It is my observation that this is the highest signal to noise ratio auto forum I've found anywhere. The active contributors here are refreshing in their candor about the cars and their enthusiasm and encouragement of one another. Without malice toward anyone, I'm sorry to read that some folks are a bit crosswise with one another right now. Up to now I've find this a unique place, well worth my support.
That said, if I were Bill and didn't have an SLK anymore, I don't know how long my heart would be into the hassle and expense of maintaining the forum. I don't think I'd want to, even if it didn't cost me anything financially. I'm not going to thank you Bill, because you asked that we don't - but know that at least some of us empathize with your position and appreciate what you've done to enable this forum. If it goes away tomorrow, no hard feelings from here. Just appreciation for what was while it was available. Heck, even today I learned about a new source for parts for my car - and from a new member. And if the site does close, I'm certainly interested and willing to join any group of long-time members here in supporting whatever new form our online presence might be.
I've got no axe to grind with anyone here. I'm far too new to the group for that. I'm hoping the site continues in the same tone and level of participation as before. I'll do whatever I can to help that happen.
'nuff said. |