While there are several very good forums around that attract musicians, none give me the same feeling as this one. To me, it is like sitting in a coffee shop that caters to people who share a common interest in arrangers and entertaining. I like that.

We have an administrator who keeps an eye on things and is (as Fox News would say) fair and balanced.

It is a place where we can, if we are so inclined, get to know some of these people on a personal level, through phone calls, or meeting in person. I like that.

It is a place where all of us get the benefit of learning the tips and tricks of our keyboards from one another...pros and hobbyists alike. I like that

Here, we share our experiences in the music/entertainment business and have a few laughs. I like that.

I really prefer this kind of forum to other more advanced, technical types of communication such as Skype or CamFrog.

This is a place where we don't have disruptive kids popping in and cluttering up the board with garbage. I like that.

I'm not opposed to egos, but I have always felt entertainers who are always "thumping their own chests" generally come off as wind bags.

I have sought and received help on a number of arranger related issues that I wouldn't know where else to go for such information. I really like that.

I have tried to reciprocate and help others who could benefit from my knowledge. I like that.

While I have many local musician friends in my market area, we tend not to be as open with one another..or as helpful..as the many I have met on the Zone. SynthZoners generally don't compete with one another and that creates a very comfortable atmosphere. I like that.

There are members here who I have come to admire greatly...and others whose posts I just elect not to read anymore.

Any other things that bother me or those I don't care for have already been covered.

Eddie