Being a part of these forums spoils you. By FAR, the most polite, encouraging, and helpful discussion forums on the internet. BY FAR! Oh, we do have the occasional flare up, but the mods here are fantastic at keeping those quickly under control. They really do a great job here!
I remain active in a few other forums that interest me. Sometimes, I feel I need to shower afterwards from all the filth being thrown around, sometimes I feel the need to pick up a good history book or a crossword puzzle just because I felt my IQ slipping reading some of the idiocy on those other forums.
There is a reason this forum thrives and has continued to grow in size while so many others fail, and some folks (like Pima and myself) stay on board when our own children have passed beyond the stage where we initially needed the information we were looking for. It really is a safe haven from the filth, while also being the best source for the young men and women (and their parents) who are looking for information on how they can start their military careers. I encourage ALL of you who have made this a home these past few months as you started your journeys to continue to remain active. The lessons you ALL have learned are always a valuable resource.