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Robert - I agree with everything - including the "hide" defaulting to "no". As for the contributors leaving, coming, leaving, etc., unfortunately I've seen that on many forum boards - no matter the area of interest that the forum targeted. And it is too bad... especially for us new-comers. Many times those people have tremendous amounts of information... information us newer folks need. It's everyday knowledge for them, but it's often unexplainably valuable to us who are simply seeking a direction to getting our new tractor rolling and are seeking info the manuals don't provide. It's often easy to misinterpret the writings of any of us as online text doesn't contain voice inflections. We were discussing "smiley face type icons" in another thread about forum features and one thing those do help is project your intent of a comment - whether it be happy, sarcastic, or mean. It allows the view an interpretative signal and it's amazing how a little smiley face with a wink can help let the recipient know they aren't being flamed. As for me, well... I've never really seen any sarcasm here that I couldn't laugh at and I can even accept some rookie initiation with no problem. The basis for me is that there is SO much I DON'T know and there are tons of good folks who do. As long as they're willing, I want to talk with those people. Thanks guys! -shaun
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