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Siberianmo, thank you for your very well stated considerations on the "open forum" concept and their short comings and positive values. I have no quarrel with "Coffee Shop" and believe it to be a positive thread in many M.R.'s lives. When I mentioned the "clique" factor, there was no rancor intended as I appreciate that close bonds are made over Internet "Chat Rooms" and the like. Au contrar, I understand this to be one of the Internet's greatest assets. It isn't for everyone and that is only sensible...what is? No, I mentioned the "Shop" only in passing as not the best vehicle for sharing topics of a "interactive" nature. My Topic "Too Intense," seemed (to me) like "stretching" the M.R. "General Discussion" venue too far since the subject had nothing to do with our hobby. The thrust of my Topic has to do with the intolerance and "too quick to judge" reactions that are ever on the increase among Contributors. If the "Shop" seems too much like "eaves dropping" on smeone's family room in their home, then the polite response is to simply close the door. That's easy! Maybe not so "easy" is for folks to understand the general "light hearted" nature of our hobby lest we become victims of our own vehemence and find contention rather than comradeship. The proverbial "grain of salt" belongs on the palate, not in the wound. Thanks for listening. Best regards and "happy (t)rails to you."
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