Originally Posted by GermanStar

I genuinely appreciate the contributions of all the folks who frequent this forum. What a slice of life this place is. Intellect, passion, humor, wit, balance, extremism, in your face arguments, polite disagreements, back-slapping, back-stabbing -- it's a lively place and we all combine to make it special. I particularly appreciate those whose viewpoints differ from my own, because those are consistently the most interesting, educational, and challenging exchanges. Kudos to all!