The simple idea that attacking anyone who disagrees with you is wrong is not welcome here. That is scary.

If I do it its wrong, if you do it its wrong, even if the godlike Gene does it it is wrong. What does his past contributions have to do with it? His behavior is still infantile and that doesnt change depending on what he did before some of us got here.

You will not be seeing my hand Archie. (this is where one of the children quotes that phrase then says something like "Oh how will we survive" or something equally wise) Three years ago I could not wait for convention and to pitch in in anyway I could. But the flamers and thought police made me step back. I have no more desire now to be part of your little clique then you have for me to join.

If a guy disagrees with you years ago, over a matter of business, he can not post a picture of a chip without being attacked. If I disagree with you now and say all flaming is wrong, an example must be made of me to keep others in line. Fire away boys. Don't address the issues. Just make fun of me, belittle me, make jokes, be sarcastic. Show the newbies what happens to dissenters.