[AlethiaSi]

I think that some people may see this as a personal attack, (or whatever), but I think in a way, you are right and in another way you are wrong. I have been on GC for a long time, but I also was gone for like 2 years because I was sick of people saying that we were niave or just plain being mean. It wasn't until I came back, and was used to the way things were done, that I really felt comfortable enough to post what I thought. I do think that perhaps a more easy going style would be preferable and more conducive to the "community" setting for new people.

ETA: However, as AlphaFrog said, you are paying for the sins of the trolls before you (you being the new posters), which I think sums it up, everytime a new recruitment thread is opened up, I tend to avoid it like the plague (b/c for
1. I don't know nearly as much about national Orgs as the other members and

2. I don't have NEAR enough patience in order to respond to the same questions each and everytime) I give the posters that do respond a lot of credit, for being patient, explaining the processes and supporting the new posters, only to have them disappear.



(I am also VERY grateful for the advice, support and "communication" of GC and enjoy being a member of this community)



off topic: p.s. whyyy doesn't posting allow you to copy(paste) anything??? grrrrr