed to respecting another's point of view. Disagreeing without being disagreeable and respecting another person's point of view seems to be a lost art. It seems to me that it has gotten much more critical with the opinion's expressed, as evidence that some long time posters have left.
It was also a good place to go for recommendations for vendors because some people displayed the integrity to be trusted on their opinions.
I can only hope the newer posters can form friendships and get the help they need, to live their life effectively in TV with the info posted on this site.
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"It doesn't cost "nuttin", to be nice". 
MOM
I just want to do the right thing! Uncle Joe, (my hero).