I understand what you mean, David. See my comment in Reaf's journal. I respect you, but I think that this whole site is taken too seriously by some. I've told you that in the past. Nothing should be taken for more than face value. Conversely, nothing should be said to hurt anyone else, and I honsestly don't think that it is. I think that everyone on this site considers one and other their friend, and friends certainly aren't perfect. They don't always say things with the utmost tact, but they never water-down issues or derogatorily make comments. I think the atmosphere has been fine lately, the only change I feel is more and varied users. I'm sure you know that in any relationship, the only person you can change is yourself. Maybe the reactions of some have been erroneous. I can only speak for myself, and I can say that although Ekulu's feeling may have been hurt by the words of some, mine were hurt by his last 2 journals.