Archie,

“It is interesting to note, that relatively few folks who regularly read this bb have contributed in any way to this important discussion. Perhaps most bb readers are only concerned with buying, selling, trading chips and E-bay.... and leave the controversial politics of the hobby for others to hash out.”

Is this so perplexing??? There are many that read the BB that don’t want to become embroiled in confrontation when they do post their views. There are a few “contributors” that make a pi$$ing contest out of every issue, and this usually turns personal. If those few really want to hear the views of others, simply state yours (collectively) and read those of others. No need for endless countering and condescending rhetoric. There is a difference between hashing something out, and one person trying to convince everyone he/she is right.

David