Interesting how participation has declined over the years.

[Tarheel]

I have only been with this forum for four years. I post regularly on every subject where I feel I can contribute. I also ask questions of new and older members in order to learn. Discussions vary with personalities, experiences and geographical history of the people posting. It has been most enlightening for me.

One thing I have personally found is the use of the PM (personal message) option available. Some sensitive issues can be discussed in private without breaking the rules set forth (as agreed upon by all members) during public posting. I see that contacts made by members on individual threads have been taken to the realm of "real life" during group meetings, gatherings at Highland games and other functions like kilt night outings.

I like what this group offers as an example to other forums in that even with our variety of members we have a standard of civility that the world needs more than ever.