Thank you Maxx.
I for one am happy and proud to be involved with a board that places a premium on being courtious to others. It is not difficult to make very challenging and direct remarks while being respectful and supportive at the same time.
Count me as one who supports building community without having to dis' others. That may not be everyone's cup of tea - but at RS it is the culture. To each our own. If that is not what you are looking for, there are plenty of other places to hang.
A board cannot be all things to all people.
As a person who has lived through many experiences on the blunt end of the slam I for one appreciate being able to express my thoughts and questions here knowing I will be thought of as worthy of support and encouragement first, and chastizement last - if ever. What a relief. I need to be able to ask naive or ignorant questions if I am to wrap my head around this infinately expansive hobby. Here I feel I can do this.
Our biggest failing to DC is that they have stopped asking for help. Perhaps they have re-registered and will be back with other questions. Hope so.
Thank you, Craig, for moving this to Off-Topic.
And to our visitor Sledgehammer, er, head - looks like you may have wandered into alien territory.
Keep up the good work mods! Protect and defend.