Like you and many others, I am both saddened by the recent events there and all the more grateful for ETS. As with ETS, there are many interesting and knowledgable intellects in the forums there and sadly a relative few that provide a negative contrast to the bulk of the members there. It was one of the few websites that I generally was proud to refer folks to... <img src="images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Hopefully, the owner there will have a chance to take what is to all appearances is a much needed breather, and perhaps time will have a chance to smooth things over.

Having personally met the owner of that site, I am VERY surprised by the recent outbursts as they do not fit the demeanor of person that I met several months ago and the recent outbursts seem quite out of character from many of his posts that I've read over the last year or two.

Playing Devil's Advocate here... while I do not condone the flaming etc there, I do try to keep an open mind as even the most timid of creatures will strike out with surprising force when they feel boxed in a corner. IIRC there was an old Indian saying along the lines of "don't criticize someone until you've walked a mile in their moccasins".

Over the years, I've enjoyed the many hours spent there, made several worldwide acquaintances & friends there, and last but not least, have increased my "light" weight survival knowledge... Let's hope for the best.