No, Nigel. Actually it's the outpouring of love I get from my fellow Synthzoners , especially the staunchly conservative, devout Christian ones.....you know, the ones who (alledgedly) love everybody . Then there are those 'in the trenches' Pro's that constantly teach us the meaning of humility ("Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble") and how NOT to achieve it .

And then there are some genuine great personalities here, some departed, like Diki, who actually have something meaningful to contribute to the subject of music, the music business, and the equipment that we use. I also like the 'International' flavor of the board as some of my favorite contributors are from 'abroad'. It's nice to know what's going on in other parts of the world and that America, as great as it is, is not the center of the universe.

I'm aware that my writing style may irritate some people, but when I think about WHY it irritates them, I'm less bothered by it.

But yes, it's partly INTERNET ADDITION .

chas

Not to correct a great writer, but is that supposed to be ADDICTION ?!? ... just askin' ...

Picky, picky .

chas

BTW, Tony is certainly one of the reasons I like this board, even if he IS a 'durn' Rhode Island Republican .

chas

Hate to correct you again, but I am a New York CONSERVATIVE living in Rhode Island Democrat MADNESS !!!

... and thanks ...